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NCCT certification exam
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06/09/2011

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Term
What is the term of two drugs that are given simultaneously and have an effect that is greater than the sum of the drugs used independently?
Definition
Synergism
Term
What duties are medical assistants most likely to perform with diagnostic radiology?
Definition
patient care before procedure
Term
The most appropriate method for disposing of contaminated needles is,
Definition
Place in sharps container in the exam room
Term
The fourth level of Maslow’s hierarchy of needs is,
Definition
Self-esteem
Term
An illness with an unknown cause is considered,
Definition
Idiopathic
Term
What is a schedule 2 drug?
Definition
Codeine
Term
The principle purpose of a living will is,
Definition
to let caregivers know the patients wants regarding lifesaving measures.
Term
To prevent a urine specimen from becoming an unreliable pH sample, the
Definition
specimen should be tested within one hour of collection.
Term
The physician orders 200mg of targament liquid.  You have 250mg/5mL.  How many militers will you prepare?
Definition
4mL
Term
In HIPAA compliance, a medical office will always furnish this when asked by anyone interested,
Definition
The provisions of priviacy practices document.
Term
Also known as an officer's or treasurer's check.
Definition
Cashier's check
Term
The pacemaker of the heart is the,
Definition
Sinoatrial (SA) node
Term
The Medical assistant should instruct the patient in using the transdermal method of treatment by showing them,
Definition
How to apply a patch to the skin,.
Term
To transport O2 and CO2 to and from the bodies cells, what do erythrocytes need?
Definition
Hemoglobin
Term
A routine analysis of urine is made up of these examinations.
Definition
Microscopic, Chemical, and Physical
Term
A hemoglobin of 11g/dL is approximately equivalent to a hemocrit of,
Definition
34%
Term
A(n)___ interaction between drugs occures when one drug neutralizes or counteracts the oaction of the other drug.
Definition
Antagonistic
Term
Within a patients medical record, the various labs and exam reports are filed,
Definition
Chronologicallym with the latest data on top of the info within.
Term
Which crainal nerve controls speech?
Definition
Vagus
Term
The sole purpose of sterilization indicator strips is,
Definition
To indicate achievement of instrument steralization because of proper technique.
Term
The definition of "postprandial" is,
Definition
After meals.
Term
Seven basic food components are,
Definition
Vitamins, Fiber, Minerals, Protein, Carbohydrates, Fats, and Water.
Term
Excretion of drugs is primarily accomplished by the kidneys, but can also be done through,
Definition
Breast milk, Sweat glands, and Saliva.
Term
The term urethrostenosis means,
Definition
Narrowing of the urethra.
Term
What is the normal range for vital signs for an adult?
Definition

Temperature 98.6 F

Pulse 60-100 BPM

Respirations 12-20

Term
The suffix that means "berry shaped"
Definition
Coccus.
Term
The crown of the head is referred to as the,
Definition
Parietal.
Term
The process of measuring is called,
Definition
Mensuration.
Term
Which abnormal casts seen in an urine specimen would indicate severe renal disease?
Definition
Waxy casts.
Term
An increase in one's pulse maybe caused by,
Definition
Pyrexia
Term

Which of these medical terms is spelled incorrectly?

Syphilas

Phimosis

Gonorrhea

Heterosexual

Venereal Disease

Definition
Syphilas is spelled Syphilis
Term
The pracitce's bank statement shows a balance of $10,572.30. The total for outstnading checks is $4,750.25.  The amount of deposits not shown is $3,632.97. The bank service charge is $57.90. What is the correct check book balance?
Definition
$9,397.12
Term
The product supplier for your EKG paper is located in Chula Vista, California.  Your medical office is located in Erie, Pennsylvania.  What is the earliest time to call from your office to place an order for the EKG paper you need?
Definition
11AM
Term
The liquid portion of a centrifuged urine sample is referred to as,
Definition
Supernatant
Term
To perform a venipuncture, the best angle for insertion is about,
Definition
15 degrees
Term

Unlike oral temperature, normal axillary reading is lower and normally which temperature?

35.4 C

37.5 C

96.6 F

99.6 F

97.6 F

Definition

97.6 F

 

Term
The medical term for "abnormal outward curvature of the spine" is,
Definition
Kyphosis
Term
The term "aural" means,
Definition
Pertaining to the ear.
Term
A communication barrier defined as a belief that all group members of a race share that same attitudes and appearnces is called,
Definition
Stereotypical
Term
A patient would be scheduled for a lower GI series to diagnosis diseases in the,
Definition
Colon
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