NCCT Exam: Questions & Answers: Updated Solution
The patient complains of joint pain and swelling. The physician wants to remove synovial fluid for analysis. The medical assistant should set up for which of the following procedures?(Ans- arthrocentesis
Which of the following actions by the medical assistant demonstrates compliance with the ADA?(Ans- ensure hallways to exam rooms remain free of obstructions
Which of the following is the uppermost and largest portion of the hipbone?(Ans- ilium
A tort involving an open threat or attempt to do bodily harm to another is known as which of the following?(Ans- assault
A patient presents to the medical office with nausea and vomiting. Which of the following types of medication is likely to be prescribed?(Ans- antiemetic
When preparing liquid medications for administration, the medical assistant should check the medication and expiration date, then place the cap with attached dropper face (Ans- up and read the volume at the bottom of the meniscus
Which of the following forms of medication can be administered vaginally?(Ans- creams and suppositories
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The medical assistant is processing an electronic claim that has been rejected due to missing patient registration information. Which of the following actions should the medical assistant take?(Ans- make corrections and resubmit
While emptying the autoclave, the medical assistant notices that the wrapped instruments are damp. The medical assistant should (Ans- leave the instruments in the autoclave with the door cracked to dry
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 medical assistant takes the patient directly to an exam room. Which of the following actions should the medical assistant take next?(Ans- Place the wrist under cool running water
An individual who is being sued is referred to as the (Ans- defendant
In response to hypoglycemia, the liver signals a release to convert (Ans- glycogen to glucose.
Forced Vital Capacity is measured by instructing the patient to (Ans- forcefully breath air out and continue to exhale for at least 6 seconds
A pediatric patient has been diagnosed with a mild skin infection and the physician orders Amoxicillin. The ordered dose (based on today's weight) is 91 mg every 8 hours. The patient is to receive a first dose of medication before leaving the office and the suspension available is 125 mg/5 mL.How much medication should the medical assistant administer?(Ans- 3.6 mL
Which of the following medications is administered by the IM route to treat strep throat?(Ans- penicillin (Bicilin-L-A)
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