NCMA Patient Practice Questions

A patient arrives with a severe allergic reaction after taking a new medication. What should you do first?

• AA. Call the doctor
• BB. Document the reaction
• CC. Offer water
• DD. Administer epinephrine

A pediatric patient is afraid of getting an injection. What is the best way to comfort them?

• AA. Talk about the benefits
• BB. Ignore their fear
• CC. Distract with a toy
• DD. Tell them it won't hurt

During a routine physical exam, the medical assistant notices swelling in the patient's ankle. What should they do?

• AA. Ignore it
• BB. Recommend rest
• CC. Schedule another visit
• DD. Document the finding

A patient is scheduled for a colonoscopy. What is an important pre-procedure instruction for them?

• AA. Fast for 24 hours
• BB. Eat a high-fiber diet
• CC. Drink a lot of water
• DD. Take laxatives

An elderly patient expresses difficulty in hearing. What is the most appropriate response from the assistant?

• AA. Speak louder
• BB. Write everything down
• CC. Use hand gestures
• DD. Refer them to a specialist

A patient has a history of hypertension and presents with a headache. What should the medical assistant monitor?

• AA. Glucose level
• BB. Temperature
• CC. Heart rate
• DD. Blood pressure

When should a medical assistant schedule a follow-up appointment for a patient after a surgery?

• AA. Immediately after surgery
• BB. 3 months later
• CC. 1-2 weeks later
• DD. Every month

A patient with diabetes needs to understand their medication. What is the best way to explain it?

• AA. Assume they know everything
• BB. Provide a detailed brochure
• CC. Use layman's terms
• DD. Use medical jargon