NCCT Medical Assistant Practice Test

When documenting the administration of a vaccination to a pediatric patient you should document the name of the vaccine, date and time given, route and site, your signature/initials and what else?

What device can be utilized to aid in the amount of inhaled medication that reaches its target area?

Which of the following needle gauges would be appropriate for a subcutaneous injection?

What is currently in place to ensure that facilities have written procedures to ensure patients receive information on living wills, durable powers of attorney for health, and advanced directives?

What is given by a patient based on the understanding of a medical procedure and its possible outcomes?

“You have atrial fibrillation and with your CHADVASC score being elevated we must begin anticoagulants to reduce the risk of embolic stroke.”

This statement demonstrates what type of communication barrier?

What part of active listening aims to summarize the sender’s thoughts and feelings and resolve any potential confusion?

What does eupnea refer to?

What must medical assistants complete first to indicate the patient’s health insurance has verified that the service is covered by the insurance policy and that it is medically necessary?

What pulse point assesses the patient’s neck pulse?

When should additional collection activity be initiated on an account?

Which of the following items should be limited in the diet of an individual with end stage kidney disease?

How long should a vaccine record be retained?

Which of the following describes proper, safe lifting techniques?

As the MA assembles the patient’s record it is put with the most recent document on top with the oldest documents on the bottom.

What is this form of chart organizing known as?

Equipment that does not allow blood or potentially infectious materials to pass through onto one’s clothes, skin, eyes, or mouth is known as

A sales representative for a pharmaceutical company comes by the clinic and wants to bring everyone lunch. You know you cannot accept this offer due to what?

What information should be included when directly labeling a specimen to be sent to the laboratory?

What organ’s main function is the secretion of insulin?

What gland in the body produces growth hormone?

Which of the following is considered an HCPCS Level II Code?

What does eupnea refer to?

What laboratory test assesses the average blood glucose reading over the previous 3 months’ time?

What type of medical equipment can the physician order for a patient to use at home that will turn liquid medication into mist?

What service answers telephone calls for a medical office, takes messages, and ensures those messages are delivered to the medical office and physician so the call can be returned?

How many pounds are equivalent to 1 kg?

Where should emergency equipment be stored in the clinic setting?

What should be done if a patient’s check is returned and marked NSF?

The use of Aspirin in children during a viral illness has been shown to increase the risk of developing what?

What is a class D fire extinguisher used for?