NCCT MEDICAL ASSISTANT EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS LATEST UPDATE
When performing a 12-lead ECG, which of the following positions demonstrates
correct lead placement?
V4 is placed left midclavicular 5th intercostal space
Placement of the ground lead on an ECG is on the
RL on the soft tissue of the leg
Which of the following complications occurs from prolonged lack of muscle use?
atrophy
The medical assistant should access which of the following sections of the
electronic health record or paper chart to retrieve patient contact information?
billing
Which of the following is the best way to correct AC interference on an ECG?
Check that the patient does not have a cell phone close by.
When preparing to assist the physician with collection of a deep wound culture,
the medical assistant should have which of the following available?
bacterial culture swabs
Which of the following actions should the medical assistant take in the event of a
chemical disinfectant spill?
refer to the MSDS
When inspecting a patient's arm before performing a venipuncture, the most
desirable site appears to be the back of the hand. Which of the following
venipuncture methods is most appropriate in this situation?
butterfly needle
Which of the following organizations makes on-site visits to inspect medical
office laboratories?
CLIA
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
elevate the arm while applying pressure.
ANSWERS LATEST UPDATE
When performing a 12-lead ECG, which of the following positions demonstrates
correct lead placement?
V4 is placed left midclavicular 5th intercostal space
Placement of the ground lead on an ECG is on the
RL on the soft tissue of the leg
Which of the following complications occurs from prolonged lack of muscle use?
atrophy
The medical assistant should access which of the following sections of the
electronic health record or paper chart to retrieve patient contact information?
billing
Which of the following is the best way to correct AC interference on an ECG?
Check that the patient does not have a cell phone close by.
When preparing to assist the physician with collection of a deep wound culture,
the medical assistant should have which of the following available?
bacterial culture swabs
Which of the following actions should the medical assistant take in the event of a
chemical disinfectant spill?
refer to the MSDS
When inspecting a patient's arm before performing a venipuncture, the most
desirable site appears to be the back of the hand. Which of the following
venipuncture methods is most appropriate in this situation?
butterfly needle
Which of the following organizations makes on-site visits to inspect medical
office laboratories?
CLIA
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
elevate the arm while applying pressure.
