Exam Review)NCCT Exam Review: Questions & 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If a medical assistant has questions about disposing of outdated hazardous chemicals, where should the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
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
The main function of a centrifuge is to - ANSWER:separate cells from plasma.
Which of the following techniques is correct when collecting a throat culture? - ANSWER:Use a tongue
depressor and swab both sides of the throat.
A physician's office is about to convert from paper format to an electronic format. The office manager
has implemented a Medical Practice Management Program. Which of the following is a task the medical
office assistant should be able to do with the new software? - ANSWER:patient registration
When reviewing a patient's SOAP note in the medical record, which of the following documentation
entries is an example of objective data? - ANSWER:10 mm laceration noted above the left eye.
The medical assistant should refer to which of the following agencies to access updated immunization
schedules? - ANSWER:CDC
A patient expresses cultural beliefs about an alternative method of pain management that differs from
the medical assistant's own view. How should the medical assistant respond? - ANSWER:Tell me more
about how this approach has worked for you
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
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
The main function of a centrifuge is to - ANSWER:separate cells from plasma.
Which of the following techniques is correct when collecting a throat culture? - ANSWER:Use a tongue
depressor and swab both sides of the throat.
A physician's office is about to convert from paper format to an electronic format. The office manager
has implemented a Medical Practice Management Program. Which of the following is a task the medical
office assistant should be able to do with the new software? - ANSWER:patient registration
When reviewing a patient's SOAP note in the medical record, which of the following documentation
entries is an example of objective data? - ANSWER:10 mm laceration noted above the left eye.
The medical assistant should refer to which of the following agencies to access updated immunization
schedules? - ANSWER:CDC
A patient expresses cultural beliefs about an alternative method of pain management that differs from
the medical assistant's own view. How should the medical assistant respond? - ANSWER:Tell me more
about how this approach has worked for you
