NCCT (NCMA) pre test UPDATED
ACTUAL Exam Questions and CORRECT
Answers
Which of the following surgical procedures is used to remove abscesses? - CORRECT
ANSWER - incision and drainage
RBCs have a total life span of approximately how long? - CORRECT ANSWER - 120
days
Ventricular depolarization is represented by which of the following? - CORRECT
ANSWER - QRS complex
If after assessing the victim's pulse and discovering there is no pulse, what would be the next
step? - CORRECT ANSWER - start chest compressions
Which of the following is the part of the ECG wave that represents ventricular contraction? -
CORRECT ANSWER - QRS complex
In healthy individuals, which type of wave should precede each QRS complex? - CORRECT
ANSWER -P
Ortho-Novum is classified as which of the following? - CORRECT ANSWER -
contraceptive
Chest pain due to lack of blood nourishment to the heart is called which of the following terms? -
CORRECT ANSWER - angina pectoris
The American Diabetes Association recommends an HbA1c test to monitor normal sugar levels
at what frequency? - CORRECT ANSWER - 3-6 months
, What laboratory test measures platelet function whereby a small incision is made in the patient's
arm? - CORRECT ANSWER - bleeding time
When scheduling appointments, which of the following would be considered least important? -
CORRECT ANSWER - the location of a clinic
During two-rescuer CPR, the compression to ventilation ratio for children is which of the
following? - CORRECT ANSWER - 15 to 2
The medical assistant's reaction to the illness of the patient is determined by which of the
following? - CORRECT ANSWER - The visibility of signs and symptoms
Which of the following would be indexed first? - CORRECT ANSWER - last or surname
What is the estimated risk for infection of Hepatitis C after a needlestick injury? - CORRECT
ANSWER - between 1-2%
The bank statement shows a balance of $10,345.00, deposits in transit total $2,290.00, and
outstanding checks equal $7,650.00. The checkbook balance should be which of the following? -
CORRECT ANSWER - 4985
Which of the following would be indexed first? - CORRECT ANSWER - Aldus Manutius
What term is used when referring to a prescription given to a patient by their provider? -
CORRECT ANSWER - prescribed
How long must medical records be kept? - CORRECT ANSWER - At least equal to the
statute of limitations beyond a patient's death or age of majority
ACTUAL Exam Questions and CORRECT
Answers
Which of the following surgical procedures is used to remove abscesses? - CORRECT
ANSWER - incision and drainage
RBCs have a total life span of approximately how long? - CORRECT ANSWER - 120
days
Ventricular depolarization is represented by which of the following? - CORRECT
ANSWER - QRS complex
If after assessing the victim's pulse and discovering there is no pulse, what would be the next
step? - CORRECT ANSWER - start chest compressions
Which of the following is the part of the ECG wave that represents ventricular contraction? -
CORRECT ANSWER - QRS complex
In healthy individuals, which type of wave should precede each QRS complex? - CORRECT
ANSWER -P
Ortho-Novum is classified as which of the following? - CORRECT ANSWER -
contraceptive
Chest pain due to lack of blood nourishment to the heart is called which of the following terms? -
CORRECT ANSWER - angina pectoris
The American Diabetes Association recommends an HbA1c test to monitor normal sugar levels
at what frequency? - CORRECT ANSWER - 3-6 months
, What laboratory test measures platelet function whereby a small incision is made in the patient's
arm? - CORRECT ANSWER - bleeding time
When scheduling appointments, which of the following would be considered least important? -
CORRECT ANSWER - the location of a clinic
During two-rescuer CPR, the compression to ventilation ratio for children is which of the
following? - CORRECT ANSWER - 15 to 2
The medical assistant's reaction to the illness of the patient is determined by which of the
following? - CORRECT ANSWER - The visibility of signs and symptoms
Which of the following would be indexed first? - CORRECT ANSWER - last or surname
What is the estimated risk for infection of Hepatitis C after a needlestick injury? - CORRECT
ANSWER - between 1-2%
The bank statement shows a balance of $10,345.00, deposits in transit total $2,290.00, and
outstanding checks equal $7,650.00. The checkbook balance should be which of the following? -
CORRECT ANSWER - 4985
Which of the following would be indexed first? - CORRECT ANSWER - Aldus Manutius
What term is used when referring to a prescription given to a patient by their provider? -
CORRECT ANSWER - prescribed
How long must medical records be kept? - CORRECT ANSWER - At least equal to the
statute of limitations beyond a patient's death or age of majority
