A sub-q injection is given using the following techniques

a 45-degree angle with a 25 gauge needle

An MA's scope of practice is

determined by their physician/employer

What action do you take if you have a critical value result on a patient?

get the information to the physician as soon as possible

A facsimile transmittal cover page

should include a confidentiality statement

Patients should be given instructions in writing because

the human memory does not perform well under stress

ICD-9 and ICD-10 are coding systems used to report

medical necessity for services and procedures

The major reason for using proper aseptic procedures is to:

protect patients and healthcare workers

The purpose of OSHA is

to protect all workers from occupational injury

Maslows hierarchy of human needs is based on what concept?

physiologic needs are the most basic and must be met first

The reason you should aspirate before injecting a medication is to be sure

the needle is not in a blood vessel

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1
The white blood cell count is useful in determining
coagulation factors
anemia
infection
platelet count
2
The primary veins located in the antecubital fossa are basilica, cephalic, and
median capital
brachial
median cubital
median cephalic
3
The exam method used to check for conjunctivitis (pink eye) is:
inspection
percussion
palpation
auscultation
4
The formula used to change pounds to kilograms is:
2.2lb=1kg
100lb=1kg
22kg=1lb
2.2 kg=1lb
5
What test is done by the Westergren method?
CBC
Coagulation test
Hemoglobin
Sedimentation Rate
6
What is the most effective way to break up the infection cycle?
stay at home
use only antibacterial soap
wash your hands often
wash hands in clorox
7
What may laboratories provide for their employees?
health and welfare
retirement
safety and protection
education and training
8
A sub-q injection is given using the following techniques
a 90 degree angle with a 25 gauge needle
a 15 degree angle with a 21 gauge needle
a 10 degree angle with 27 gauge needle
a 45-degree angle with a 25 gauge needle
9
A system that selects the order of patients to receive urgent care is referred to as
matrixing
streamlining
selection
triage
10
An iron injection is administered by which of the following methods?
IV
ID
sub-q
z track
11
Which of the following tubes is used for RBC and WBC counts?
light blue
gray
green
lavender
12
The first step performed in setting up a sterile field is
open the sterile pack
put on gloves
wash your hands
prepare the local anesthetic is a syringe
13
The instrument used to remove sutures is an:
Kelly Hemostat
operating scissors
suture scissors
Mayo scissors
14
An MA's scope of practice is
determined by their physician/employer
determined by the AAMA
not the concern of the CMA or RMA
the same in every state
15
An example of a viral disease is:
measles
ringworm
malaria
candidiasis
16
Which medical specialist cares for people who are recovering from a stroke?
emergency medicine
neurologist
endocrinologist
internist
17
Which of the following pulse sites requires a stethoscope to take the pulse?
brachial
apical
carotid
femoral
18
Where are erythrocytes formed?
liver
bone marrow
kidney
blood
19
What action do you take if you have a critical value result on a patient?
repeat the quality control before reporting the result
record the information in the patient's chart
repeat the test
get the information to the physician as soon as possible
20
Exercise performed with assistance are
passive exercises
aerobic exercise
active exercise
rang of motion exercise
21
Electrosurgery is used to:
retract tissues
dissect and coagulate tissue
freeze tissue
dilate openings in the body
22
A facsimile transmittal cover page
requires postage
should not be counted in total number of pages sent
necessary if you are sending the fax to someone dnt know
should include a confidentiality statement
23
The process used to trace the direction of the vein is called:
anchoring
palpating
pumping
locating
24
In order to accomplish sterilization, the autoclave should reach
35 C to 37 C
260 F to 270 F
250 F-270 F
150 F
25
Gathering information about a pt present health care needs and abilities in prep for a new diet
assessment
planning
evaluation
implementation
26
What is the normal adult pulse range in beats per minute?
60 to 100
70 to 130
50 to 120
80 to 140
27
Which lab department deals with disease producing eggs in specimens taken from the body?
virology
chemistry
hematology
parasitology
28
An instrument used to grasp tissue is a:
probe
curette
forceps
dialator
29
The pulse point locate behind the knee is the:
popiteal
dosalis pedis
femoral
temporal
30
Patients should be given instructions in writing because
the human memory does not perform well under stress
most patients cannot read
most patients can not hear well
most patients do not really care about details
31
ICD-9 and ICD-10 are coding systems used to report
services provided by a physician
medical necessity for services and procedures
procedures performed on the patient
services provided by a nurse practitioner
32
The major reason for using proper aseptic procedures is to:
control the patients immune system
destroy all bacteria from surfaces
follow office policies
protect patients and healthcare workers
