NCCT Exam with Complete Solutions
which - ANSWER-
A 19 year old patient offers her arm to the MA when she comes in with a blood pressure
cuff and stethoscope, this is an example of ? - ANSWER-implied consent
60 cycle interference artifact - ANSWER-small, straight, spiked lines that are consistent
causing the baseline to be thick and unreadable... lead wires not following the bod
contour, other electrical equipment in the room, wiring in the walls, ceilings, or floors,
and improper grounding of the ECG
the abbreviation ADLs means - ANSWER-activities of daily living
the abbreviations for gastrointestinal - ANSWER-GI
the abbreviation for fracture - ANSWER-fx
abbreviation for treatment - ANSWER-tx
abnormally dried skin is described as - ANSWER-xerosis
an abnormal rapid heart rate is known as - ANSWER-tachycardia
an abnormal slow respiratory rate is described as - ANSWER-bradycardia
According to the American Hospital Association, if a Spanish- speaking patient
requested a translator but was not provided one, it would be considered a violation of -
ANSWER-patient bill of rights
The action of making damaging and false statements about the name or reputation of
another person to a third party is known as - ANSWER-defamation of character
An active preschool patient with thick nasal secretions is mouth-breathing due to
congestion, the MA should select which method for checking body temperature -
ANSWER-axillary
an adult has a second degree burn that covers his entire left arm, which best describes
the estimated surface area involved based on this information - ANSWER-9%
the adult patient respiratory rate is 18 breaths per minute, with no apparent distress, the
finding is - ANSWER-within normal limits
,Adult patient sitting is waiting room is known for have epilepsy, begins having apparent
tonic-clonic movement of the arms and legs, how should the MA respond - ANSWER-
move the patient to the floor and clear all surrounding objects
An adult patient with the vital signs of T 37.0, C 72, R 18, BP 192/107 mm Hg indicates
- ANSWER-hypertension
Advanced Beneficiary Notice is used for - ANSWER-Medicare
After hand washing , the ECG technician notices the patient has MRSA sores, the next
step to take in order to prevent infection is to - ANSWER-use universal precautions
After notifying the physician, which should the MA next action be after recording the
ECG rhythm on a patient - ANSWER-monitor the patient for deterioration of symptoms
After performing an ECG the MA notices wandering baselines in the precordial leads,
which is the most appropriate next step - ANSWER-re-evaluate chest leads
After receiving the MMR vaccine 12-month old begins to experience coughing,
wheezing and labored breathing - ANSWER-obtain epinephrine and oxygen and await
physicians orders
After validating an ECG order, collecting all supplies, and ensuring the machine is in
proper working order, the technicians next step should be to - ANSWER-identify the
patient
applying a warm, moist pack to a soft tissue injury promotes healing by - ANSWER-
increasing vascular circulation
As the MA you are assisting the primary provider with suture placement, what is the
most important personal protective equipment you are going to gather for yourself and
the provider - ANSWER-sterile gloves
Auscultation is a method of examination the requires the use of - ANSWER-a
stethoscope
baseline - ANSWER-the period when the entire heart returns to its resting state
The best way to ensure that a patient understands and complies with the medical
office's financial policy is to explain the - ANSWER-office's financial policies and
procedures in advance of service
B.I.D - ANSWER-twice a day
,Blood pressure measures cardiovascular function by measuring the force of blood
exerted on - ANSWER-arteries
bowel sounds with reduced volume, tone, or regularity upon auscultation is described as
- ANSWER-hypoactive
the branch of medicine which specializes in the study and treatment of patients with
morbid obesity - ANSWER-bariatrics
A business letter should be folded in which of the following positions using a standard
no. 10 envelope - ANSWER-thirds, face up
CAD - ANSWER-coronary artery disease
Carcinoma refers to - ANSWER-cancer
A cardiac surgeon who provides testimony to a court for the purpose of verifying the
standard of care was followed for a heart surgery is referred to as - ANSWER-expert
witness
The central nervous system is made up of the - ANSWER-brain and spinal cord
a certified MA must maintain their credentials through which method - ANSWER-
continuing education
Cholecystitis is an inflammation of the - ANSWER-gallbladder
CLIA (Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments) - ANSWER-Federal guidelines
that regulate all clinical laboratories across the U.S.
