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NCCT INTERACTIVE REVIEW 11/2/21 PRACTICE EXAM

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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
D: Butterfly Needle
Which of the following medical office software applications uses an electronic signature?
A: spreadsheets
B: EHR
C: encoders
D: scheduling
B: EHR
The transfer of information such as patient eligibility, payment remittances, claims, claim status, authorizations and referrals are addressed under the HIPAA Administrative Simplification and Compliance Act as electronic
report management.
remittance advice.
data interchange.
clearinghouse.
data interchange
Which of the following actions by the medical assistant demonstrates compliance with the ADA?
ensure hallways to exam rooms remain free of obstructions
wear personal protective equipment prior to irrigating a wound
obtain hepatitis B vaccination series offered by employer
maintain confidentiality of protected health information
ensure hallways to exam rooms remain free of obstructions
Which of the following resources should the medical assistant use to look up the side effects of (enoxaparin) Lovenox in the medical office?
Current Procedural Terminology (CPT)
Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS)
Physician's Desk Reference (PDR)
laboratory reference manual
Physician's Desk Reference (PDR)
Commitment to privacy, continuity of care, advance directives, and the authority to refuse treatment are granted according to which of the following?
Americans with Disabilities Act
The Patient's Bill of Rights
Informed Consent
Good Samaritan Law
The Patient's Bill of Rights
A medical office assistant is reviewing a patient's encounter that is documented in the medical record prior to completing a CMS-1500 form. She notices that the physician upcoded the encounter. The medical office assistant has the ethical obligation to
change the code.
debate the code.
alter the code.
down code the code.
debate the code
The medical assistant is assisting a physician with an I & D of a gangrenous abscess. In addition to mask and gloves, the medical assistant must wear which of the following personal protective equipment when performing this procedure?
protective eyewear
N95 respirator mask
hazmat suit
sterile gown
protective eyewear
During a routine visit, a petite female patient becomes very distraught while discussing the recent death of her husband. She suddenly faints. Which of the following actions should the medical assistant take next?
Protect the patient from injury.
Activate EMS.
Notify the physician.
Draw blood for laboratory tests.
Protect the patient from injury.
When performing a 12-lead ECG, which of the following positions demonstrates correct lead placement?
V4 is placed left midclavicular 5th intercostal space
V4 is placed left midclavicular 4th intercostal space
V5 is placed left midaxillary 5th intercostal space
V5 is paced left midclavicular 4th intercostal space
V4 is placed left midclavicular 5th intercostal space
Which government agency oversees HIPAA?
OIG
CMS
HHS
OSHA
HHS
A Medicare patient presents to an outpatient hospital facility for a scheduled hysterectomy. To which Medicare plan should the facility submit the claim?
Medicare Part A
Medicare Part B
Medicare Part C
Medicare Part D
Medicare Part B
Which of the following is likely considered outside the scope of practice for a medical assistant?
verify equipment functionality using a control material
perform additional tests on different instruments for validation
record quality control results on a log sheet
perform CLIA high complexity tests
perform CLIA high complexity tests
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?
Call the facility and schedule the MRI.
Call the insurance company and process an authorization.
Fax pertinent medical records to the facility.
Document the precertification number in the patient's chart.
Call the insurance company and process an authorization.
The medical assistant should administer nitroglycerin by which of the following methods?
buccal
sublingual
intramuscular
intradermal
sublingual
The patient complains of joint pain and swelling. The physician wants to remove synovial fluid for analysis. The medical assistant should set up for which of the following procedures?
arthrocentesis
arthroscopy
arthrodesis
arthrogram
arthrocentesis
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?
Verify the patient has not had anything to eat or drink for eight hours prior to the procedure.
Obtain a copy of the patient's insurance card.
Confirm there is someone in the waiting room available to drive the patient home.
Confirm the surgeon has explained all risks and benefits of the procedure.
Confirm the surgeon has explained all risks and benefits of the procedure.
Which of the following ECG leads records the electrical activity of the inferior surface of the left ventricle and is closest to the heart?
lead I
aVR
lead II
aVL
lead II
Placement of the ground lead on an ECG is on the
RL on the muscular portion of the leg.
LL on the soft tissue of the leg.
RL on the soft tissue of the leg.
LL on the muscular portion of the leg.
RL on the soft tissue of the leg.
A patient with diabetes has missed all scheduled appointments 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
Priority.
Certified.
Express.
Standard.
Certified
A parent brings their four-year old in for a well-child exam. The medical assistant should assign an ICD-CM code beginning with which of the following?
E
M
V
+
V
While performing a Snellen visual acuity test, the patient misses two letters on the 20/70 line with his right eye. How should the medical assistant document this finding?
Snellen chart OD 20/70-2
Snellen chart OD 20/80
Snellen chart OS 20/80
Snellen chart OS 20/70-2
Snellen chart OD 20/70-2
Which of the following forms must be signed by the patient and kept on file, allowing physicians to be paid directly from the insurance carrier?
HIPAA waiver
CMS-1500
assignment of benefits
living will
assignment of benefits
An effective way for a medical office assistant to communicate office policies and procedure information to their patients is to
answer questions as they arise.
refer queries to the practice manager.
develop a brochure.
answer questions at the initial visit.
develop a brochure.
Which of the following resources should the medical assistant use to look up the code for a laceration repair?
International Classification of Disease
Physician's Desk Reference
Healthcare Common Procedural Coding System
Current Procedural Terminology
Current Procedural Terminology
When giving a nebulizer treatment with bronchodilator, the medical assistant should most closely monitor for which of the following complications?
persistent tachycardia
persistent bradycardia
severe nausea and vomiting
severe epistaxis
persistent tachycardia
A patient's encounter form contributes to the efficiency and flow of information in the medical office at check-out in which of the following ways?
Provides written documentation about medications prescribed during the visit.
Outlines discharge instructions related to the patient's condition.
Lists codes for services and procedures performed during the visit.
Summarizes limitations and exclusions in the patient's insurance policy.
Lists codes for services and procedures performed during the visit.
Summarizes limitations and exclusions in the patient's insurance policy.
Which part of Medicare covers office visits with a primary care provider?
Part A
Part B
Part C
Part D
part B
Which pregnancy risk drug category indicates the greatest risk of fetal harm?
X
D
C
A
X
What is the importance of encouraging a patient diagnosed with bronchitis to maintain adequate fluid intake?
open airways
thin secretions
prevents fatigue
decreases inflammation
thin secretion
Which of the following is a requirement for a healthcare facility to be in compliance with OSHA?
payment of annual dues
current certificate of compliance on file
annual employee safety training
annual inspections conducted by OSHA
annual employee safety training
A large open container of isopropyl alcohol is spilled on the floor in the clinic waiting area. The medical office assistant should use which of the following resources for information about the chemical and any necessary procedure?
Material Safety Data Sheet
Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments
Poison Control Center
​Physician's Desk Reference
Material Safety Data Sheet