NCCT EXAM | NON-CONTRAST COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY (NCCT) EXAM 1 QUESTIONS &
ANSWERS| 2025/2026 LATEST UPDATE
The patient is referred to a neurosurgeon. Entering the specialist's NPI number and number of
visits requested into the patient's insurance carrier's website is part of which of the following
processes? precertification
When removing a suture from a patient's leg, the medical assistant should use which of the
following instruments? dressing forceps
The physician orders a PT/PTT. Which of the following evacuated tubes should the medical
assistant select for collecting the specimen light blue
The medical assistant schedules the patient with a sebaceous cyst for an I & D. Which of the
following statements best describes this procedure? Incision into a localized area of
infection (abscess), to drain the exudate from the area.
Which of the following is required for permission to treat a patient scheduled for a complex
procedure? informed consent
When performing a 12-lead ECG, which of the following positions demonstrates correct lead
placement? V4 is placed left midclavicular 5th intercostal space
,Which of the following describes appropriate use of a fire extinguisher? Sweep the
extinguisher from side to side.
Which of the following terms is commonly referred to as an excessive accumulation of
cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) within the ventricle of the brain? hydrocephalus
When preparing to assist the physician with collection of a deep wound culture, the medical
assistant should have which of the following available? bacterial culture swabs
The main function of a centrifuge is to separate cells from plasma.
Which of the following is the most common type of medical tort liability? negligence
When preparing a site with alcohol for venipuncture, the medical assistant should cleanse in
which of the following motions? from the inside out
The medical assistant applies pressure to the venipuncture site using gauze. After two minutes
the medical assistant observes that bleeding has not stopped. The next appropriate action
would be to elevate the arm while applying pressure.
A clean-catch midstream urinalysis is ordered for a female patient to rule out a urinary tract
infection. The medical assistant should instruct the patient before urinating in the specimen
cup to wipe using antiseptic towelettes from front to back.
, An older adult patient arrives to have blood drawn. While assessing the arms for venipuncture,
the medical assistant notices scar tissue in the anticubital areas and is unable to palpate a vein.
Which of the following is an appropriate alternative course of action? Draw blood from the
hand using a winged infusion set.
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? to determine the primary diagnosis
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? site of administration
Which of the following describes proper aseptic technique in the cleaning of the venipuncture
site? Let the alcohol air dry before inserting the needle
medical assistant is hired at a Family Medical Practice. According to OSHA requirements the
medical assistant must be offered a vaccine within 10 days of hire, free of charge. The medical
assistant knows that this vaccination is to protect him from which of the following? Hepatitis
B
The medical assistant witnesses the medical office receptionist taking money from the cash
drawer. The receptionist learns the medical assistant saw her and asks her not to tell the office
manager, as it was to pay for her electric bill. Which of the following actions should the medical
ANSWERS| 2025/2026 LATEST UPDATE
The patient is referred to a neurosurgeon. Entering the specialist's NPI number and number of
visits requested into the patient's insurance carrier's website is part of which of the following
processes? precertification
When removing a suture from a patient's leg, the medical assistant should use which of the
following instruments? dressing forceps
The physician orders a PT/PTT. Which of the following evacuated tubes should the medical
assistant select for collecting the specimen light blue
The medical assistant schedules the patient with a sebaceous cyst for an I & D. Which of the
following statements best describes this procedure? Incision into a localized area of
infection (abscess), to drain the exudate from the area.
Which of the following is required for permission to treat a patient scheduled for a complex
procedure? informed consent
When performing a 12-lead ECG, which of the following positions demonstrates correct lead
placement? V4 is placed left midclavicular 5th intercostal space
,Which of the following describes appropriate use of a fire extinguisher? Sweep the
extinguisher from side to side.
Which of the following terms is commonly referred to as an excessive accumulation of
cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) within the ventricle of the brain? hydrocephalus
When preparing to assist the physician with collection of a deep wound culture, the medical
assistant should have which of the following available? bacterial culture swabs
The main function of a centrifuge is to separate cells from plasma.
Which of the following is the most common type of medical tort liability? negligence
When preparing a site with alcohol for venipuncture, the medical assistant should cleanse in
which of the following motions? from the inside out
The medical assistant applies pressure to the venipuncture site using gauze. After two minutes
the medical assistant observes that bleeding has not stopped. The next appropriate action
would be to elevate the arm while applying pressure.
A clean-catch midstream urinalysis is ordered for a female patient to rule out a urinary tract
infection. The medical assistant should instruct the patient before urinating in the specimen
cup to wipe using antiseptic towelettes from front to back.
, An older adult patient arrives to have blood drawn. While assessing the arms for venipuncture,
the medical assistant notices scar tissue in the anticubital areas and is unable to palpate a vein.
Which of the following is an appropriate alternative course of action? Draw blood from the
hand using a winged infusion set.
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? to determine the primary diagnosis
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? site of administration
Which of the following describes proper aseptic technique in the cleaning of the venipuncture
site? Let the alcohol air dry before inserting the needle
medical assistant is hired at a Family Medical Practice. According to OSHA requirements the
medical assistant must be offered a vaccine within 10 days of hire, free of charge. The medical
assistant knows that this vaccination is to protect him from which of the following? Hepatitis
B
The medical assistant witnesses the medical office receptionist taking money from the cash
drawer. The receptionist learns the medical assistant saw her and asks her not to tell the office
manager, as it was to pay for her electric bill. Which of the following actions should the medical
