MISS K CCMA Practice Questions Questions and Answers 100% pass
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How many primary digits does a CPT code insist of ?
A. Two digits
B. Four digits
C. Five digits
D. Seven digits - ANS- C. Five digits
An MA has given a patient an injection and the patient begins developing an itchy rash with...
MISS K CCMA Practice Quest ions Questions and Answers 100% pass How many primary digits does a CPT code insist of ? A. Two digits B. Four digits C. Five digits D. Seven digits - ANS- C. Five digits An MA has given a patient an injection and the patient begins developing an itchy rash with pink lesions. Which of the following terms should the assistant use when documenting this occu rrence? A. Anaphylaxis B. Rhinitis C. Urticaria D. Erythema - ANS- C. Urticaria When should the code on glucose cuvettes be compared to the code on the glucometer? A. Before a patient is tested B. After a new package of cuvettes is opened C. Following an error code D. At the beginning of the shift - ANS- A. Before a patient is tested What is the purpose of Category II codes in procedural coding? A. Tracks provider performance measures B. Indicates special circumstances C. Works as a temporary code D. Id entifies preventive measures - ANS- A. Tracks provider performance measures A pulse oximeter may inaccurately measure low oxygen saturation due to the following circumstances? A. Anemia B. Hyperventilation syndrome C. Cold Fingers D. Carbon monoxide pois oning - ANS- C. Cold fingers A patient begins to faint as a Medical Assistant is drawing her blood. What should the Medical Assistant do? A. Use an ammonia capsule to revive the patient B. Apply a warm cloth to the patients forhead C. Have the patient remain in the office for 5 min D. Position the patient flat on her back - ANS- D. Position the patient flat on her back A patient having a heatstroke may manifest which of the following? A. Hot skin B. Excessive sweating C. Bradycardi a D. Slow breathing - ANS- A. Hot skin When administering eye ointment to a patient, Which of the following action should the Medical Assistant take? A. Hold the ointment tube parallel to and above the patients eye B. Apply a thin ribbon of ointment alon g the conjunctival sac C. Apply the ointment from the outer canthus to the inner canthus D. Have the patient keep her eye open after application - ANS- B. Apply a thin ribbon of ointment along the conjunctival sac How does an antitussive work? A. It redu ces nasal membrane swelling B. Helps coughing up mucus C. Relieves allergy symptoms D. Suppresses the cough reflex - ANS- D. Suppresses the cough reflex According to the OSHA's guidelines, blood -soiled gauze should be disposed of in which of the followin g? A. Red biohazard bag B. Sharps container C. Trash can with clear leak proof liner D. Purple medical waste container - ANS- A. Red biohazard bag Which of the following should be included in the appointment calendar when scheduling a patient? A. Diagnosis code B. Daytime phone number C. Date of birth D. Patient identification number - ANS- B. Daytime phone number After requesting a preauthorization for a patient's referral to a specialist, what is one reason the claim may be denied? A. The ap proved visits are listed in the authorization comments section B. The patient previously submitted and received a self referral C. The specialty providers nation provider identifier (NPI) is not included in the authorization D. The service is provided af ter the expiration date - ANS- D. The service is provided after the expiration date When disposing of a used needled and syringe, what action should the Medical Assistant take? A. Recap the needle before disposing of it in the biohazardous sharps contain er B. Use a gauze square to break off the needle and place it in the biohazardous sharps container C. Drop the syringe, needle first, into the biohazardous sharps container D. Replace the biohazardous sharps container once it is half full - ANS- C. Drop t he syringe, needle first, into the biohazardous sharps container When preparing a patient for a Holter monitoring, which of the following action should be taken? A. Vigorously dry the patients skin prior to electrode placement B. Apply the electrodes whil e the patient is in a standing position C. Ensure tension is on the lead wires after electrodes are in place D. Wash the patients skin with soap and water prior to electrode placement - ANS- A. Vigorously dry the patients skin prior to electrode placement Psoriasis can be identified by which of the following characteristic? A. Yellow, waxy B. Gray, crusty C. Silvery, scaly D. Brown, flat - ANS- C. Silvery, scaly When preparing a patient for a physical examination, which of the following action should the assistant take first? A. Give the patient a paper gown B. Verify the patients identity
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