Certified Clinical Medical Assistant Version 7
Practice exam for Certified Clinical Medical Assistant Exams under Medical and Dental School Certification Exams (Licensing Exams). 5 sample questions.
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Question 1
Which of the following terms describes this payment?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A deductible is the amount a patient must pay out-of-pocket annually before insurance coverage begins. Coinsurance is a percentage of costs shared with the insurer after the deductible is met. Copayment is a fixed fee per service. Fee-for-service is a payment model for provider services. Premium is the regular payment for insurance coverage.
Rationale: A deductible is the amount a patient must pay out-of-pocket annually before insurance coverage begins. Coinsurance is a percentage of costs shared with the insurer after the deductible is met. Copayment is a fixed fee per service. Fee-for-service is a payment model for provider services. Premium is the regular payment for insurance coverage.
Question 2
Which of the following terms represents a group of tissues arranged to accomplish a specific function?
Correct Answer: E
Rationale: An organ is a group of tissues working together to perform a specific function. A cell is the basic unit of life. Epithelium is a tissue type covering surfaces. Fascia is connective tissue supporting structures. A membrane is a thin layer of tissue with specific functions.
Rationale: An organ is a group of tissues working together to perform a specific function. A cell is the basic unit of life. Epithelium is a tissue type covering surfaces. Fascia is connective tissue supporting structures. A membrane is a thin layer of tissue with specific functions.
Question 3
To prevent excessive bleeding, a patient should stop taking which of the following medications 5 to 7 days before undergoing a surgical procedure?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Clopidogrel (Plavix) is an antiplatelet medication that inhibits clotting, increasing bleeding risk during surgery, so it should be stopped 5-7 days prior. Atorvastatin manages cholesterol, Levofloxacin is an antibiotic, Lisinopril treats hypertension, and Potassium chloride supplements potassium, none of which primarily affect bleeding.
Rationale: Clopidogrel (Plavix) is an antiplatelet medication that inhibits clotting, increasing bleeding risk during surgery, so it should be stopped 5-7 days prior. Atorvastatin manages cholesterol, Levofloxacin is an antibiotic, Lisinopril treats hypertension, and Potassium chloride supplements potassium, none of which primarily affect bleeding.
Question 4
Which of the following steps is most important for the medical assistant when scheduling this appointment?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Checking procedure room availability is critical to ensure the excision can be performed as scheduled. Asking about diabetes medications is relevant but less urgent. Ensuring anesthetic availability is the provider’s responsibility. Scheduling around other physicians or offering the last slot is less critical than room availability.
Rationale: Checking procedure room availability is critical to ensure the excision can be performed as scheduled. Asking about diabetes medications is relevant but less urgent. Ensuring anesthetic availability is the provider’s responsibility. Scheduling around other physicians or offering the last slot is less critical than room availability.
Question 5
The assignment of a higher level of Evaluation and Management service when a lesser service is rendered in an attempt to increase reimbursement is known as which of the following?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Upcoding involves assigning a higher-level service code than provided to increase reimbursement. Bundling codes combines services into one code. Coordinating is unrelated to coding. Filing a dirty claim refers to errors in claims. Using modifiers adjusts codes for specific circumstances.
Rationale: Upcoding involves assigning a higher-level service code than provided to increase reimbursement. Bundling codes combines services into one code. Coordinating is unrelated to coding. Filing a dirty claim refers to errors in claims. Using modifiers adjusts codes for specific circumstances.