33
The purpose of OSHA is
to provide tax relief for all laboratories
to protect all workers from occupational injury
to establish policies on total quality management
to identify epidemiology and track public health
34
Which of the following is normal rectal temperature?
97.6 F
98.6 F
95.5 F
99.6 F
35
Following sterilization by autoclave, the items remain sterile for
30 days
2 weeks
21 days
it depends on item
36
Maslows hierarchy of human needs is based on what concept?
physiologic needs are the most basic and must be met first
esteem must always come from people around us
people never really reach self-actualization
a safe environment is placed above all other needs
37
Which of the following elements is NOT included in memorandum?
to and from lines
a subject line
a heading
a complimentary close
38
What is the best way to ensure an accurate visual acuity exam
ask the patient to speak up
have patient close one eye
provide adequate lighting
allow the patient to sit down if necessary
39
Which organization developed guidelines to help people in making healthy diet decisions?
USDA
DEA
FDA
CDC
40
Which of the following vacuum tubes provides least vacuum draw?
4.5ml
7ml
2ml
10ml
41
Reason a physician might order a 24 hour urine collection for a test include all of EXCEPT:
diurnal variation
to compare the 24 hour value with the serum value
to aid in the diagnosis of glomerular disease
for a culture and sensitivity
42
A physicians fee schedule is determined by using UCR's which means
resource based relative value scale
untied compared resources
usual, reasonable, customary
universal customary regulation
43
A patient's urine is yellow-orange. Which of the following substances would be found in urine?
nitrate
bilirubin
protein
glucose
44
Which laboratory department deals with the identification of pathogens?
chemistry
microbiology
hematology
immunohematology
45
The patient exam position used for a patient who is having difficulty breathing is:
dorsal recumbant
prone
Fowlers
lithotomy
46
The presence of sugar in the urine is called
hypoglycemia
hyperglycemia
glycosuria
glycogen
47
Which of the following items is NOT necessary for a routine patient exam?
opthalmoscope
percussion hammer
sterile gloves
tongue depressor
48
cross contamination can be prevented by
sterilizing and/or disinfecting instruments
all of the above
washing your hands between patients
washing the examination table with clorox and water
49
The reason you should aspirate before injecting a medication is to be sure
the injection is less painful
the patient receives all of the medication
the needle is in the muscle
the needle is not in a blood vessel
50
A MA's training focuses on
outpatient services
nursing skills
secretarial skills
hospital setting
51
The white blood cell count is useful in determining:
infection
coagulation factors
anemia
platelet count
52
Which of the following is the causative agent of infectious mononucleosis?
Epstein-Barr virus
variola major
HIV
cytomegalovirus
53
Hepatitis B and Rubella are examples of diseases caused by
fungi
viruses
yeast
bacteria
54
The pulse point located on the thumb side of the wrist is
radial
apical
brachial
carotid
55
The five phases of Korotkoff sounds may be heard through the auscultation of
the carotid arteries
the pulse
the blood pressure
the heart
56
A 54 year old male has diabetes mellitus What laboratory result is most likely to be elevated?
rheumatoid factor
prothrombin
creatine
calcium
57
Anaphylactic shock involves
general infection in the blood stream
dysfunction of the nervous system following spinal injury
loss of blood or bodily fluids
general alergic reaction to a foreign substance may be fatal
58
A physician who dispenses narcotic drugs, must keep narcotic records for
2 yrs
forever
4 yrs
6 yrs
59
Best way to avoid cross contaminating patients who receive instillation of eye drop same bottle
wipe the tip of the dropper with a paper towel after use
have each patient bring their own eye drops
wash your hands after instillation
avoid touching the tip of dropper to patients eye
60
What information does a hemoglobin result provide about a patient?
the oxygen carrying capacity of the blood
helps to diagnose heart and liver diseases
the count of the number of cells that participate in cloting
the amount of sugar in the blood
61
A subcutaneous injection is given using the following technique:
a 15-degree angle with a 21-gauge needle
a 90-degree angle with a 25-gauge needle
a 10-degree angle with a 27-gauge needle
a 45-degree angle with a 25-gauge needle
62
Oxygen is distributed in the cells of the body by
platelets
erythrocytes
plasma
leukocytes
63
Which of the following is a glucose procedure that is collected 2hrs after a carb. meal?
POCT glucose
stat glucose
GTT
2hr postprandial
64
The type of wound caused by scraping of the outer layers of the skin is a
contusion
incision
laceration
abrasion
65
Where is a Colle's fracture located?
wrist
ankle
elbow
66
What is the max time a tourniquet can be applied without jeopardizing the quality of specimen?
2 times
1 min
2 min
3 min with difficult draw
67
A patient who is noncompliant is one who
has a difficult time understanding the physicians directions
does not pay the bill in a timely fashion
should be given instructions in writing
