NCCT Medical Assistant Practice Test

Questions and Answers

To ensure that the medical office has the supplies it needs, the medical assistant should establish a _____?

Reorder Point

What is created containing the name, address, and phone number of both the vendor and the medical practice?

Purchase Order

What will help the medical assistant track routine equipment inspections?

Maintenance Log

When a physician dictates an operative report, the physician is asking the medical assistant to function as a _____?

Transcriptionist Signup and view all the answers

Under the Peer Review Improvement Act of 1982, the process known as _____ review involves reviewing the appropriateness of hospital admissions.

Admissions Signup and view all the answers

Which one of the following is a decision based upon bioethics? (Select all that apply)

The use of fetal tissue transplantation for research Signup and view all the answers

A physician must have the patient's permission in writing to reveal any confidential information except for which condition?

Gunshot Wound Signup and view all the answers

What is the federal regulation that requires healthcare professionals to protect the privacy and confidentiality of patients' health information?

HIPAA Signup and view all the answers

A business letter written in full block style will have all lines_____?

At the left hand margin Signup and view all the answers

When writing a business letter, the salutation of a letter should be followed by which punctuation mark?

Colon : Signup and view all the answers

When handling a patient complaint, which one of the following would be most appropriate?

Take all complaints seriously and take thorough notes Signup and view all the answers

Body language, body posture, space, and distance are all examples of _____?

Nonverbal communication Signup and view all the answers

What is the suggested procedure for canceling an appointment in the appointment book?

Mark through the entry with a single red line Signup and view all the answers

The amount an insured patient must pay towards claims each year before the insurance company will pay for medical treatment is known as the_____?

Deductible Signup and view all the answers

Instructions to an insurance company about where and to whom to make payment are called_____?

Assignment of benefits Signup and view all the answers

The Internal Revenue Service issues a_____ to medical groups or solo practices for income tax purposes?

Federal tax identification number Signup and view all the answers

An office appointment calendar or book must record the patient's name, start time of appointment, and also indicate the_____?

Duration of the appointment Signup and view all the answers

What is a 12-month period selected for financial purposes called?

Fiscal year Signup and view all the answers

Each prescription for a controlled substance requires the physician's signature and a_____ registration number?

DEA Signup and view all the answers

Determining whether a particular medical treatment will be covered under a patient's insurance policy contract involves a process known as_____?

Pre-certification Signup and view all the answers

In the reception area of a medical practice, the computer screen must never be_____?

Able to be viewed by patients Signup and view all the answers

The temperature taken in the armpit is called what?

Axillary temperature Signup and view all the answers

What is a break in the bone without penetration of the skin surface over the fracture site called?

Closed fracture Signup and view all the answers

What is the abbreviation for 'three times a day'?

TID Signup and view all the answers

What is the abbreviation for 'as needed'?

PRN Signup and view all the answers

What is the abbreviation for 'nothing by mouth'?

NPO Signup and view all the answers

Which of these would be the best choice to administer an intradermal injection?

Tuberculin syringe Signup and view all the answers

Nitroglycerin is used for the treatment of?

Angina pectoris or chest pain Signup and view all the answers

Hydrocortisone is a drug used to suppress_____?

Inflammation Signup and view all the answers

Schedule 1 drugs include?

Substances that have no accepted medical use and high potential for abuse Signup and view all the answers

A small adhesive patch or disk used for administration of drugs is called a?

Transdermal system Signup and view all the answers

How should a 24-hour urine specimen be stored during collection?

In a refrigerator Signup and view all the answers

A positive urine dipstick for albumin indicates the patient has______ in his or her urine.

Protein Signup and view all the answers

Which urine dipstick test detects acetone in the urine?

Ketones Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following stains classifies bacteria into gram-positive and gram-negative?

Gram Signup and view all the answers

When obtaining a specimen for a throat culture, which areas should be swabbed?

Back of the throat and tonsillar area Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Medical Assistant Practice Test Key Concepts

Reorder Point: Essential for maintaining adequate supplies in a medical office.
Purchase Order: Document tracking vendor and medical practice details, including order specifics.
Maintenance Log: Helps to track routine inspections of medical office equipment for safety and functionality.
Transcriptionist Role: When typing operative reports dictated by physicians, medical assistants assume the role of transcriptionists.
Peer Review Improvement Act (1982): Allows peer review organizations to evaluate hospital admissions for necessity and appropriateness.
Bioethics Decision: The use of fetal tissue transplantation for research involves complex ethical considerations.
Confidentiality Exceptions: Physicians can disclose gunshot wound details without patient consent, unlike other sensitive information.
HIPAA: Federal regulation ensuring the protection of patients' health information privacy and confidentiality.
Business Letter Format: Full block style requires all lines aligned to the left margin.
Salutation in Letters: Should be followed by a colon (:) to indicate the beginning of the letter's body.
Handling Patient Complaints: Effective response includes serious consideration and thorough documentation of all complaints.
Nonverbal Communication: Includes body language, posture, space, and distance.
Appointment Book Procedure: Cancellations are marked with a single red line to maintain clarity.
Deductible Definition: Annual amount patients must pay before insurance covers medical treatment.
Assignment of Benefits: Instructions provided to insurance companies on payment recipients and locations.
Federal Tax Identification Number: Issued by the IRS for tax purposes in medical practices.
Appointment Calendar Records: Should include patient names, appointment start times, and appointment duration.
Fiscal Year: A designated 12-month period for financial reporting and planning.
Controlled Substances: Prescription requires physician’s signature and DEA registration number.
Pre-Certification: The process to determine if medical treatments are covered by a patient's insurance.
Patient Privacy: Reception area computer screens should not be visible to patients to maintain confidentiality.
Axillary Temperature: Measurement taken from the armpit, usually lower than oral temperature.
Closed Fracture: A bone break that does not penetrate the skin surface.
Common Abbreviations:
- TID = Three times a day
- PRN = As needed
- NPO = Nothing by mouth
Intradermal Injection Administration: Best performed using a tuberculin syringe for accuracy.
Nitroglycerin Usage: Commonly prescribed for treating angina pectoris (chest pain).
Hydrocortisone: Utilized for its inflammation-suppressing properties.
Schedule I Drugs: Classified as having no accepted medical use and high potential for abuse.
Transdermal System: Small adhesive patches used for drug delivery through the skin.
Blood Smear Preparation: The first drop of blood should be wiped away to ensure accurate results.
CLIA Waived Tests: Always perform quality control testing with new kits to ensure accuracy.
ECG Tracing: Measures voltage and time for the heart's electrical activity.
Arrhythmia Definition: An abnormal heart rhythm that deviates from the norm.
Oxygen Administration Methods: Various delivery systems include catheters, cannulas, and tents.
24-hour Urine Specimen Collection: Should be stored in a refrigerator during the collection period.
Urine Dipstick Analysis: Positive results for albumin indicate the presence of protein in urine.
Ketone Detection: Urine dipstick tests that identify acetone levels, indicating possible diabetes.
Gram Staining: A critical laboratory technique distinguishing between gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria.
Throat Culture Specimen Collection: Requires swabbing the back of the throat and tonsillar area for accurate culture results.

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This quiz provides a set of flashcards designed for individuals preparing for the NCCT Medical Assistant exam. The content covers key concepts related to inventory management and vendor relations within a medical office setting.