NCCT EXAM LATEST (2 DIFFERENT VERSIONS 200 EXAM
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
A patient presents to the medical office with nausea and vomiting. Which of the
following types of medication is likely to be prescribed? - ANSWER: antiemetic
A medical assistant obtains the tracing shown above on a patient. Which of the
following actions should the medical assistant take? - ANSWER: Remind the patient
to remain as still as possible
The transfer of information such as patient eligibility, payment remittances, claims,
claim status, authorizations and referrals are addressed under the HIPAA
Administrative Simplification and Compliance Act as electronic - ANSWER: data
interchange
Which of the following is a CLIA waived test that can be performed by the medical
assistant? - ANSWER: chemical urinalysis
In most cultures in the United States, when a medical assistant is speaking with a
patient, making direct eye contact encourages - ANSWER: open communication
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
If a medical assistant has questions about disposing of outdated hazardous
chemicals, where should the medical assistant look to find this information? -
ANSWER: MSDS
A patient presents to the clinic with a paper towel wrapped around a deep laceration
to his hand. The medical assistant removes the paper towel and finds it is heavily
saturated with blood. The paper towel should be disposed of in a - ANSWER:
biohazard waste bin
Which of the following types of scheduling provides built in flexibility to
accommodate unforeseen situations, such as patients who require more time with
the physician. - ANSWER: wave
Which of the following actions should the medical assistant take first after coming in
direct contact with a patient's blood via needlestick injury? - ANSWER: Flush the area
with water and thoroughly wash it
The medical assistant should access which of the following sections of the electronic
health record or paper chart to retrieve patient contact information? - ANSWER:
billing
, When preparing to assist the physician with collection of a deep wound culture, the
medical assistant should have which of the following available? - ANSWER: bacterial
culture swabs
When performing a capillary puncture on an infant, the medical assistant
understands the lateral heel is the proper site for collection due to which of the
following? - ANSWER: The small amount of tissue between the skin and bone in the
finger makes an injury to the bone likely
A medical office assistant is reviewing a patient's encounter that is documented in
the medical record prior to completing a CMS-1500 form. She notices that the
physician upcoded the encounter. The medical office assistant has the ethical
obligation to - ANSWER: debate the code
A child's weight should be recorded in - ANSWER: Kg
Which of the following actions should the medical assistant take to ensure proper
monitoring of a patient during a stress test? (Select the three [3] correct answers.) -
ANSWER: Instruct the patient to report any symptoms, Measure blood pressure and
heart rate frequently, Observe facial expressions, skin color and perspiration
A patient complains of nausea and vomiting, and has been unable to keep fluids
down over the course of two days. A suppository has been ordered. Which of the
following abbreviations is the correct route of administration? - ANSWER: PR
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? - ANSWER: Protect the
patient from injury
The mother of a 6-month-old patient arrives at a busy clinic and states the child has
a high fever. The medical assistant measures the patient's temperature and confirms
a temperature of 103°F. Which of the following is an acceptable course of action for
the medical assistant? - ANSWER: Assess the remaining vital signs and notify the
physician
The medical assistant applies pressure to the venipuncture site using gauze. After
two minutes the medical assistant observes that bleeding has not stopped. The next
appropriate action would be to - ANSWER: elevate the arm while applying pressure.
The medical assistant preps the median cubital vein for a venipuncture procedure.
How should the medical assistant prep the patient's skin? - ANSWER: Use a circular
motion, from the inside out
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
A patient presents to the medical office with nausea and vomiting. Which of the
following types of medication is likely to be prescribed? - ANSWER: antiemetic
A medical assistant obtains the tracing shown above on a patient. Which of the
following actions should the medical assistant take? - ANSWER: Remind the patient
to remain as still as possible
The transfer of information such as patient eligibility, payment remittances, claims,
claim status, authorizations and referrals are addressed under the HIPAA
Administrative Simplification and Compliance Act as electronic - ANSWER: data
interchange
Which of the following is a CLIA waived test that can be performed by the medical
assistant? - ANSWER: chemical urinalysis
In most cultures in the United States, when a medical assistant is speaking with a
patient, making direct eye contact encourages - ANSWER: open communication
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
If a medical assistant has questions about disposing of outdated hazardous
chemicals, where should the medical assistant look to find this information? -
ANSWER: MSDS
A patient presents to the clinic with a paper towel wrapped around a deep laceration
to his hand. The medical assistant removes the paper towel and finds it is heavily
saturated with blood. The paper towel should be disposed of in a - ANSWER:
biohazard waste bin
Which of the following types of scheduling provides built in flexibility to
accommodate unforeseen situations, such as patients who require more time with
the physician. - ANSWER: wave
Which of the following actions should the medical assistant take first after coming in
direct contact with a patient's blood via needlestick injury? - ANSWER: Flush the area
with water and thoroughly wash it
The medical assistant should access which of the following sections of the electronic
health record or paper chart to retrieve patient contact information? - ANSWER:
billing
, When preparing to assist the physician with collection of a deep wound culture, the
medical assistant should have which of the following available? - ANSWER: bacterial
culture swabs
When performing a capillary puncture on an infant, the medical assistant
understands the lateral heel is the proper site for collection due to which of the
following? - ANSWER: The small amount of tissue between the skin and bone in the
finger makes an injury to the bone likely
A medical office assistant is reviewing a patient's encounter that is documented in
the medical record prior to completing a CMS-1500 form. She notices that the
physician upcoded the encounter. The medical office assistant has the ethical
obligation to - ANSWER: debate the code
A child's weight should be recorded in - ANSWER: Kg
Which of the following actions should the medical assistant take to ensure proper
monitoring of a patient during a stress test? (Select the three [3] correct answers.) -
ANSWER: Instruct the patient to report any symptoms, Measure blood pressure and
heart rate frequently, Observe facial expressions, skin color and perspiration
A patient complains of nausea and vomiting, and has been unable to keep fluids
down over the course of two days. A suppository has been ordered. Which of the
following abbreviations is the correct route of administration? - ANSWER: PR
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? - ANSWER: Protect the
patient from injury
The mother of a 6-month-old patient arrives at a busy clinic and states the child has
a high fever. The medical assistant measures the patient's temperature and confirms
a temperature of 103°F. Which of the following is an acceptable course of action for
the medical assistant? - ANSWER: Assess the remaining vital signs and notify the
physician
The medical assistant applies pressure to the venipuncture site using gauze. After
two minutes the medical assistant observes that bleeding has not stopped. The next
appropriate action would be to - ANSWER: elevate the arm while applying pressure.
The medical assistant preps the median cubital vein for a venipuncture procedure.
How should the medical assistant prep the patient's skin? - ANSWER: Use a circular
motion, from the inside out
