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NCCT EXAM PREP KIT WITH QUESTIONSAND CORRECT ANSWERS RATED A+
1. Which of the following requires the patient's signature just prior
to being seen in the medical office? Correct Answer A. consent
for treatment
B. CMS-1500
C. EOB
D. DNR
2. The patient was seen in the office for follow up evaluation post
CVA. The doctor noticed significant weakness on the patient's left
side. Which of the following should the medical assistant expect
to perform? Correct Answer A. Active assist range of motionB.
Pulmonary function testC. Crutch trainingD. Full weight bearing
exercise assistance
3. When performing a capillary puncture on an infant, the medical
assistant understands the lateral heel is the proper site for
collection due to which of the following? Correct Answer A. The
blood in the fingertip has been found to contain a higher
concentration of hemoglobin than the heel.B. The small amount of
tissue between the skin and bone in the finger makes an injury to
the bone likely. C. The finger produces a slower flow of blood,
making it more difficult to obtain a specimen.D. The tissue layers
on the finger are more susceptible to permanent nerve damage.
4.It is appropriate for the medical assistant to use an alcohol-
based hand rub as the only method of hand hygiene after which
of the following activities? Correct Answer A. Using the
restroomB. Measuring a patient's apical pulseC. Applying non-
sterile gloves for a dressing changeD. Assisting the physician with
a laceration repair
,5. The medical assistant is assisting a physician with an I & D of a
gangrenous abscess. In addition to mask and gloves, the medical
assistant must wear which of the following personal protective
equipment when performing this procedure? Correct Answer A.
N95 respirator maskB. Protective eyewearC. Sterile gownD.
Hazmat suit
6. 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? Correct Answer A. Butterfly
needleB. Evacuated tubeC. Needle and syringeD. Capillary
puncture
7. During a routine visit, a petite female patient becomes very
distraught while discussing the recent death of her husband. She
suddenly faints. Which of the following actions should the medical
assistant take next? Correct Answer A. Activate EMS.B. Notify
the physician.C. Protect the patient from injury.D. Draw blood for
laboratory tests.
8. Which of the following actions by the medical assistant is
correct when administering medication to a patient sublingually?
Correct Answer A. Asking the patient to swallow the medicationB.
Placing the medication under the tongueC. Placing the medication
between the gum and cheekD. Applying the medication directly to
the skin
9. The patient receiving an albuterol treatment by nebulizer in the
clinic complains of tremors, nausea, blurred vision, and
headache. Which of the following actions should the medical
assistant take? Correct Answer A. Place the patient on NPO
status.B. Decrease the oxygen flow meter to three liters per
,minute.C. Tell the patient these are common side effects.D.
Report these symptoms to the physician.
10. Place the procedural steps below in the correct order for filing
patients' medical records. (Click and drag the options in the left
column to their correct position in the right column). Correct
Answer 1. index. 2. code. 3. sort. 4. file
11. A Medicare patient presents to an outpatient hospital facility
for a scheduled hysterectomy. To which Medicare plan should the
facility submit the claim? Correct Answer A. Medicare Part BB.
Medicare Part CC. Medicare Part DD. Medicare Part A
12. Which of the following conditions may occur if a tourniquet is
left in place on a patient's extremity for longer than 60 seconds?
Correct Answer A. Hemolytic anemiaB. PetechiaeC.
HemangiomaD. Venous stasis
14. Which of the following should be done to correct a wandering
baseline artifact? Correct Answer A. Unplug other electrical
appliances in room.B. Ask the patient to turn off his cell phone.C.
Keep lead wires uncrossed.D. Remind the patient to remain still.
15. Which of the following complications occurs from prolonged
lack of muscle use? Correct Answer A. HypertrophyB. AtrophyC.
Cellulitis D. Tendonitis
16. Which of the following diseases is a healthcare worker at the
greatest risk of developing following an exposure incident with
blood from a needle stick injury? Correct Answer . HBVB. HPVC.
HAVD. HSV
17. Which of the following tasks is outside the scope of practice of
a medical assistant? Correct Answer A. Performing patient
education related to diabetesB. Performing quality control
, functions on all laboratory equipmentC. Using an ECG to record
the electrical rhythm of the heartD. Dispensing medication, such
as Glucola, in collaboration with the physician
18. An adult patient sitting in the waiting area, with a known
history of epilepsy, begins having apparent tonic-clonic movement
of the arms and legs. How should the medical assistant respond?
Correct Answer A. Place a tongue depressor in the patient's
mouth to maintain an open airway.B. Move the patient to the floor
and clear surrounding objects.C. Provide glucose immediately.D.
Restrain the patient and hold extremities down.
19. Which of the following indicates a medical office is compliant
with the Americans with Disabilities Act? Correct Answer A.
Providing up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave to an employee that has
a critically ill child.B. Providing interpreting services for a non-
English speaking patient.C. Providing employees the opportunity
to receive the Hepatitis B vaccine.D. Providing hand rails in at
least one restroom stall.
20. A parent calls the pediatrician's office very upset because her
child is vomiting and has a temperature of 103.3 F. The medical
assistant should Correct Answer A. place the parent on hold and
transfer the call to the physician.B. instruct the parent to take the
child to the emergency room immediately.C. schedule a same day
work-in appointment.D. suggest an over the counter anti-pyretic.
22. The rubber sleeve at the end of a venipuncture needle allows
for Correct Answer A. faster draw of the specimen.B. single tube
collections.C. slower draw of the specimen.D. multiple tube
collections.
22. The medical assistant is preparing an exam room for removal
of a benign nevi. Which of the following instrument trays should
be set up? Correct Answer A. ophthalmic tray
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