NCCT Medical Assistant Test
Questions and Verified Answers|
100% Correct | Grade A
1. The medical assistant is providing instructions for a patient with pneumo-
nia. The optimal time a sputum specimen should be collected is
A. first thing in the morning.
B. after lunch.
C. at bedtime.
D. after breakfast.
Answer> A. first thing in the morning.
2. While performing a Snellen visual acuity test, the patient misses two letters
on the 20/70 line with his right eye. How should the medical assistant docu-
ment this finding?
A. Snellen chart OD 20/70-2
B. Snellen chart OD 20/80
C. Snellen chart OS 20/80
D. Snellen chart OS 20/70-2
Answer> A. Snellen chart OD 20/70-2
,3. Venipuncture should be avoided on an arm with
A. excessive hair.
B. muscular hypertrophy.
C. an elbow splint.
D. alopecia.
Answer> C. an elbow splint.
4. The importance of accurate anatomic positioning of leads on a patient when
performing an ECG is to
A. allow interruption of negative electrical conduction.
B. stimulate positive electrical impulses.
C. capture true cardiac activity.
D. ensure proper machine calibration with universal measurements.
Answer> C. cap- ture true cardiac activity.
5. For which of the following incidents is employer provided post-exposure
follow-up indicated?
A. An employee fall from a step stool while obtaining medical records.
B. A polycup containing urine splashed into the eye of an employee.
C. Loss of power during an ECG procedure.
,D. An employee falls in the parking lot, resulting in a hand laceration.
Answer> B. A polycup containing urine splashed into the eye of an employee.
6. The medical assistant is scheduling a patient for a gallbladder study. Which
of the following terms should the medical assistant use on the patient test
order?
A. Angiography
B. Cystography
C. Cholecystography
D. Cholangiography
Answer> C. Cholecystography
7. A patient's encounter form contributes to the efficiency and flow of informa-
tion in the medical office at check-out in which of the following ways?
A. Provides written documentation about medications prescribed during the
visit.
B. Outlines discharge instructions related to the patient's condition.
C. Lists codes for services and procedures performed during the visit.
D. Summarizes limitations and exclusions in the patient's insurance policy.
Answer> C. Lists codes for services and procedures performed during the visit.
8. An incorrect dose of medication is delivered to a patient in the medical clin-
, ic. 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. Slander
B. Libel
C. Defamation
D. Negligence
Answer> D. Negligence
9. The medical assistant reviews instructions with the patient with hyper-
tension about techniques to manage this condition at home. Which of the
following statements by the patient indicates teaching has been successful?
(Select the three (3) correct answers.)
A. "I will take prescribed medications regularly at the same time each day."
B. "I will monitor my blood pressure and record readings daily."
C. "I will increase salt intake in my diet."
D. "I will incorporate moderate exercise into my daily routine."
E. "I will check my blood sugar regularly."
Answer> A,B,D. "I will take prescribed medica- tions regularly at the same time
each day.", "I will monitor my blood pressure and record readings daily.", "I will
Questions and Verified Answers|
100% Correct | Grade A
1. The medical assistant is providing instructions for a patient with pneumo-
nia. The optimal time a sputum specimen should be collected is
A. first thing in the morning.
B. after lunch.
C. at bedtime.
D. after breakfast.
Answer> A. first thing in the morning.
2. While performing a Snellen visual acuity test, the patient misses two letters
on the 20/70 line with his right eye. How should the medical assistant docu-
ment this finding?
A. Snellen chart OD 20/70-2
B. Snellen chart OD 20/80
C. Snellen chart OS 20/80
D. Snellen chart OS 20/70-2
Answer> A. Snellen chart OD 20/70-2
,3. Venipuncture should be avoided on an arm with
A. excessive hair.
B. muscular hypertrophy.
C. an elbow splint.
D. alopecia.
Answer> C. an elbow splint.
4. The importance of accurate anatomic positioning of leads on a patient when
performing an ECG is to
A. allow interruption of negative electrical conduction.
B. stimulate positive electrical impulses.
C. capture true cardiac activity.
D. ensure proper machine calibration with universal measurements.
Answer> C. cap- ture true cardiac activity.
5. For which of the following incidents is employer provided post-exposure
follow-up indicated?
A. An employee fall from a step stool while obtaining medical records.
B. A polycup containing urine splashed into the eye of an employee.
C. Loss of power during an ECG procedure.
,D. An employee falls in the parking lot, resulting in a hand laceration.
Answer> B. A polycup containing urine splashed into the eye of an employee.
6. The medical assistant is scheduling a patient for a gallbladder study. Which
of the following terms should the medical assistant use on the patient test
order?
A. Angiography
B. Cystography
C. Cholecystography
D. Cholangiography
Answer> C. Cholecystography
7. A patient's encounter form contributes to the efficiency and flow of informa-
tion in the medical office at check-out in which of the following ways?
A. Provides written documentation about medications prescribed during the
visit.
B. Outlines discharge instructions related to the patient's condition.
C. Lists codes for services and procedures performed during the visit.
D. Summarizes limitations and exclusions in the patient's insurance policy.
Answer> C. Lists codes for services and procedures performed during the visit.
8. An incorrect dose of medication is delivered to a patient in the medical clin-
, ic. 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. Slander
B. Libel
C. Defamation
D. Negligence
Answer> D. Negligence
9. The medical assistant reviews instructions with the patient with hyper-
tension about techniques to manage this condition at home. Which of the
following statements by the patient indicates teaching has been successful?
(Select the three (3) correct answers.)
A. "I will take prescribed medications regularly at the same time each day."
B. "I will monitor my blood pressure and record readings daily."
C. "I will increase salt intake in my diet."
D. "I will incorporate moderate exercise into my daily routine."
E. "I will check my blood sugar regularly."
Answer> A,B,D. "I will take prescribed medica- tions regularly at the same time
each day.", "I will monitor my blood pressure and record readings daily.", "I will
