NHA CMAA Practice Exam Questions and answers update

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1. When creating a reception area for a pediatric clinic, which of the following ite
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ms should the MA include?
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a) accessible coffee and tea v v v




b) artificial plants and floral arrangements for aesthetics
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c) stuffed animals and small building blocks
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d) scented candles to mask odors v v v v




Answer b) artificial plants and floral arrangements for aesthetics
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2. Which of the following medical record filing systems protects patient's pri
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vacy and allows for unlimited expansion in a high-volume office?
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a) numeric

b) alphabetical

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d) chronological
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, Answer a) numeric v v




3. Which of the following forms is used to submit health insurance claims for a pr
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a) UB-04

b) CMS-1500

c) DE 2501
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d) CMS-1 490S v




Answer b) CMS-1500 v v v




4. Which of the following is an example of an incidental disclosure?
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a) having a sign-in sheet that includes a patient's name and provider
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b) disclosing a patient's diagnosis to a family member who is not involved in the
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c) providing a grandparent with the test results regarding a minor's prior co
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ndition without written authorization
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d) supplying a patient's medical documentation to an insurance company
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Answer a) having a sign-in sheet that includes a patient's name and provider
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,5. Which of the following prefixes means "abnormal"?
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a) ad-

b) dia-

c) dys-

d) ab-

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6. Which of the following should a MA complete if a provider believes Medicare mig
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ht not cover a procedure?
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a) Medicare Summary Notice (MSN) v v v




b) Remittance Advice (RA) v v




c) Advance Beneficiary Notice (ABN)
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d) Explanation of Benefits (EOB) v v v




Answer c) Advance Beneficiary Notice (ABN)
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ABNs provide the Medicare beneficiary with the option to receive non covered services
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, 7. Which of the following is an abbreviation for an electroencephalogram?
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a) EKG

b) EEG

c) ECG

d) EBB

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8. A MA is reviewing the release for of a patient who is a dependent minor. The MA s
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hould ensure that which of the following persons has signed the release form?
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a) a parent v




b) the minor v




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d) the legal custodian
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Answer d) the legal custodian
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9. Which of the following approaches is appropriate when preparing a patient
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