National Contract Management Association (NCMA) Official Practice Test

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• What is the purpose of a "contract kickoff meeting"?
• What is important to do when performing any CLIA waived test?
• How should a 24-hour urine specimen be stored during collection?
• Which of the following is NOT a symptom of diarrhea?
• What is a major risk factor for developing Type 2 diabetes?
• Which urine dipstick test detects acetone in the urine?
• What are "vendor performance metrics" used for?
• A drug that increases cough output is called a(n) ____________.
• What document contains the name, address, and phone number of both the vendor and the medical practice?
• What component is essential for the electric force that is generated in the heart?
• What tool assists the medical assistant in tracking routine inspections of office equipment?
• A downward or negative wave of an electrocardiogram following the P wave is known as what?
• What is the recommended procedure for canceling an appointment in the appointment book?
• Which component is critical for proper identification before a blood draw?
• Instructions to an insurance company about where and to whom to make payment are known as what?
• A drug that causes urination is called a __________.
• What is the purpose of the contract closeout phase?
• Which activities are included in the pre-award phase of contracting?
• What is meant by cost-sharing in contracts?
• What does the term "final payment" generally imply in a contract context?
• Hydrocortisone is a drug used to suppress __________.
• What does "contractual risk transfer" refer to?
• A drug used to relieve a cough is called an _______.
• What constitutes a "breach of contract"?
• Which item should be included in a detailed purchase order?
• What substances are classified as Schedule I drugs?
• Which method of oxygen delivery provides a continuous supply?
• Which condition is characterized by the need to go to the bathroom frequently due to liquid stools?
• What term describes a premature ventricular contraction (PVC) where the QRS complexes have the same configuration each time?
• What can be a consequence of untreated fecal impaction?
• What is the second component of the electrical force produced by ventricular depolarization?
• In contract management, what does "final payment" refer to?
• What typically triggers the assessment of liquidated damages?
• A drug that decreases mucus in the nasal passages is called a(n) ____________.
• In contract management, what does the term 'intentional deception' refer to?
• What is "unilateral contract modification"?
• An excessive amount of blood drawn can lead to which complication?
• What is one outcome of effective contract compliance?
• Which of the following best defines the term "procurement"?
• What role does "risk management" play in contract management?
• Why is "communication" important in contract management?
• Which chronic disease results from the pancreas failing to secrete enough insulin?
• What is a treatment option for managing chronic Type 1 diabetes?
• What is the process called that determines whether a particular medical treatment will be covered under a patient's insurance policy?
• Which of the following is NOT an element of a valid contract?
• Each prescription for a controlled substance requires what type of registration number?
• If a physician orders 50mg of Demerol with a concentration of 100mg/ml, how many cc's will be injected?
• What is the abbreviation for three times a day?
• What are "contract clauses"?
• On an ECG machine, the sensitivity switch controls what aspect?
• How does peristalsis impact the digestive system?
• What type of log is essential for tracking the maintenance of medical office equipment?
• What is the definition of an "indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity" (IDIQ) contract?
• What is the practice of "subcontracting"?
• What does a "dispute resolution process" in contracts emphasize?
• In the context of contract management, what can "ethics" ensure?
• What is the role of a contracting officer?
• What is the purpose of a "performance bond"?
• What is meant by "price analysis" in contract management?
• What is the ultimate goal of a "contract kickoff meeting"?
• What is the significance of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)?
• What is "contract negotiation" primarily focused on?
• How is a "cost-reimbursement contract" structured?
• What is the term for a small adhesive patch or disc used for the administration of drugs?
• What does "request for proposal" (RFP) mean in contract management?
• What does contract compliance refer to?
• What is a common feature of "fixed-price contracts"?
• Nitroglycerine is used for the treatment of which of the following?
• What is the significance of "vendor performance metrics"?
• What is "source selection"?
• A purchase order also records which of the following?
• What system should a medical assistant establish to ensure adequate supplies in the medical office?
• What does "lead time" refer to in contract terms?
• What is the primary purpose of contract management?
• What federal regulation mandates the protection of patient health information privacy?
• What condition is described as a narrowing of the urethra caused by scar tissue?
• When handling a patient complaint, what is the most appropriate action to take?
• When managing medical supplies, what is crucial for effective inventory control?
• Once you have finished using a reagent, what should you do with it?
• What is the definition of contract execution?
• What is "scope creep" in project management?
• Which of the following is a common complication of venipuncture?
• What is the abbreviation for as needed?
• Which statement is false about blood drawing?
• What is a "cost-plus contract"?
• Oxygen can be administered to a patient by which method?
• What is the nature of a "letter of intent"?
• What is it called when there is no variation of R-R intervals in an ECG reading?
• What document outlines the government's requirements for a contract?
• In ECG terminology, what is defined as absolutely regular?
• Who is primarily responsible for ensuring compliance with contract terms?
• Which of the following decisions is predominantly based on bioethics?
• What should you do after making a solution?
