NCCT INTERACTIVE REVIEW MEDICAL INSURANCE EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Which of the following should be stored in a refrigerator labeled with a biohazard
sticker?
prepared plasma specimens
A patient is diagnosed with Hepatitis A. Which of the following is the most likely
source of the infection?
a hamburger from a local fast food restaurant
The final step the ECG technician should take with a patient on contact
precautions is to
disinfect all equipment.
After hand washing, the ECG technician notices the patient has MRSA sores. The
next step to take in order to prevent infection is to
use universal precautions.
Which of the following would be considered a nosocomial infection?
a female patient who develops a UTI after having a urinary catheter
When transferring a patient from a wheelchair to the examination table, the
wheelchair should be positioned so that the
strong side of the patient is closest to the medical assistant.
A medical assistant completes a blood collection using the evacuated system
with a safety needle. The needle safety device is activated immediately following
the collection. The needle is removed from the tube holder/adapter and discarded
in a sharps container. Which of the following best describes the medical
assistant's actions?
MA activated the needle safety device appropriately, but the needle and tube
holder/adapter should not have been separated.
During a phlebotomy collection, the needle came out of patient's arm and the
phlebotomist's gloves became grossly bloody. Which of the following statements
correctly describes the disposal of the waste?
Dispose of the sharps in puncture-proof biohazard sharps container, then dispose of the
contaminated gloves in a biohazard bag.
, While processing a large volume of bloody body fluid, a medical assistant is
startled and knocks the sample off the counter. The glass container breaks on the
floor. What steps should the phlebotomist take to disinfect the spill area? (Put
choices in order.)
Wear gloves, gown, and facial protection. . Remove glass without contact with hands.
. Absorb the spill and remove a visible material.
. Dispose of all materials in biohazard container.
. Decontaminate the area with a dilution of sodium hypochlorite and allow to air dry.
The legal responsibility for an act or occurrence refers to which of the following?
liability
The entitlement to fair treatment under the law is known as which of the
following?
due process
A certified medical assistant must maintain their credentials through which of the
following methods?
continuing education
Which of the following tasks is outside the scope of practice of a medical
assistant?
performing quality control functions on all laboratory equipment
Which of the following is likely considered outside the scope of practice for a
medical assistant?
perform CLIA high complexity tests
A patient asks a medical assistant for the results of his last CBC test. Which of
the following responses would best demonstrate professional rapport?
"Let me help you find someone who can help."
The medical office has experienced a breach of patient information involving 200
patients, including Medicare patients. Which of the following should the medical
office notify first regarding the breach?
the affected patients
Which of the following is an event that must be reported to a government
agency?
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Which of the following should be stored in a refrigerator labeled with a biohazard
sticker?
prepared plasma specimens
A patient is diagnosed with Hepatitis A. Which of the following is the most likely
source of the infection?
a hamburger from a local fast food restaurant
The final step the ECG technician should take with a patient on contact
precautions is to
disinfect all equipment.
After hand washing, the ECG technician notices the patient has MRSA sores. The
next step to take in order to prevent infection is to
use universal precautions.
Which of the following would be considered a nosocomial infection?
a female patient who develops a UTI after having a urinary catheter
When transferring a patient from a wheelchair to the examination table, the
wheelchair should be positioned so that the
strong side of the patient is closest to the medical assistant.
A medical assistant completes a blood collection using the evacuated system
with a safety needle. The needle safety device is activated immediately following
the collection. The needle is removed from the tube holder/adapter and discarded
in a sharps container. Which of the following best describes the medical
assistant's actions?
MA activated the needle safety device appropriately, but the needle and tube
holder/adapter should not have been separated.
During a phlebotomy collection, the needle came out of patient's arm and the
phlebotomist's gloves became grossly bloody. Which of the following statements
correctly describes the disposal of the waste?
Dispose of the sharps in puncture-proof biohazard sharps container, then dispose of the
contaminated gloves in a biohazard bag.
, While processing a large volume of bloody body fluid, a medical assistant is
startled and knocks the sample off the counter. The glass container breaks on the
floor. What steps should the phlebotomist take to disinfect the spill area? (Put
choices in order.)
Wear gloves, gown, and facial protection. . Remove glass without contact with hands.
. Absorb the spill and remove a visible material.
. Dispose of all materials in biohazard container.
. Decontaminate the area with a dilution of sodium hypochlorite and allow to air dry.
The legal responsibility for an act or occurrence refers to which of the following?
liability
The entitlement to fair treatment under the law is known as which of the
following?
due process
A certified medical assistant must maintain their credentials through which of the
following methods?
continuing education
Which of the following tasks is outside the scope of practice of a medical
assistant?
performing quality control functions on all laboratory equipment
Which of the following is likely considered outside the scope of practice for a
medical assistant?
perform CLIA high complexity tests
A patient asks a medical assistant for the results of his last CBC test. Which of
the following responses would best demonstrate professional rapport?
"Let me help you find someone who can help."
The medical office has experienced a breach of patient information involving 200
patients, including Medicare patients. Which of the following should the medical
office notify first regarding the breach?
the affected patients
Which of the following is an event that must be reported to a government
agency?
