2022 NCCT Medical Assistant Prep Test
The medical assistant is trying to print copies of patients records but is having trouble getting the documents
... [Show More] 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 Correct 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? Correct 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? Correct 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? Correct Answer: Certifed
Which of the following are considered mandatory documentation as per OSHA regulations for health care Facilities? Correct 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? Correct 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? Correct Answer: 2
Method of scheluding patients with similar appointment on a specific day or block of time is called Correct 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? Correct 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? Correct 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 Correct Answer: A culture difference
When answering the office phone, the medical assistant should Correct 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? Correct 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? Correct 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 Correct 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? Correct 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 for this discrepancy is that the Correct Answer: pressure gauge on the tank is reading at baseline zero
when collecting blood from a patient with an elevated temperature, which of the following cellular components of the complete blood cell count without differential should return back with abnormal results? Correct Answer: Leukocytes
which of the following is used to record patient financial transactions in a paper system? Correct Answer: Ledger card
Which of the following sub-sections of the CPT book contains the culture test for a yeast infection? Correct Answer: microbiology
which of the following is the proper means to decontaminate forceps used for an invasive procedure? Correct Answer: autoclave
A busy, multi-provider practice has a high number of patients requesting same day or walk-in appointments during a flu outbreak along withthe previosly scheduled patients. Which of the following is the best scheduling option for the medical assistant to implement? Correct Answer: Cluster scheduling
which of the following routes of medication is appropriate for oral administration? Correct Answer: SL
which of the following should the medical assistant have when scheduling patients for an outpatient procedure? Correct Answer: diagnosis, physician's name, procedure
when building a matrix for one provider that has two office locations, which of the following should be considered? Correct Answer: patient insurance type, patient needs, provider travel time between offices.
which of the following is within the scope of practice for a medical assistant? Correct Answer: assisting a patient into a wheelchair for transport if he has a suspected leg fracture [Show Less]