• Which medical condition can be triggered by a lack of insulin?
• What characterizes a "fixed-price contract"?
• A twelve-month period selected for financial purposes is referred to as what type of year?
• What is the primary focus of "public procurement"?
• In a business letter written in block style, where are all lines positioned?
• What are liquidated damages in a contract?
• Where should the V1 lead be applied?
• A centrifuge works by what process?
• What does "best value" refer to in procurement?
• What best describes "performance-based contracting"?
• What is the significance of a "procurement plan"?
• What is the term for the temperature taken at the armpit?
• What does a "substitution clause" in a contract allow?
• A tourniquet should remain on the patient's arm for no longer than what duration?
• What does the "contracting cycle" encompass?
• The conversion of dysrhythmia to a normal rhythm by applying an electric shock to the chest is known as what?
• In terms of a contract, what does a "substitution clause" enable?
• What does "contract compliance" ensure?
• What are "allowable costs" in government contracting?
• A microorganism that rarely causes disease is referred to as a what?
• Which of the following describes contract performance monitoring?
• Which activity helps ensure patient safety regarding office equipment?
• What document do medical practices typically use to report patient billing and claims to insurance companies?
• What is the primary purpose of using a tourniquet during a blood draw?
• Which of the following areas should be swabbed when obtaining a specimen for a throat culture?
• When preparing a blood smear from a skin puncture, what should you do with the first drop?
• What typically occurs during contract administration?
• To cleanse the typical venipuncture site, you should begin at the intended site of the draw and do what?
• An office appointment calendar must record specific details about each appointment, including which of the following?
• Which ECG wave is characterized as a downward wave following the P wave?
• What does "aggregate purchasing" involve?
• What does fraud in contract management entail?
• How does contract performance monitoring benefit the contracting parties?
• What is the function of alcohol in the cleansing process before venipuncture?
• A liquid preparation which mixes fine droplets of an oil in water, such as castor oil, is called a(n) _________.
• What is the main purpose of a "request for quote" (RFQ)?
• What is involved in "contract closeout"?
• Who is primarily responsible for evaluating contractor performance?
• What term describes the prolonged retention and accumulation of fecal material in the rectum?
• To determine the size of the needle, remember that the higher the gauge number, the ___________ needle bore.
• What is a key characteristic of a well-defined "contract"?
• How are disputes typically resolved in contracts?
• What is the function of a contract data requirements list (CDRL)?
• What must the computer screen in the reception area of a medical practice never be?
• What is a primary goal of contract negotiation?
• A drug that helps to decrease appetite is called an _________.
• What role do "ethics" play in contract management?
• In the context of health insurance, what does 'benefit' refer to?
• What is the term for the frequent passage of liquid stools?
• What must a medical office do when an appointment is missed by a patient?
• Which type of contract typically includes performance incentives for the contractor?
• What is the primary focus of "risk management" in contract management?
• What is the most important initial step in performing a blood draw?
• What are third-party claims in contract management?
• What does the term "contract modification" refer to?
• What punctuation mark follows the salutation in a business letter?
• A drug that causes dilation of blood vessels is called a __________.
• What does "total cost of ownership" (TCO) represent?
• What role does negotiation play in contract management?
• What is a common device used to collect blood samples?
• What is the main purpose of a DA registration number for prescriptions?
• Which of the following stains classify bacteria into gram-positive and gram-negative?
• A drug used to control temperature is called an ___________.
• What does a "deliverable" refer to in contract management?
• What is involved in "contract administration"?
• Which of the following is NOT one of the five phases of the contract management lifecycle?
• What is the name of the process involving alternating contraction and relaxation of intestinal muscles?
• Why is documentation important in contract management?
• What is a "contracting strategy"?
• What does the abbreviation NPO stand for?
• Under the Peer Review Improvement Act of 1982, what is the process called that reviews the necessity of patient admissions?
• What is the objective of using "evaluation criteria" in procurement processes?
• The amount an insured patient must pay toward claims each year before the insurance company starts covering medical treatment is called what?
• What term is used to describe an abnormal heart rhythm?
• What is a common symptom of urethral stricture?
• Which syringe is best suited for administering an intradermal injection?
• An ECG tracing measures the amount of voltage and what else required for the voltage to travel throughout the heart?
• What does a "letter of intent" typically outline?
• What is a fracture called when there is a break in a bone without penetration of the skin?
• When a physician asks a medical assistant to type an operative report, the assistant is acting as what?
• What does "contract termination" refer to?
• Why is "risk management" important in the contracting process?
• What does "consideration" refer to in a contract?
• What purpose does "performance evaluation" serve in contract management?
• What does "termination for convenience" allow in a contract?
• A positive urine dipstick for albumin in the patient indicates the presence of what in his/her urine?
• The Internal Revenue Service issues a federal tax identification number for what purpose?
• In which case can a physician reveal confidential patient information without written permission?
• What does it indicate if the QRS complexes appear uniform in PVC?
• What is meant by "delegation of authority"?