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1
What is the purpose of a lab technique and procedure performed on patient specimens
Remove traces of chemicals
Locate a biological family member
Eradicate disease
Detect biomarkers of a disease
2
The labels on urine and blood specimens of two patients appear to have been mixed up what would be best course of action
Ask the patient to come back and identify their specimens
Relabel both specimens
Recollect both specimens from the patient
Relabel the urine specimen, but redraw the blood one
3
A patient presents to medical office for a preemployment drug test. who must sign chain of custody form
Individuals who will have contact with the specimen
Nurse practitioner
Physician
Office manager
4
Alcohol swab, cotton balls, gloves, collection container, sharps container. What is missing to perform finger puncture?
25 gauge needle
Sterile lancet
Syringe
Butterfly collection system
5
What drug prevents the action of another drug or chemical?
Synergist
Antagonist
Narcotic
Trade
6
Which of the following drug administration routes is the most appropriate for a patient who has nausea and vomiting
Nasal
Buccal
Rectal
Sublingual
7
What is the correct position for patient? Who is having a Pap smear?
Trendelenberg
Knee chest
Lithotomy
Supine
8
What type of container should be used for a disposal of examination gloves that are covered in blood?
Trash bin with a lid
Puncture proof sharps container
Respectable with biohazard bag
Receptacle with a yellow line bag
9
What position should the patient be placed in when performing an ECG
Trendelenberg
Prone
Dorsal recumbent
Supine
10
While pt hematocrit tube is spinning. Ma performs hemoglobin test. Hemoglobin is 15g/dL. What is hematocrit value
45%
5%
5g/dl
45 g/dl
11
A group of obstetric follow up patients are scheduled for same time slot. What is the name of this scheduling technique
Open access scheduling
Modified wave scheduling
Cluster scheduling
Wave scheduling
12
After completing a surgical scrub, in which position should a clinical MA hold their hands
Up
Down
In front of them
Out to the sides
13
MA walks into lab and lights of fire. Which acronym describes the proper procedure for use of fire extinguisher.
R.A.C.E
RICE
NKDA
P.A.S.S
14
What type of bandages is used to dress wounds on fingers
Cravat bandage
Circular bandage
4x4 Gauze
Tube gauze
15
What is the correct water temperature for an ear irrigation?
Cold
As warm as the patient can tolerate
Hot
Room temperature
16
What is the first step in breaking a chain of infection?
Putting on a gown
Hand washing
Using gloves
Proper disposal of needles
17
A clinical MA is preparing a tray for a PAP smear, which of the following items is mandatory
Vaginal Speculum
Sterile gloves
Gauze
Intrauterine device
18
Which behavior is an example of integrity?
Acknowledging one’s mistakes
Asking for help with difficult assignments or tasks
Completing job duties as assigned in a timely manner
Reporting to work with a positive attitude and outlook
19
What instructions are given to a patient who has been prescribed Buccal medication
Chew the medication and swallow it
Place the medication under the tongue
Place the medication between the lower teeth and cheek
Dissolve the medication and water and drink it
20
Which of the following approaches is considered the best regarding a patient who does not speak English
Allow patient to use an online translator as means of communication
Allow patient to bring a family member or friend to translate
Request a professional medical translator for the patient
Ask another patient to translate
21
What tube should be used for glucose testing?
Red
Gray
Light blue
Lavender
22
What is the name for an interval between exposure to infection and appearance of first symptom?
