NCCT 2026 EXAM QUESTIONS &
ELABORATED COMPLETE ANSWERS
RATED 100% CORRECT
The adult patient has a puncture wound on the sole of the right foot due to stepping on
a nail in a construction area. Which of the following immunizations is particularly
important for the medical assistant to ask about while taking the patient's history? -
Correct Answer ✔✔ Td
When giving a nebulizer treatment with bronchodilator, the medical assistant should
most closely monitor for which of the following complications? - Correct Answer ✔✔
Persistent tachycardia
An established patient who has Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease is evaluated in
the medical office for hypertension. What is the importance of identifying the reason for
today's visit related to billing? - Correct Answer ✔✔ To determine the primary diagnosis
The larynx is also known as the - Correct Answer ✔✔ voice box
Which of the following describes a written request for reimbursement for eligible medical
expenses? - Correct Answer ✔✔ CMS 1500
How can a patient's spouse request medical information on the patient? - Correct
Answer ✔✔ They have to be permitted by the patient
Which type of scheduling works well for specialty and consulting practices because it
allows the physician time to prepare for each office visit with the knowledge that the day
will begin and end on schedule if patients adhere to their assigned times? - Correct
Answer ✔✔ Stream scheduling
The rubber sleeve at the end of a venipuncture needle allows for - Correct Answer ✔✔
Multiple tube collections
How much time is represented by each large box on the ECG graph paper? - Correct
Answer ✔✔ 0.20s
Which type of medication is used to increase urinary output? - Correct Answer ✔✔
Diuretic
A large open container of isopropyl alcohol is spilled on the floor in the clinic waiting
area. The medical assistant should use which of the following resources for information
, about the chemical and any necessary procedure? - Correct Answer ✔✔ Material
Safety Data Sheet
Which of the following prevents duplication of payment by more than one insurance
carrier? - Correct Answer ✔✔ Coordination of benefits
The medical assistant documented an IM injection as follows: 10/12/XX @ 1030,
Rocephin 1 gram IM patient tolerated procedure well. Amy Ray, medical assistant.
Which of the following necessary pieces of documentation is missing? - Correct Answer
✔✔ Site of administration
Which of the following regulations set the minimum standards for medical laboratory
practice and quality? - Correct Answer ✔✔ CLIA
The medical assistant notices that the physician prescribes which of the following drugs
to patients complaining of frequent insomnia? - Correct Answer ✔✔ zolpidem tartrate
(Ambien)
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? - Correct Answer ✔✔ Protect the patient from
injury
Which of the following needle gauges is most commonly used for venipuncture? -
Correct Answer ✔✔
A finger stick capillary puncture should be performed at which of the following sites to
prevent injury? - Correct Answer ✔✔ slightly to the side of the center of the fingertip
The physician believes a patient might have problems with her spleen. Where would the
doctor palpate to feel for the spleen? - Correct Answer ✔✔ left side of the patients
abdomen beneath the diagram
Which of the following forms of medication can be administered vaginally? - Correct
Answer ✔✔ creams and suppositories
An incorrect dose of medication is 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? - Correct Answer ✔✔
Negligence
Which of the following actions by the medical assistant is correct when administering
medication to a patient sublingually? - Correct Answer ✔✔ placing the medication under
the tongue
ELABORATED COMPLETE ANSWERS
RATED 100% CORRECT
The adult patient has a puncture wound on the sole of the right foot due to stepping on
a nail in a construction area. Which of the following immunizations is particularly
important for the medical assistant to ask about while taking the patient's history? -
Correct Answer ✔✔ Td
When giving a nebulizer treatment with bronchodilator, the medical assistant should
most closely monitor for which of the following complications? - Correct Answer ✔✔
Persistent tachycardia
An established patient who has Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease is evaluated in
the medical office for hypertension. What is the importance of identifying the reason for
today's visit related to billing? - Correct Answer ✔✔ To determine the primary diagnosis
The larynx is also known as the - Correct Answer ✔✔ voice box
Which of the following describes a written request for reimbursement for eligible medical
expenses? - Correct Answer ✔✔ CMS 1500
How can a patient's spouse request medical information on the patient? - Correct
Answer ✔✔ They have to be permitted by the patient
Which type of scheduling works well for specialty and consulting practices because it
allows the physician time to prepare for each office visit with the knowledge that the day
will begin and end on schedule if patients adhere to their assigned times? - Correct
Answer ✔✔ Stream scheduling
The rubber sleeve at the end of a venipuncture needle allows for - Correct Answer ✔✔
Multiple tube collections
How much time is represented by each large box on the ECG graph paper? - Correct
Answer ✔✔ 0.20s
Which type of medication is used to increase urinary output? - Correct Answer ✔✔
Diuretic
A large open container of isopropyl alcohol is spilled on the floor in the clinic waiting
area. The medical assistant should use which of the following resources for information
, about the chemical and any necessary procedure? - Correct Answer ✔✔ Material
Safety Data Sheet
Which of the following prevents duplication of payment by more than one insurance
carrier? - Correct Answer ✔✔ Coordination of benefits
The medical assistant documented an IM injection as follows: 10/12/XX @ 1030,
Rocephin 1 gram IM patient tolerated procedure well. Amy Ray, medical assistant.
Which of the following necessary pieces of documentation is missing? - Correct Answer
✔✔ Site of administration
Which of the following regulations set the minimum standards for medical laboratory
practice and quality? - Correct Answer ✔✔ CLIA
The medical assistant notices that the physician prescribes which of the following drugs
to patients complaining of frequent insomnia? - Correct Answer ✔✔ zolpidem tartrate
(Ambien)
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? - Correct Answer ✔✔ Protect the patient from
injury
Which of the following needle gauges is most commonly used for venipuncture? -
Correct Answer ✔✔
A finger stick capillary puncture should be performed at which of the following sites to
prevent injury? - Correct Answer ✔✔ slightly to the side of the center of the fingertip
The physician believes a patient might have problems with her spleen. Where would the
doctor palpate to feel for the spleen? - Correct Answer ✔✔ left side of the patients
abdomen beneath the diagram
Which of the following forms of medication can be administered vaginally? - Correct
Answer ✔✔ creams and suppositories
An incorrect dose of medication is 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? - Correct Answer ✔✔
Negligence
Which of the following actions by the medical assistant is correct when administering
medication to a patient sublingually? - Correct Answer ✔✔ placing the medication under
the tongue
