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CCMA Review
CCMA Practice Test 4 Review Guide
| In which of the following quadrants is the gallbladder located? | Right upper quadrant |
| A medical assistant is billing a patient's third party payer for today's office visit. Which of the following documents does this require? | 837P/CMS-1500 claim form |
| Which of the following statements describes the doctrine of professional discretion? | When a patient requests a copy of their medical records, the provider may choose not to disclose all of the patient information. |
| A medical assistant has a provider order to draw blood for a lead level on an 18-month-old toddler. Which of the following sites should the assistant choose for the venipuncture? | Superficial dorsal hand veins |
| A medical assistant is administering an intradermal injection for allergy testing. Which of the following actions should the assistant take? | Locate the middle portion of the anterior forearm |
| A medical assistant is preparing a patient to have a mole excised. Which of the following actions should the assistant take? | Cleanse the site with surgical soap and antiseptic |
| Which of the following defines sterilization? | Killing all pathogenic bacteria and spores |
| A medical assistant has two orders to collect blood cultures, a CBC, a prothrombin time (PT), and an iron panel. They forget to draw for the PT. Which of the following actions should the assistant take? | Keep the specimens previously collected and draw the PT |
| In Add. to receiving a paper copy of their prescription, a patient has requested that the prescription be called into their pharmacy. After calling the pharmacy, which of the following actions should the medical assistant take to complete this request? | Provide the patient with a copy of the prescription with "copy only" written on it |
| A medical assistant is cleaning an examination room after assisting a provider with a biopsy. Which of the following actions should the assistant take? | Dispose of the scalpel in a properly labeled, puncture-proof container |
| A pulse oximeter can register an artificially low oxygen saturation measurement for a patient with which of the following conditions? | Cold fingers |
| Which of the following types of advance directives provide information about the person that a patient delegated to make health care decisions on their behalf if they are unable to do so? | Health care proxy |
| A 24-year-old patient has a BMI of 30.5 based on their height and weight. Which of the following describes their BMI weight status category? | Obese class I |
| A medical assistant is helping a provider who is caring for a patient with a laceration. Which of the following should the assistant recognize is the first step of first aid administration in this situation? | Ensure bleeding of the laceration is under control |
| Which of the following is the normal setting for the standardization mark on an EKG? | 10 mm/mV |
| A patient's insurance company calls the office to obtain additional information regarding a recently submitted claim. Which of the following regulations allows the office to release this information to an insurance company without a written authorization? | The HIPAA Privacy Rule |
| Which of the following is the correct placement for lead V4? | Fifth intercostal space at the midclavicular line |
| Which of the following classes of fire extinguisher should be used on flammable liquids? | Class B |
| A medical assistant is performing a drug test on a patient. The temperature of the urine sample should be within which of the following temperature ranges for the sample to be usable? | 32° to 38° C (90° to 100° F) |
| A medical assistant is performing a scratch allergy test on a patient's back. Which of the following distances describes the correct spacing for the small amounts of allergen scratched onto the skin? | 1½ to 2 inches |
| Which of the following elements is a component of the standard precautions use of personal protective equipment (PPE)? | Masks |
| When performing routine follow-up calls to patients, which of the following actions should a medical assistant take first to notify the provider if the patient provides an unsatisfactory progress report? | Notify the provider immediately |
| A medical assistant is talking with a patient who is experiencing home displacement following a hurricane. To which of the following resources should the assistant refer the patient for information, support, and links to community services? | American Red Cross |
| Which of the following is defined by 9 calories per gram? | The number of calories from fat |
| A medical assistant administers an injection and the patient faints. Which of the following actions should the assistant take? | Place the patient in a supine position |
| Which of the following vaccinations should newborn patients receive at birth? | Hepatitis B |
| A medical assistant receives a denial of payment for a patient's cholecystectomy. The reason stated is "preauthorization required." If the provider deems this procedure emergent, which of the following actions should the assistant take? | Submit an appeal for the denied claim |
| When obtaining a rectal temperature from an infant, which of the following describes how far a medical assistant should insert the probe? | The thermometer should be inserted ½ inch into the rectum |
| A patient arrives at the provider's office with a laceration on their right forearm, and the provider determines the patient will need sutures. Which of the following supplies should the medical assistant hand to the provider? | The needle holder with the suture attached |
| A medical assistant is examining a patient who has a third-degree burn on their hands. Which of the following is a first aid procedure the medical assistant can perform? | Separate the patient’s burned fingers |
| A medical assistant is scheduling a procedure at a local facility for a patient. Which of the following steps should the assistant take first? | Verify insurance will cover the procedure |
| Prior to running an EKG tracing, which of the following is the final step a medical assistant should take to ensure the tracing will be clear with a horizontal baseline? | Double-check the electrode’s attachment |
| Which of the following is a root word? | Col |
| A medical assistant is reviewing the medical history of a patient who regularly comes into contact with coal and wood dust. The assistant should recognize that this patient is at an increased risk for developing which of the following disorders? | Emphysema |
| Which of the following letter formats uses indented paragraphs? | Semi-block letter |
| Which of the following fasting blood sugar laboratory results should the medical assistant recognize as abnormal? | 101 mg/dL for a nondiabetic |
| A patient comes to the clinic with dysuria, discharge from the penis, and pain in the lower abdomen. A medical assistant should recognize these as manifestations of which of the following disorders? | Gonorrhea |
| Which of the following can result from the use of outdated or incorrect codes on a billing claim? | Reduction of payer reimbursement |
| A medical assistant is reviewing the list of medications a patient reports they are currently taking. The assistant should recognize which of the following medications is available in a sublingual form? | Nitroglycerin |
| According to the stages of hypertension, which of the following blood pressure readings is considered to be in the elevated stage? | 128/78 mmHg |
| Which of the following techniques should a medical assistant use when bandaging a wound with a roller bandage? | Wrap the wound from distal to proximal |
| When a medical assistant is performing a venipuncture procedure, which of the following is a preanalytical error that can affect the test results? | Adjusting the order of draw |
| A medical assistant needs to draw a blood glucose level on a patient. Which of the following tubes should they use? | Gray top tube |
| A medical assistant is preparing to perform a capillary collection from a patient who has poor circulation in their hands. Which of the following techniques should the assistant use to increase circulation at the collection site? | Warm the patient’s hand |
| A medical assistant is creating templates for a provider to send electronic prescriptions. Which of the following is most commonly included in electronic prescription templates? | The medication type |
| A medical assistant has acquired a preauthorization for a patient's referral to a specialist. Which of the following is a reason for the insurer to deny the claim submitted by the specialist? | The specialist provided the service after the expiration date of the preauthorization |
| A medical assistant is performing an EKG on a patient. Which of the following describes the appropriate placement of the electrodes? | Tabs downward on the arms |
| Which of the following terms refers to the process of making sure the balance of a financial account matches the balance on a bank statement? | Reconciliation |
| Which of the following is considered an adverse reaction? | Anaphylaxis |
| Which of the following dictates the operations of physician office clinical laboratories? | Centers for Medicare and Medicaid services (CMS) |
| Which of the following diagnostic statements is appropriate in the outpatient setting? | Fever of unknown origin |
| When obtaining a blood pressure reading, which of the following describes how high a medical assistant should inflate the cuff? | To approximately 30 mmHg above previously measured radial pulse reading |
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