NHA CCMA EXAM QUESTIONS AND
THEIR 100% CORRECT ANSWERS
the primary code in the CPT coding system consists
of how many digits
5
a medical assistant is observing a patient after
administering an antibiotic injection. the patient
develops an itchy rash with pinkish, raised lesions.
which of the following terms should the assistant use
when documenting this finding in the patients medical
record
urticaria
when should the code on glucose cuvettes be
compared to the code on the glucometer
before the patient is tested
which of the following should a medical assistant
identify as the purpose of a category 2 code in
procedural coding
tracks provider performance measures
A pulse oximeter can register an artificially low
oxygen saturation measurement for a patient who has
which of the following conditions?
cold fingers
As a medical assistant is collecting a blood sample,
the patient begins to faint. Which of the following
actions should the medical assistant take to help
ensure the patient's safety?
,position the patient flat on her back
a medical assistant is performing spirometry testing
for a patient who has shortness of breath, which of the
following results of the spirometry test indicates a
successful maneuver
a fast and steady flow with no variability
a medical assistant is collecting data from a patient
who is experiencing heatstroke, which of the following
manifestations should the assistant expect to find
hot skin
a medical assistant is administering eye ointment to a
patient. which of the following actions should the
assistant take
apply a thin ribbon of ointment along the conjunctival sac
a medical assistant is reinforcing teaching with a
patient about lifestyle modifications to help regulate
his hypertension. which of the following statements
by the patient indicates an understanding of the
teaching
I only smoke a half a pack a day, so ill cut it out completely
a medical assistant is reviewing a providers
instructions as the patient is preparing to leave the
office. the provider recommends that the patient
purchases an. over the counter antitussive, but the
patient tells the assistant that she does not know what
an antitussive is, which if the following responses
should the assistant make
it is a medication that suppresses the cough reflex
according to osha guidelines, a medical assistant
should dispose of blood soiled gauze dressings in
which of the following
,red biohazard bag
which of the following information should the medical
assistant enter into the appointment calendar when
scheduling a patient for a skin rash
daytime phone number
a medical assistant has requested a preauthorization
for a patients referral to a specialist. which of the
following is a reason for the claim submitted by the
specialist to be denied
the service is provided after the expiration date
a medical assistant is disposing of a syringe and
needle she used to inject a seasonal influenza
vaccine. which of the following actions should the
assistant take next
drop the syringe needle first into the biohazards sharps
container
when prepping a patient for a holter monitoring test,
which of the following actions should the medical
assiatnt make
vigorously dry the patient skin prior to electrode placement
a medical assistant is preparing a patient who has
psoriasis to be examined by the doctor, when
inspecting the patients skin lesions, the assistant
should expect to observe which of the following
characteristics
silvery, scaly
a medical assistant is preparing a patient for a
physical examination, which of the following steps
should the assistant take
verify the patients identity
, which of the following types of written
correspondence can be signed by a medical assistant
a notification letter to a patient about surgery
arrangements
a medical assistant is administering an intramuscular
immunization to a patient, which of th following
actions should the medical assistant take
please the site using a back and fourth motion
Which of the following methods is used to notify a
provider of the denial of a claim by the insurance
carrier?
remittance advice
When assigning a CPT code, which of the following is
the purpose of a modifier?
Provides additional information or circumstances for a
procedure
Which of the following instructions should a medical
assistant provide to a patient regarding transdermal
patch use and care?
Make sure to rotate patch placement to avoid skin irritation
A medical assistant is reviewing the progress notes of
a patient's record that uses the SOAP format. Which
of the following would the medical assistant find in the
assessment section?
Diagnosis
A medical assistant discovers a garbage can fire had
started in the break room of the medical office.
According the the RACE acronym for emergency
response, which of the following actions should the
assistant take first?
Evaluate staff and patients from the immediate area
THEIR 100% CORRECT ANSWERS
the primary code in the CPT coding system consists
of how many digits
5
a medical assistant is observing a patient after
administering an antibiotic injection. the patient
develops an itchy rash with pinkish, raised lesions.
which of the following terms should the assistant use
when documenting this finding in the patients medical
record
urticaria
when should the code on glucose cuvettes be
compared to the code on the glucometer
before the patient is tested
which of the following should a medical assistant
identify as the purpose of a category 2 code in
procedural coding
tracks provider performance measures
A pulse oximeter can register an artificially low
oxygen saturation measurement for a patient who has
which of the following conditions?
cold fingers
As a medical assistant is collecting a blood sample,
the patient begins to faint. Which of the following
actions should the medical assistant take to help
ensure the patient's safety?
,position the patient flat on her back
a medical assistant is performing spirometry testing
for a patient who has shortness of breath, which of the
following results of the spirometry test indicates a
successful maneuver
a fast and steady flow with no variability
a medical assistant is collecting data from a patient
who is experiencing heatstroke, which of the following
manifestations should the assistant expect to find
hot skin
a medical assistant is administering eye ointment to a
patient. which of the following actions should the
assistant take
apply a thin ribbon of ointment along the conjunctival sac
a medical assistant is reinforcing teaching with a
patient about lifestyle modifications to help regulate
his hypertension. which of the following statements
by the patient indicates an understanding of the
teaching
I only smoke a half a pack a day, so ill cut it out completely
a medical assistant is reviewing a providers
instructions as the patient is preparing to leave the
office. the provider recommends that the patient
purchases an. over the counter antitussive, but the
patient tells the assistant that she does not know what
an antitussive is, which if the following responses
should the assistant make
it is a medication that suppresses the cough reflex
according to osha guidelines, a medical assistant
should dispose of blood soiled gauze dressings in
which of the following
,red biohazard bag
which of the following information should the medical
assistant enter into the appointment calendar when
scheduling a patient for a skin rash
daytime phone number
a medical assistant has requested a preauthorization
for a patients referral to a specialist. which of the
following is a reason for the claim submitted by the
specialist to be denied
the service is provided after the expiration date
a medical assistant is disposing of a syringe and
needle she used to inject a seasonal influenza
vaccine. which of the following actions should the
assistant take next
drop the syringe needle first into the biohazards sharps
container
when prepping a patient for a holter monitoring test,
which of the following actions should the medical
assiatnt make
vigorously dry the patient skin prior to electrode placement
a medical assistant is preparing a patient who has
psoriasis to be examined by the doctor, when
inspecting the patients skin lesions, the assistant
should expect to observe which of the following
characteristics
silvery, scaly
a medical assistant is preparing a patient for a
physical examination, which of the following steps
should the assistant take
verify the patients identity
, which of the following types of written
correspondence can be signed by a medical assistant
a notification letter to a patient about surgery
arrangements
a medical assistant is administering an intramuscular
immunization to a patient, which of th following
actions should the medical assistant take
please the site using a back and fourth motion
Which of the following methods is used to notify a
provider of the denial of a claim by the insurance
carrier?
remittance advice
When assigning a CPT code, which of the following is
the purpose of a modifier?
Provides additional information or circumstances for a
procedure
Which of the following instructions should a medical
assistant provide to a patient regarding transdermal
patch use and care?
Make sure to rotate patch placement to avoid skin irritation
A medical assistant is reviewing the progress notes of
a patient's record that uses the SOAP format. Which
of the following would the medical assistant find in the
assessment section?
Diagnosis
A medical assistant discovers a garbage can fire had
started in the break room of the medical office.
According the the RACE acronym for emergency
response, which of the following actions should the
assistant take first?
Evaluate staff and patients from the immediate area
