NCCT MEDICAL ASSISTANT EXAM
NEWEST ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS
AND DETAILED CORRECT ANSWERS
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When inspecting a patient's arm before performing a
venipuncture, the most desirable site appears to be the
back of the hand. Which of the following venipuncture
methods is most appropriate in this situation?
A. Evacuated tube
B. Needle and syringe
C. Butterfly needle
D. Capillary puncture Correct Answer C. Butterfly needle
The transfer of information such as patient eligibility,
payment remittances, claims, claim status, authorizations
and referrals are addressed under the HIPAA
Administrative Simplification and Compliance Act as
electronic
A. report management.
B. remittance advice.
C. data interchange.
D. clearinghouse. Correct Answer C. data interchange.
Which of the following tasks is outside the scope of
practice of a medical assistant?
,A. Using an ECG to record the electrical rhythm of the
heart
B. Performing patient education related to diabetes
C. Dispensing medication, such as Glucola, in
collaboration with the physician
D. Performing quality control functions on all laboratory
equipment Correct Answer D. Performing quality control
functions on all laboratory equipment
If a medical assistant has questions about disposing of
outdated hazardous chemicals, where should the medical
assistant look to find this information?
A. HIPAA
B. MSDS
C. CLIA
D. NIOSH Correct Answer B. MSDS
The medical assistant asks a patient, "How are you doing
today?" The patient yells, "How do you think I'm doing? I
just got out of that terrible hospital and they didn't help me
at all! I still have cancer don't I?" The medical assistant
recognizes that this patient is most likely experiencing
which of the following stages of dying/grief according to
Kubler-Ross?
A. Depression
B. Anger
C. Denial
D. Bargaining Correct Answer B. Anger
Sterilized instruments should be stored
A. for a maximum of 90 days.
,B. with the tape side down to avoid susceptibility to
contamination.
C. for a maximum of 10 days.
D. in a temperature controlled environment to prevent
moisture accumulation. Correct Answer D. in a
temperature controlled environment to prevent moisture
accumulation.
Which of the following is a requirement for a healthcare
facility to be in compliance with OSHA?
A. Payment of annual dues
B. Current certificate of compliance on file
C. Annual employee safety training
D. Annual inspections conducted by OSHA Correct
Answer C. Annual employee safety training
A medical assistant is positioning a patient for
sigmoidoscopy. Which of the following positions would be
appropriate for the procedure?
A. Lithotomy
B. Trendelenburg
C. Supine
D. Sims Correct Answer D. Sims
When managing multiple incoming calls, the medical
assistant should handle which of the following calls first?
A. A patient calling to schedule a follow-up visit for
uncontrolled pain after hip surgery.
B. A patient calling to cancel today's appointment for a
needle biopsy of a breast mass.
, C. A lawyer with a subpoena asking for patient
information.
D. A neurologist seeing a patient on consult. Correct
Answer D. A neurologist seeing a patient on consult.
The post office returns a patient's bill to the clinic with the
notation "address unknown." Which of the following steps
are appropriate in handling this situation? (Select the three
(3) Correct Answers.)
A. Resend the bill to the same address requesting return
receipt.
B. Verify the mailing address on file in the clinic database.
C. Call the patient's emergency contact number.
D. Document the postmark date.
E. Prepare a new envelope with the corrected address
and new postage. Correct Answer B. Verify the mailing
address on file in the clinic database.
The medical assistant is preparing to remove her gloves
after a venipuncture and notices blood on the gloves.
Where should the medical assistant dispose of her
gloves?
A. Biohazard waste container
B. Red sharps container
C. Regular trash container
D. Specimen transport bag Correct Answer A. Biohazard
waste container
Which of the following describes proper aseptic technique
regarding the cleaning of the venipuncture site?
A. Allow the alcohol air dry before inserting the needle.
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