NCCT Study Guide with Complete
Solutions
What chamber of the heart is responsible for pumping blood through the aorta to the
body? - ANSWER-Left Ventricle
An X-Ray room had smoke coming out of it, what do you do? - ANSWER-Hit fire alarm,
call 911, evacuate, DO NOT OPEN THE DOOR
An intoxicated person comes into the clinic and begins to threaten you, what should you
do? - ANSWER-Call security, call police, call supervisor, DO NOT TRY TO REASON
WITH THEM
During a treadmill stress test, which of the vital signs is monitored? - ANSWER-Blood
Pressure
The medical assistant had drawn up medication and was ready to go into an exam
room. The physician calls her for assistance, what does the MA do with the already
drawn up injection? - ANSWER-Recap and label, do not leave in room or give to
someone else to administer
If a patient does not speak English, do they have to have a vision test? - ANSWER-yes
Patient is suffering from edema in lower extremities, what drug should be administered?
- ANSWER-Diuretic - Lasix - Generic (Furosemide)
After a successful blood draw, the MA is in the process of removing the needle,
accidentally sticks himself, what could be the reason that may have caused the needle
stick? - ANSWER-Did not use the safety, was in a rush, was not looking at the needle
After performing venipuncture on an elderly patient, the medical assistant notices the
patient has sensitive skin, what kind of tape should be used? - ANSWER-Non-adhesive
(Nexcare, Papertape)
Which of the following actions by the ECG technician are likely to be performed prior to
exercise stress testing? - ANSWER-ID, explain procedure, hook up leads, place
electrodes, Hx medications, and crash cart
A patient comes in with a dog bite, what should the MA do first? - ANSWER-When was
your last Tetanus Shot? And wash wound
, AC interference - ANSWER-Electrical interference
Somatic tremor - ANSWER-Muscle Movement
Wandering baseline - ANSWER-Loose electrode, patient movement
Interrupted baseline - ANSWER-Lead wire off or loose
Ventricular fibrillation - ANSWER-Cardiac Arrest
Atrial flutter - ANSWER-Atrium is fluttering w/fast HR - saw tooth appearance
Premature ventricular contraction - ANSWER-Ventricle beat prematurely - Abnormally
wide appearance of QRS
Premature atrial contraction - ANSWER-P wave fired prematurely, creating an early, but
normal looking QRS
A mother calls the medical clinic upset, saying her child fell out of a tree. What should
the medical assistant ask first? - ANSWER-Is the patient responsive? Can patient
speak? Is the patient conscious?
How is influenza spread? - ANSWER-Droplet contact. Cough, sneeze, talking, kissing.
What law protects persons who perform CPR from lawsuits? - ANSWER-Good
Samaratin Law
Where should the patient stand when testing visual acuity with the Snellen chart? -
ANSWER-At a 20ft. distance from chart
What punctuation comes after the salutation in a professional letter? - ANSWER-Colon
What form is used to file a medical claim for reimbursement? - ANSWER-CMS 1500
What is the conversion formula for converting Lb to KG - ANSWER-Divide by 2.2
What is the conversion formula for converting Kg to Lb - ANSWER-Multiply by 2.2
What artery is used when taking a blood pressure? - ANSWER-Brachial
What artery is located bilaterally on the neck? - ANSWER-carotid
Normal Pulse for an adult? - ANSWER-60-100 bpm
What valve is bicuspid, allowing blood to only flow one direction, where is it located? -
ANSWER-Mitral valve between Left atrium and left ventricle
Solutions
What chamber of the heart is responsible for pumping blood through the aorta to the
body? - ANSWER-Left Ventricle
An X-Ray room had smoke coming out of it, what do you do? - ANSWER-Hit fire alarm,
call 911, evacuate, DO NOT OPEN THE DOOR
An intoxicated person comes into the clinic and begins to threaten you, what should you
do? - ANSWER-Call security, call police, call supervisor, DO NOT TRY TO REASON
WITH THEM
During a treadmill stress test, which of the vital signs is monitored? - ANSWER-Blood
Pressure
The medical assistant had drawn up medication and was ready to go into an exam
room. The physician calls her for assistance, what does the MA do with the already
drawn up injection? - ANSWER-Recap and label, do not leave in room or give to
someone else to administer
If a patient does not speak English, do they have to have a vision test? - ANSWER-yes
Patient is suffering from edema in lower extremities, what drug should be administered?
- ANSWER-Diuretic - Lasix - Generic (Furosemide)
After a successful blood draw, the MA is in the process of removing the needle,
accidentally sticks himself, what could be the reason that may have caused the needle
stick? - ANSWER-Did not use the safety, was in a rush, was not looking at the needle
After performing venipuncture on an elderly patient, the medical assistant notices the
patient has sensitive skin, what kind of tape should be used? - ANSWER-Non-adhesive
(Nexcare, Papertape)
Which of the following actions by the ECG technician are likely to be performed prior to
exercise stress testing? - ANSWER-ID, explain procedure, hook up leads, place
electrodes, Hx medications, and crash cart
A patient comes in with a dog bite, what should the MA do first? - ANSWER-When was
your last Tetanus Shot? And wash wound
, AC interference - ANSWER-Electrical interference
Somatic tremor - ANSWER-Muscle Movement
Wandering baseline - ANSWER-Loose electrode, patient movement
Interrupted baseline - ANSWER-Lead wire off or loose
Ventricular fibrillation - ANSWER-Cardiac Arrest
Atrial flutter - ANSWER-Atrium is fluttering w/fast HR - saw tooth appearance
Premature ventricular contraction - ANSWER-Ventricle beat prematurely - Abnormally
wide appearance of QRS
Premature atrial contraction - ANSWER-P wave fired prematurely, creating an early, but
normal looking QRS
A mother calls the medical clinic upset, saying her child fell out of a tree. What should
the medical assistant ask first? - ANSWER-Is the patient responsive? Can patient
speak? Is the patient conscious?
How is influenza spread? - ANSWER-Droplet contact. Cough, sneeze, talking, kissing.
What law protects persons who perform CPR from lawsuits? - ANSWER-Good
Samaratin Law
Where should the patient stand when testing visual acuity with the Snellen chart? -
ANSWER-At a 20ft. distance from chart
What punctuation comes after the salutation in a professional letter? - ANSWER-Colon
What form is used to file a medical claim for reimbursement? - ANSWER-CMS 1500
What is the conversion formula for converting Lb to KG - ANSWER-Divide by 2.2
What is the conversion formula for converting Kg to Lb - ANSWER-Multiply by 2.2
What artery is used when taking a blood pressure? - ANSWER-Brachial
What artery is located bilaterally on the neck? - ANSWER-carotid
Normal Pulse for an adult? - ANSWER-60-100 bpm
What valve is bicuspid, allowing blood to only flow one direction, where is it located? -
ANSWER-Mitral valve between Left atrium and left ventricle
