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FREE AND STUDY GAMES ABOUT CMAA PRACTICE EXAM 2
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-Guarantee passing score -55 Questions and Answers -format set of multiple-choice -Expert-Verified Explanation Question 1: An emancipated minor is scheduled for aminocentesis which of the following forms of consent is required for this patient
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Informed
Question 2: Which of the following should the CMAA used to document a stroke
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CVA (Cerebrovascular Accident) Question 3: A CMAA is providing a patient with instructions about an upcoming mammogram.Which of the following actions should the assistant take to ensure patient understanding
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Ask the patient to restate instructions Question 4: Which of the following is the best way for a CMAA to address collection of copayment
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How would you like to pay today?
Question 5: Which of the following is a component of OSHA's hazardous communication standard
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Ensuring that employees right to know information is available Question 6: A CMAA is providing preoperative instructions to patient prior to having a knee surgery which of the following techniques should the CMAA use to decrease the patient's anxiety
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Review written instructions with the patient Question 7: When is it appropriate for CMAA to release test results to a patient's family members
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When the patient provides a signed release of information that identifies the family member(s) Question 8: Which of the following is responsible for setting standards for protection against blood borne pathogens
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OSHA
Question 9: Which of the following is an example of open hours scheduling
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Patients arrive at their own convenience Question 10: A patient is afebrile and has rhinorrhea the CMAA should understand that as which of the following
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Runny nose no fever
Question 11: Which of the following items should be sent by certified mail
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Dismissal letter
Question 12: In which of the following locations should a CMAA store valued office items such as checkbooks, prescription pads, and access keys ?
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In a locked box Question 13: When submitting claims to the third-party the CMAA should retrieve information for which of the following
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Encounter form Question 14: Which of the following actions is necessary if a prescribed CPT code is not listed on the preprinted encounter forms
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Manually add the procedure code to the form Question 15: A CMAA in a specialist office is scheduling an appointment for a patient who has HMO insurance. Which of the following should the assistant obtain prior to the specialist seeing the patient
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Referral Question 16: The CMAA is creating correspondence using block letter style which of the following salutations is appropriate for the CMAA to use
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Dear Mr. Goodwin:
Question 17: A CMAA is composing a letter. Which of the following signatures illustrates the correct formatting for the provider name
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Mary Smith, MD Question 18: Who is responsible for obtaining preauthorization for inpatient hospitalization
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The provider performing the procedure
Question 19: EOB- Allowed amount
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contracted or allowed amount Question 20: The CMAA receives telephone calls from four patients. Which of the following indicates a need for immediate attention
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A patient who reports difficulty breathing
Question 21: EOB- provider is responsible for writing this off
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Adjustment Question 22: Which of the following should a CMAA take from a patient that has a existing Worker's Compensation case
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Obtain the carrier case number Question 23: A third-party payer requests documentation to support billed services. Which of the following is the appropriate document the CMAA should forward to the third-party payer
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Progress notes Question 24: After scheduling an appointment, a new patient who has insurance coverage asks the CMAA what the cost of the office visit will be. Which of the following actions by the assistant is appropriate
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Provide an estimate based on allowable amounts Question 25: Which of the following legal terms describes a situation in which a failure to exercise treatment causes harm to a patient
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Negligence