The closure of which valves within the heart created the "lub' sound of the heart beats
"lub dub" cycle - ANSWER-atrioventricular valves
The closure of which valves within the heart creates the "lub dub" cycle - ANSWER-
atrioventricular valves
clustering - ANSWER-a scheduling patients with similar problems or conditions into
groups
CMS-1500 - ANSWER-standard claim form used for outpatient reimbursement and file
claims for physician's service
correct order for filing patients medical records - ANSWER-index, code, sort, file
A coworker admitting to taking office drug samples home for personal use without
permission violates standards of - ANSWER-professional ethics
, CVA - ANSWER-cerebrovascular accident (stroke)
cystitis refers to inflammation of - ANSWER-bladder
a deliberate physical attack upon a person is - ANSWER-battery
describes a written request for reimbursement for eligible medical expenses -
ANSWER-CMS 1500
The document signed by a patient agreeing to have a venipuncture procedure after the
phlebotomist explains the method, risk, and consequences is called - ANSWER-
informed consent
Double booking - ANSWER-two patients are given the same appointment time
during a minor surgical procedure, which equipment is required to maintain surgical
asepsis - ANSWER-transfer forceps
during a mole excision the MA is asked to assist the physician handing the physician
supplies, the MA should apply - ANSWER-sterile gloves
During an ECG, the right leg provides grounding for which leads - ANSWER-augmented
during a phlebotomy collection, the needle came out of the patients arm and the
phlebotomist gloves became grossly bloody. Which statement correctly describes the
disposal of the waste - ANSWER-dispose of the sharps in puncture-proof biohazard
sharps container, then dispose of the contaminated gloves in a biohazard bag
during a treadmill stress test which vital signs should be monitored most frequently -
ANSWER-blood pressure
ECG records - ANSWER-40-50 heartbeats
The ECG technician is performing an ECG on a patient who is obese, and wondering
baseline is present, which actions should the technician take - ANSWER-ensure that
new electrodes and clean clips are used, ensure good skin preparation
The ECG technician needs to be obtain vital signs on an emaciated 86 pound geriatric
female with an oxygen mask prior to obtaining her ECG, which equipment should the
technician have on hand - ANSWER-child sphygmomanometer, temporal thermometer
EKG/ECG - ANSWER-electrocardiogram (heart)
The entitlement to fair treatment under the law is known as - ANSWER-due process
which - ANSWER-
A 19 year old patient offers her arm to the MA when she comes in with a blood pressure
cuff and stethoscope, this is an example of ? - ANSWER-implied consent
60 cycle interference artifact - ANSWER-small, straight, spiked lines that are consistent
causing the baseline to be thick and unreadable... lead wires not following the bod
contour, other electrical equipment in the room, wiring in the walls, ceilings, or floors,
and improper grounding of the ECG
the abbreviation ADLs means - ANSWER-activities of daily living
the abbreviations for gastrointestinal - ANSWER-GI
the abbreviation for fracture - ANSWER-fx
abbreviation for treatment - ANSWER-tx
abnormally dried skin is described as - ANSWER-xerosis
an abnormal rapid heart rate is known as - ANSWER-tachycardia
an abnormal slow respiratory rate is described as - ANSWER-bradycardia
According to the American Hospital Association, if a Spanish- speaking patient
requested a translator but was not provided one, it would be considered a violation of -
ANSWER-patient bill of rights
The action of making damaging and false statements about the name or reputation of
another person to a third party is known as - ANSWER-defamation of character
An active preschool patient with thick nasal secretions is mouth-breathing due to
congestion, the MA should select which method for checking body temperature -
ANSWER-axillary
an adult has a second degree burn that covers his entire left arm, which best describes
the estimated surface area involved based on this information - ANSWER-9%
the adult patient respiratory rate is 18 breaths per minute, with no apparent distress, the
finding is - ANSWER-within normal limits
,Adult patient sitting is waiting room is known for have epilepsy, begins having apparent
tonic-clonic movement of the arms and legs, how should the MA respond - ANSWER-
move the patient to the floor and clear all surrounding objects
An adult patient with the vital signs of T 37.0, C 72, R 18, BP 192/107 mm Hg indicates
- ANSWER-hypertension
Advanced Beneficiary Notice is used for - ANSWER-Medicare
After hand washing , the ECG technician notices the patient has MRSA sores, the next
step to take in order to prevent infection is to - ANSWER-use universal precautions
After notifying the physician, which should the MA next action be after recording the
