NCCT Practice Test: Questions &
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The primary care provider hands the medical assistant a referral for a patient to get an MRI. Which of the following should the medical assistant do first?(Ans- Call the insurance company and process an authorization
Which of the following techniques is correct when collecting a throat culture?(Ans- Use a tongue depressor and swab both sides of the throat.
When measuring oxygen saturation on a child breathing room air, with normal color, and no signs of respiratory distress, the medical assistant obtains a reading of 79%. Which of the following actions should the medical assistant take next?(Ans- reposition the finger probe
The transfer of information such a patient eligibility, payment remittances, claims, claim status, authorizations and referrals are addressed under the HIPAA Administrative Simplification and Compliance Act as electronic (Ans- data interchange
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?(Ans- HBV
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The medical assistant reviews instructions with the patient with hypertension about techniques to manage this condition at home. Which of the following statements by the patient indicates teaching has been successful? (select all that apply.) (Ans- " I will take prescribed medications regularly at the sane time each day.", "I will monitor my blood pressure and record readings daily.", "I will incorporate moderate exercise into daily routine."
A patient with diabetes has missed all schedules appointment in the past 18 months. The physician requests that written notification be sent to the patient to make an appointment immediately. This letter should be sent (Ans- certified
A patient's encounter form contributes to the efficiency and flow of information in the medical office a check out in which of the following ways?(Ans- Lists codes for services and procedure performed during the visit
Flow charts, progress notes, and narrative notation are all examples of (Ans- recording patient information in a medical record
A patient is discharged from the hospital with a diagnosis of HIV and MRSA and comes to the office for a follow up appointment. What is the best method the medical assistant could use to clean the nasal speculum, forceps, and hemostat used in the exam?(Ans- Stream sterilization
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 necessary before ordering or paying for medical office supplies?(Ans- purchase order
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Which of the following needles gauges is most commonly used for venipuncture?(Ans- 21-23
Which of the following insurance programs covers active duty military personnel?(Ans- TRICARE
The endocrinologist requested the patient top return to the outpatient clinic the next day for a glucose tolerance test. Which of the following preparations should the medical assistant instruct the patient to do the night before the test?(Ans- NPO after midnight
Which of the following organizations makes on site visits to inspect medical office laboratories?(Ans- CLIA
Which of the following mail classifications is most cost efficient for sending an office newsletter to patients and associates?(Ans- standard
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
The use of smaller electrodes while running an ECG on a four-year-old pediatric patient will require which of the following modifications?(Ans- Increase the paper speed
Files for patients who have died or moved away are known as (Ans- closed
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A patient with dyspnea comes in for an ECG. In which of the following positions should the patient be placed for the procedure?(Ans- semi fowlers
Venipuncture should be avoided on an arm with (Ans- an elbow splints
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?(Ans- Active assist range of motion
An incorrect dose of medication is delivered to a patient in the medical clinic. As a result, the patient experienced mild kidney damage. The responsible health care providers and/or is at risk for which of the following?(Ans- negligence
which of the following resources should the medical assistant use to look up the code for a laceration repair?(Ans- Current Procedural Terminology
The physician believes a patient might have problems with her spleen.Where would the doctor palpate to feel for the spleen?(Ans- left lower portion of the patient's abdomen
which of the following ECG leads records the electrity activity of the inferior surface of the left ventricle and is closet to the heart?(Ans- lead II
The medical assistant is providing instructions for a patient with pneumonia. the optimal time a sputum specimen should be collected is (Ans- first thing in the morning
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