NCCT Exam Test Review 2026/2027|
A Review of 148 Real Past Exams
Questions With Correct Verified Answers|
Guaranteed Pass
1. For which of the following incidents is employer provided post-exposure
follow-up indicated? - answer✔️-a polycopid containing urine splashed into
the eye of an employee
2. The main function of a centrifuge is to - answer✔️-separate cells from
plasma.
3. Which of the following techniques is correct when collecting a throat
culture? - answer✔️-use a tongue depressor and swab both sides of the
throat.
4. A physician's office is about to convert from paper format to an electronic
format. The office manager has implemented a medical practice
management program. Which of the following is a task the medical office
assistant should be able to do with the new software? - answer✔️-patient
registration
5. 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.
6. The medical assistant should refer to which of the following agencies to
access updated immunization schedules? - answer✔️-CDC
7. A patient expresses cultural beliefs about an alternative method of pain
management that differs from the medical assistant's own view. How should
the medical assistant respond? - answer✔️-tell me more about how this
approach has worked for you
,8. When inspecting a patient's arm before performing a venipuncture, the most
desirable site appears to be the back of the hand. Which of the following
venipuncture methods is most appropriate in this situation? - answer✔️-
butterfly needle
9. The medical assistant is assisting a physician with an i & d of a gangrenous
abscess. In addition to mask and gloves, the medical assistant must wear
which of the following personal protective equipment when performing this
procedure? - answer✔️-protective eyewear
10.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
11.Which of the following medical office software applications uses an
electronic signature? - answer✔️-EHR
12.The medical assistant is caring for an adult patient with a history of coronary
artery disease. Which of the following bp measurements should prompt the
medical assistant to notify the health care provider? (select the three (3)
correct answers.) - answer✔️-162/96 mm hg, 138/98 mm hg, 92/44 mm hg
13.The medical assistant is scheduling a patient for a gallbladder study. Which
of the following terms should the medical assistant use on the patient test
order? - answer✔️-cholecystography
14.The physician orders a pt/ptt. Which of the following evacuated tubes should
the medical assistant select for collecting the specimen - answer✔️-light
blue
15.A patient presents to the medical office with nausea and vomiting. Which of
the following types of medication is likely to be prescribed? - answer✔️-
antiemetic
, 16.A medical assistant obtains the tracing shown above on a patient. Which of
the following actions should the medical assistant take? - answer✔️-remind
the patient to remain as still as possible
17.The transfer of information such as patient eligibility, payment remittances,
claims, claim status, authorizations and referrals are addressed under the
HIPAA administrative simplification and compliance act as electronic -
answer✔️-data interchange
18.Which of the following is a CLIA waived test that can be performed by the
medical assistant? - answer✔️-chemical urinalysis
19.In most cultures in the united states, when a medical assistant is speaking
with a patient, making direct eye contact encourages - answer✔️-open
communication
20.The primary care provider hands the medical assistant a referral for a patient
to get an MRI. Which of the following should the medical assistant do first?
- answer✔️-call the insurance company and process an authorization
21.If a medical assistant has questions about disposing of outdated hazardous
chemicals, where should the medical assistant look to find this information?
- answer✔️-MSDS
22.A patient presents to the clinic with a paper towel wrapped around a deep
laceration to his hand. The medical assistant removes the paper towel and
finds it is heavily saturated with blood. The paper towel should be disposed
of in a - answer✔️-biohazard waste bin
23.Which of the following types of scheduling provides built in flexibility to
accommodate unforeseen situations, such as patients who require more time
with the physician. - answer✔️-wave
24.Which of the following actions should the medical assistant take first after
coming in direct contact with a patient's blood via needlestick injury? -
answer✔️-flush the area with water and thoroughly wash it
A Review of 148 Real Past Exams
Questions With Correct Verified Answers|
Guaranteed Pass
1. For which of the following incidents is employer provided post-exposure
follow-up indicated? - answer✔️-a polycopid containing urine splashed into
the eye of an employee
2. The main function of a centrifuge is to - answer✔️-separate cells from
plasma.
3. Which of the following techniques is correct when collecting a throat
culture? - answer✔️-use a tongue depressor and swab both sides of the
throat.
4. A physician's office is about to convert from paper format to an electronic
format. The office manager has implemented a medical practice
management program. Which of the following is a task the medical office
assistant should be able to do with the new software? - answer✔️-patient
registration
5. 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.
6. The medical assistant should refer to which of the following agencies to
access updated immunization schedules? - answer✔️-CDC
7. A patient expresses cultural beliefs about an alternative method of pain
management that differs from the medical assistant's own view. How should
the medical assistant respond? - answer✔️-tell me more about how this
approach has worked for you
,8. When inspecting a patient's arm before performing a venipuncture, the most
desirable site appears to be the back of the hand. Which of the following
venipuncture methods is most appropriate in this situation? - answer✔️-
butterfly needle
9. The medical assistant is assisting a physician with an i & d of a gangrenous
abscess. In addition to mask and gloves, the medical assistant must wear
which of the following personal protective equipment when performing this
procedure? - answer✔️-protective eyewear
10.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
11.Which of the following medical office software applications uses an
electronic signature? - answer✔️-EHR
12.The medical assistant is caring for an adult patient with a history of coronary
artery disease. Which of the following bp measurements should prompt the
medical assistant to notify the health care provider? (select the three (3)
correct answers.) - answer✔️-162/96 mm hg, 138/98 mm hg, 92/44 mm hg
13.The medical assistant is scheduling a patient for a gallbladder study. Which
of the following terms should the medical assistant use on the patient test
order? - answer✔️-cholecystography
14.The physician orders a pt/ptt. Which of the following evacuated tubes should
the medical assistant select for collecting the specimen - answer✔️-light
blue
15.A patient presents to the medical office with nausea and vomiting. Which of
the following types of medication is likely to be prescribed? - answer✔️-
antiemetic
, 16.A medical assistant obtains the tracing shown above on a patient. Which of
the following actions should the medical assistant take? - answer✔️-remind
the patient to remain as still as possible
17.The transfer of information such as patient eligibility, payment remittances,
claims, claim status, authorizations and referrals are addressed under the
HIPAA administrative simplification and compliance act as electronic -
answer✔️-data interchange
18.Which of the following is a CLIA waived test that can be performed by the
medical assistant? - answer✔️-chemical urinalysis
19.In most cultures in the united states, when a medical assistant is speaking
with a patient, making direct eye contact encourages - answer✔️-open
communication
20.The primary care provider hands the medical assistant a referral for a patient
to get an MRI. Which of the following should the medical assistant do first?
- answer✔️-call the insurance company and process an authorization
21.If a medical assistant has questions about disposing of outdated hazardous
chemicals, where should the medical assistant look to find this information?
- answer✔️-MSDS
22.A patient presents to the clinic with a paper towel wrapped around a deep
laceration to his hand. The medical assistant removes the paper towel and
finds it is heavily saturated with blood. The paper towel should be disposed
of in a - answer✔️-biohazard waste bin
23.Which of the following types of scheduling provides built in flexibility to
accommodate unforeseen situations, such as patients who require more time
with the physician. - answer✔️-wave
24.Which of the following actions should the medical assistant take first after
coming in direct contact with a patient's blood via needlestick injury? -
answer✔️-flush the area with water and thoroughly wash it
