CPC PRACTICE EXAM - 150 QUESTIONS COMPLETE
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT VERIFIED ANSWERS(DETAILED
ANSWERS)|ALREADY GRADED A+
Which of the following situations requires the completion of a release of medical information form?
When a patient transfers records to a new physician
To bill the patient's insurance company
To send the patient's records to a consulting physician
To determine the patient's eligibility for insurance benefits - CORRECT ANSWERS-When a patient
transfers records to a new physician
When the same dose of a drug no longer produces the desired effect, it is said that the patient has
developed
An idiosyncratic reaction
A drug tolerance
A drug interaction
An allergic reaction - CORRECT ANSWERS-A drug tolerance
Which of the following letters would most likely be signed by the medical assistant?
Order for office supplies
Letter dictated by the physician to a patient
Letter to another physician about a consultation
Medical reports to an insurance company - CORRECT ANSWERS-Order for office supplies
Which of the following is NOT included in the medical history?
Accidents and injuries
Occupation
Immunizations
Medications
Operations - CORRECT ANSWERS-Occupation
,Assuming that an elderly patient will have a difficult time understanding the directions for how to take
medication is an example of:
a. Prejudice b. Stereotyping c. Encoding d. Rationalization - CORRECT ANSWERS-Stereotyping
When is the physician reimbursed directly for his services by the insurance company?
Always
If the patient has signed an assignment of benefits form
Never
If the patient has signed a written consent for treatment - CORRECT ANSWERS-If the patient has signed
an assignment of benefits form
Why is it important for a medical assistant to be aware of guidelines for medical necessity?
To link procedure codes to correct diagnosis codes
To determine what diagnostic tests should be ordered for patients
To use a variety of codes instead of overusing certain codes
To be sure that codes reflect a high enough level of service - CORRECT ANSWERS-To link procedure codes
to correct diagnosis codes
When should a comma be used to separate elements in a series?
If it is necessary for the understanding of the sentence
If there are four, five, or more elements
If there are two or more elements
If there are three or more elements - CORRECT ANSWERS-If there are three or more elements
What should the medical assistant verify for accuracy at each visit for an established patient?
The patient's address and telephone number
The patient's Social Security number
The patient's clinic number
The patient's marital status - CORRECT ANSWERS-The patient's address and telephone number
,Which of the following could result in the medical assistant becoming infected with a pathogen?
Having an open sore on the hand
Licking a label for a specimen container
Eating while testing a microbiologic specimen
Drinking coffee in the office laboratory
All of the above - CORRECT ANSWERS-All of the above
Which of the following are asthma triggers?
Tobacco smoke
Vigorous physical exercise
Animal dander
All of the above
House dust - CORRECT ANSWERS-All of the above
Otodynia
Incision into the eardrum
surgical procedure that breaks up stones
pain in the ear.
runny nose - CORRECT ANSWERS-pain in the ear.
au:
left eye
both eyes
right ear
both ears
right eye
left ear - CORRECT ANSWERS-both eyes
Which of the following vital signs can be expected in a child that is afebrile?
, a. Rectal Temp of 100.9 degrees F. b. Oral Temp of 38 degrees C. c. Axillary Temp of 98.6 degrees F. d. All
of the above are incorrect. - CORRECT ANSWERS-Axillary Temp of 98.6 degrees
Which of the following is NOT a guideline for the proper care of a microscope?
Clean the lenses of the microscope with gauze or tissue.
Store the microscope with the nosepiece rotated to the low-power objective.
Clean the enameled surface of the microscope with soap and water.
Carry the microscope with two hands. - CORRECT ANSWERS-Clean the lenses of the microscope with
gauze or tissue.
Assets are:
a. Securities b. Machinery c. Merchandise d. All of the above. - CORRECT ANSWERS-All of the above.
The CPT Coding Book:
a. provides a 5 digit code for all procedures or services that may be performed on a patient. b. provides
numeric codes that allows for easier communication with insurance providers. c. is divided into six
sections. d. All of the above. - CORRECT ANSWERS-is divided into six sections.
Which of the following needles has the largest lumen?
25 G
18 G
27 G
20 G - CORRECT ANSWERS-18 G
The purpose of a peak flow meter is to
Measure how quickly air flows out of the lungs
Diagnose asthma
Deliver asthma medication to the lungs
Prevent an asthma attack - CORRECT ANSWERS-Measure how quickly air flows out of the lungs
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT VERIFIED ANSWERS(DETAILED
ANSWERS)|ALREADY GRADED A+
Which of the following situations requires the completion of a release of medical information form?
