AAMA CMA EXAM Questions and
Answers Graded A+
Which of the following is a function of the olfactory nerve? - Correct answer-
smelling
Which of the following is subjective information on a medical record? - Correct
answer-Social history of smoking one pack a day
Which of the following would be decreased when a patient mails a check to the
clinic to pay for Services previously rendered? - Correct answer-Accounts
receivable (the amount owed to the clinic will decrease)
Which of the following is the process of observing a patient to detect signs of
disease? - Correct answer-Inspection
Which of the following would be administered to relieve mild insulin shock in a
conscious patient? - Correct answer-orange juice
Which of the following information is found on the patient registration form? -
Correct answer-Name of the person to contact in an emergency
Which of the following is another term for "adipose" - Correct answer-fat
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,Which of the following serum levels is most likely to be increased in a patient with
liver disease? - Correct answer-Alanine Aminotransferate (ALT)
Which of the following best describes a function of the epiglottis? - Correct
answer-Prevents food from entering the larynx during the act of swallowing
Which of the following is the most important reason a written consent is required
prior to using e-mail to communicate with a patient? - Correct answer-E-mail is not
considered a secure form of communication
the following codes were submitted to a private insurance company for
reimbursement for an established patient with insulin dependent diabetes mellitus
who was seen in the office. The patient had a blood test to check his glycosylated
hemoglobin (A1c) level and a detailed history and physical examination (level 4
Evaluation and Management service) for circulatory problems. Diagnosis Code:
D51.0(pernicious anemia)) CPT 99214 level 4 established patient EM service CPT
83036 glycosylated(A1c)hemoglobin. This insurance claim would most likely be
denied due to which of the following reasons? - Correct answer-Lack of
demonstrating medical necessity
which of the following foods should be eliminated from the diet of a patient on a
sodium restricted diet - Correct answer-Pasteurized, processed cheese
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, Which of the following is an alternative method of resolving legal disputes
between a physician and a patient that does not involve the court system - Correct
answer-Arbitration (this is the settling of disputes between two parties by an
impartial third party)
Which of the following is the correct millimeters of gamma globulin that would be
prepared for a 190 pound patient who is to be given 0.02mL of gamma globulin per
pound of body weight? - Correct answer-3.8mL
The term "hypophysis" refers to which of the following? - Correct answer-Pituitary
gland
When filing an insurance claim for an appendectomy , which of the following is
the most appropriate reference source for locating the surgical code? - Correct
answer-Current Procedural Terminology (CPT)
Which of the following body structures is examined during a cystoscopy? - Correct
answer-Bladder
Which of the following is a procedure performed by opening the colon to the
abdominal surface - Correct answer-Colostomy
Which of the following best describes subjective information in the medical case
history? - Correct answer-Patients family history
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Answers Graded A+
Which of the following is a function of the olfactory nerve? - Correct answer-
smelling
Which of the following is subjective information on a medical record? - Correct
answer-Social history of smoking one pack a day
Which of the following would be decreased when a patient mails a check to the
clinic to pay for Services previously rendered? - Correct answer-Accounts
receivable (the amount owed to the clinic will decrease)
Which of the following is the process of observing a patient to detect signs of
disease? - Correct answer-Inspection
Which of the following would be administered to relieve mild insulin shock in a
conscious patient? - Correct answer-orange juice
Which of the following information is found on the patient registration form? -
Correct answer-Name of the person to contact in an emergency
Which of the following is another term for "adipose" - Correct answer-fat
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,Which of the following serum levels is most likely to be increased in a patient with
liver disease? - Correct answer-Alanine Aminotransferate (ALT)
Which of the following best describes a function of the epiglottis? - Correct
answer-Prevents food from entering the larynx during the act of swallowing
Which of the following is the most important reason a written consent is required
prior to using e-mail to communicate with a patient? - Correct answer-E-mail is not
considered a secure form of communication
the following codes were submitted to a private insurance company for
reimbursement for an established patient with insulin dependent diabetes mellitus
who was seen in the office. The patient had a blood test to check his glycosylated
hemoglobin (A1c) level and a detailed history and physical examination (level 4
Evaluation and Management service) for circulatory problems. Diagnosis Code:
D51.0(pernicious anemia)) CPT 99214 level 4 established patient EM service CPT
83036 glycosylated(A1c)hemoglobin. This insurance claim would most likely be
denied due to which of the following reasons? - Correct answer-Lack of
demonstrating medical necessity
which of the following foods should be eliminated from the diet of a patient on a
sodium restricted diet - Correct answer-Pasteurized, processed cheese
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, Which of the following is an alternative method of resolving legal disputes
between a physician and a patient that does not involve the court system - Correct
answer-Arbitration (this is the settling of disputes between two parties by an
impartial third party)
Which of the following is the correct millimeters of gamma globulin that would be
prepared for a 190 pound patient who is to be given 0.02mL of gamma globulin per
pound of body weight? - Correct answer-3.8mL
The term "hypophysis" refers to which of the following? - Correct answer-Pituitary
gland
When filing an insurance claim for an appendectomy , which of the following is
the most appropriate reference source for locating the surgical code? - Correct
answer-Current Procedural Terminology (CPT)
Which of the following body structures is examined during a cystoscopy? - Correct
answer-Bladder
Which of the following is a procedure performed by opening the colon to the
abdominal surface - Correct answer-Colostomy
Which of the following best describes subjective information in the medical case
history? - Correct answer-Patients family history
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