NCCT Medical Assistant Practice Test Questions and Answers
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NCCT Medical Assistant Practice Test
Questions and Answers
The medical assistant is trying to print copies of patients records but is
having trouble getting the documents to print. he has ruled out probles
with the paper supply, printer cartridges and paper jams. The medical
assistant should t...
NCCT Medical Assistant Practice Test
Questions and Answers
The medical assistant is trying to print copies of patients records but is
having trouble getting the documents to print. he has ruled out probles
with the paper supply, printer cartridges and paper jams. The medical
assistant should then check to determine if the - Answer✔️✔️-Correct printer
is set as the default.
The medical assistant is entering the patient's chief complaint into the
medical record, Which of the following is a correct chief complaint entry in
the medical record? - Answer✔️✔️-"the patient states: i have a headache with
sinus pressure"
When collecting a stool specimen from an adult, which of the following
information should the medical assistant explain to the patient in order to
collect a good specimen? - Answer✔️✔️-urinate before collecting the
specimen
the medical assistant needs to send a letter to a patient dismisssing her
from the practice. Which of the following types of letter should be sent to
the patient? - Answer✔️✔️-Certifed
Which of the following are considered mandatory documentation as per
OSHA regulations for health care Facilities? - Answer✔️✔️-MSDS, Proof of
hazardous waste destruction, exposure of control plan
Which of the following should the insurance and coding specialist use if a
patient diagnosis fails to return to the office? - Answer✔️✔️-Physician's
suspected diagnosis
The physician has ordered the patient to recieve a 20mg Vitamin B12
injection IM. The Vitamin B-12 comes in a vial with a concentration of 10
Mg/1cc (ml). The medical assistant should administer how many cc (ml) to
the patient? - Answer✔️✔️-2
Method of scheluding patients with similar appointment on a specific day
or block of time is called - Answer✔️✔️-cluster scheduling
a medical assistant was ordered by a physician to obtain a blood specimen
on a patient who has had a masectomy. Which of the following is the
appropiate action to take? - Answer✔️✔️-Draw the example from the arm
opposite the masectomy
A physician assistant asks the medical assistant to send a patient's medical
information to the patient's PCP immediately. Which of the following
should the medical assistant do to meet the PA's request? - Answer✔️✔️-
prepare a fax cover sheet to send SOAP notes.
A patient that does not look the medical assistant in the ye while speaking
is most likely demonstrating - Answer✔️✔️-A culture difference
When answering the office phone, the medical assistant should -
Answer✔️✔️-Wait for a response before putting a caller on hold.
a patient has come to the office with suspected pertussis. Which of the
following actions should the medical assistant take? - Answer✔️✔️-wear a
facemask, wear a gown and gloves, immediately place the patient in an
exam room with a closed door.
which of the following patients should the medical assistant attend first? -
Answer✔️✔️-asthma attack
when instructing a patient on the proper technique for using a metered
dose inhaler, after shaking the inhaler and holding it upright the medical
assistant should then have the patient - Answer✔️✔️-inhale the medication
slowly and hold her breath for 10 seconds
which of the following are acceptable when documenting a correction into
the patient's medical record? - Answer✔️✔️-begin the corrected entry with
correction or late entry, and reason...draw a single line through error, sign
and date the entry.
a medical assistant is administering oxygen via a nasal cannula. A repeat
pulse oximetry reading is lower than the initial reading. The likely reason
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