Means of transmission period
Incubation period
Incarnation period
Active period
23
Which of the following is the most accurate way to obtain an infants head circumference
Place infant in the prone position with tape measure below infants ears
Bring the tape measure around the head, above the ears, until it meets
Hold the tape measure around head below infants eyebrows
Wrap a tape measure below the infants ears, with one mark against forehead
24
Which of the following can make it difficult to collect blood in elderly patients
Decreased mobility
Thickened dermal layer
Loss of skin elasticity
Firmly anchored veins
25
Which respiratory procedure involves visual examination of lungs through small camera at end of a flexible tube
Pleurodesis
Oxygen saturation study
Spirometry
Bronchoscopy
26
Demerol 75 mg, IM every 4 hours, as needed for severe pain is what type of medication order
Routine
Stat
Single
PRN
27
Which of the following is the most common means of transmitting pathogens
Coughing
Ingesting food
Touching
Blood transfusions
28
What info must be provided to patient when instructing them on daily water requirements
Water is essential only when an illness is present
Drinking 7 to 10 glasses of water is recommended
Drinking coffee or soda can be a replacement for drinking water
Water is needed only when physically active or exercising
29
What manual provides medical staff with guidance on job related processes
Provider manual
PDR manual
SDS manual
Procedures manual
30
What is the definition of co-insurance
Fixed payment by insured person before healthcare costs are covered
Basic annual cost of healthcare insurance
Fix percentage of coverage charges paid by the insured person
Payment by insured person that will be determined by third-party insurance
31
What are pathogens?
Microbes that can cause disease
Normal bacteria Found On Skin
Microorganisms that Li in soil
Communicable Microorganisms
32
What region of the arm is most commonly used when drawing blood
Popliteal
Plantar metacarpal
Anti-cubital fossa
Dorsal metacarpal
33
What is a common site for a capillary puncture in infants?
Top of hand
Lateral side of heel
Inside wrist
Inside elbow
34
Which is one of the best ways to collect and transmit electronic patient data safely
Use a public wireless network
Limit the number of shared passwords
Use a secured wireless network
Have a unlimited access to data
35
Which copy notation indicates that a copy of letter is being sent to another individual with recipients knowledge
Sig
Enc:
C:
PS.
36
Which limb sensor is a reference or ground electrode?
Left leg
Right arm
Right leg
Left arm
37
On which sheet does a MA document procedures, payments, and adjustments at close of business day
Credit balance
Accounts receivable
Day sheet
Balance sheet
38
Which test can reveal the presence of blood in a patient stool
Fecal occult
Rapid streptococcus
Hemoglobin
Ova parasite stool
39
What is correct billing form for Medicare patients
ABN
CMS-1500
RBRVS
UB04
40
When scheduling patients which of the following method allows for patients to be seen on a first come first serve basis
Stream
Wave
Open hours
Cluttering
41
Ventilator associated pneumonia is what type of infection
Latent
opportunistic
Acute
Nosocomial
42
According to CDC, how long can the hepatitis C virus survive on examination table in outpatient clinic?
3 days
3 weeks
3 months
3 hours
43
A patient has been taking aspirin for arthritis which of the following is most likely to be affected by it
Glucose time
Blood culture results
Blood culture collection
Bleeding time
44
Which of the following should be communicated to patient who is, learning how to use crutches
The patient should look down at their feet as they are walking
The axillary pads should be one finger below the armpit
The patients non injured leg should move with the crutches
The elbows should be positioned at 20-30 angle
45
Why is anticoagulant additive used in evacuated test tubes?
To make the tube sterile
To prevent blood from clotting
To make blood dot
To dilute blood prior to testing
46
When requesting a lab report from a facility, what information must be provided in order to identify patient?
Cell phone number and email address
Address and work phone number
Name and date of birth
Maiden name and SSN
47
What patient information must be included on a requisition form
Blood type
Emergency contact
Medical record number
Pharmacy name
48
Which of the following procedures is appropriate for preparing blood and other infectious materials for transport?
Decontaminating the hazardous waste container
Placing materials in leak proof container during collection
Relabeling containers provided for waste
Freezing the materials before transport
49
If a laboratory test requires serum, which the container tube is the tube of choice
Red and grey (tiger tube
Black
Lavender
Yellow
50
Which of the following is one of the six standardized elements found on product labels of a chemical product
Patient date
Product inspection date
Product inspector’s name
Picograms
51
If MA is on phone when patient arrives, what is most professional way to acknowledge them
Hand the patient registration forms to fill out
Get up and finish the conversation in the back office
Tell the patient to have a seat
Ask to place them on hold and offer assistance to patient
52
MA is mixing a bleach cleaning solution, what is the proper ratio of bleach to water?
