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1
The national health insurance plan for Americans age 65 & older is :
Medicare
Medicaid
CHAMPVA
TRICARE
2
The incident of which Infectious disease can be minimized through routine immunizations
HIV
Streptococcus pneumoniae
Hepatitis C
Malaria
3
Which of the following drug administration routes is the most appropriate for a patient who has nausea and vomiting
Sublingually
Rectal
Nasal
Buccal
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Talk to the child’s parents
Notify the Dr immediately
Call child protective services
Ask the child about the bruises
5
The patient has been given a prescription that says the medication should be taken “bid”. When should this be taken ?
Twice a day
Before meals
Before bedtime
Once a day
6
What is the purpose of laboratory techniques & procedures performed on patient specimens
Eradicate disease
Detect biomarkers of a disease
Locate a biological family member
Remove traces of chemicals
7
Which of the following approaches is considered the best regarding a patient who does not speak English
Request a professional medical translator
Allow the patient to bring a family member or friend to translate
Allow the patient to use an online translator as a means for communication
Ask another patient to translate
8
A clinical MA performed a minor surgical procedure on a patient , what order should the PPE be removed ?
Gloves goggle gown
Goggles gown glove
Goggles gown gloves
Gown goggles gloves
9
The primary function of the nervous system is :
To cleanse the blood of pathogens
detect changes in the internal& external environment&respond appropriately
To protect deep organs
To provide body support and levers for muscle action
10
Which of the following is NOT true regarding HIPAA laws
Violators are held accountable if patient privacy rights are compromised
Patients have more control over their medication
Few boundaries are set on the use & release of health records
Patients can make informed choices regarding their personal health info
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Chief complaint
History of present illness
Previous medical history
Family history
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Anemia
Lymphostatis
Hemoconcentration
Syncope
13
According to OSHA what is the leading cause of injury in the workplace
Needle stick accidents
Electrical fires
Workplace violence
Trips slips and falls
14
What component of the blood is free from cells ?
White blood
Plasma
Platelets
Hemoglobin
15
A clinical MA spilled a chemical on the floor,what document will indicate if the spill is hazardous
Safety log
Quality control log
Safety data sheet (SDS)
Inventory log
16
What is the main reason for documenting a patients medical care
Provides legal protection for both patient and health care provider
It supports counter suits for medical services
Allows a health care provider to receive higher reimbursement
Reduces the health care providers malpractice insurance
17
What two fingers are the preferred locations for a capillary puncture in an adult
Middle and ring finger on a non dominant hand
Index & middle fingers on a non dominant hand
Index & middle fingers on a dominant hand
Middle and ring fingers on a dominant hand
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80%
30%
60%
100%
19
On an ECG what does the QRS complex represent
Time between contraction of ventricles and recovery
Contraction, following depolarization of ventricles
SA nose impulses, wave of depolarization through atria
Recovery (repolarization)of ventricles
20
Cellular respiration is a function of the
Cell membrane
Golgi apparatus
Mitochondria
Nucleus
21
Which of the following is the most critical mistake a phlebotomist can make
Collecting a timed specimen late
Dialing to collect a specimen
A hematoma
Failing to properly identify the patient
22
Complete destruction of all forms of microbial life
Sanitization
Sterilization
Germicide
Disinfection
23
Which of the following is correct for ending a venipuncture
Remove the tube,Remove the tourniquet,remove the needle, apply pressure
Remove the tourniquet,remove the tube,remove the needle,apply pressure
Remove the tube,remove the tourniquet, remove the needle, apply pressure
Remove the needle, remove the tube, remove the tourniquet,apply pressure
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Which choice is a typical educational topic for elderly patients to prevent disease
Annual flu & pneumonia vaccinations information
Sterile technique used in the medical practice
The location of the patients public health resources in their community
The location of the patients public health resources in their community
25
Demerol 75 mg.IM every 4hrs as needed for severe pain is what type of medication order
STAT
Single
Routine
PRN
26
What is the preferred vein for venipuncture
Jugular vein
Lateral marginal vein
Ulnar vein
Median cubital vein
27
A patient is having a seizure which of the following is most appropriate step for the MA to take to protect the patient
Raise the patients feet
Administer small amounts of liquids
Loosen clothing around the patients neck
Retrain the patient
28
Choose the answer that corresponds with letter E
Cephalic
Radial
Basilic
Brachial
29
A round raised skin lesion with itching that is a positive sign of reaction to allergy testing is a :
Vesicle
Wheal
Nodule
Fatty tissue
30
Which of the following supplies blood to the heart muscle ?
