Medical Assistant (CCMA) Certification Practice Test 2.0 A.2

Front

A patient is seen at an urgent care center for a laceration of the left foot. The provider evaluates the injury and determines that sutures are not needed, applies dressing and releases the patient. Which level of examination should the medical assistant use for the procedural coding of the visit?

Back

Problem-focused examinations

Front

Which of the following information should the medical assistant enter into the appointment calendar when scheduling a patient for a skin rash?
- Diagnosis code for dermatitis
- Daytime phone number
- Date of birth
- Patient's identification number

Back

Daytime phone number

Front

According to the RACE acronym for emergency response, what should a medical assistant do first when discovering a garbage can fire in the break room?

Back

Evacuate staff and patients from the immediate area.

Front

A medical assistant is encouraging a patient to increase her intake of insoluble fiber to help prevent constipation and hemorrhoids. What food should the assistant recommend as the best source of insoluble fiber? Options: Cooked white rice, Pears with skin, Strawberry, Popcorn

Back

Pears with skin

Front

An medical assistant is preparing a patient who has congestive heart failure (CHF) for an appointment with the provider. Which of the following manifestations should the assistant expect? Palpitations, Headaches, Chest pain, Shortness of breath

Back

Shortness of breath

Front

A medical assistant is discussing information with a patient about a new medication that the provider prescribed. Which action should the assistant take? Options: Instruct the patient to stop taking the medication when symptoms resolve. Reinforce teaching about the frequency of medication administration. Tell the patient to disregard new adverse effects. Tell the patient to modify the dose as necessary.

Back

Reinforce teaching about the frequency of medication administration.

Front

A patient arrives at a clinic with a bill for x-rays that were required due to an injury at the patient's place of employment. The patient has private insurance and is eligible for workers' compensation. Who is responsible for payment of this bill?

Back

Paid in full by workers' compensation

Front

A medical assistant in an outpatient facility is preparing a patient for a venipuncture. Which of the following should the assistant take to confirm the patient's identity? Ask the patient to state and spell their full name and provide their date of birth.

Back

Ask the patient to state and spell their full name and provide their date of birth.

Front

A medical assistant is using a scale with a height bar to measure a patient's height. Which action should the assistant take?

Back

Lower right horizontal bar gently so that it rest on top patient's head.

Front

A medical assistant receives a small laceration on her arm from a plastic lid while replacing a sharps container. What type of documentation should she complete as a result of this incident? Options: Advance Beneficiary Notice (ABN), OSHA Form 301, CMS-1500 claim form, Quality control log

Back

OSHA Form 301