1:5
1:10
1:20
1:1
53
Which of the following requires a pre-authorization in the physicians office?
Flu injection
Pap smear
Vision acuity test
Bone density test
54
Sodium citrate is the addictive in what color tube
Light blue
Red
Careen
Lavender
55
What color code of an evacuated tube inhibits glycolysis
Pink
Red
Green
Gray
56
What is the name of the phenomenon when the heart starts beating very quickly and a patient is aware of their heartbeat
Ectopic Beat
Hemoptysis
Bradycardia
Palpitation
57
A patient has a possible corneal abrasion and needs a referral which specialty is a physician that deals with eye injury
Optometrist
Ophthalmologist
Oncologist
Optician
58
What is the correct lead from the right arm to the left leg?
AVF
AVR
II
I
59
What is the active listening for? Sounds made by internal organs that is used to make a medical diagnosis.
Auscultation
Menstruation
Percussion
Palpation
60
A MA saw a patient collapse in waiting room. Patient has pacemaker, how far from pacemaker should AED be placed
Three inches away
One inch away
Four inches away
Two inches away
61
MA is screening a patient who has trouble with hearing. What should the clinical medical assistant do?
Speak in a normal tone directly facing the patient
Talk to the person who is with the patient
Use hand gestures while speaking to the patient
Use a firm touch to obtain the patient’s attention
62
Which of the following cannot be handled by a clinical MA
Whether or not a physician is in a certain health plan
Patient requesting emergency medical advice
New patient and return appointments
Directions to the facility
63
What equipment is appropriate for a blood draw in a patient with narrow vessels
Straight syringe needle
Standard Vacutainer with a 16 gauge needle
Butterfly needle with a straight syringe
Butterfly needle with a regular vacucontainer
64
Which agency regulates the controlled substances act
DEA
AIRS
OSHA
SWAT
65
When a patient arrived at the clinic, MA check them in without looking up after the patient left the negative review
Calling patients by name and confirming the reason of their appointment
Staring at patients while speaking
Smiling and giving the patient eye contact
Announcing the patients arrival over the intercom
66
Which of the following is an example of CPT code?
99202
V23.2
I10
401.94
67
How should a clinical MA handle office mail upon opening it
Place it on any providers desk
Attach the envelope to all letters
Initial all letters
Arrange it by first, second, or third class
68
Patient is supposed to be NPO on day of surgery. Which of following patients actions will demonstrate compliance
Eating dinner by 7:00pm the night before
Having a midnight snack
Consuming liquid meal replacement for breakfast
Drinking coffee in morning
69
Patient came to clinic for a low-grade fever of one month duration. Physician ordered ESR, what color tube
Red top tube
Lavender top tube
Green top tube
Light blue top tube
70
What patient position position is preferred when drawing blood from a patient with a history of syncope
Patient’s head is placed between the knees
Patient is standing during the procedure
Patient is lying down in a supine position
Patient’s arm is in a downward position
71
MA recorded a head circumference of 37 inches instead of 37 cm. How should this area be corrected?
Notify the provider before an examination begins
Use white out and write over it with the correct information
Write over the error
Draw a single line through error, initial strikeout, and correct error
72
What does practicing good daily hygiene and dressing appropriate show to an employer?
