NCCT Medical Assistant Exam Question and Answer|Newest version|
2025
1. A patient's encounter form contributes to the efficiency and flow of informa- tion 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.
2. An incorrect dose of medication is delivered to a patient in the medical clin- ic. 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
,3. The medical assistant reviews instructions with the patient with hyper- tension
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 medica- tions 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."
4.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.
5.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.
B. Ingest 10 ounces of oral glucose solution.
C. Refrain from tobacco use for 24 hours.
D. Drink at least 32 ounces of water.
Answer> A. NPO after midnight.
6.. Which of the following agencies are physicians required to maintain reg- istration
with in order to prescribe, dispense, or administer controlled sub- stances?
A. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
B. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)
C. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS)
D. American Medical Association (AMA)
Answer> B. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)
7. A 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?
A. Tetanus
B. Varicella
C. Hepatitis B
D. Haemophilus influenza
Answer> C. Hepatitis B
8. Which government agency oversees HIPAA?
A. OIG
B. CMS
C. HHS
D. OSHA
Answer> C. HHS
9.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
2025
1. A patient's encounter form contributes to the efficiency and flow of informa- tion 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.
2. An incorrect dose of medication is delivered to a patient in the medical clin- ic. 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
,3. The medical assistant reviews instructions with the patient with hyper- tension
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 medica- tions 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."
4.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.
5.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.
B. Ingest 10 ounces of oral glucose solution.
C. Refrain from tobacco use for 24 hours.
D. Drink at least 32 ounces of water.
Answer> A. NPO after midnight.
6.. Which of the following agencies are physicians required to maintain reg- istration
with in order to prescribe, dispense, or administer controlled sub- stances?
A. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
B. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)
C. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS)
D. American Medical Association (AMA)
Answer> B. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)
7. A 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?
A. Tetanus
B. Varicella
C. Hepatitis B
D. Haemophilus influenza
Answer> C. Hepatitis B
8. Which government agency oversees HIPAA?
A. OIG
B. CMS
C. HHS
D. OSHA
Answer> C. HHS
9.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
