Ncct pra - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

The surgical technologist observed a patient fall during the transfer from the gurney to the operating bed. Which of the following items are required in the incident report? (Select the three (3) correct answers.) A. patient's name B. personnel involved C. type of anesthesia used D. location of the incident E. patient's weight - correct answer patient's name, personnel involved, location of the incident A patient's dentures are removed in the operating room. Which of the following is...

For how many years should a provider store medical records (select the least number of years that maintains compliance with state and federal regulations)? A. 15 years B. 10 years C. 5 years D. 20 years -Correct Answer Correct response: 10 years Rationale: Federal and state regulations require a minimum storage time frame for medical records. State regulations may require a longer or shorter time frame, depending on the state. Every medical provider should routinely check state and federal...

Which of the following must a patient sign prior to an insurance claim being processed? a. the HIPAA waiver form b. a referral form c. an Authorization to Release Information d. the actual insurance claim form (Ans- c. an Authorization to Release Information Which of the following patient information is needed to determine a Medicaid sliding fee scale. Select the three (3) correct answers. a. amount of the bill b. occupation c. number of dependents d. poverty level e. salary (Ans...

which of the following resources should the medical asistant use to look up the code for a laceration repair? -Correct Answer Current Procedural Terminology The physician believes a patient might have problems with her spleen. Where would the doctor palpate to feel for the spleen? -Correct Answer 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? -Correct An...

NCCT Practice Test 2 Billing and Coding Real Exam 2024 Already Passed. CPT codes are - ANSWER ==5 digits An organization which provides a wide range of services for a specified group at a fixed periodic payment is termed an - ANSWER ==HMO TBSA refers to: - ANSWER ==Total body surface area There are two types of CPT codes, stand alone and: - ANSWER ==Indented Codes Services in which opinions of specialists are requested, are called: - ANSWER ==Consultations Examples of HCPCS Level II code...

NCCT practice exam questions with 100% correct answers Which of the following key information should be on the outside of a peel package of a sterilized instrument? (Select the three (3) correct answers.) type of case the instrument is used in length of sterilization sterile indicator name of item date of sterilization - ANSWERS sterile indicator, name of item, date of sterilization Rationale: The sterile indicator, name of item, and date of sterilization should all be labeled on th...

NCCT Practice Exam with Complete Solutions The patient presents to the pre-op clinic for a lithotripsy (ESWL) procedure. Which of the following actions should the medical assistant take prior to witnessing the consent form to ensure it is 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 there is someone in the waiting room available to drive the patient home. ...

which instrument is used to extract disc fragments from herniated intervertebral disc? - correct answer pituitary rongeur where is the appendix located? - correct answer RLQ the surgical technologist is scrubbing in on an emergent craniotomy to relieve the patient's increased intracranial pressure. what is most likely the cause of the increased pressure? - correct answer hemorrhage a(n) _______ is performed to determine the cause of death. - correct answer autopsy immediately follow...

NCCT Practice Exam with Complete Solutions A CMP is ordered for an older adult patient whose veins continue to collapse despite drinking water. Which of the following is the best collection method for this patient? A. Evacuated tube system B. Needle and syringe C. Capillary puncture D. Butterfly needle Correct answer If a child has a fever of 103F, which of the following is an acceptable course of action for the medical assistant? A. Administer Tylenol 160 mg PO immediately. B. Act...

NCCT Practice Exam with Complete Solutions For how many years should a provider store medical records (select the least number of years that maintains compliance with state and federal regulations)? A. 15 years B. 10 years C. 5 years D. 20 years Correct answer Correct response: 10 years Rationale: Federal and state regulations require a minimum storage time frame for medical records. State regulations may require a longer or shorter time frame, depending on the state. Every medical ...