CMAA Certified Medical Administrative Assistant 3

Question 1

Which federal law mandates that employers with 50 or more employees offer up to 12 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave for qualifying medical or family reasons?

Accepted Answer

FMLA

Answer

The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) requires covered employers to provide up to 12 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave per year for qualifying reasons.

Question 2

A patient requests copies of their medical records. Under HIPAA, the covered entity must respond within:

Accepted Answer

30 calendar days

Answer

HIPAA requires covered entities to act on a patient's request for records within 30 calendar days, with a possible 30-day extension if notice is provided.

Question 3

When posting a payment to the wrong patient account, the medical administrative assistant should:

Accepted Answer

Void the transaction and repost to the correct account

Answer

Voiding the incorrect transaction and reposting to the correct account maintains an accurate audit trail in the practice management system.

Question 4

Which type of managed care plan requires members to choose a primary care physician who coordinates all care and referrals?

Accepted Answer

HMO

Answer

Health Maintenance Organizations (HMOs) require members to designate a primary care physician (PCP) who manages and coordinates all healthcare referrals.

Question 5

The abbreviation 'NPP' in HIPAA compliance refers to:

Accepted Answer

Notice of Privacy Practices

Answer

NPP stands for Notice of Privacy Practices, the document that informs patients how their protected health information (PHI) may be used and disclosed.

CMAA - Certified Medical Administrative Assistant Practice Test

CMAA - Certified Medical Administrative Assistant Practice Test

CMAA Certified Medical Administrative Assistant 3