NCCT Medical Assistant Exam Questions with Correct
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Terms in this set (165)
The medical assistant is A. first thing in the morning.
providing instructions for a
patient with pneumonia.
The optimal time a sputum
specimen should be collected is
A. first thing in the morning.
B.after lunch.
C. at bedtime.
D.after breakfast.
While performing a Snellen visual A. Snellen chart OD 20/70-2
acuity test, the patient misses two
letters on the 20/70 line with his
right eye. How should the
medical assistant document this
finding?
A. Snellen chart OD 20/70-2
B.Snellen chart OD 20/80
C. Snellen chart OS 20/80
D.Snellen chart OS 20/70-2
Venipuncture should be avoided on C. an elbow splint.
an arm with
A. excessive hair.
B. muscular hypertrophy.
C. an elbow splint.
D. alopecia.
,The importance of accurate C. capture true cardiac activity.
anatomic positioning of leads on a
patient when performing an
ECG is to
A. allow interruption of negative
electrical conduction.
B.stimulate positive electrical
impulses.
C. capture true cardiac activity.
D. ensure proper machine
calibration with universal
measurements.
For which of the following incidents B. A polycup containing urine splashed into the eye of an employee.
is
employer provided post-
exposure follow- up indicated?
A. An employee fall from a step
stool while obtaining medical
records.
B. A polycup containing urine
splashed into the eye of an
employee.
C. Loss of power during
an ECG procedure.
D. An employee falls in
the parking lot, resulting in a
hand laceration.
The medical assistant is C. Cholecystography
scheduling a patient for a
gallbladder study. Which of the
following terms should the
medical assistant use on the
patient test order?
A. Angiography
B. Cystography
,C. Cholecystography
D.Cholangiography
A patient's encounter form C. Lists codes for services and procedures performed during the visit.
contributes to the efficiency and
flow of information in the medical
office at check-out in which of the
following ways?
A. Provides written
documentation about
medications prescribed during
the visit.
B. Outlines discharge
instructions related to the
patient's condition.
C. Lists codes for services and
procedures performed during
the visit.
D.Summarizes limitations and
exclusions in the patient's
insurance policy.
, An incorrect dose of medication is D. Negligence
delivered to a patient in the
medical clinic. As a result, the
patient experienced mild kidney
damage. The responsible health
care providers and/or clinic is at
risk for which of the following?
A. Slander
B.Libel
C. Defamation
D. Negligence
The medical assistant reviews A,B,D. "I will take prescribed medications regularly at the same time
instructions with the patient each day.", "I will monitor my blood pressure and record readings
with hypertension about daily.", "I will incorporate moderate exercise into my daily
techniques to manage this routine."
condition at home. Which of the
following statements by the
patient indicates teaching has
been successful? (Select the
three (3) correct answers.)
A. "I will take prescribed
medications regularly at the
same time each day."
B."I will monitor my blood
pressure and record readings
daily."
C. "I will increase salt intake in my
diet."
D. "I will incorporate moderate
exercise into my daily
routine."
E. "I will check my blood sugar
regularly."
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Terms in this set (165)
The medical assistant is A. first thing in the morning.
providing instructions for a
patient with pneumonia.
The optimal time a sputum
specimen should be collected is
A. first thing in the morning.
B.after lunch.
C. at bedtime.
D.after breakfast.
While performing a Snellen visual A. Snellen chart OD 20/70-2
acuity test, the patient misses two
letters on the 20/70 line with his
right eye. How should the
medical assistant document this
finding?
A. Snellen chart OD 20/70-2
B.Snellen chart OD 20/80
C. Snellen chart OS 20/80
D.Snellen chart OS 20/70-2
Venipuncture should be avoided on C. an elbow splint.
an arm with
A. excessive hair.
B. muscular hypertrophy.
C. an elbow splint.
D. alopecia.
,The importance of accurate C. capture true cardiac activity.
anatomic positioning of leads on a
patient when performing an
ECG is to
A. allow interruption of negative
electrical conduction.
B.stimulate positive electrical
impulses.
C. capture true cardiac activity.
D. ensure proper machine
calibration with universal
measurements.
For which of the following incidents B. A polycup containing urine splashed into the eye of an employee.
is
employer provided post-
exposure follow- up indicated?
A. An employee fall from a step
stool while obtaining medical
records.
B. A polycup containing urine
splashed into the eye of an
employee.
C. Loss of power during
an ECG procedure.
D. An employee falls in
the parking lot, resulting in a
hand laceration.
The medical assistant is C. Cholecystography
scheduling a patient for a
gallbladder study. Which of the
following terms should the
medical assistant use on the
patient test order?
A. Angiography
B. Cystography
,C. Cholecystography
D.Cholangiography
A patient's encounter form C. Lists codes for services and procedures performed during the visit.
contributes to the efficiency and
flow of information in the medical
office at check-out in which of the
following ways?
A. Provides written
documentation about
medications prescribed during
the visit.
B. Outlines discharge
instructions related to the
patient's condition.
C. Lists codes for services and
procedures performed during
the visit.
D.Summarizes limitations and
exclusions in the patient's
insurance policy.
, An incorrect dose of medication is D. Negligence
delivered to a patient in the
medical clinic. As a result, the
patient experienced mild kidney
damage. The responsible health
care providers and/or clinic is at
risk for which of the following?
A. Slander
B.Libel
C. Defamation
D. Negligence
The medical assistant reviews A,B,D. "I will take prescribed medications regularly at the same time
instructions with the patient each day.", "I will monitor my blood pressure and record readings
with hypertension about daily.", "I will incorporate moderate exercise into my daily
techniques to manage this routine."
condition at home. Which of the
following statements by the
patient indicates teaching has
been successful? (Select the
three (3) correct answers.)
A. "I will take prescribed
medications regularly at the
same time each day."
B."I will monitor my blood
pressure and record readings
daily."
C. "I will increase salt intake in my
diet."
D. "I will incorporate moderate
exercise into my daily
routine."
E. "I will check my blood sugar
regularly."