Cerebral arteries
Carotid arteries
Brachial arteries
Coronary arteries
31
Which of the following can not be handled by the medical assistant
Patient requesting emergency medical advice
New patient and return appointments
Directions to the facility
Whether or not a Dr is in a certain health plan
32
A quantitative test is one that
Test for presence of substance only
Tests for the presence & amount of substance in sample
Tests for all substances found in the sample
Does not require a trained technician
33
When would a phlebotomist use a multiple sample needle
When more then one tube of blood is to be collected
In a large put patient laboratory for all patients requiring the Same test
Among family members who all require the same test
For microcapillary collection
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Which of the following is a primary topic under the American association of physicians&surgeons patients bill of right
Mortuary services
Vaccination services
Complaints and appeals
Standardized billing practices
35
Which step is included in the preparation of a patient for an ECG procedure
Placing the patient in a prone position with their legs touching
Placing the electrodes over the bony prominence on the arms and legs
Confirming the patient has a full bladder
Providing head pillow to patient as long as their head isn’t elevated
36
Which of the following is first of six standardized elements found on product labels of a chemical product
Product inspectors name
Patient date
Pictograms
Product inspection date
37
According to the patients bill of rights which of the following reprints the right of a patient
To receive partial disclosures of their insurance plan
Empty choice
Empty choice
To share their medical information with their family
38
Defamation through spoken statement is known as
Slander
Sympathy
Libel
Empathy
39
What is the best sample for the determination of blood pH & blood gases
Cerebroespinal fluid
Arterial blood
Capillary blood
Venous blood
40
Which of the following is the most common means of transmitting pathogens ?
Blood transfusions
Ingesting food
Touching
Coughing
41
Which of the following test is conducted in a clinical laboratory
CBC
Allergy
Hearing
Visual activity
42
What is the first step in breaking a chain of infection
Using gloves
Proper disposal of needles
Hand washing
Putting on a gown
43
What body system is responsible for hormone production
Respiratory
Endocrine
Nervous
Lymphatic
44
Which types of PPE are used in a medical laboratory
Correct shoes gloves and earplugs
Safety goggles, apron & gloves
Safety goggles uniform and muffs
Apron uniform and earplugs
45
When drawing blood why are blood culture tubes filled first ?
To add clot activators to the tubes
To avoid air from getting into the tube
To prevent cross contamination
To avoid alterations to chemistry tests
46
A clinical MA is working with a patient over their bill&the patient begins to get upset&yell, what should the MA do
Ask the patient to come back later since they are upset
Ask the patient to wait while the MA gets the office manager
Ask the patient to join the MA in a room away from the other patients
Ask the patient to lower their voice
47
A patient has a possible corneal abrasion& needs a referral, which specialty Dr deals with eye injury & disease
Oncologist
Ophthalmologist
Optometrist
Optician
48
Which of the following requires all employees workplace hazard training
Hazard communication standard
Standard precautions
Emergency action plans
Bloodborne pathogen
49
What is the best location to check the pulse of an adult who is unconscious and not breathing
On the chest directly over the heart
At the radial artery of the wrist
At the carotid artery of the neck
At the brachial artery of the arm
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Gluteus Maximus
Gluteus medius
Gluteus minimus
Right upper and outer quadrant
51
Which of the following can make it difficult to collect blood in elderly adults
Firmly anchored veins
Decreased mobility
Loss of skin elasticity
Thickened dermal layer
52
Choose the newer that corresponds with letter D
Basilic
Radial
Cephalic
Ulnar
53
Automaticity refers to
Empty choice
Empty choice
Ability to respond to an Electrical stimulus
Ability to transmit a electrical stimulus from cell-cell through myocardial
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Osteomalacia
Osteochondritis
Osteoporosis
Osteomyelitis
55
Other than a median cubital vein, what other vein can be used ?
Pulmonary
Radial
Dorsal
Cephalic
56
Patient arrives in office with suspected chicken pox, what immediate action should be taken by the MA
Ask the patient to wait in the waiting room until appointment time
Notify the Dr of the patients possible condition
Tell the patients in the waiting room of the potential situation
Invite the patient to proceed in an examination room
57
Who should correct an error in the patients chart
The person who made the error
Receptionist
Doctor
Office manager
58
The four classic symptoms of inflammation are erythema,edema, pain & ___
Irritation
Vomiting
Heat
Headache
59
CoInsurance is calculated based on a
A capitation rate
A fixed charge for each visit
Number of policy holders in the plan
Percentage of charge
60
What blood test requires the use of a green top evacuated tube
Weight stain test
Blood bank compatibility test
STAT chemistry blood test
Blood culture
61
What is the minimum number of electrodes that may be attached to the patient for Holter monitoring
2 electrodes
10 electrodes
12 electrodes
5 electrodes
62
The patient information sheet contains
Patients personal insurance and information
The patients chief complaint
The last medical history of the patient
The patients past family history
63
Sinus _______ is a slow dysthymia
Rhythm
Bradycardia
Tachycardia
Dysrhythmia
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Lancet
