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