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1
In what order would a clinical MA prepare a patient for an EKG?
Provide feedback on ekg reading
Tell the patient the procedure will shock them
Apply electrodes and begin
Explain procedure, clean skin and then apply electrodes
2
The correct lead from the center of heart to the positive pole of the left leg is:
Lead I
AVF
AVL
Lead II
3
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
4
Which of the following does plasma contain the most of?
Plasma
Water
Protein
Minerals
5
A pt has a possible corneal abrasion and needs a referral. Which specialty deals with eye injury and disease?
Ophthalmologist
Optometrist
orthopedist
Otolaryngologist
6
The bladder inside a cuff should encircle a certain percentage of an adult patient's arm. What is the proper percentage?
100%
20%
30%
80%
7
Loc for capillary The medial line extending from the big toe and lateral line extending from the fourth and fifth digit
True
False
8
When drawing blood, why are blood culture tubes filled first?
they need to be sent to the lab STAT
To avoid cross contamination
To make space to work safely
To avoid temperature increase
9
Sodium Citrate is the additive in what color tube?
Gray
Lavendar
Red
Light blue
10
What body system is responsible for hormone production?
Lymphatic
Endocrine
Paracrine
Pulmonary
11
Which limb is referenced as our ground electrode
Left Leg
Left arm
Right Leg
right arm
12
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
Blood cultures ( Cannot be contaminated)
Toxicology; Trace elements and nutrional studies
Pink: Blood type, rh, antibody screen, type-cross match
13
What personal quality does the clinical MA demonstrate when they can understand the patients feelings?
Honesty
Respect
Empathy
Compassion
14
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
15
What is the main reason for documenting a patient's medical care?
for the office
Provides legal Protection
For the patient
For insurance
16
According to the Patient's Bill of Rights, which of the following represents the rights of a patient?
To be treated confidentially, records limited to who they want to disclose
Demand Care
Demand prescriptions
To have access to everyones record
17
No anticoagulants are found in which of the following tubes? Making it suitable for serum testing
Leavender tubes: EDTA
Yellow top; Blood cultures aerobic & anaerobic Tubes
Light Blue blood cultures: Sodium Citrate 90% full tube
Red tubes : No additives ( has silica particles )
18
What is the name of the blood circulation system that moves blood through the lungs?
Neurologic
Cardiovascular
Pulmonary
Lymphatic
19
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
20
A patient came to the clinic for a low-grade fever of one month duration. The Dr. ordered ESR. What color tube
Red
Blue
Lavender
Green
21
The MA was sent to the ward to draw blood for coagulation studies. Which of the following is correct about this draw?
Use a red tube for the draw
Draw blood from a green tube
Only fill the tube half way
Fill a light blue tube to the top
22
What could a clinical MA who fails to obtain patients consent before performing phlebotomy be charged with?
Breach of confidentiality
Assault
Negligence
Battery
23
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
minimize window and walk away
leave the computer unattended
close pts charts and lock the computer screen
24
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
25
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
26
A clinical MA is taking a patients pulse for 30 seconds and notices some irregularity. What must they do next?
Refer patient to specilaist
Ignore the irregularity and just put what we think
Count the patients pulse for a full minute
Document the irregularity
27
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
28
What lead is placed on the anterior axillary line (AAL)?
V1
V5
V3
V6
29
The federal/national health insurance plan for Americans age 65 and older is
Medicaid
Tricare
Champva
Medicare
30
A collection tube containing an anti-coagulant must be inverted how many times?
8 times
4 times
10 times
bleeding time
31
Who is the person in a hospital setting that can guide patients and families to available community resources?
The Dr.
Medical Assistant
Social Worker
Recpetion
32
Why is warming a capillary sight important or necessary?
to increase blood flow to the fingertips
To disinfect the skin before puncture
Used to reduce pain
To prevent contamination of the blood sample
33
What is an expandable organ that stores urine?
Bladder
Spleen
Liver
Kidneys
34
A blood culture and sensitivity (C&S) tests is most likely performed in which division of the clinical lab?
Hema
Histo
Immunology
Microbio
35
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 another medical assistant
Notify the patient
Notify the patient/ caregiver
Notify the provider so we can report
36
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
Look at requisition
Initials and collector
37
What is the preferred vein for venipuncture?
Basilic vein
Brachial vein
Cephalic vein
Median cubital vein
38
what is the most common site for a capillary puncture in infants?
Tip of the finger
Back of the neck
Lateral side of the heel
Center of the palm
39
Which of the following is one of the standardized elements found on product labels of a chemical product?
Barcode
Pictograms ( visual symbol without relying on text)
Expiration date
Product Size
40
A term used to describe a blood sample in which the red blood cells have ruptured is:
Icteric
Lipemic
Hemolyzed
Hemolysis
41
What is the purpose of laboratory techniques and procedures performed on patient specimens?
To predict future conditions
Detect biomakers of disease or a condition
To determine patients preference of treatment
To provide entertainment during hospital visits?
42
Which of the following can make it difficult to collect blood in elderly adults?
Levator muscle weakness
Congenital ocular abnormality
Loss of skin elasticity
It increases blood flow
43
How far above the site of draw is the tourniquet placed?
10 in
1-2 in
3-4 in
5-6 in
44
The correct lead from the right arm to the left leg is:
III
I
II
Avf
45
On an ECG, what represents atrial depolarization?
Myocardium
T wave
Atrium
P Wave
46
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
47
Which patient's activity improves prognosis in patients with chronic health conditions?
Avoiding all medications
Monitoring health symptoms and blood pressure at home
Regular visits to the emergency room
Increased activity with no guidance
48
Term How long should a tourniquet be in place?
7 Minutes
15 seconds
3 Minutes
60 seconds
49
When using SOAP method for charting, vital signs should be placed in which are?
Insurance company
Demographics
Tickler file
Electronic Health Record
