NCCT Medical Assistant
Practice Exam 2026 – Full
Review Questions & Answers
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Which of the following is the purpose of scheduling preadmission testing (PAT)
prior to surgery? - ANSWER-To assess patients' health to make sure they can
tolerate the proposed surgical procedure
When preparing to assist the physician with collection of a deep wound culture,
the medical assistant should have which of the following available? - ANSWER-
bacteria culture swabs
The medical assistant is performing a 12-lead ECG on a patient and notices that
lead III does not appear on the tracing. Which of the following actions should the
medical assistant take? - ANSWER-Check for a loose wire, reconnect, and repeat
the tracing
Which of the following actions should the medical assistant take in the event of a
chemical disinfectant spill? - ANSWER-refer to the MSDS
,Commitment to privacy, continuity of care, advance directives, and the authority
to refuse treatment are granted according to which of the following? - ANSWER-
The Patient's Bill of Rights
Which of the following government agencies requires the medical office to
develop an exposure control plan? - ANSWER-OSHA
A pediatric patient has been diagnosed with a mild skin infection and the
physician orders Amoxicillin. The ordered dose (based on today's weight) is 91 mg
every 8 hours. The patient is to receive a first dose of medication before leaving
the office and the suspension available is 125 mg/5 mL. How much medication
should the medical assistant administer? - ANSWER-3.6 mL
Which of the following complications occurs from prolonged lack of muscle use? -
ANSWER-atrophy
The main function of a centrifuge: - ANSWER-separate cells from plasma
Which of the following is a requirement for a healthcare facility to be in
compliance with OSHA? - ANSWER-annual employee safety training
A medical assistant is hired at a Family Medical Practice. According to OSHA
requirements the medical assistant must be offered a vaccine within 10 days of
hire, free of charge. The medical assistant knows that this vaccination is to protect
him from which of the following? - ANSWER-Hepatitis B
, Which of the following is the most common means of transmission of Hepatitis A?
- ANSWER-Contact with fecal contaminated food/water
Venipuncture should be avoided on an arm with: - ANSWER-an elbow splint
The primary care provider hands the medical assistant a referral for a patient to
get an MRI. Which of the following should the medical assistant do first? -
ANSWER-Call the insurance company and process an authorization
The medical assistant is collecting a urine sample on a patient to test for
pregnancy. Which of the following is the correct CLIA-waived test? - ANSWER-hCG
The post office returns a patient's bill to the clinic with the notation "address
unknown". Which of the following steps are apppropriate in handling this
situation? (Select the (3) correct ANSWERs) - ANSWER-Verify the mailing address
on file in the clinic database; Document the postmark date; Prepare a new
envelope with the corrected address and new postage.
Which of the following needle gauges is most commonly used for venipuncture? -
ANSWER-21-23
For which of the following incidents is employer provided post-exposure follow-up
indicated? - ANSWER-a polycup containing urine splashed into the eye of an
employee
Practice Exam 2026 – Full
Review Questions & Answers
Which of the following is the purpose of scheduling preadmission testing (PAT)
prior to surgery? - ANSWER-To assess patients' health to make sure they can
tolerate the proposed surgical procedure
When preparing to assist the physician with collection of a deep wound culture,
the medical assistant should have which of the following available? - ANSWER-
bacteria culture swabs
The medical assistant is performing a 12-lead ECG on a patient and notices that
lead III does not appear on the tracing. Which of the following actions should the
medical assistant take? - ANSWER-Check for a loose wire, reconnect, and repeat
the tracing
Which of the following actions should the medical assistant take in the event of a
chemical disinfectant spill? - ANSWER-refer to the MSDS
,Commitment to privacy, continuity of care, advance directives, and the authority
to refuse treatment are granted according to which of the following? - ANSWER-
The Patient's Bill of Rights
Which of the following government agencies requires the medical office to
develop an exposure control plan? - ANSWER-OSHA
A pediatric patient has been diagnosed with a mild skin infection and the
physician orders Amoxicillin. The ordered dose (based on today's weight) is 91 mg
every 8 hours. The patient is to receive a first dose of medication before leaving
the office and the suspension available is 125 mg/5 mL. How much medication
should the medical assistant administer? - ANSWER-3.6 mL
Which of the following complications occurs from prolonged lack of muscle use? -
ANSWER-atrophy
The main function of a centrifuge: - ANSWER-separate cells from plasma
Which of the following is a requirement for a healthcare facility to be in
compliance with OSHA? - ANSWER-annual employee safety training
A medical assistant is hired at a Family Medical Practice. According to OSHA
requirements the medical assistant must be offered a vaccine within 10 days of
hire, free of charge. The medical assistant knows that this vaccination is to protect
him from which of the following? - ANSWER-Hepatitis B
, Which of the following is the most common means of transmission of Hepatitis A?
- ANSWER-Contact with fecal contaminated food/water
Venipuncture should be avoided on an arm with: - ANSWER-an elbow splint
The primary care provider hands the medical assistant a referral for a patient to
get an MRI. Which of the following should the medical assistant do first? -
ANSWER-Call the insurance company and process an authorization
The medical assistant is collecting a urine sample on a patient to test for
pregnancy. Which of the following is the correct CLIA-waived test? - ANSWER-hCG
The post office returns a patient's bill to the clinic with the notation "address
unknown". Which of the following steps are apppropriate in handling this
situation? (Select the (3) correct ANSWERs) - ANSWER-Verify the mailing address
on file in the clinic database; Document the postmark date; Prepare a new
envelope with the corrected address and new postage.
Which of the following needle gauges is most commonly used for venipuncture? -
ANSWER-21-23
For which of the following incidents is employer provided post-exposure follow-up
indicated? - ANSWER-a polycup containing urine splashed into the eye of an
employee
