NCCT PRACTICE EXAM QUESTIONS
WITH 100% CORRECT ANSWERS
1. Which part of Medicare covers office visits with a primary care provider? -
✔✔Part B
2. Which of the following statements is true about the SDS? - ✔✔
4. An incorrect dose of medication is delivered to a patient in the medical clinic.
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.Libel
B. Defamation
C. Negligence
D. Slander
5. For which of the following incidents is employer provided post-exposure
follow-up indicated? - ✔✔A.An employee falls in the parking lot, resulting in a
hand laceration.
B. Loss of power during an ECG procedure.
C. An employee fall from a step stool while obtaining medical records.
D. A polycup containing urine splashed into the eye of an employee.
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,6. When collecting a 24-hour urine, a total output of 100 ml for an adult patient
is considered - ✔✔A. dysuria.B. enuresis.C. oliguria.D. polyuria.
7. A patient called the office complaining his hydromorphone prescription was
not honored at the pharmacy. The patient stated, "The doctor gave me this
prescription six weeks ago when I was in the office." The prescription was
denied because it is a schedule - ✔✔A. III drug.B. I drug.C. IV drug.D. II drug.
10. The medical assistant should stamp checks with the restrictive endorsement
"for deposit only" to prevent - ✔✔A. overdraft fees.B. nonsufficient funds.C.
stop-payment.D. loss or theft.
11. Which of the following requires the patient's signature just prior to being
seen in the medical office? - ✔✔A. consent for treatment
B. CMS-1500
C. EOB
D. DNR
12. 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? - ✔✔A. Active assist
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,range of motionB. Pulmonary function testC. Crutch trainingD. Full weight
bearing exercise assistance
13. 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? - ✔✔A. The blood in the fingertip has been found to contain a higher
concentration of hemoglobin than the heel.B. The small amount of tissue
between the skin and bone in the finger makes an injury to the bone likely. C.
The finger produces a slower flow of blood, making it more difficult to obtain a
specimen.D. The tissue layers on the finger are more susceptible to permanent
nerve damage.
It is appropriate for the medical assistant to use an alcohol-based hand rub as
the only method of hand hygiene after which of the following activities? - ✔✔A.
Using the restroomB. Measuring a patient's apical pulseC. Applying non-sterile
gloves for a dressing changeD. Assisting the physician with a laceration repair
15. 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? - ✔✔A. N95 respirator maskB. Protective eyewearC. Sterile gownD.
Hazmat suit
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, 6. 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? - ✔✔A. Butterfly
needleB. Evacuated tubeC. Needle and syringeD. Capillary puncture
17. During a routine visit, a petite female patient becomes very distraught while
discussing the recent death of her husband. She suddenly faints. Which of the
following actions should the medical assistant take next? - ✔✔A. Activate
EMS.B. Notify the physician.C. Protect the patient from injury.D. Draw blood for
laboratory tests.
18. Which of the following actions by the medical assistant is correct when
administering medication to a patient sublingually? - ✔✔A. Asking the patient
to swallow the medicationB. Placing the medication under the tongueC. Placing
the medication between the gum and cheekD. Applying the medication directly
to the skin
19. The patient receiving an albuterol treatment by nebulizer in the clinic
complains of tremors, nausea, blurred vision, and headache. Which of the
following actions should the medical assistant take? - ✔✔A. Place the patient on
NPO status.B. Decrease the oxygen flow meter to three liters per minute.C. Tell
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WITH 100% CORRECT ANSWERS
1. Which part of Medicare covers office visits with a primary care provider? -
✔✔Part B
2. Which of the following statements is true about the SDS? - ✔✔
4. An incorrect dose of medication is delivered to a patient in the medical clinic.
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.Libel
B. Defamation
C. Negligence
D. Slander
5. For which of the following incidents is employer provided post-exposure
follow-up indicated? - ✔✔A.An employee falls in the parking lot, resulting in a
hand laceration.
B. Loss of power during an ECG procedure.
C. An employee fall from a step stool while obtaining medical records.
D. A polycup containing urine splashed into the eye of an employee.
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,6. When collecting a 24-hour urine, a total output of 100 ml for an adult patient
is considered - ✔✔A. dysuria.B. enuresis.C. oliguria.D. polyuria.
7. A patient called the office complaining his hydromorphone prescription was
not honored at the pharmacy. The patient stated, "The doctor gave me this
prescription six weeks ago when I was in the office." The prescription was
denied because it is a schedule - ✔✔A. III drug.B. I drug.C. IV drug.D. II drug.
10. The medical assistant should stamp checks with the restrictive endorsement
"for deposit only" to prevent - ✔✔A. overdraft fees.B. nonsufficient funds.C.
stop-payment.D. loss or theft.
11. Which of the following requires the patient's signature just prior to being
seen in the medical office? - ✔✔A. consent for treatment
B. CMS-1500
C. EOB
D. DNR
12. 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? - ✔✔A. Active assist
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,range of motionB. Pulmonary function testC. Crutch trainingD. Full weight
bearing exercise assistance
13. 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? - ✔✔A. The blood in the fingertip has been found to contain a higher
concentration of hemoglobin than the heel.B. The small amount of tissue
between the skin and bone in the finger makes an injury to the bone likely. C.
The finger produces a slower flow of blood, making it more difficult to obtain a
specimen.D. The tissue layers on the finger are more susceptible to permanent
nerve damage.
It is appropriate for the medical assistant to use an alcohol-based hand rub as
the only method of hand hygiene after which of the following activities? - ✔✔A.
Using the restroomB. Measuring a patient's apical pulseC. Applying non-sterile
gloves for a dressing changeD. Assisting the physician with a laceration repair
15. 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? - ✔✔A. N95 respirator maskB. Protective eyewearC. Sterile gownD.
Hazmat suit
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, 6. 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? - ✔✔A. Butterfly
needleB. Evacuated tubeC. Needle and syringeD. Capillary puncture
17. During a routine visit, a petite female patient becomes very distraught while
discussing the recent death of her husband. She suddenly faints. Which of the
following actions should the medical assistant take next? - ✔✔A. Activate
EMS.B. Notify the physician.C. Protect the patient from injury.D. Draw blood for
laboratory tests.
18. Which of the following actions by the medical assistant is correct when
administering medication to a patient sublingually? - ✔✔A. Asking the patient
to swallow the medicationB. Placing the medication under the tongueC. Placing
the medication between the gum and cheekD. Applying the medication directly
to the skin
19. The patient receiving an albuterol treatment by nebulizer in the clinic
complains of tremors, nausea, blurred vision, and headache. Which of the
following actions should the medical assistant take? - ✔✔A. Place the patient on
NPO status.B. Decrease the oxygen flow meter to three liters per minute.C. Tell
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