AAMA Practice Test - 200 Questions ALL ANSWERS 100% CORRECT SPRING FALL-2022/2023 LATEST GUARANTEED GRADE A+

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For purposes of collections control, how often should the medical assistant verify the patient's demographic data? A. When the patient changes insurance carriers B. When the patient's account is... delinquent C. Once a year D. When the patient's account statement is returned as undeliverable E. On each visit - e Which of the following describes a surgical procedure that connects the common bile duct with the middle portion of the small intestines? A. Choledochoenterostomy B. Choledochostomy C. Choledocholithotomy D. Choledochoduodenostomy E. Choledochojejunostomy - e Which of the following is the most important reason a written consent is required prior to using e-mail to communicate with a patient? A. If the patient is not expecting e -mail from the office, the message may be directed to a SPAM folder. B. The office must be sure to have a current e -mail address. C. E-mail is not considered a secure form of communication. D. The patient may not have a computer. E. So the office can receive confirmation of receipt of the e-mail. - c Which of the following is an antihistamine used in the treatment of allergic reactions? A. Trimethoprim with sulfamethoxazole (Bactrim) B. Phenylephrine HCL -(Neosynephrine) C. lndomethacin (lndocin) D. Diphenhydramine (Benadryl) E. Propranolol (lnderal) - d Which of the following would describe the correct term when an insurance claim is submitted with an invalid procedure code? A. Paid B. Appealed C. Rejected D. Denied E. Suspended - c Which of the following would be appropriate to include in a patient information brochure? A. Payment and billing information B. Diseases and diagnostic codes common to the practice C. Statistics on the success of the practice D. Employees• names and telephone numbers E. Physician's fees for various procedures - a When filing an insurance claim for an appendectomy, which of the following is the most appropriate reference source for locating the surgical code? A. International Classification of Diseases, Clinical Modification (ICD-CM) B. Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) C. Health Care Financing Administration Common Procedural Coding System (HCPCS) D. Relative Value Scale (RVS) E. Resource-Based Relative Value Scale (RBRVS) - b Which of the following best describes a condition resulting in a sudden discharge of electrical activity in the brain that results in seizures? A. Herpes zoster B. Alzheimer's disease C. Parkinson's disease D. Epilepsy E. Bell's palsy - d Which of the following is a suture material that is absorbable? A. Dacron B. Catgut C. Nylon D. Silk - b Which of the following describes a state statute that sets the requirements for licensure of physicians? A. Medical Practice Act B. Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act {HIPAA) C. Statute of Frauds D. National Health Planning & Resource Development Act E. Patients' Bill of Rights - a Which of the following medical specialties includes the study of the diseases and treatment of the male reproductive system? A. Oncology B. Rheumatology C. Proctology D. Nephrology E. Urology - e Which of the following conditions is consistent with an increased presence of bacteria and white blood cells in a clean-catch urine specimen? A. A kidney stone B. A urinary tract infection C. Diabetic ketoacidosis D. Renal tubular degradation E. Renal cell carcinoma - b Which of the following body structures is examined during a cystoscopy? A. Stomach B. Uterus C. Rectum D. Bladder E. Kidney - d Which of the following demonstrates voluntary muscle actions? A. Heart beat B. Peristalsis C. Pupil dilation D. Breathing E. Flexion - e Which of the following is the proper cleansing technique with the alcohol pad when preparing the skin for an injection? A. Wipe in an "S" movement across the injection site B. Wipe in a recurring circular motion over the injection site starting out and moving inward C. Move the wipe vertically going from left to right across the injection site, starting - approximately one inch from the injection site D. Wipe horizontally beginning three inches above the injection site and ending three inches below the site E. Wipe in a circular motion beginning at the injection site and moving outward - e Which of the following characteristics would enable a medical assistant to effectively communicate with patients? A. Discrimination B. Judgmental C. Biases D. Impartiality E. Stereotyping - d Which of the following is a function of the olfactory nerve? A. Tasting B. Smelling C. Hearing D. Vision E. Touching - b Which of the following information is found on the patient registration form? A. Social and occupational history B. Laboratory results from another physician C. Name of the person to contact in an emergency D. Patient allergies E. Use of alcohol or drugs - c Which of the following is the process of observing a patient to detect signs of disease? A. Auscultation B. Inspection C Percussion D. Palpation E. Mensuration - b After examining a competent adult patient who was bitten by a wild animal, the physician advises the patient to have a series of rabies injections. The patient refuses to undergo the injections and leaves the office. Which of the following actions should be taken by the practice? A. Notify the local medical society. B. Notify the physician's malpractice insurance carrier. C. Send a certified letter to the patient outlining the consequences. D. Notify the police. E. Send a certified letter to the patient's family with a copy to the patient. - c Which of the following is the correct format for a name on an inside address? Incorrect: A. Mr. William Brown, M.D. B. Brown, Dr. William C. Dr. William Brown, M.D. D. William Brown, M.D. E. Brown, William, M.D. - d Which of the following terms describes an abnormal posterior curvature of a patient's spine? A. Ankylosis B. Lordosis C. Spondylosis D. Scoliosis E. Kyphosis - e According to Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) coding rules, a new patient is one who has not received professional services from the physician or a qualified health care professional in the practice of the exact same specialty and subspecialty for a MINIMUM of how many years? A. 1 year B. 2 years C. 3 years D. 4 years E. 5 years - c Which of the following conditions would most likely result in unequal pupils? A Drug overdose B. Cerebrovascular accident C. Diabetic coma D. Cardiac arrest E. Tonic-clonic seizure - b Which of the following terms refers to a disease process that has no defined course and is of unknown origin? A. Diastolic B. Biologic C. Etiologic D. Idiopathic E. Symbiotic - d Which of the following is the most important information to obtain when determining the urgency of a patient's need for an appointment? A. Duration, intensity, and nature of problem B. Diagnosis from the most recent treatment by any physician C. Address and telephone number D. Date and reason for the last visit E. The patient's medication list - a An Advance Beneficiary Notice is required in which of the following cases? A. A retired Air Force veteran who needs a referral to a surgeon's office B. A Medicaid-eligible patient who is pregnant but does not yet have coverage C. A Medicare patient has a procedure or test that may not be covered by Medicare D. The patient is Medicare-eligible, but has not yet received his Medicare card [Show More]

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