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