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NCCT Practice Exam Questions AndAnswers With Verified Solutions Already
Passed!!!(GRADED A+)
The patient presents to the pre-op clinic for a lithotripsy (ESWL) procedure. Which
of the following actions should the MA take prior to witnessing the consent form
to ensure it's legally binding?
A: verify the patient has not had anything to eat or drink for eight hours prior to the
procedure.
B: obtain a copy of the patient's insurance card
C: confirm the surgeon has explained all risks and benefits of the procedure
D: confirm there is someone in the waiting room available to drive the patient
home - ANSWER✔✔ C: Confirm the surgeon has explained all risks and benefits
of the procedure
Which of the following actions by the MA is correct when administering
medication to a patient sublingually?
A: placing the medication between the gum and cheek
B: asking the patient to swallow the medication
C: applying the medication directly to the skin
D: placing the medication under the tongue - ANSWER✔✔ D: placing the
medication under the tongue
The adult patient has a puncture wound on the sole of the right foot due to stepping
on a nail in a construction area. Which of the following immunizations is
particularly important for the MA to ask about while taking the patient's history?
A: HepB
B: Td
C: PCV
,D: DTap - ANSWER✔✔ B: Td
Which of the following resources should the MA use to look up the side effects of
(enoxaparin) Lovenox in the medical office?
A: current procedural terminology (CPT)
B: healthcare common procedure coding system (HCPCS)
C: physician's desk reference (PDR)
D: laboratory reference manual - ANSWER✔✔ C: physician's desk reference
(PDR)
An established patient who has COPD is evaluated in the medical office for
hypertension. What is the importance of identifying the reason for today's visit
related to billing?
A: to determine the primary diagnosis
B: to ensure a secondary diagnosis is not listed on the claim form
C: to assign a two digit modifier
D: to assign a V code - ANSWER✔✔ A: to determine the primary diagnosis
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 (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 -
ANSWER✔✔ B, D, and E
,A patient presents to the urgent care office reporting a burn that occurred a few
minutes ago from hot coffee. The left wrist is painful, red, swollen and has blisters.
The MA takes the patient directly to an exam room. Which of the following actions
should the medical assistant take next?
A: apply an ointment to the area
B: apply a sterile dressing to the area
C: place the wrist under cool running water
D: have the patient put on a gown - ANSWER✔✔ C: place the wrist under cool
running water
A Medicare patient presents to an outpatient hospital facility for a scheduled
hysterectomy. To which Medicare plan should the facility submit the claim?
A: medicare part A
B: medicare part B
C: medicare part C
D: medicare part D - ANSWER✔✔ B: medicare part B
Which of the following needle gauges is most commonly used for venipuncture?
A: 24-25
B: 21-23
C: 18-20
D: 16-17 - ANSWER✔✔ B: 21-23
Which part of Medicare covers office visits with a primary care provider?
A: part A
B: part B
, C: part C
D: part D - ANSWER✔✔ B: part B
The MA is completing front office opening tasks prior to the start of the day.
Which of the following indicates the reception are is prepared to receive patients?
(Select the three correct answers)
A: a throw rug is folded up at one corner
B: magazines are stacked on the side tables
C: sharps containers are placed by the entrance for biohazard pick-up
D: lights are turned on
E: the path from the entrance to the front desk is direct and unobstructed -
ANSWER✔✔ B, D, and E
Which of the following organizations makes on-site visits to inspect medical office
laboratories?
A: WHO
B: DEA
C: CLIA
D: FDA - ANSWER✔✔ C: CLIA
A parent brings their four-year old in for a well-child exam. The MA should assign
an ICD-CM code beginning with which of the following?
A: E
B: M
C: V
D: + - ANSWER✔✔ C: V
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