Exam Review)NCCT Exam Review: Questions & Answers
The medical assistant should instruct the patient obtaining a 24 hour urine collection to -
ANSWER:discard the first morning sample
Which of the following names should come first when working with an alpha-numeric filing system? -
ANSWER:Peter G. Burns Jr.
A patient presents to the office for removal of an IUD. Which of the following exam positions should the
medical assistant help prepare the patient to assume on the exam table? - ANSWER:lithotomy
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? - ANSWER:Td
Which of the following are outside of a medical assistant's scope of practice? - ANSWER:Collect ABG
specimens
Commitment to privacy, continuity of care, advance directives, and the authority to refuse treatment are
granted according to which of the following - ANSWER:The Patient's Bill of Rights
Which of the following techniques is correct when collecting a throat culture? - ANSWER:Use a tongue
depressor and swab both sides of the throat
Older adult patients are the population most at risk for which of the following medication complications
due to a declining liver function? - ANSWER:toxicity
Which of the following is the minimum PPE requirement when drawing ordered lab work on a patient
with suspected HIV? - ANSWER:gloves only
Which of the following should be included on a patient's laboratory requisition? - ANSWER:test priority
The patient presents to the pre-op clinic for a lithotripsy (ESWL) procedure. Which of the following
actions should the medical assistant take prior to witnessing the consent form to ensure it is legally
binding? - ANSWER:Confirm the surgeon has explained all risks and benefits of the procedure.
A parent calls the pediatrician's office very upset because her child is vomiting and has a temperature of
103.3 F. The medical assistant should - ANSWER:schedule a same day work-in appointment.
Which of the following insurance programs covers active duty military personnel? - ANSWER:TRICARE
Which of the following actions is an example of compliance with Quality Control (QC) guidelines for
phlebotomy? - ANSWER:Check controls on urinalysis dipsticks daily.
Which of the following organizations makes on-site visits to inspect medical office laboratories? -
ANSWER:CLIA
Which of the following blood components are visible in a centrifuged, evacuated red top tube? (Select all
that apply.) - ANSWER:blood clot,
, serum
The physician orders the following blood work to evaluate a patient for sepsis: CBC, Blood Culture, and
BMP. When using the evacuated tube method for venipuncture, in which of the following orders should
the tubes be drawn? - ANSWER:blood culture, red top, lavender top
A patient informs the medical assistant that he is on a low carbohydrate diet and typically eats two
hamburger patties daily for lunch and a steak for dinner. Which of the following is the most likely long
term outcome of the patient's diet? - ANSWER:hyperlipidemia
When reading the results of an HCT the medical assistant should read starting at the - ANSWER:top of
the packed cells.
When reviewing a patient's SOAP note in the medical record, which of the following documentation
entries is an example of objective data? - ANSWER:10 mm laceration noted above the left eye.
The patient was seen in the office for follow up evaluation post CVA. The doctor noticed significant
weakness on the patient's left side. Which of the following should the medical assistant expect to
perform? - ANSWER:Active assist range of motion
To prevent the likelihood of somatic tremor artifact, the medical assistant should - ANSWER:make the
patient calm and comfortable to minimize movement.
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.) - ANSWER:"I will incorporate moderate exercise into my daily
routine." "I will take prescribed medications regularly at the same time each day." "I will monitor my
blood pressure and record readings daily."
The physician excises a mole and wants to send it to the pathology laboratory for further analysis. The
sample should be placed with care into which of the following collection containers? - ANSWER:sterile
specimen container with formalin
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? - ANSWER:steam sterilization
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? - ANSWER:reposition the finger probe
Which of the following is the most common means of transmission of Hepatitis A - ANSWER:contact with
fecal contaminated food/water
A patient with diabetes has missed all scheduled appointments 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 - ANSWER:Certified.
Which of the following is necessary before ordering or paying for medical office supplies? -
ANSWER:purchase order
The medical assistant should instruct the patient obtaining a 24 hour urine collection to -
ANSWER:discard the first morning sample
Which of the following names should come first when working with an alpha-numeric filing system? -
ANSWER:Peter G. Burns Jr.
A patient presents to the office for removal of an IUD. Which of the following exam positions should the
medical assistant help prepare the patient to assume on the exam table? - ANSWER:lithotomy
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? - ANSWER:Td
Which of the following are outside of a medical assistant's scope of practice? - ANSWER:Collect ABG
specimens
Commitment to privacy, continuity of care, advance directives, and the authority to refuse treatment are
granted according to which of the following - ANSWER:The Patient's Bill of Rights
Which of the following techniques is correct when collecting a throat culture? - ANSWER:Use a tongue
depressor and swab both sides of the throat
Older adult patients are the population most at risk for which of the following medication complications
due to a declining liver function? - ANSWER:toxicity
Which of the following is the minimum PPE requirement when drawing ordered lab work on a patient
with suspected HIV? - ANSWER:gloves only
Which of the following should be included on a patient's laboratory requisition? - ANSWER:test priority
The patient presents to the pre-op clinic for a lithotripsy (ESWL) procedure. Which of the following
actions should the medical assistant take prior to witnessing the consent form to ensure it is legally
binding? - ANSWER:Confirm the surgeon has explained all risks and benefits of the procedure.
A parent calls the pediatrician's office very upset because her child is vomiting and has a temperature of
103.3 F. The medical assistant should - ANSWER:schedule a same day work-in appointment.
Which of the following insurance programs covers active duty military personnel? - ANSWER:TRICARE
Which of the following actions is an example of compliance with Quality Control (QC) guidelines for
phlebotomy? - ANSWER:Check controls on urinalysis dipsticks daily.
Which of the following organizations makes on-site visits to inspect medical office laboratories? -
ANSWER:CLIA
Which of the following blood components are visible in a centrifuged, evacuated red top tube? (Select all
that apply.) - ANSWER:blood clot,
, serum
The physician orders the following blood work to evaluate a patient for sepsis: CBC, Blood Culture, and
BMP. When using the evacuated tube method for venipuncture, in which of the following orders should
the tubes be drawn? - ANSWER:blood culture, red top, lavender top
A patient informs the medical assistant that he is on a low carbohydrate diet and typically eats two
hamburger patties daily for lunch and a steak for dinner. Which of the following is the most likely long
term outcome of the patient's diet? - ANSWER:hyperlipidemia
When reading the results of an HCT the medical assistant should read starting at the - ANSWER:top of
the packed cells.
When reviewing a patient's SOAP note in the medical record, which of the following documentation
entries is an example of objective data? - ANSWER:10 mm laceration noted above the left eye.
The patient was seen in the office for follow up evaluation post CVA. The doctor noticed significant
weakness on the patient's left side. Which of the following should the medical assistant expect to
perform? - ANSWER:Active assist range of motion
To prevent the likelihood of somatic tremor artifact, the medical assistant should - ANSWER:make the
patient calm and comfortable to minimize movement.
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.) - ANSWER:"I will incorporate moderate exercise into my daily
routine." "I will take prescribed medications regularly at the same time each day." "I will monitor my
blood pressure and record readings daily."
The physician excises a mole and wants to send it to the pathology laboratory for further analysis. The
sample should be placed with care into which of the following collection containers? - ANSWER:sterile
specimen container with formalin
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? - ANSWER:steam sterilization
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? - ANSWER:reposition the finger probe
Which of the following is the most common means of transmission of Hepatitis A - ANSWER:contact with
fecal contaminated food/water
A patient with diabetes has missed all scheduled appointments 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 - ANSWER:Certified.
Which of the following is necessary before ordering or paying for medical office supplies? -
ANSWER:purchase order
