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