NCCT Phlebotomy Medical Assistant Exam (Latest Update) Questions and Verified Answers 100% Correct Grade A+.pdf

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1. The medical assistant is providing instructions for a patient with pneumo-
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nia. The optimal time a sputum specimen should be collected is
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A. first thing in the morning.
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C. at bedtime.
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D. after breakfast.
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Answer> A. first thing in the morning.
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2. While performing a Snellen visual acuity test, the patient misses two letters
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on the 20/70 line with his right eye. How should the medical assistant docu-
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ment this finding?
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A. Snellen chart OD 20/70-2 m m m




B. Snellen chart OD 20/80 m m m




C. Snellen chart OS 20/80 m m m




D. Snellen chart OS 20/70-2 m m m




Answer> A. Snellen chart OD 20/70-2
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C. an elbow splint.
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D. alopecia.

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4. The importance of accurate anatomic positioning of leads on a patient when
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performing an ECG is to
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A. allow interruption of negative electrical conduction.
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B. stimulate positive electrical impulses.
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C. capture true cardiac activity.
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D. ensure proper machine calibration with universal measurements.
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Answer> C. cap- ture true cardiac activity.
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5. For which of the following incidents is employer provided post-
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exposure follow-up indicated?
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A. An employee fall from a step stool while obtaining medical records.
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B. A polycup containing urine splashed into the eye of an employee.
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C. Loss of power during an ECG procedure.
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,D. An employee falls in the parking lot, resulting in a hand laceration.
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Answer> B. A polycup containing urine splashed into the eye of an employee.
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6. The medical assistant is scheduling a patient for a gallbladder study. Which
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of the following terms should the medical assistant use on the patient test o
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rder?

A. Angiography

B. Cystography

C. Cholecystography

D. Cholangiography

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7. A patient's encounter form contributes to the efficiency and flow of informa-
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tion in the medical office at check-out in which of the following ways?
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A. Provides written documentation about medications prescribed during the
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visit.
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B. Outlines discharge instructions related to the patient's condition.
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C. Lists codes for services and procedures performed during the visit.
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D. Summarizes limitations and exclusions in the patient's insurance policy.
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Answer> C. Lists codes for services and procedures performed during the visit.
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8. An incorrect dose of medication is delivered to a patient in the medical clin-
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, m ic. As a result, the patient experienced mild kidney damage. The responsibl
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e health care providers and/or clinic is at risk for which of the following?
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A. Slander

B. Libel

C. Defamation

D. Negligence

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9. The medical assistant reviews instructions with the patient with hyper-
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m tension about techniques to manage this condition at home. Which of the fo
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llowing statements by the patient indicates teaching has been successful? (
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Select the three (3) correct answers.)
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A. "I will take prescribed medications regularly at the same time each day."
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B. "I will monitor my blood pressure and record readings daily."
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C. "I will increase salt intake in my diet."
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D. "I will incorporate moderate exercise into my daily routine."
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E. "I will check my blood sugar regularly."
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Answer> A,B,D. "I will take prescribed medica-
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m tions regularly at the same time each day.", "I will monitor my blood pressure and
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