NCCT 2026 || QUESTIONS WITH FULLY VERIFIED
ANSWERS.
The adult patient has a puncture wound on the sole of the right foot due to stepping on a nail in a
construction area. Which of the following immunizations is particularly important for the
medical assistant to ask about while taking the patient's history? correct answers Td
When giving a nebulizer treatment with bronchodilator, the medical assistant should most
closely monitor for which of the following complications? correct answers Persistent tachycardia
An established patient who has Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease is evaluated in the
medical office for hypertension. What is the importance of identifying the reason for today's visit
related to billing? correct answers To determine the primary diagnosis
The larynx is also known as the correct answers voice box
Which of the following describes a written request for reimbursement for eligible medical
expenses? correct answers CMS 1500
How can a patient's spouse request medical information on the patient? correct answers They
have to be permitted by the patient
Which type of scheduling works well for specialty and consulting practices because it allows the
physician time to prepare for each office visit with the knowledge that the day will begin and end
on schedule if patients adhere to their assigned times? correct answers Stream scheduling
The rubber sleeve at the end of a venipuncture needle allows for correct answers Multiple tube
collections
How much time is represented by each large box on the ECG graph paper? correct answers 0.20s
Which type of medication is used to increase urinary output? correct answers Diuretic
A large open container of isopropyl alcohol is spilled on the floor in the clinic waiting area. The
medical assistant should use which of the following resources for information about the chemical
and any necessary procedure? correct answers Material Safety Data Sheet
Which of the following prevents duplication of payment by more than one insurance carrier?
correct answers Coordination of benefits
The medical assistant documented an IM injection as follows: 10/12/XX @ 1030, Rocephin 1
gram IM patient tolerated procedure well. Amy Ray, medical assistant. Which of the following
necessary pieces of documentation is missing? correct answers Site of administration
, Which of the following regulations set the minimum standards for medical laboratory practice
and quality? correct answers CLIA
The medical assistant notices that the physician prescribes which of the following drugs to
patients complaining of frequent insomnia? correct answers zolpidem tartrate (Ambien)
During a routine visit, a petite female patient becomes very distraught while discussing the
recent death of her husband. She suddenly faints. Which of the following actions should the
medical assistant take next? correct answers Protect the patient from injury
Which of the following needle gauges is most commonly used for venipuncture? correct answers
A finger stick capillary puncture should be performed at which of the following sites to prevent
injury? correct answers slightly to the side of the center of the fingertip
The physician believes a patient might have problems with her spleen. Where would the doctor
palpate to feel for the spleen? correct answers left side of the patients abdomen beneath the
diagram
Which of the following forms of medication can be administered vaginally? correct answers
creams and suppositories
An incorrect dose of medication is delivered to a patient in the medical clinic. As a result, the
patient experienced mild kidney damage. The responsible health care providers and/or clinic is at
risk for which of the following? correct answers Negligence
Which of the following actions by the medical assistant is correct when administering
medication to a patient sublingually? correct answers placing the medication under the tongue
The pictured rhythm is an example of which of the following? correct answers premature
ventricular contraction
Placement of the ground lead on an ECG is on the correct answers RL on the soft tissue of the
leg
In most cultures in the United States, when a medical assistant is speaking with a patient, making
direct eye contact encourages correct answers open communication
The provider prescribed and ordered a wheel chair for a patient with a below the knee
amputation. Which of the following manuals should the medical assistant use to code these
services? correct answers HCPCS
The physician has ordered acetaminophen (Tylenol) E.S. 1000 mg po q day. The amount on hand
is 500 mg tabs. What is the correct dose to administer? correct answers 2 tabs
ANSWERS.
The adult patient has a puncture wound on the sole of the right foot due to stepping on a nail in a
construction area. Which of the following immunizations is particularly important for the
medical assistant to ask about while taking the patient's history? correct answers Td
When giving a nebulizer treatment with bronchodilator, the medical assistant should most
closely monitor for which of the following complications? correct answers Persistent tachycardia
An established patient who has Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease is evaluated in the
medical office for hypertension. What is the importance of identifying the reason for today's visit
related to billing? correct answers To determine the primary diagnosis
The larynx is also known as the correct answers voice box
Which of the following describes a written request for reimbursement for eligible medical
expenses? correct answers CMS 1500
How can a patient's spouse request medical information on the patient? correct answers They
have to be permitted by the patient
Which type of scheduling works well for specialty and consulting practices because it allows the
physician time to prepare for each office visit with the knowledge that the day will begin and end
on schedule if patients adhere to their assigned times? correct answers Stream scheduling
The rubber sleeve at the end of a venipuncture needle allows for correct answers Multiple tube
collections
How much time is represented by each large box on the ECG graph paper? correct answers 0.20s
Which type of medication is used to increase urinary output? correct answers Diuretic
A large open container of isopropyl alcohol is spilled on the floor in the clinic waiting area. The
medical assistant should use which of the following resources for information about the chemical
and any necessary procedure? correct answers Material Safety Data Sheet
Which of the following prevents duplication of payment by more than one insurance carrier?
correct answers Coordination of benefits
The medical assistant documented an IM injection as follows: 10/12/XX @ 1030, Rocephin 1
gram IM patient tolerated procedure well. Amy Ray, medical assistant. Which of the following
necessary pieces of documentation is missing? correct answers Site of administration
, Which of the following regulations set the minimum standards for medical laboratory practice
and quality? correct answers CLIA
The medical assistant notices that the physician prescribes which of the following drugs to
patients complaining of frequent insomnia? correct answers zolpidem tartrate (Ambien)
During a routine visit, a petite female patient becomes very distraught while discussing the
recent death of her husband. She suddenly faints. Which of the following actions should the
medical assistant take next? correct answers Protect the patient from injury
Which of the following needle gauges is most commonly used for venipuncture? correct answers
A finger stick capillary puncture should be performed at which of the following sites to prevent
injury? correct answers slightly to the side of the center of the fingertip
The physician believes a patient might have problems with her spleen. Where would the doctor
palpate to feel for the spleen? correct answers left side of the patients abdomen beneath the
diagram
Which of the following forms of medication can be administered vaginally? correct answers
creams and suppositories
An incorrect dose of medication is delivered to a patient in the medical clinic. As a result, the
patient experienced mild kidney damage. The responsible health care providers and/or clinic is at
risk for which of the following? correct answers Negligence
Which of the following actions by the medical assistant is correct when administering
medication to a patient sublingually? correct answers placing the medication under the tongue
The pictured rhythm is an example of which of the following? correct answers premature
ventricular contraction
Placement of the ground lead on an ECG is on the correct answers RL on the soft tissue of the
leg
In most cultures in the United States, when a medical assistant is speaking with a patient, making
direct eye contact encourages correct answers open communication
The provider prescribed and ordered a wheel chair for a patient with a below the knee
amputation. Which of the following manuals should the medical assistant use to code these
services? correct answers HCPCS
The physician has ordered acetaminophen (Tylenol) E.S. 1000 mg po q day. The amount on hand
is 500 mg tabs. What is the correct dose to administer? correct answers 2 tabs
