NCCT PRACTICE TEST 1 Questions and
Answers
Which of the following statements support the purpose of taking extra care
in using appropriate grammar in written medical office communication?
(Select the three (3) correct answers.) - ANS-It is a reflection on the physician and
medical practice.
It makes a positive impression on others.
It demonstrates professionalism and competence.
Which of the following refers to a physician's written order specifying a patient has
indicated that he or she does not want CPR? - ANS-DNR
The medical assistant notices that the physician prescribes which of the
following drugs to patients complaining of frequent insomnia? - ANS-zolpidem tartrate
(Ambien)
The physician has ordered Benadryl 50 mg p.o. to be given to a patient in
the clinic experiencing an allergic reaction. The amount on hand is 25 mg
tabs. How many tabs will be administered to the patient? - ANS-2 tabs
When collecting a 24-hour urine, a total output of 100 ml for an adult
patient is considered - ANS-oliguria
Which of the following is the maximum time the medical assistant should
leave a tourniquet secured in place on a patient's arm when performing a
venipuncture? - ANS-one minute
Which of the following solutions is used to fill the reservoir of an
autoclave when sterilizing instruments? - ANS-distilled water
The medical assistant adheres to which of the following provisions to
ensure the patient with multiple insurance plans is not reimbursed more than
once for care received? - ANS-coordination of benefits
Which of the following sites should the medical assistant select to
administer an IM injection of antibiotics to an 8-month old infant with
bilateral otitis media? - ANS-vastus lateralis
, The medical assistant anticipates teaching the patient recovering from a
tib-fib fracture about which of the following orthopedic devices? - ANS-Crutches
After receiving the MMR vaccine, a 12 month old begins to experience
coughing, wheezing, and labored breathing. Which of the following actions
should the medical assistant take? - ANS-Obtain epinephrine and oxygen and await
physician's orders.
An adult patient sitting in the waiting area, with a known history of
epilepsy, begins having apparent tonic-clonic movement of the arms and
legs. How should the medical assistant respond? - ANS-Move the patient to the floor
and clear surrounding objects.
When performing an Ishihara test, which of the following items is most
appropriate for use when tracing the colored dots? - ANS-cotton swab
Which of the following is the reason for wiping off the first drop of blood
from the patient's finger with gauze when performing a capillary puncture? - ANS-The
first drop of blood may contain traces of alcohol.
A patient shares with the medical assistant the last time he was in the
clinic to have his blood drawn, he "became very dizzy and felt like the room
was spinning." Which of the following actions should the medical assistant
take? - ANS-Encourage the patient to lie down during the venipuncture.
Which of the following techniques is most likely to cause contamination
of a urine specimen during collection? - ANS-cleansing the urethral meatus from back to
front with sterile wipes
Which of the following laboratory specimens is acceptable for a patient to
collect at home with proper education? - ANS-fecal specimen
Upon examination of an adult patient reporting ear pain, the physician
discovered a large amount of cerumen in the canal. The order is to irrigate
and instill two drops of aminoglycoside (Tobramycin). For the procedure,
the medical assistant should pull the - ANS-Pinna up and back
Which of the following is considered a potentially biohazardous
substance? - ANS-sputum
The medical assistant is preparing an exam room for removal of a benign nevi. Which of
the following instrument trays should be set up? - ANS-cryosurgical tray
Which of the following mandates how long patient records must be
retained? - ANS-federal and/or state laws
Answers
Which of the following statements support the purpose of taking extra care
in using appropriate grammar in written medical office communication?
(Select the three (3) correct answers.) - ANS-It is a reflection on the physician and
medical practice.
It makes a positive impression on others.
It demonstrates professionalism and competence.
Which of the following refers to a physician's written order specifying a patient has
indicated that he or she does not want CPR? - ANS-DNR
The medical assistant notices that the physician prescribes which of the
following drugs to patients complaining of frequent insomnia? - ANS-zolpidem tartrate
(Ambien)
The physician has ordered Benadryl 50 mg p.o. to be given to a patient in
the clinic experiencing an allergic reaction. The amount on hand is 25 mg
tabs. How many tabs will be administered to the patient? - ANS-2 tabs
When collecting a 24-hour urine, a total output of 100 ml for an adult
patient is considered - ANS-oliguria
Which of the following is the maximum time the medical assistant should
leave a tourniquet secured in place on a patient's arm when performing a
venipuncture? - ANS-one minute
Which of the following solutions is used to fill the reservoir of an
autoclave when sterilizing instruments? - ANS-distilled water
The medical assistant adheres to which of the following provisions to
ensure the patient with multiple insurance plans is not reimbursed more than
once for care received? - ANS-coordination of benefits
Which of the following sites should the medical assistant select to
administer an IM injection of antibiotics to an 8-month old infant with
bilateral otitis media? - ANS-vastus lateralis
, The medical assistant anticipates teaching the patient recovering from a
tib-fib fracture about which of the following orthopedic devices? - ANS-Crutches
After receiving the MMR vaccine, a 12 month old begins to experience
coughing, wheezing, and labored breathing. Which of the following actions
should the medical assistant take? - ANS-Obtain epinephrine and oxygen and await
physician's orders.
An adult patient sitting in the waiting area, with a known history of
epilepsy, begins having apparent tonic-clonic movement of the arms and
legs. How should the medical assistant respond? - ANS-Move the patient to the floor
and clear surrounding objects.
When performing an Ishihara test, which of the following items is most
appropriate for use when tracing the colored dots? - ANS-cotton swab
Which of the following is the reason for wiping off the first drop of blood
from the patient's finger with gauze when performing a capillary puncture? - ANS-The
first drop of blood may contain traces of alcohol.
A patient shares with the medical assistant the last time he was in the
clinic to have his blood drawn, he "became very dizzy and felt like the room
was spinning." Which of the following actions should the medical assistant
take? - ANS-Encourage the patient to lie down during the venipuncture.
Which of the following techniques is most likely to cause contamination
of a urine specimen during collection? - ANS-cleansing the urethral meatus from back to
front with sterile wipes
Which of the following laboratory specimens is acceptable for a patient to
collect at home with proper education? - ANS-fecal specimen
Upon examination of an adult patient reporting ear pain, the physician
discovered a large amount of cerumen in the canal. The order is to irrigate
and instill two drops of aminoglycoside (Tobramycin). For the procedure,
the medical assistant should pull the - ANS-Pinna up and back
Which of the following is considered a potentially biohazardous
substance? - ANS-sputum
The medical assistant is preparing an exam room for removal of a benign nevi. Which of
the following instrument trays should be set up? - ANS-cryosurgical tray
Which of the following mandates how long patient records must be
retained? - ANS-federal and/or state laws
