Practice Test)NCCT Practice Test: Questions & Answers:Updated: Guaranteed APlus Guide

The primary care provider hands the medical assistant a referral for a patient to get an MRI. Which of the following should the medical assistant do first? (Ans- Call the insurance company and process an authorization Which of the following techniques is correct when collecting a throat culture? (Ans- Use a tongue depressor and swab both sides of the throat. When measuring oxygen saturation on a child breathing room air, with normal color, and no signs of respiratory distress, the medical assistant obtains a reading of 79%. Which of the following actions should the medical assistant take next? (Ans- reposition the finger probe The transfer of information such a patient eligibility, payment remittances, claims, claim status, authorizations and referrals are addressed under the HIPAA Administrative Simplification and Compliance Act as electronic (Ans- data interchange Which of the following diseases is a healthcare worker at the greatest risk of developing following an exposure incident with blood from a needle stick injury? (Ans- HBV 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 all that apply.) (Ans- " I will take prescribed medications regularly at the sane time each day.", "I will monitor my blood pressure and record readings daily.", "I will incorporate moderate exercise into daily routine." A patient with diabetes has missed all schedules appointment in the past 18 months. The physician requests that written notification be sent to the patient to make an appointment immediately. This letter should be sent (Ans- certified A patient's encounter form contributes to the efficiency and flow of information in the medical office a check out in which of the following ways? (Ans- Lists codes for services and procedure performed during the visit Flow charts, progress notes, and narrative notation are all examples of (Ans- recording patient information in a medical record A patient is discharged from the hospital with a diagnosis of HIV and MRSA and comes to the office for a follow up appointment. What is the best method the medical assistant could use to clean the nasal speculum, forceps, and hemostat used in the exam? (Ans- Stream sterilization Which of the following actions by the medical assistant demonstrates compliance with the ADA? (Ans- ensure hallways to exam rooms remain free of obstructions Which of the following is necessary before ordering or paying for medical office supplies?