NCCT Medical Assistant Practice Test
Questions With Correct Answers
Which one of the following is a decision based upon bioethics. The use of fetal tissue
transplantation for research.
A physician must have the patient's permission in writing to reveal any confidential information
except for which of the following? gunshot wound, anorexia, drug addiction, pregnancy
Gunshot Wound
what is the federal regulation that requires healthcare professionals to protect the privacy and
confidentiality of patients health information? HIPPA
a business letter, written in full block style will have all lines_____? At the left hand
margin.
when writing a business letter, the salutation of a letter should be followed by which punctuation
mark? Colon :
when handling a patient complaint, which one of the following would be most appropriate?
take all complaints seriously and take thorough notes
, NCCT Medical Assistant Practice Test
Questions With Correct Answers
body language, body posture, space and distance are all examples of _____? nonverbal
communication
what is the suggested procedure for canceling an appointment in the appointment book?
Mark through the entry with a single red line
the amount an insured patient must pay towards claims each year for the insurance company will
pay for medical treatment is known as the_____? deductible
instructions to an insurance company about where and to whom to make payment are
called_____? assignment of benefits
the Internal Revenue Service issues a_____ to medical groups or solo practices for income tax
purposes federal tax identification number
an office appointment calendar or book must record not only the name of the patient and the start
time of appointment, but also indicate the_____? duration of the appointment
, NCCT Medical Assistant Practice Test
Questions With Correct Answers
a 12 month period selected for financial purposes is called a_____year. fiscal
each prescription for a controlled substance requires the physician signature and
a_____registration number DEA
determining whether a particular medical treatment i.e. surgery, tests will be covered under a
patient's insurance policy contract involves a process known as_____? pre-certification
in the reception area of a medical practice, the computer screen must never be_____? able
to be viewed by patients
the temperature taken in the armpit is the_____? axillary temperature
what is a break in the bone without penetration on the skin surface over the fracture site called?
closed fracture
the abbreviation for (three times a day) is_____? TID
, NCCT Medical Assistant Practice Test
Questions With Correct Answers
the abbreviation for ( as needed ) is? PRN
the abbreviation for (nothing by mouth) is? NPO
which of these would be the best choice to administer and intradermal injection?
Tuberculin syringe
Standard universal precautions represent. An approach to infection control.
A drug used to control bleeding (i.e. a blood coagulant) is called a. Hemostatic
Which of these conditions helps aerobic bacteria to grow and thrive? Oxygen
The medical term for the time that menstruation beings is. Menarche
Questions With Correct Answers
Which one of the following is a decision based upon bioethics. The use of fetal tissue
transplantation for research.
A physician must have the patient's permission in writing to reveal any confidential information
except for which of the following? gunshot wound, anorexia, drug addiction, pregnancy
Gunshot Wound
what is the federal regulation that requires healthcare professionals to protect the privacy and
confidentiality of patients health information? HIPPA
a business letter, written in full block style will have all lines_____? At the left hand
margin.
when writing a business letter, the salutation of a letter should be followed by which punctuation
mark? Colon :
when handling a patient complaint, which one of the following would be most appropriate?
take all complaints seriously and take thorough notes
, NCCT Medical Assistant Practice Test
Questions With Correct Answers
body language, body posture, space and distance are all examples of _____? nonverbal
communication
what is the suggested procedure for canceling an appointment in the appointment book?
Mark through the entry with a single red line
the amount an insured patient must pay towards claims each year for the insurance company will
pay for medical treatment is known as the_____? deductible
instructions to an insurance company about where and to whom to make payment are
called_____? assignment of benefits
the Internal Revenue Service issues a_____ to medical groups or solo practices for income tax
purposes federal tax identification number
an office appointment calendar or book must record not only the name of the patient and the start
time of appointment, but also indicate the_____? duration of the appointment
, NCCT Medical Assistant Practice Test
Questions With Correct Answers
a 12 month period selected for financial purposes is called a_____year. fiscal
each prescription for a controlled substance requires the physician signature and
a_____registration number DEA
determining whether a particular medical treatment i.e. surgery, tests will be covered under a
patient's insurance policy contract involves a process known as_____? pre-certification
in the reception area of a medical practice, the computer screen must never be_____? able
to be viewed by patients
the temperature taken in the armpit is the_____? axillary temperature
what is a break in the bone without penetration on the skin surface over the fracture site called?
closed fracture
the abbreviation for (three times a day) is_____? TID
, NCCT Medical Assistant Practice Test
Questions With Correct Answers
the abbreviation for ( as needed ) is? PRN
the abbreviation for (nothing by mouth) is? NPO
which of these would be the best choice to administer and intradermal injection?
Tuberculin syringe
Standard universal precautions represent. An approach to infection control.
A drug used to control bleeding (i.e. a blood coagulant) is called a. Hemostatic
Which of these conditions helps aerobic bacteria to grow and thrive? Oxygen
The medical term for the time that menstruation beings is. Menarche
