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The questions for NCMA were last updated at Nov 23,2024.
- Exam Code: NCMA
- Exam Name: National Certified Medical Assistant
- Certification Provider: NCCT
- Latest update: Nov 23,2024
Question #51
When washing your hands between procedures or duties, if using soap and water you should take at least __________.
- A . 60 seconds
- B . 30 seconds
- C . 40 seconds
- D . 15 seconds
Correct Answer: A
A
Explanation:
In order to ensure your hands are thoroughly clean you should wash them for at least a minute when using soap and water. All parts of the hand should be thoroughly cleaned and rinsed in cold water, dried with a single use towel and you should not touch the faucet with your clean hands when finished.
A
Explanation:
In order to ensure your hands are thoroughly clean you should wash them for at least a minute when using soap and water. All parts of the hand should be thoroughly cleaned and rinsed in cold water, dried with a single use towel and you should not touch the faucet with your clean hands when finished.
Question #52
What must you follow in dealing with a blood sample if you are involved in drug testing?
- A . The chain of custody
- B . Law enforcement instructions
- C . Patient instructions
- D . None of these
Correct Answer: A
A
Explanation:
The chain of custody dictates the way in which a sample will be taken and how it will be guarded against tampering before, during and after testing. Make sure you know the regulations in place and follow them closely, otherwise you may be called upon to explain why you did not.
A
Explanation:
The chain of custody dictates the way in which a sample will be taken and how it will be guarded against tampering before, during and after testing. Make sure you know the regulations in place and follow them closely, otherwise you may be called upon to explain why you did not.
Question #53
The median cubital is the most common vein used for venipuncture.
Where is it?
- A . In the forearm
- B . In the leg
- C . In the stomach
- D . In the neck
Correct Answer: A
A
Explanation:
The median cubital vein is located in the forearm, running through the middle of the crook of the elbow. Always remember that although it is the best vein to use in normal healthy adults, all patients are different and other veins may offer a better opportunity for a successful blood draw.
A
Explanation:
The median cubital vein is located in the forearm, running through the middle of the crook of the elbow. Always remember that although it is the best vein to use in normal healthy adults, all patients are different and other veins may offer a better opportunity for a successful blood draw.
Question #54
A patient may be placed at risk of electrocution during an ECG if you have not ensured that the machine is __________.
- A . Cleaned
- B . Calibrated
- C . Grounded
- D . All of these
Correct Answer: C
C
Explanation:
As an ECG machine passes electricity through a patient every care must be taken to ensure that the patient does not receive an excessive charge. Ensuring the machine is properly grounded means that any accidental charge should be drawn away from the patient.
C
Explanation:
As an ECG machine passes electricity through a patient every care must be taken to ensure that the patient does not receive an excessive charge. Ensuring the machine is properly grounded means that any accidental charge should be drawn away from the patient.
Question #55
During an ECG test you should monitor the patient’s __________.
- A . Breathing
- B . Heart rate
- C . Temperature
- D . All of these
Correct Answer: D
D
Explanation:
All vital signs should be carefully monitored during an ECG test and the test should be suspended or aborted if a patient begins to show obvious signs of distress.
D
Explanation:
All vital signs should be carefully monitored during an ECG test and the test should be suspended or aborted if a patient begins to show obvious signs of distress.
Question #56
Drugs designed for pain relief are designated __________.
- A . Antiseizure
- B . Anti-convulsive
- C . Analgesic
- D . Anti-infective
Correct Answer: C
C
Explanation:
Analgesic drugs are used for pain management. Analgesics can range from mild, e.g. aspirin, to extremely strong, e.g. opiate drugs. They may be either narcotic or nonnarcotic. Care must be taken with all analgesic drugs as they can be damaging or fatal in overdose and many can be addictive.
C
Explanation:
Analgesic drugs are used for pain management. Analgesics can range from mild, e.g. aspirin, to extremely strong, e.g. opiate drugs. They may be either narcotic or nonnarcotic. Care must be taken with all analgesic drugs as they can be damaging or fatal in overdose and many can be addictive.
Question #57
When a medicine is a preparation of oil suspended in fluid it is known as __________.
- A . An emulsion
- B . A suspension
- C . A tincture
- D . A dilution
Correct Answer: A
A
Explanation:
Tiny particles of oil suspended in fluid are known as an emulsion. Examples are cod liver oil and castor oil (taken orally) and many types of skin cream.
A
Explanation:
Tiny particles of oil suspended in fluid are known as an emulsion. Examples are cod liver oil and castor oil (taken orally) and many types of skin cream.
Question #58
Which of these is used to drain fluid from the body?
- A . Catheter
- B . Intravenous drip
- C . Injection
- D . All of these
Correct Answer: A
A
Explanation:
A catheter is used to drain fluid from the body. It may be inserted in a body cavity, duct or vein.
A
Explanation:
A catheter is used to drain fluid from the body. It may be inserted in a body cavity, duct or vein.
Question #59
When sterilizing instruments using an autoclave, the machine should be filled with __________.
- A . Boiled water
- B . Distilled water
- C . Tap water
- D . Alcohol
Correct Answer: B
B
Explanation:
Autoclaves must be used with distilled water. Most modern autoclaves have purity sensors that will abort the sterilization procedure if distilled water is not used. Even if your machine does not have a purity sensor, using even boiled water will risk compromising the effectiveness of sterilization and greatly increase the need for cleaning C it may even damage the machine.
B
Explanation:
Autoclaves must be used with distilled water. Most modern autoclaves have purity sensors that will abort the sterilization procedure if distilled water is not used. Even if your machine does not have a purity sensor, using even boiled water will risk compromising the effectiveness of sterilization and greatly increase the need for cleaning C it may even damage the machine.
Question #60
A palpation examination is performed by __________.
- A . Feeling
- B . Striking
- C . Looking
- D . Drawing fluid
Correct Answer: A
A
Explanation:
Palpation means to feel for lumps and abnormalities with the fingers, for example feeling to see if any organs are swollen. A palpation examination should be undertaken with great care for the sensitivities of the patient, and what you are doing should be carefully explained beforehand.
A
Explanation:
Palpation means to feel for lumps and abnormalities with the fingers, for example feeling to see if any organs are swollen. A palpation examination should be undertaken with great care for the sensitivities of the patient, and what you are doing should be carefully explained beforehand.
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