CCMA Exam Practice Session

Lecture Introduction

• CCMA stands for Certified Clinical Medical Assistant.
• The session is focused on exam practice for clinical medical assistants.
• The lecturer also teaches medical administrative assistant courses.

Exam Practice Structure

• Participants are encouraged to engage and provide answers to questions.
• Emphasis on learning both correct and incorrect answers.

Key Tips for Exam Preparation

• Flag difficult questions and move to easier ones first during the exam.
• Every student's exam is randomized; focus on the content rather than memorizing questions.

Shout-outs

• Acknowledgement of students who passed their certifications.
• Encouragement to share successes for recognition.

Practice Questions Overview

CPT Codes

• Primary Digits: Consist of five digits.
• Modifiers: Two-digit numbers added for special circumstances.

Medical Terms and Conditions

• Urticaria: Itchy rash with pink lesions (hives).
• Anaphylaxis: Severe allergic reaction.
• Rhinitis: Inflammation of the nasal passage.
• Erythema: Redness of the skin, not necessarily with rash or lesions.

Glucometer and Glucose Cuvettes

• Compare codes before a patient is tested.

Procedural Coding: Category 2 Codes

• Used to track provider performance measures.

Pulse Oximeter Inaccuracies

• Cold fingers can cause inaccurately low oxygen saturation readings.

First Aid and Medical Procedures

• Fainting During Blood Draw: Position patient flat on their back.
• Heat Stroke Symptoms: Hot skin, not excessive sweating.

Eye Ointment Administration

• Apply a thin ribbon along the conjunctival sac from inner to outer canthus.

Medication Types

• Antitussive: Suppresses cough reflex.
• Decongestant: Reduces nasal membrane swelling.
• Expectorant: Helps with coughing up mucus.
• Antihistamine: Relieves allergy symptoms.

OSHA Guidelines

• Dispose of blood-soiled gauze in a red biohazard bag.

Appointment Scheduling

• Include a daytime phone number in the appointment calendar.

Pre-authorization and Claims

• Claims denied if services provided after expiration date.
• Understanding remittance advice as an explanation of benefits.

Needle and Syringe Disposal

• Drop syringe needle first into the biohazardous sharps container.

SOAP Format in Medical Records

• Subjective: Patient's verbal information.
• Objective: Measurable data (e.g., vital signs).
• Assessment: Provider's diagnosis.
• Plan: Treatment plan or further steps.

Fire Evacuation (RACE Acronym)

• R: Rescue patients and staff.
• A: Alarm.
• C: Confine the fire.
• E: Extinguish/Evacuate.

Transdermal Patch Instructions

• Rotate patch placement to avoid skin irritation.

Intramuscular Injection Guidelines

• Cleanse site from the center outward.

Certification Exams

• NHA administers CCMA; AAMA administers CMA.
• Variances in difficulty and focus between exams noted.

Closing Remarks

• Encouragement for upcoming tests and externships.
• Suggestions for future video topics requested.
• Importance of understanding content for clinical and administrative questions.

Additional Notes

• Interactive elements encouraged participants to actively answer and reflect on questions.