NCCT – questions Exam Answers
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If a patient tells the Patient Care Technician (PCT) that he does not want to get
out of bed and the PCT tries to move him anyway, the PCT could be charged with
__________. - ANSWER-battery
For insurance processing purposes, what does the abbreviation CPT mean? -
ANSWER-current procedural terminology
when writing a business letter, the medical assistant should include which type of
punctuation following the salutation? - ANSWER-colon
Which of the following questions should the medical assistant ask to gain the most
pertinent information about the patient's chief concern while taking her history? -
ANSWER-what brings you in to see the doctor today?
The medical assistant aligns all parts of a business letter at the left margin. This is
an example of which of the following letter formats? - ANSWER-full block style
What five pieces of information must be available on every sample in the
laboratory? - ANSWER-Full name, unique identifier, date of collection, time of
collection, collector's identity
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,Recording the patient's critical glucose value in the medical record is an example of
which of the following? - ANSWER-good laboratory practices (GLPs)
A patient presents to the medical office stating the following: "I was previously
seen for a physical exam and the EOB I received contained an error regarding my
medical coverage. The doctor ordered blood screening for hypercholesterolemia,
and I'm out of my blood pressure meds." Which of the following questions should
the medical office assistant ask the patient first? - ANSWER-did the doctor say you
needed to be seen today?
The medical assistant is preparing to escort a patient with a prosthetic limb, due to
complications from diabetes, to a room. Which of the following actions by the
medical assistant is appropriate? - ANSWER-ask the pt if they need extra
assistance before helping
A medical assistant maintains a positive, caring demeanor when the office is
running 45 minutes behind on scheduled appointments. This action is most
indicative of which of the following workplace behaviors? - ANSWER-
professionalism
Which of the following calls should the medical assistant refer directly to the
provider? - ANSWER-positive radiological reports
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,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 services
A patient calls the office concerned because they have just been stung by a bee.
Which of the following shocks would be a concern? - ANSWER-anaphylactic
A patient's wife calls the office and states that her husband is experiencing left arm
pain and chest pressure. Which of the following could the patient be suffering
from? - ANSWER-MI (myocardial infarction)
Which of the following forms should always be included when sending a fax
originating from the medical office? - ANSWER-cover sheet
Which of the following types of mail is the most cost effective for bound printed
material, film, and sound recordings? - ANSWER-media
Which of the following are appropriate actions for the ECG technician to take
when placing electrodes on a patient's skin for a 24-hour Holter monitor? (Select
the three (3) correct answers.) - ANSWER-Avoid scars and incisions., Tape the
lead wires to the patient's skin., Abrade the skin with an alcohol pad or dry 4x4.
What is the approximate amount of time for the QRS complex to record on an
ECG? - ANSWER-0.06-0.10 seconds
The ECG technician is performing an ECG on a patient who is obese, and
wandering baseline is present. Which of the actions should the technician take?
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, (Select the two (2) correct answers.) - ANSWER-Ensure that new electrodes and
clean clips are used., Ensure good skin preparation.
A patient with Parkinson's comes in for an ECG with noticeably severe tremors.
Which of the following should the medical assistant do to ensure a proper reading?
- ANSWER-Have the patient slide their hands under their buttocks.
Which of the following diagnostic procedures uses ultrasound to display an image
of the structure of the heart? - ANSWER-echocardiogram
After validating an ECG order, collecting all supplies, and ensuring the machine is
in proper working order, the technician's next action should be to - ANSWER-
identify the pt
Which of the following actions by the ECG technician are likely to be performed
prior to exercise stress testing? (Select the four (4) correct answers.) - ANSWER-
Inform the patient of expectations during the testing., Explain the symptoms to
report if experienced during testing., Obtain the patient's medical history and
current medications., Have a crash cart with defibrillator close at hand.
The P wave of an ECG indicates - ANSWER-atrial contraction.
The P wave on an ECG represents atrial contraction. The baseline is the heart at
rest. The QRS complex is ventricular contraction, whereas the T wave is
ventricular relaxation.