ECG rhythm on a patient - ANSWER-monitor the patient for deterioration of symptoms
After performing an ECG the MA notices wandering baselines in the precordial leads,
which is the most appropriate next step - ANSWER-re-evaluate chest leads
After receiving the MMR vaccine 12-month old begins to experience coughing,
wheezing and labored breathing - ANSWER-obtain epinephrine and oxygen and await
physicians orders
After validating an ECG order, collecting all supplies, and ensuring the machine is in
proper working order, the technicians next step should be to - ANSWER-identify the
patient
applying a warm, moist pack to a soft tissue injury promotes healing by - ANSWER-
increasing vascular circulation
As the MA you are assisting the primary provider with suture placement, what is the
most important personal protective equipment you are going to gather for yourself and
the provider - ANSWER-sterile gloves
Auscultation is a method of examination the requires the use of - ANSWER-a
stethoscope
baseline - ANSWER-the period when the entire heart returns to its resting state
The best way to ensure that a patient understands and complies with the medical
office's financial policy is to explain the - ANSWER-office's financial policies and
procedures in advance of service
B.I.D - ANSWER-twice a day
,Blood pressure measures cardiovascular function by measuring the force of blood
exerted on - ANSWER-arteries
bowel sounds with reduced volume, tone, or regularity upon auscultation is described as
- ANSWER-hypoactive
the branch of medicine which specializes in the study and treatment of patients with
morbid obesity - ANSWER-bariatrics
A business letter should be folded in which of the following positions using a standard
no. 10 envelope - ANSWER-thirds, face up
CAD - ANSWER-coronary artery disease
Carcinoma refers to - ANSWER-cancer
A cardiac surgeon who provides testimony to a court for the purpose of verifying the
standard of care was followed for a heart surgery is referred to as - ANSWER-expert
witness
The central nervous system is made up of the - ANSWER-brain and spinal cord
a certified MA must maintain their credentials through which method - ANSWER-
continuing education
Cholecystitis is an inflammation of the - ANSWER-gallbladder
CLIA (Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments) - ANSWER-Federal guidelines
that regulate all clinical laboratories across the U.S.
The closure of which valves within the heart created the "lub' sound of the heart beats
"lub dub" cycle - ANSWER-atrioventricular valves
The closure of which valves within the heart creates the "lub dub" cycle - ANSWER-
atrioventricular valves
clustering - ANSWER-a scheduling patients with similar problems or conditions into
groups
CMS-1500 - ANSWER-standard claim form used for outpatient reimbursement and file
claims for physician's service
correct order for filing patients medical records - ANSWER-index, code, sort, file
A coworker admitting to taking office drug samples home for personal use without
permission violates standards of - ANSWER-professional ethics
, CVA - ANSWER-cerebrovascular accident (stroke)
cystitis refers to inflammation of - ANSWER-bladder
a deliberate physical attack upon a person is - ANSWER-battery
describes a written request for reimbursement for eligible medical expenses -
ANSWER-CMS 1500
The document signed by a patient agreeing to have a venipuncture procedure after the
phlebotomist explains the method, risk, and consequences is called - ANSWER-
informed consent
Double booking - ANSWER-two patients are given the same appointment time
during a minor surgical procedure, which equipment is required to maintain surgical
asepsis - ANSWER-transfer forceps
during a mole excision the MA is asked to assist the physician handing the physician
supplies, the MA should apply - ANSWER-sterile gloves
During an ECG, the right leg provides grounding for which leads - ANSWER-augmented
during a phlebotomy collection, the needle came out of the patients arm and the
phlebotomist gloves became grossly bloody. Which statement correctly describes the
disposal of the waste - ANSWER-dispose of the sharps in puncture-proof biohazard
sharps container, then dispose of the contaminated gloves in a biohazard bag
during a treadmill stress test which vital signs should be monitored most frequently -
ANSWER-blood pressure
ECG records - ANSWER-40-50 heartbeats
The ECG technician is performing an ECG on a patient who is obese, and wondering
baseline is present, which actions should the technician take - ANSWER-ensure that
new electrodes and clean clips are used, ensure good skin preparation
The ECG technician needs to be obtain vital signs on an emaciated 86 pound geriatric
female with an oxygen mask prior to obtaining her ECG, which equipment should the
technician have on hand - ANSWER-child sphygmomanometer, temporal thermometer
EKG/ECG - ANSWER-electrocardiogram (heart)
The entitlement to fair treatment under the law is known as - ANSWER-due process
