CCMA Certification

1.        Subcutaneous method for administrative medications.

2.        Coagulation is used for hematology

3.        Hemolyzed blood specimen is a potential contamination of specimen results

4.        Macrocytic is enlarged rbc

5.        National childhood vaccine act made lot number of vaccine

6.        Medical assistant determines which diagnosis billing purposes. Abstracting

7.        Release of information should be signed before discussing patient claim with 3rd party payer

8.        Medical assistant should observe the site 5 to 10 sec after applying bandage

9.        Suppose to is the most common misused word when communicating with patient

10.  Remove clutter form exam rom

11.  If the patient has fibromyalgia, they must visit a rheumatologist

12.  If patient develops rash, the medical assistant uses papules to document observations

13.  If the medical assistant is exposed to blood, they should document witness statements

14.  Root word for appendix is append

15.  Which test should the patient eat nothing by mouth for 4-6 hours. CT scan

16.  Drug screening is when the specimen must be sent to laboratory the same day of collection

17.  The temperature for the autoclave is 121*c (250*F)

18.  Holistic care is recommended by the patient center medical home

19.  Removal of micro-organisms is sterilization

20.  Where should the EKG leg electrodes be located. Above the ankles

21.  Epinephrine reduces bleeding at the site

22.  Extended-release pills should never be chewed or crushed

23.  Cryoprobe removes cancer form skin

24.  Antineoplastics reduces progress of cancer cells

1.         Prior to an endoscopy, you must have prior authorization

2.         Spirometry is the function of normal breath of patient

3.         Diagnosis code is needed to ensure accurate billing

4.         Nasal specula must be disinfected before and after use

5.         Bone density is preformed every 2 years for females

6.         OCR fees charged by provider with similar training

7.         Scratch test is allergic reaction to body and is shown almost immediately

8.         Homeostasis maintains endocrine and nervous systems

9.         Position for pelvic examination. Lithotomy Positions

10.  Bone sticking out of skin mean It is a compound

11.  Rapid stress is granted by the CLIA

12.   Cyto-brush is an instrument useful for a pap test

13.  Gown mask goggles and masks

14.  Tetanus/ diphtheria vaccine should be taken every ten years.

15.  Screening card for an infant: 24-48 hours after birth. 

16.  Pernicious anemia is deficiency of vitamin b12

17.  6-year-old heart rate is 140/min

18.  Oncologists diagnose and treats cancer

19.  Myalgia is muscle pain

1.         Mitochondrion is cellular respiration and energy production

2.         Psoriasis is silvery scaly skin

3.         Syncope is when a patient becomes pale or fainted

4.         Patient bill of rights uphold respect of patient choice

5.         Nephrolithotomy removes kidney stones

6.         Prilosec is medication Prozac

7.         Epstein bar virus causes monoculists

8.         Body temperature is lowest in the morning

9.         Where is the gallbladder located. Right upper quadrant

10.  HPV vaccines are for 11 to 12 years old

11.  Paraphrasing is “I hear that you are saying”

12.  Document 837plcms-150 form should be completed

13.  Professional discretion: patient may request copy of medical records, but a medical assistant may choose to not disclose ALL

14.  Drawing blood on an 18-month toddler: use superficial dorsal hand vein

15.  Medicare part B covers durable medical equipment (DME)

16.  When a patient is having mole excised, you must clean with surgical soap and antiseptic.

17.  1:10 alcohol and water ratio when wiping countertops

18.  Barraging stage: give up something to save more time

19.  Ensuring accurate reimbursement of claim that report codes that are supposed to document by encounter

20.  PAP test uses a cervical spatula

21.  Combining vowel used to ensure ease of pronunciation

22.  Cold fingers mean there is a low oxygen saturation

23.  Wave scheduling means first come and first serve

24.  An example of passive communication is fidgeting fingers

25.  Standard mark for an EKG is 10 mm

1.         Speed mark for an EKG is 25mm

2.         Left lateral position is used for a sigmoidoscopy exam

3.         Example of class B fire: fire extinguisher on flammable liquids

4.         How much space is needed for an allergy test? 1 ½ - 2 inches.

5.         Human chronic gonadotropin (HCG) test is CLIA waived lab test

6.         What does 9 grams of calorie mean? Number of calories from fat.

8.         How far should you put thermometer in infant’s rectum? ½ inch

9.         Patient comes in with a 2nd degree burn of his hand, what should the medical assistant do to sterilize the hand? Separate burned fingers

10.  Microcephaly means circumference of head

11.  Emphysema: damage in lungs

12.  Emphysema can be caused by wood dust

13.  Pharmacokinetics represents absorption, distribution, metabolism, excretion of drugs

14.  Semiblock letter used indented paragraphs

15.  Buccal medication Is given between the cheeks and gums

1.         What fasting blood sugar is considered abnormal? 101 mg for a non-diabetic

3.         Cilla helps mobilize and secrete mucus for respiratory tract.

4.         Sublingual mean under tounge

5.         Providing hand washing is an example of disease prevention

6.         Cephalic vein is the last option

7.         Holistic care patients is taken to PCMH which care of the entire patient

8.         Psoriasis is a silvery scaly

9.         Nephrotomy is kidney stone removal

10.  Interrupted baseline is disconnected electrode

11.  Cryoprobe is an equipment used to remove cancers of skin

12.  When coding ICD-10-cm, process of looking up diagnosis code for breast cancer? Alphabetic index

13.  Compound fracture: bone sticking out of skin

14.  Kidney filter blood and forms urine

15.  Pathology is cancelling diagnosis services

16.  Endocrine system and nervous system work together to control or maintain homeostasis

17.  Complete medical history is the foundation for starting point of all patient provider contracts

18.  Strep stest was vaived status under CLIA

19.  Bone density should be preformed every 2 years for females 65 up

1.         Syringe needle must be placed on sterile field for provider removing a cyst

2.         Blood glucose level : 70-100

3.         Potassium level: 3.5-5.1

4.         Hemocrit in males: 42-52%

5.         Hemocrit in females: 36-45%

6.         Hemoglobin in males: 15-17

7.         Hemoglobin in females: 12-16

8.         Patient has an ankle sprain what should the medical assistant use? Ice

9.         An example of obsessive-compulsive disorder is frequently checking if door is locked

10.  Papules solid elevations 0.5cm (0.2in) in diameter

11.  Spirometry test measure ventilation function of patient

13.  Hematology is responsible for reviewing coagulation tests

14.  Subcutaneous is a method of administrative injection

15.  Mononucleosis cause by Epstein virus