MA22TKnecht

Billing, Coding and Insurance

100

ICD-10 coding books:

_{a. are organized into three volumes.}

_{b. used to code diagnostic procedures.}

_{c. are revised bi-annually.}

_{d. None of the above.} 

a. are organized into three volumes.

200

Your patient has Medicare and a type of Medigap insurance. Where should you send the insurance claim when you file her insurance claim?

_{a. The claim must be filed with Medicare first.}

_{b. The claim must be filed with the Medigap insurance carrier first.}

_{c. The claim must be filed with both insurance carries at the same time.}

_{d. A claim does not have to be filed. Payments from each policy will be automatic.} 

a. The claim must be filed with Medicare first.

300

A patient receives Medicaid, but is also covered under Tricare. Which plan would serve as primary payer?

_{a. Medicaid}

_{b. Tricare}

_{c. CHAMPVA}

_{d. None of the above.}

b. Tricare

400

The first place to look for an ICD-10 code should be:

_{a. in Volume III}

_{b. in Volume II and then confirmed in Volume I.}

_{c. in Volume IV with confirmation made in Volume III.}

_{d. None of the above.} 

b. in Volume II and then confirmed in Volume I.

500

The CPT code for a flu shot is:

_{a. 90658}

_{b. 993.97}

_{c. 1200}

_{d. 542}

a. 90658

Emergency Procedures and First Aid

100

Patients that are exhibiting signs of cyanosis will:

_{a. show signs of hyperoxia.}

_{b. will have increased O2 saturation.}

_{c. will have blood levels of CO2 that are higher than O2 levels.}

_{d. None of the above.} 

c. will have blood levels of CO2 that are higher than O2 levels.

200

A patient was stung by a bee while on a camping trip. After 30 minutes, she complained of wheezing and hives. Most likely, the patient has:

_{a. Asthma}

_{b. Shock}

_{c. Anaphylaxis}

_{d. Stroke} 

c. Anaphylaxis

300

If a patient is choking and cannot speak or breathe, what should be done?

_{a. Give the patient water to push the obstruction}

_{b. Give chest compressions}

_{c. Do the Heimlich maneuver}

_{d. Begin CPR}

c. Do the Heimlich maneuver

400

A 5 year old boy was brought to the clinic because he fell on his right arm, injuring his elbow. The radiologist described the fracture as one side of the bone being bent and the other side broken. What type of fracture is this?

_{a. Greenstick fracture}

_{b. Comminuted fracture}

_{c. Impacted fracture}

_{d. Spiral fracture}

a. Greenstick fracture

500

A patient presents to the office with a pencil that has completely penetrated the palm of her hand. Which of the following treatments would be BEST in this situation?

_{a. Assist the doctor while she sedates the patient and removes the pencil from her hand.}

_{b. Have the patient gently pull the pencil out of her hand and assist the physician with stitches.}

_{c. Wrap a gauze wrap around the pencil, securing it as much as possible until the patient can get to a local emergency room.}

_{d. Tell the patient to go the local emergency room. With a doctor's order, give the patient some aspirin for the pain.} 

c. Wrap a gauze wrap around the pencil, securing it as much as possible until the patient can get to a local emergency room.

Medical Terminology and Anatomy

100

A patient is asked to abduct her arms. Which of the following accurately describes her arm movement?

_{a. She moves her arms away from her trunk.}

_{b. She moves her arms toward her trunk.}

_{c. She rotates her arms at the wrists while holding them toward her feet.}

_{d. She crosses her arms over her abdomen.}

a. She moves her arms away from her trunk.

200

What blood vessel carries deoxygenated blood from the lower parts of the body back to the heart?

_{a. Superior vena cava}

_{b. Descending aorta}

_{c. Inferior vena cava}

_{d. Ascending aorta}

c. Inferior vena cava

300

In an ectopic pregnancy, the fertilized egg is most likely developing in what part of the reproductive system of the female?

_{a. Fallopian tube}

_{b. Uterus}

_{c. Ovary}

_{d. Cervix}

a. Fallopian tube

400

If the patient complains of missed menstruation, the medical term for that is:

_{a. Menorrhagia}

_{b. Amenorrhea}

_{c. Menarche}

_{d. Menopause} 

b. Amenorrhea

500

The root word for bone marrow is:

_{a. Spin/o}

_{b. Myel/o}

_{c. Myc/o}

_{d. Oste/o} 

b. Myel/o

Office Laboratory Procedures

100

Which of the following is not used to clean the site for a blood culture specimen?

_{a. Iodine}

_{b. Surgical soap}

_{c. Lysol}

_{d. Alcohol} 

c. Lysol

200

Which of the following anticoagulants would be found in a light blue vacutainer tube?

_{a. EDTA}

_{b. Sodium Oxalate}

_{c. Lithium Heparin}

_{d. Sodium Citrate} 

d. Sodium Citrate

300

A 56 year old patient was seen in the clinic because of coughing with blood. An x-ray was done which showed a mass in the hilar area of the lungs. 

Which of the following will be the next step of the doctor?

_{a. Thoracentesis}

_{b. Bronchoscopy}

_{c. Spirometry}

_{d. Thoracotomy}

b. Bronchoscopy

400

Which of the following tests would MOST LIKELY be performed on a patient that is being monitored for coagulation therapy?

_{a. PT/INR}

_{b. CBC}

_{c. HCT}

_{d. WBC} 

a. PT/INR

500

A medical assistant is asked to draw blood in the antecubital (AC) space. Which of the following veins are found in the AC?

_{a. Cephalic}

_{b. Median cubital}

_{c. Basilic}

_{d. All of the above.} 

d. All of the above.

Pharmacology

100

A patient was rushed to the hospital because of severe high blood pressure. Which route of drug administration is recommended so that the medication given is instantaneous and complete?

_{a. Intradermal}

_{b. Intravenous}

_{c. Intramuscular}

_{d. Intraarterial}

b. Intravenous

200

A doctor orders 500 mg of medication. Available in stock are one gram tablets. How many tablets should be given to the patient?

_{a. One}

_{b. Two}

_{c. One half}

_{d. Three quarters}

c. One half

300

A patient has been diagnosed with an irregular heartbeat. Which of the following medications would be prescribed to treat this condition?

_{a. Antiarrhythmic}

_{b. Antipsychotic}

_{c. Cathartic}

_{d. Antiseptic}

a. Antiarrhythmic

400

To ensure that verbal orders for medications are recorded accurately,

_{a. the medical assistant should read the order back to the physician.}

_{b. the medical assistant should ask for clarification on any misunderstood information.}

_{c. the medical assistant should write down the order exactly as written.}

_{d. All of the above}

d. All of the above

500

The NFPA diamond has four colors. The blue diamond:

_{a. indicates hazards to health.}

_{b. designates that it is safe to use water to put out this type of fire.}

_{c. indicates that ice is necessary to treat an injury with this type of chemical.}

_{d. indicates that the chemical may be incinerated upon disposal.}

a. indicates hazards to health.