NCCT MEDICAL ASSISTANT EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS LATEST UPDATE
What is the abbreviation for Hypertension?
HTN
The medical assistant should administer nitroglycerin by which of the following
methods?
Sublingual
When performing a capillary puncture on an infant, the medical assistant
understands the lateral heel is the proper site for collection due to which of the
following?
The small amount of tissue between the skin and bone in the finger makes an
injury to the bone likely.
Which of the following actions is an example of compliance with Quality Control
(QC) guidelines for phlebotomy?
Run the daily control checks on urinalysis dipsticks.
Which of the following is likely considered outside the scope of practice for a
medical assistant?
Perform CLIA high complexity tests
Which of the following actions should the medical assistant take first after
coming in direct contact with a patient's blood via needlestick injury?
Flush the area with water and thoroughly wash it.
The patient complains of joint pain and swelling. The physician wants to remove
synovial fluid for analysis. The medical assistant should set up for which of the
following procedures?
Arthrocentesis
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
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 the
three (3) correct answers.)
“I will take prescribed medications 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.”
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
certified
Which of the following blood components are visible in a centrifuged, evacuated
red top tube? (Select the two (2) correct answers.)
Serum, Coagulated blood (blood clot)
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?
Reposition the finger probe
. When collecting a 24-hour urine, a total output of 100 ml for an adult patient is
considered
oliguria
The medical assistant is performing a 12-lead ECG on a patient and notices that
lead III does not appear on the tracing. Which of the following actions should the
medical assistant take?
Check for a loose wire, reconnect, and repeat the tracing.
The medical assistant is preparing to remove her gloves after a venipuncture and
notices blood on the gloves. Where should the medical assistant dispose of her
gloves?
Biohazard waste container
A patient whose treatment plan includes chemotherapy and radiation asked the
medical assistant to provide information on alternative treatments. Which of the
following actions should the medical assistant take?
ANSWERS LATEST UPDATE
What is the abbreviation for Hypertension?
HTN
The medical assistant should administer nitroglycerin by which of the following
methods?
Sublingual
When performing a capillary puncture on an infant, the medical assistant
understands the lateral heel is the proper site for collection due to which of the
following?
The small amount of tissue between the skin and bone in the finger makes an
injury to the bone likely.
Which of the following actions is an example of compliance with Quality Control
(QC) guidelines for phlebotomy?
Run the daily control checks on urinalysis dipsticks.
Which of the following is likely considered outside the scope of practice for a
medical assistant?
Perform CLIA high complexity tests
Which of the following actions should the medical assistant take first after
coming in direct contact with a patient's blood via needlestick injury?
Flush the area with water and thoroughly wash it.
The patient complains of joint pain and swelling. The physician wants to remove
synovial fluid for analysis. The medical assistant should set up for which of the
following procedures?
Arthrocentesis
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
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 the
three (3) correct answers.)
“I will take prescribed medications 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.”
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
certified
Which of the following blood components are visible in a centrifuged, evacuated
red top tube? (Select the two (2) correct answers.)
Serum, Coagulated blood (blood clot)
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?
Reposition the finger probe
. When collecting a 24-hour urine, a total output of 100 ml for an adult patient is
considered
oliguria
The medical assistant is performing a 12-lead ECG on a patient and notices that
lead III does not appear on the tracing. Which of the following actions should the
medical assistant take?
Check for a loose wire, reconnect, and repeat the tracing.
The medical assistant is preparing to remove her gloves after a venipuncture and
notices blood on the gloves. Where should the medical assistant dispose of her
gloves?
Biohazard waste container
A patient whose treatment plan includes chemotherapy and radiation asked the
medical assistant to provide information on alternative treatments. Which of the
following actions should the medical assistant take?
