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1
What body system is responsible for hormone production?
Endocrine
Lymphatic
Pulmonary
Paracrine
2
What could a clinical MA who fails to obtain patients consent before performing phlebotomy be charged with?
Negligence
Breach of confidentiality
Assault
Battery
3
a 5 yo child during a follow-up visit, a clinical MA notices bruises on the child's arm and legs. might indicate abuse
Notify the patient
Notify the provider so we can report
Notify the patient/ caregiver
Notify another medical assistant
4
How should a clinical MA verify that they have the correct patient when entering the patient's room?
Look at requisition
Initials and collector
Ask the doctor
Verify patient and dob
5
Your collegue asks you to cover for her in a lie what should you do
Do nothing about it
Cover for her colleague
Tell her colleague that unfortunately she will not be able to cover for her
Ignore her colleague
6
What department blood test requires the use of GREEN TOP evacuated tube? WE NEED IT ASAP ( refer to our order of draw)
Hematology
STAT Chemistry blood test
Microbiology
Coagulation
7
Mrs. Morris is a 34 yo female who arrived at the emergency room w/ a FUO( Fever unknown origin) **think order of draw
Toxicology; Trace elements and nutrional studies
Blood cultures ( Cannot be contaminated)
Light Blue: Bleeding time (PTT, APTT ect) Coagulation
Pink: Blood type, rh, antibody screen, type-cross match
8
The federal/national health insurance plan for Americans age 65 and older is
Medicare
Medicaid
Tricare
Champva
9
The bladder inside a cuff should encircle a certain percentage of an adult patient's arm. What is the proper percentage?
30%
100%
20%
80%
10
What is the name of the blood circulation system that moves blood through the lungs?
Pulmonary
Cardiovascular
Lymphatic
Neurologic
11
Why is warming a capillary sight important or necessary?
To disinfect the skin before puncture
to increase blood flow to the fingertips
Used to reduce pain
To prevent contamination of the blood sample
12
What is an expandable organ that stores urine?
Liver
Spleen
Bladder
Kidneys
13
No anticoagulants are found in which of the following tubes? Making it suitable for serum testing
Light Blue blood cultures: Sodium Citrate 90% full tube
Yellow top; Blood cultures aerobic & anaerobic Tubes
Red tubes : No additives ( has silica particles )
Leavender tubes: EDTA
14
What is the preferred vein for venipuncture?
Cephalic vein
Median cubital vein
Brachial vein
Basilic vein
15
A term used to describe a blood sample in which the red blood cells have ruptured is:
Icteric
Lipemic
Hemolysis
Hemolyzed
16
When would a phlebotomist use a multiple sample needle?
When the patient is under sedation
When only one tube of blood is needed
When more than one tube of blood is collected
When a blood transfusion is required
17
A pt with a suspected case of chicken pox arrives at a medial office. What is the immediate action
Delete the appointment
Administer vaccine right away
Let the pt sit with others
Move patient to an exam room or other part of waiting room
18
What personal quality does the clinical MA demonstrate when they can understand the patients feelings?
Empathy
Compassion
Honesty
Respect
19
On an ECG, what represents atrial depolarization?
P Wave
Myocardium
Atrium
T wave
20
What is the main reason for documenting a patient's medical care?
Provides legal Protection
for the office
For insurance
For the patient
21
A patient came to the clinic for a low-grade fever of one month duration. The Dr. ordered ESR. What color tube
Green
Red
Lavender
Blue
22
Sodium Citrate is the additive in what color tube?
Red
Gray
Light blue
Lavendar
23
what is the most common site for a capillary puncture in infants?
Center of the palm
Lateral side of the heel
Tip of the finger
Back of the neck
24
Which of the following can make it difficult to collect blood in elderly adults?
Congenital ocular abnormality
Loss of skin elasticity
It increases blood flow
Levator muscle weakness
25
According to the Patient's Bill of Rights, which of the following represents the rights of a patient?
Demand prescriptions
To have access to everyones record
To be treated confidentially, records limited to who they want to disclose
Demand Care
26
The correct lead from the center of heart to the positive pole of the left leg is:
Lead I
Lead II
AVL
AVF
27
What two fingers are the preferred locations for a capillary puncture in an adult?
Middle and ring fingers on a non-dominant hand
Middle and index fingers on the dominant hand
Index and thumb on the dominant hand
Pinky and index fingers on either hand
28
Which of the following does plasma contain the most of?
Protein
Plasma
Water
Minerals
29
A pt has a possible corneal abrasion and needs a referral. Which specialty deals with eye injury and disease?
Otolaryngologist
orthopedist
Ophthalmologist
Optometrist
30
A blood culture and sensitivity (C&S) tests is most likely performed in which division of the clinical lab?
Hema
Histo
Microbio
Immunology
31
Term How long should a tourniquet be in place?
15 seconds
3 Minutes
7 Minutes
60 seconds
32
How far above the site of draw is the tourniquet placed?
3-4 in
10 in
5-6 in
1-2 in
33
Which patient's activity improves prognosis in patients with chronic health conditions?
Increased activity with no guidance
Monitoring health symptoms and blood pressure at home
Avoiding all medications
Regular visits to the emergency room
34
Which limb is referenced as our ground electrode
right arm
Left arm
Left Leg
Right Leg
35
A clinical MA is taking a patients pulse for 30 seconds and notices some irregularity. What must they do next?
Ignore the irregularity and just put what we think
Document the irregularity
Refer patient to specilaist
Count the patients pulse for a full minute
36
scheduling patients, which of the following methods allows for patients to be seen on a first-come, first-serve basis?
Triage
Open Hours
Tickler file
Modified wave
37
The correct lead from the right arm to the left leg is:
I
III
Avf
II
38
Loc for capillary The medial line extending from the big toe and lateral line extending from the fourth and fifth digit
True
False
39
A collection tube containing an anti-coagulant must be inverted how many times?
bleeding time
10 times
4 times
8 times
40
Procedural manual are needed for what reason
So employees are aware of job related processes and duties
So employees know the ethics of the company
41
Which of the following is one of the standardized elements found on product labels of a chemical product?
Pictograms ( visual symbol without relying on text)
Product Size
Expiration date
Barcode
42
What lead is placed on the anterior axillary line (AAL)?
V3
V1
V6
V5
43
A MA is working on a pt's chart on their computer. They need to step away from their desk for a few mins. What do you do
minimize window and walk away
share your password
close pts charts and lock the computer screen
leave the computer unattended
44
The MA was sent to the ward to draw blood for coagulation studies. Which of the following is correct about this draw?
Fill a light blue tube to the top
Only fill the tube half way
Draw blood from a green tube
Use a red tube for the draw
45
Who is the person in a hospital setting that can guide patients and families to available community resources?
Medical Assistant
Social Worker
Recpetion
The Dr.
46
When drawing blood, why are blood culture tubes filled first?
they need to be sent to the lab STAT
To make space to work safely
To avoid cross contamination
To avoid temperature increase
47
When using SOAP method for charting, vital signs should be placed in which are?
Insurance company
Tickler file
Demographics
Electronic Health Record
48
In what order would a clinical MA prepare a patient for an EKG?
Provide feedback on ekg reading
Apply electrodes and begin
Explain procedure, clean skin and then apply electrodes
Tell the patient the procedure will shock them
49
What is the purpose of laboratory techniques and procedures performed on patient specimens?
To determine patients preference of treatment
Detect biomakers of disease or a condition
To provide entertainment during hospital visits?
To predict future conditions