When a patient transfers records to a new physician
To bill the patient's insurance company
To send the patient's records to a consulting physician
To determine the patient's eligibility for insurance benefits - CORRECT ANSWERS-When a patient
transfers records to a new physician
When the same dose of a drug no longer produces the desired effect, it is said that the patient has
developed
An idiosyncratic reaction
A drug tolerance
A drug interaction
An allergic reaction - CORRECT ANSWERS-A drug tolerance
Which of the following letters would most likely be signed by the medical assistant?
Order for office supplies
Letter dictated by the physician to a patient
Letter to another physician about a consultation
Medical reports to an insurance company - CORRECT ANSWERS-Order for office supplies
Which of the following is NOT included in the medical history?
Accidents and injuries
Occupation
Immunizations
Medications
Operations - CORRECT ANSWERS-Occupation
,Assuming that an elderly patient will have a difficult time understanding the directions for how to take
medication is an example of:
a. Prejudice b. Stereotyping c. Encoding d. Rationalization - CORRECT ANSWERS-Stereotyping
When is the physician reimbursed directly for his services by the insurance company?
Always
If the patient has signed an assignment of benefits form
Never
If the patient has signed a written consent for treatment - CORRECT ANSWERS-If the patient has signed
an assignment of benefits form
Why is it important for a medical assistant to be aware of guidelines for medical necessity?
To link procedure codes to correct diagnosis codes
To determine what diagnostic tests should be ordered for patients
To use a variety of codes instead of overusing certain codes
To be sure that codes reflect a high enough level of service - CORRECT ANSWERS-To link procedure codes
to correct diagnosis codes
When should a comma be used to separate elements in a series?
If it is necessary for the understanding of the sentence
If there are four, five, or more elements
If there are two or more elements
If there are three or more elements - CORRECT ANSWERS-If there are three or more elements
What should the medical assistant verify for accuracy at each visit for an established patient?
The patient's address and telephone number
The patient's Social Security number
The patient's clinic number
The patient's marital status - CORRECT ANSWERS-The patient's address and telephone number
,Which of the following could result in the medical assistant becoming infected with a pathogen?
Having an open sore on the hand
Licking a label for a specimen container
Eating while testing a microbiologic specimen
Drinking coffee in the office laboratory
All of the above - CORRECT ANSWERS-All of the above
Which of the following are asthma triggers?
Tobacco smoke
Vigorous physical exercise
Animal dander
All of the above
House dust - CORRECT ANSWERS-All of the above
Otodynia
Incision into the eardrum
surgical procedure that breaks up stones
pain in the ear.
runny nose - CORRECT ANSWERS-pain in the ear.
au:
left eye
both eyes
right ear
both ears
right eye
left ear - CORRECT ANSWERS-both eyes
Which of the following vital signs can be expected in a child that is afebrile?
, a. Rectal Temp of 100.9 degrees F. b. Oral Temp of 38 degrees C. c. Axillary Temp of 98.6 degrees F. d. All
of the above are incorrect. - CORRECT ANSWERS-Axillary Temp of 98.6 degrees
Which of the following is NOT a guideline for the proper care of a microscope?
Clean the lenses of the microscope with gauze or tissue.
Store the microscope with the nosepiece rotated to the low-power objective.
Clean the enameled surface of the microscope with soap and water.
Carry the microscope with two hands. - CORRECT ANSWERS-Clean the lenses of the microscope with
gauze or tissue.
Assets are:
a. Securities b. Machinery c. Merchandise d. All of the above. - CORRECT ANSWERS-All of the above.
The CPT Coding Book:
a. provides a 5 digit code for all procedures or services that may be performed on a patient. b. provides
numeric codes that allows for easier communication with insurance providers. c. is divided into six
sections. d. All of the above. - CORRECT ANSWERS-is divided into six sections.
Which of the following needles has the largest lumen?
25 G
18 G
27 G
20 G - CORRECT ANSWERS-18 G
The purpose of a peak flow meter is to
Measure how quickly air flows out of the lungs
Diagnose asthma
Deliver asthma medication to the lungs
Prevent an asthma attack - CORRECT ANSWERS-Measure how quickly air flows out of the lungs
