NCCT Practice Test 1

Question 1

If a patient makes his/her condition worse by ignoring medical advice, that may be considered:

Accepted Answer

Contributory negligence

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Patient negligence

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Patient malpractice

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Secondary malpractice

Question 2

Which of these can be reported to relevant authorities without a patient’s consent?

Accepted Answer

Gunshot wound

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HIV status

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Illegal narcotics in bloodstream

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Blood alcohol level

Question 3

In a business letter, what should be placed in the top right hand corner?

Accepted Answer

The sender’s address

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The date

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The recipient’s address

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A reference number

Question 4

The best passwords for computers are…?

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Random

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Simple

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Memorable

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Short

Question 5

If a patient cancels an appointment it is essential that you…?

Accepted Answer

Check if they need to reschedule

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Bill them for the cancelled appointment

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Remove their record from the database

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Mark their record as closed

Question 6

Which of these is most important when dealing with medical records?

Accepted Answer

Confidentiality

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Accessibility

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Legibility

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Availability

Question 7

Which of these is the only one entitled to immediate access to patient medical records?

Accepted Answer

The patient's physician

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The patient's lawyer

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Law enforcement officials

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The patient's insurance company

Question 8

Which of these is the only risk a computer cable may not present?

Accepted Answer

Flood risk

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Trip risk

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Electrocution risk

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Fire risk

Question 9

Who should explain the costs of their care to a patient?

Accepted Answer

The administrative staff

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The physician

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The nurse

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The insurance company

Question 10

Under what circumstances should a patient's blood be considered infective or infectious?

Accepted Answer

In all circumstances

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If the patient is homeless

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If the patient is an intravenous drug user

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If the patient is from sub Saharan Africa