NCCT Medical Assistant Clinical Skills 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which of the following is the correct order of steps when performing a venipuncture?
- Apply tourniquet, clean site, insert needle, release tourniquet (Correct answer)
- Clean site, apply tourniquet, insert needle, release tourniquet
- Apply tourniquet, insert needle, clean site, release tourniquet
- Insert needle, apply tourniquet, clean site, release tourniquet
Correct answer: Apply tourniquet, clean site, insert needle, release tourniquet
The correct order is: apply tourniquet, identify vein, clean the site, then insert the needle and release the tourniquet before withdrawing.
Question 2: A patient's temperature is 101.3°F. This is best described as:
- Hypothermia
- Normal
- Low-grade fever (Correct answer)
- High fever
Correct answer: Low-grade fever
A temperature between 99.1°F and 102°F is classified as a low-grade fever in adults.
Question 3: Which position is appropriate for a patient during a pelvic examination?
- Supine
- Prone
- Lithotomy (Correct answer)
- Trendelenburg
Correct answer: Lithotomy
The lithotomy position, with hips flexed and feet in stirrups, is used for pelvic examinations.
Question 4: After drawing blood, a medical assistant should apply pressure to the venipuncture site for at least:
- 30 seconds
- 1–2 minutes (Correct answer)
- 5 minutes
- 10 minutes
Correct answer: 1–2 minutes
Applying pressure for 1–2 minutes after venipuncture promotes hemostasis and prevents hematoma formation.
Question 5: Which of the following is used to test near vision acuity?
- Snellen chart
- Jaeger card (Correct answer)
- Ishihara plates
- Tonometer
Correct answer: Jaeger card
The Jaeger card tests near vision acuity by having the patient read text at a standard reading distance.
Question 6: Which route of medication administration has the fastest absorption rate?
- Oral
- Intramuscular
- Subcutaneous
- Intravenous (Correct answer)
Correct answer: Intravenous
Intravenous administration delivers medication directly into the bloodstream, achieving the fastest onset of action.
NCCT Medical Assistant Clinical Skills 2
Which of the following is the correct order of steps when performing a venipuncture?