Reliability
Loyalty
Professionalism
Growth
73
For how long should pressure be applied to any puncture site for a patient who is undergoing antiquate therapy
At least 1 minute
At least 25 minutes
At least 5 minutes
At least 15 minutes
74
A MA is performing a capillary puncture on patient, prior to stick. Patient asks why she needs to rub her hands together
It brings blood to the surface
It increases blood flow
It distracts from the procedure
It decreases the amount of pain
75
What information is needed when measuring a patient for crutches
Patient overall health
Patients weight
Patients height
Patient’s dominant hand
76
What is supported when a healthcare team is able to understand cultural differences
Career goals
Diversity
Work ethic
Integrity
77
What is difference between amount charged by provider and amount paid by an insurance company
Adjustment
Unsecured debt
Insufficient fund
Refund
78
MA is working on a patient’s chart on their computer. They need to step away from their desk. What must they do before?
Close the patient’s chart and lock their computer screen
Make sure the phone is not ringing
Let their colleagues know when they will be back
Ask a colleague to finish the patient’s chart and shut down the computer
79
What is a good example of a clinical MA showing accountability?
Discussing a patient who is being very rude in waiting room with coworkers
Taking responsibility for immediately reporting error with lab work
Recording incorrect results in a patient’s file and making corrections
Notifying supervisor about autoclave machine they had broken by accident
80
How often should a patient demographic and insurance information be updated
Every appointment
Once a year
Every three months
Every six months
81
What time interval presented by a small box on an ECG paper
0.04 sec
0.6 sec
0.001 sec
0.5 sec
82
Which of the following should be provided to the patient post surgical procedure
Explanation of benefits
Directions to the lab
Wound care instructions
Billing information
83
MA must draw blood from patient using their right hand, b/c no other site is available. What is appropriate equipment
Straight needle
Syringe
Butterfly needle
Lancet
84
What is required to perform a hand antisepsis?
Anti-microbial
Gel based creams after the routine hand wash
Scrub brushes
Medicated towels for drying clean hands
85
Which rhythm listed below is not considered dysrhythmia
Ventricular tachycardia
Atrial tachycardia
Sinus rhythm
Sinus bradycardia
86
During sputum collection, what should a patient do before coughing up the specimen?
Exhale deeply
Take a deep breath
Hold their breath
Drink fluids
87
Needle, tube holder, tourniquet , gauze, alcohol swab, and bandages. Which item is missing to draw blood W/ 🦋 needle
Evacuated tube
Lancet
Transfer device
Solution
88
Which of the following bank container tubes is most commonly used for hematology testing
Light blue top tubes
Red topped tubes
Lavender top tubes
Green top tubes
89
Which drug is used as an anticoagulant
Fluoxetine (Prozac)
Warfarin (Coumadin)
Digoxin (Lanoxin)
Triazolam ( halcion)
90
What is the most common route of administration of nitroglycerin?
Intravenous
Suppository
Sublingual
Intradermal
91
What blood test requires the use of a green top evacuated tube
Stat chemistry blood test
Blood culture
Blood bank compability test
Wright stain test
92
Which of the following test is not a part of complete blood count?
Differential
Activated PTT
Hematocrit
Hemoglobin
93
A clinical MA is preparing a wound for suturing. Which step should the MA take to ensure proper cleanse the wound?
Pour hydrogen peroxide in the wound
Use a back-and-forth motion with an antiseptic wipe
Wipe from center to edge with an antiseptic swab
Use alcohol prep pads to clean the wound
94
In ECG, what is the lead center of a heart to the positive pole of the left leg?
III
AVF
AVR
II
95
Under what circumstances can a clinical MA accept a check written by a third-party
If the check is written to the patient
If the check was issued nine months earlier
If the check is postdated
If the check is from the patient health insurance company
96
The invoice for the monthly rent of a building where medical office is located is typically handled by which department
Human resources
Account receivable
Accounts payable
Compliance
97
What is recommended diet for a patient with high levels of HDL and LDL?
Low salt
Diabetic
High iron
Low cholesterol
98
When drawing blood, why are blood culture tubes filled first
To add clot activators to the tubes
To preserve a serum separator
To prevent cross-contamination
To avoid air from getting into the tube
99
What lead is placed on the anterior axillary line?
V3
V2
V5
V4