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100% Pass
If a patient tells the Patient Care Technician (PCT) that he does not want to get
out of bed and the PCT tries to move him anyway, the PCT could be charged with
__________. - ANSWER-battery
For insurance processing purposes, what does the abbreviation CPT mean? -
ANSWER-current procedural terminology
when writing a business letter, the medical assistant should include which type of
punctuation following the salutation? - ANSWER-colon
Which of the following questions should the medical assistant ask to gain the most
pertinent information about the patient's chief concern while taking her history? -
ANSWER-what brings you in to see the doctor today?
The medical assistant aligns all parts of a business letter at the left margin. This is
an example of which of the following letter formats? - ANSWER-full block style
What five pieces of information must be available on every sample in the
laboratory? - ANSWER-Full name, unique identifier, date of collection, time of
collection, collector's identity
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,Recording the patient's critical glucose value in the medical record is an example of
which of the following? - ANSWER-good laboratory practices (GLPs)
A patient presents to the medical office stating the following: "I was previously
seen for a physical exam and the EOB I received contained an error regarding my
medical coverage. The doctor ordered blood screening for hypercholesterolemia,
and I'm out of my blood pressure meds." Which of the following questions should
the medical office assistant ask the patient first? - ANSWER-did the doctor say you
needed to be seen today?
The medical assistant is preparing to escort a patient with a prosthetic limb, due to
complications from diabetes, to a room. Which of the following actions by the
medical assistant is appropriate? - ANSWER-ask the pt if they need extra
assistance before helping
A medical assistant maintains a positive, caring demeanor when the office is
running 45 minutes behind on scheduled appointments. This action is most
indicative of which of the following workplace behaviors? - ANSWER-
professionalism
Which of the following calls should the medical assistant refer directly to the
provider? - ANSWER-positive radiological reports
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,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 services
A patient calls the office concerned because they have just been stung by a bee.
Which of the following shocks would be a concern? - ANSWER-anaphylactic
A patient's wife calls the office and states that her husband is experiencing left arm
pain and chest pressure. Which of the following could the patient be suffering
from? - ANSWER-MI (myocardial infarction)
Which of the following forms should always be included when sending a fax
originating from the medical office? - ANSWER-cover sheet
Which of the following types of mail is the most cost effective for bound printed
material, film, and sound recordings? - ANSWER-media
Which of the following are appropriate actions for the ECG technician to take
when placing electrodes on a patient's skin for a 24-hour Holter monitor? (Select
the three (3) correct answers.) - ANSWER-Avoid scars and incisions., Tape the
lead wires to the patient's skin., Abrade the skin with an alcohol pad or dry 4x4.
What is the approximate amount of time for the QRS complex to record on an
ECG? - ANSWER-0.06-0.10 seconds
The ECG technician is performing an ECG on a patient who is obese, and
wandering baseline is present. Which of the actions should the technician take?
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, (Select the two (2) correct answers.) - ANSWER-Ensure that new electrodes and
clean clips are used., Ensure good skin preparation.
A patient with Parkinson's comes in for an ECG with noticeably severe tremors.
Which of the following should the medical assistant do to ensure a proper reading?
- ANSWER-Have the patient slide their hands under their buttocks.
Which of the following diagnostic procedures uses ultrasound to display an image
of the structure of the heart? - ANSWER-echocardiogram
After validating an ECG order, collecting all supplies, and ensuring the machine is
in proper working order, the technician's next action should be to - ANSWER-
identify the pt
Which of the following actions by the ECG technician are likely to be performed
prior to exercise stress testing? (Select the four (4) correct answers.) - ANSWER-
Inform the patient of expectations during the testing., Explain the symptoms to
report if experienced during testing., Obtain the patient's medical history and
current medications., Have a crash cart with defibrillator close at hand.
The P wave of an ECG indicates - ANSWER-atrial contraction.
The P wave on an ECG represents atrial contraction. The baseline is the heart at
rest. The QRS complex is ventricular contraction, whereas the T wave is
ventricular relaxation.
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