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