NCCT Medical Assistant Practice Test
Questions and Answers
Correct printer is set as the default. - ANS-The medical assistant is trying to print copies
of patients records but is having trouble getting the documents to print. he has ruled out
probles with the paper supply, printer cartridges and paper jams. The medical assistant
should then check to determine if the
"the patient states: i have a headache with sinus pressure" - ANS-The medical assistant
is entering the patient's chief complaint into the medical record, Which of the following is
a correct chief complaint entry in the medical record?
urinate before collecting the specimen - ANS-When collecting a stool specimen from an
adult, which of the following information should the medical assistant explain to the
patient in order to collect a good specimen?
Certifed - ANS-the medical assistant needs to send a letter to a patient dismisssing her
from the practice. Which of the following types of letter should be sent to the patient?
MSDS, Proof of hazardous waste destruction, exposure of control plan - ANS-Which of
the following are considered mandatory documentation as per OSHA regulations for
health care Facilities?
Physician's suspected diagnosis - ANS-Which of the following should the insurance and
coding specialist use if a patient diagnosis fails to return to the office?
2 - ANS-The physician has ordered the patient to recieve a 20mg Vitamin B12 injection
IM. The Vitamin B-12 comes in a vial with a concentration of 10 Mg/1cc (ml). The
medical assistant should administer how many cc (ml) to the patient?
cluster scheduling - ANS-Method of scheluding patients with similar appointment on a
specific day or block of time is called
Draw the example from the arm opposite the masectomy - ANS-a medical assistant was
ordered by a physician to obtain a blood specimen on a patient who has had a
masectomy. Which of the following is the appropiate action to take?
prepare a fax cover sheet to send SOAP notes. - ANS-A physician assistant asks the
medical assistant to send a patient's medical information to the patient's PCP
immediately. Which of the following should the medical assistant do to meet the PA's
request?
, A culture difference - ANS-A patient that does not look the medical assistant in the ye
while speaking is most likely demonstrating
Wait for a response before putting a caller on hold. - ANS-When answering the office
phone, the medical assistant should
wear a facemask, wear a gown and gloves, immediately place the patient in an exam
room with a closed door. - ANS-a patient has come to the office with suspected
pertussis. Which of the following actions should the medical assistant take?
asthma attack - ANS-which of the following patients should the medical assistant attend
first?
inhale the medication slowly and hold her breath for 10 seconds - ANS-when instructing
a patient on the proper technique for using a metered dose inhaler, after shaking the
inhaler and holding it upright the medical assistant should then have the patient
begin the corrected entry with correction or late entry, and reason...draw a single line
through error, sign and date the entry. - ANS-which of the following are acceptable
when documenting a correction into the patient's medical record?
pressure gauge on the tank is reading at baseline zero - ANS-a medical assistant is
administering oxygen via a nasal cannula. A repeat pulse oximetry reading is lower than
the initial reading. The likely reason for this discrepancy is that the
Leukocytes - ANS-when collecting blood from a patient with an elevated temperature,
which of the following cellular components of the complete blood cell count without
differential should return back with abnormal results?
Ledger card - ANS-which of the following is used to record patient financial transactions
in a paper system?
microbiology - ANS-Which of the following sub-sections of the CPT book contains the
culture test for a yeast infection?
autoclave - ANS-which of the following is the proper means to decontaminate forceps
used for an invasive procedure?
Cluster scheduling - ANS-A busy, multi-provider practice has a high number of patients
requesting same day or walk-in appointments during a flu outbreak along withthe
previosly scheduled patients. Which of the following is the best scheduling option for the
medical assistant to implement?
SL - ANS-which of the following routes of medication is appropriate for oral
administration?
Questions and Answers
Correct printer is set as the default. - ANS-The medical assistant is trying to print copies
of patients records but is having trouble getting the documents to print. he has ruled out
probles with the paper supply, printer cartridges and paper jams. The medical assistant
should then check to determine if the
"the patient states: i have a headache with sinus pressure" - ANS-The medical assistant
is entering the patient's chief complaint into the medical record, Which of the following is
a correct chief complaint entry in the medical record?
urinate before collecting the specimen - ANS-When collecting a stool specimen from an
adult, which of the following information should the medical assistant explain to the
patient in order to collect a good specimen?
Certifed - ANS-the medical assistant needs to send a letter to a patient dismisssing her
from the practice. Which of the following types of letter should be sent to the patient?
MSDS, Proof of hazardous waste destruction, exposure of control plan - ANS-Which of
the following are considered mandatory documentation as per OSHA regulations for
health care Facilities?
Physician's suspected diagnosis - ANS-Which of the following should the insurance and
coding specialist use if a patient diagnosis fails to return to the office?
2 - ANS-The physician has ordered the patient to recieve a 20mg Vitamin B12 injection
IM. The Vitamin B-12 comes in a vial with a concentration of 10 Mg/1cc (ml). The
medical assistant should administer how many cc (ml) to the patient?
cluster scheduling - ANS-Method of scheluding patients with similar appointment on a
specific day or block of time is called
Draw the example from the arm opposite the masectomy - ANS-a medical assistant was
ordered by a physician to obtain a blood specimen on a patient who has had a
masectomy. Which of the following is the appropiate action to take?
prepare a fax cover sheet to send SOAP notes. - ANS-A physician assistant asks the
medical assistant to send a patient's medical information to the patient's PCP
immediately. Which of the following should the medical assistant do to meet the PA's
request?
, A culture difference - ANS-A patient that does not look the medical assistant in the ye
while speaking is most likely demonstrating
Wait for a response before putting a caller on hold. - ANS-When answering the office
phone, the medical assistant should
wear a facemask, wear a gown and gloves, immediately place the patient in an exam
room with a closed door. - ANS-a patient has come to the office with suspected
pertussis. Which of the following actions should the medical assistant take?
asthma attack - ANS-which of the following patients should the medical assistant attend
first?
inhale the medication slowly and hold her breath for 10 seconds - ANS-when instructing
a patient on the proper technique for using a metered dose inhaler, after shaking the
inhaler and holding it upright the medical assistant should then have the patient
begin the corrected entry with correction or late entry, and reason...draw a single line
through error, sign and date the entry. - ANS-which of the following are acceptable
when documenting a correction into the patient's medical record?
pressure gauge on the tank is reading at baseline zero - ANS-a medical assistant is
administering oxygen via a nasal cannula. A repeat pulse oximetry reading is lower than
the initial reading. The likely reason for this discrepancy is that the
Leukocytes - ANS-when collecting blood from a patient with an elevated temperature,
which of the following cellular components of the complete blood cell count without
differential should return back with abnormal results?
Ledger card - ANS-which of the following is used to record patient financial transactions
in a paper system?
microbiology - ANS-Which of the following sub-sections of the CPT book contains the
culture test for a yeast infection?
autoclave - ANS-which of the following is the proper means to decontaminate forceps
used for an invasive procedure?
Cluster scheduling - ANS-A busy, multi-provider practice has a high number of patients
requesting same day or walk-in appointments during a flu outbreak along withthe
previosly scheduled patients. Which of the following is the best scheduling option for the
medical assistant to implement?
SL - ANS-which of the following routes of medication is appropriate for oral
administration?