Evacuated tube
IV solution
Transfer device
65
The functional unite of the kidney is the
Urethra
Bladder
Nephron
Ureter
66
Patient came in the Drs office with chest pain&shortness of breath which position is the best to help him breath better
Supine
Fowler’s
Lithotomy
Prone
67
When scheduling patients which of the following methods allows for patients to be seen on a 1st come 1st served basis
Open hours
Stream
Wave
Clustering
68
Which of the following situations can result in legal action against a clinical MA
Needle stick injury to an employee
Hemolysis of the specimen
Mislabeled specimen
Inadequate specimen quantity
69
What could a clinical MA who fails to obtain patients consent before performing phlebotomy be charged with
Battery
Negligence
Breach of contract
Assault
70
Which of the following organs plays a role in acid base regulation
Brain
Kidneys
Liver
Bone marrow
71
What is a common site for a capillary puncture in infants
Top of the hand
The inside of the wrist
The inside of the elbow
The lateral side of the heel
72
Which of the following is correct regarding contact transmissions
It refers to the transfer of pathogens by mosquitoes flies and rats
Involves contaminated instruments,needles or contaminated hands not washed
involves transmissions of pathogens remain suspended in air for long times
It involves the transfer of pathogens by food & water
73
Which of the following blood test aids in the diagnosis of leukemia
BUN/Cr
CBC with differential
HbA1c
T4 & T3
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Relabel the urine samples but redraw the blood
Recollect all four specimens from patients
Have the patients come back and identify their specimens
Relabel all the specimens
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It decreases the amount of pain
It brings blood to the surface
It increases blood flow
It distracts from the procedure
76
A blood culture& sensitivity (C&S)test is most likely performed in which division of clinical laboratory
Microbiology
Urinalysis
Chemistry
Hematology
77
A MA was sent to the ward to draw blood for coagulation studies. Which of the following is correct about this draw
The MA can use capillary tubes for the blood collection
Draw a red top tube before the light blue tube
Draw blood cultures
Fill a light blue tube to the top
78
The formation of blood cells is defined as
Mean corpuscular volume
Hemoglobinopathy
Erythropoietin
Hematopoiesis
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What document must be completed before a procedure to remove a toenail
Progress notes
Billing document
Waiver of liability
Informed consent form
80
What specimens require protection from the light
Blood gases
Bilirubin
Creo finrinogens
Lactic acid
81
How far above the site of draw is the tourniquet placed
5-7 inches
3-4 inches
1-2 inches
4-6 inches
82
What is another term for “clean” technique
Sanitization
Medical asepsis
Sterilization
Surgical asepsis
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Gel based creams after routine hand wash
Antimicrobial soap
Scrub brushes
Medicated towels for drying clean hands
84
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Sinus node
Ventricle
Bundle branches
AV node
85
Sodium citrate is the additive in what color tube
Green
Red
Light blue
Lavender
86
Which of the following information must be put on a label of a biohazardous specimen
Patients fingerprints
The collectors date of birth
Patients address
Initials of the collector
87
Invoice for the monthly rent of the building where the medical office is located is usually handled by which department
Compliance
Human Resources
Accounts receivable
Accounts payable
88
When a patient fails to show up for their appointment the event must be
Documented in the patients chart
Written on a no show log
Erased from schedule
Monetarily charged to the patient
89
Patient has possible corneal abrasion &needs referral . What specialty a Dr that deals with eye injury & disease ?
Ophthalmologist
Optometrist
Oncologist
Optician
90
When using SST tubes why does gel separate serum from
Electrolytes
Clots
Water
Plasma
91
A orient has been taking aspirin for arthritis which of the following is most likely to be affected by it
Glucose time
Blood culture results
Bleeding time
Blood culture collection
92
The three kinds of blood cells are
Erythrocytes , thrombocytes , leukocytes
Leukocytes, white blood cells, platelets
Erythrocytes, platelets , thrombocytes
Leukocytes, red blood cells, erythrocytes
93
What personal quality does a clinical MA demonstrate when they can understand the patients feelings
Integrity
Empathy
Flexibility
Professionalism
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Mode of transmission
Susceptible host
Infectious agent
Peral of exit
95
In occupational safety what does the acronym R.A.C.E stand for?
Report, Alert, Confine, Extricate
Rescue, alarm, collaborate, evacuate
Report, alarm, collaborate, evacuate
Rescue, alarm,confine, evacuate
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The function of the platelet is to
Cause the blood to clot
Carry nutrients
Carry oxygen
Fight infection
97
The tube of choice for glucose testing is
Lavender top tube
Light blue top tube
Red top tube
Gray top tube
98
What is the name of the law that protects health fare workers who age aid during the time of an accident ?
Good Samaritan law
HIPAA
Megan’s law
Right to know law
99
Normal sinus rhythm has a heart rate of___ BPM
60 to 100
40 to 60
50 to 75
80 to 120
100
After observing an ECG tracing a MA would be expected to
Check the patient with a pulse oximeter to verify accuracy of ECG training
Evaluate the patients medication list for cardiac altering drugs
Observe the tracing for quality & decide if another tracing may be required
Instruct the patient on the tracing results & cardiac prognosis
