NCCT Medical assistant MA 400 American Career College-Los Angeles |
UPDATED Questions with 100% Verified Answers
Question:
The medical assistant is 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.
Answer:
A. first thing in the morning.
Question:
While performing a Snellen visual 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
Answer:
A. Snellen chart OD 20/70-2
Question:
Venipuncture should be avoided on an arm with
A. excessive hair.
B. muscular hypertrophy.
C. an elbow splint.
D. alopecia.
Answer:
C. an elbow splint.
,Question:
The importance of accurate 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.
Answer:
C. capture true cardiac activity.
Question:
For which of the following incidents 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.
Answer:
B. A polycup containing urine splashed into the eye of an employee.
Question:
The medical assistant is 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
Answer:
C. Cholecystography
,Question:
A patient's encounter form 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.
Answer:
C. Lists codes for services and procedures performed during the visit.
Question:
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?
A. Slander
B. Libel
C. Defamation
D. Negligence
Answer:
D. Negligence
Question:
The medical assistant reviews instructions with the patient with
hypertension about techniques to manage this 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."
Answer:
A,B,D. "I will take prescribed medications regularly at the same time each day.", "I will
monitor my blood pressure and record readings daily.", "I will incorporate moderate
exercise into my daily routine."
Question:
A patient has refused to pay for a medical procedure that was
performed six months ago. The medical procedure was not
listed under the patient's schedule of benefits, and she is now
fully responsible for all costs. Her account has now been
turned over to a collection agency. This scenario is most likely
an example of failure of the medical office assistant to
properly
A. code the procedure.
B. bill the procedure.
C. explain the non-coverage billing policies.
D. explain the statute of limitations.
Answer:
C. explain the non-coverage billing policies.
Question:
The endocrinologist requested the patient to return to the
outpatient clinic the next day for a glucose tolerance test.
Which of the following preparations should the medical
assistant instruct the patient to do the night before the test?
A. NPO after midnight.
UPDATED Questions with 100% Verified Answers
Question:
The medical assistant is 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.
Answer:
A. first thing in the morning.
Question:
While performing a Snellen visual 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
Answer:
A. Snellen chart OD 20/70-2
Question:
Venipuncture should be avoided on an arm with
A. excessive hair.
B. muscular hypertrophy.
C. an elbow splint.
D. alopecia.
Answer:
C. an elbow splint.
,Question:
The importance of accurate 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.
Answer:
C. capture true cardiac activity.
Question:
For which of the following incidents 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.
Answer:
B. A polycup containing urine splashed into the eye of an employee.
Question:
The medical assistant is 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
Answer:
C. Cholecystography
,Question:
A patient's encounter form 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.
Answer:
C. Lists codes for services and procedures performed during the visit.
Question:
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?
A. Slander
B. Libel
C. Defamation
D. Negligence
Answer:
D. Negligence
Question:
The medical assistant reviews instructions with the patient with
hypertension about techniques to manage this 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."
Answer:
A,B,D. "I will take prescribed medications regularly at the same time each day.", "I will
monitor my blood pressure and record readings daily.", "I will incorporate moderate
exercise into my daily routine."
Question:
A patient has refused to pay for a medical procedure that was
performed six months ago. The medical procedure was not
listed under the patient's schedule of benefits, and she is now
fully responsible for all costs. Her account has now been
turned over to a collection agency. This scenario is most likely
an example of failure of the medical office assistant to
properly
A. code the procedure.
B. bill the procedure.
C. explain the non-coverage billing policies.
D. explain the statute of limitations.
Answer:
C. explain the non-coverage billing policies.
Question:
The endocrinologist requested the patient to return to the
outpatient clinic the next day for a glucose tolerance test.
Which of the following preparations should the medical
assistant instruct the patient to do the night before the test?
A. NPO after midnight.