does not follow the doctors orders
68
Medical ethics requires physicians to
not accept money
not charge a finance fee
be of good moral character
all of the above
69
What hormone are you looking for in a pregnancy test?
HCG
Testosterone
Estrogen
igG
70
The minutes of a business meeting include all of the following except
motions passed
a list of reports that were submitted
members absent and the reason for their absence
members present
71
In a standard EKG, lead V3 is located
at the fourth intercostal space
anywhere on the right side of the chest
midway between V2 and V4
at the fifth intercostal space
72
The main reason why a patient is seeking medical care is referred to as:
symptoms
assessment
observation
chief complaint
73
CPT-4 include E&M codes which are used to report
medical necessity for services and procedures
office procedures performed by a provider
provider services and visits
anesthesia and surgeries
74
At what age should children have their first MMR vaccination?
12-15 months
2 to 3 months
12 months
birth
75
The average adult respiration is:
10-12 per min
25-30 per min
20-24 per min
12-20 per min
76
When sorting mail, you should
place letters from other Dr. in the appropriate chart
place all mail in the physicians mailbox
place the physicians personal mail on top
dispose of any "junk mail"
77
The ability to repeatedly run a lab test and get the same result is called what?
accuracy
calibration
acceptability
precision
78
What is the best description of low-density lipoprotein?
a complex molecule consisting of protein and fat like choles
lipoprotein of protein/cholesterol remove excess cholesterol
the form in which carbohydrate are stored in the body
lipoprotein consisting of protein/ cholesterol, forms plaque
79
Anyone who has thoroughly been trained and can do competency for the testing proc.-can perform
complex tests
waived tests
lab tests
moderately complex tests
80
A legally required disclosure is one that
represents an exception to the rights of patients
is given without the consent of the patient
all of the above
is designed to protect the public
81
Which of the following is NOT an example of nonverbal communication?
touch
tone
posture
facial expression
82
What position would you use to examine the back or spine?
prone
fowlers
supine
knee-chest
83
The first drop of capillary is removed with a gauze because why?
hemolysis
bacteria
lipids
tissue thromboplastin
84
Which of the following is NOT required when taking a phone message?
the callers account number
the callers name and phone number
time and date
name of person to who the call is directed
85
Lipid test include all of the following, except:
Bilirubin
LDL
HDL
Triglycerides
86
At what age should children have their first Hep B vaccine?
12-15 mo
12 months
birth
2 to 3 mo
87
In a physical exam, inspection refers to
visual scanning of the patient
looking over the patients chart
determining a patients level of pain by his face
feeling the patients internal organs
88
Some non-cellular components of plasma are:
WBC and serum
hormones and RBC
fats and hormones
RBC and WBC
89
A patients medical record
is the property of the physician
is only to be seen on a need to know basis
is considered a legal document
all of the above
90
Among other things, HIPAA is concerned with
patient safety
patient advocacy
protecting personal health information
patient compliance
91
Autoclaving is the only process that destroys all forms of living organisms, including
bacteria
spores
viruses
tuberculosis
92
The most accurate to measure the length of an infant is to
stand the infant up on the adult scale
make a mark on the exam table paper at babys head and feet
use the measuring device on the back of infant scale
use a yard stick
93
The instrument used in the physical exam to determine hearing and conduction is a:
speculum
tuning fork
reflex hammer
stethoscope
94
Which classification of drugs prevents or decreases clotting?
antipyretic
antineoplastic
antiemetic
anticoagulant
95
Blood-borne pathogens
blood with potentially infectious materials on soiled laundr
the presence of blood, body fluid, tissue that cause disease
human blood components and products made from human blood
disease producing microorganisms by blood, body fluid, tissu
96
When a patient acquires an infection while in a medical facility, it is referred to as a:
health-care-acquired infection or nosocomial infection
pathogenic infection
causative infection
bacterial infection
97
Why is understanding cultural difference important?
everyone is unique and their health care needs differ
all of the above
one should never have predetermined notions
perceptions may vary among nationalities
98
Which of the following sutures does not usually require removal from the body?
nylon
silk
catgut
cotton
99
The examination technique used to listen to internal body sounds is:
percussion
palpation
mensuration
auscultation
100
The major purpose of the MSDS is
to provide information to protect employees and patients
to complete all OSHA requirements
to provide information to clean up spills
to guide PPE use identifying hazardous chemicals and proced.
101
When measuring a blood pressure, the MA would typically place the stethoscope over which artery
apical
aorta
brachial
carotid

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