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What is the first step in breaking a chain of infection? ✔️ Handwashing
Which step is included in the preparation of a patient for an ECG procedure? ✔️ Providing a head pillow to the patient as long as their shoulders are not elevated
Other than a medial cubital vein, what other vein can be used for blood collection? ✔️ Cephalic
A patient with a suspected case of chicken pox arrives at a medial office. What is the immediate action that a clinical MA should take? ✔️ Invite the patient to an exam room
What is the preferred vein for venipuncture? ✔️ Median cubital vein
A patient has a possible corneal abrasion and needs a referral. Which speciality is a Dr that deals with eye injury and disease? ✔️ Ophthalmologist
Which types of PPE are used in a medical lab? ✔️ Safety goggles, apron, gloves
Which of the followings tests is conducted in a clinical lab? ✔️ CBC
According to the Patient's Bill of Rights, which of the following represents the rights of a patient? ✔️ To be treated confidentially, with access to their records limited to those involved in their care or designated by the patient
What component of blood is free from cells? ✔️ Plasma
A clinical MA is performing a capillary puncture on a patient. Prior to the stick, the patient asks why she needs to rub her hands together. What explanation should the MA provide to the patient? ✔️ It increases blood flow
When drawing blood, why are blood culture tubes filled first? ✔️ To prevent cross-contamination
Sodium Citrate is the additive in what color tube? ✔️ light blue
Which of the following blood tests aids in the diagnosis of leukemia? ✔️ CBC with differential
Which of the following can not be handled by the MA? ✔️ Patient requesting emergency medical advice
The function of the platelet is to: ✔️ Cause the blood to clot
Which of the following is a primary topic under the American Association of Physicians and Surgeons Patients Bill of Rights? ✔️ Complaints and appeals
Which of the following supplies blood to the heart muscle? ✔️ Coronary arteries
The incidence of which infectious disease can be minimized through routine immunizations? ✔️ Hepatitis C
What is another term for "clean" technique? ✔️ Medical asepsis
When using SST tubes, what does gel separate serum from? ✔️ Plasma
According to OSHA, what is the leading cause of injury in the workplace? ✔️ Needle stick accidents
What blood test requires the use of green top evacuated tube? ✔️ STAT chem blood test
Which of the following organs plays a role in acid-base regulation? ✔️ Kidneys
Phlebotomist enters a room to draw blood on a patient who is hospitalized with an infected wound. The site of the wound and any of its bandages are considered which link in the chain of infection?
✔️ Loss of skin elasticity
When scheduling patients, which of the following methods allows for patients to be seen on a first-come, first-serve basis? ✔️ Open hours
In the context of occupational safety, what does the acronym RACE stand for? ✔️ Rescue, Alarm, Confine, Evacuate
Which of the following is one of the standardized elements found on product labels of a chemical product? ✔️ Pictograms
What body system is responsible for hormone production? ✔️ Endocrine
How far above the site of draw is the tourniquet placed? ✔️ 3-4 inches
Which of the following is correct for ending a venipuncture procedure? ✔️ Remove the tourniquet, remove tube, remove needle, apply pressure
The tube of choice for glucose testing is: ✔️ Gray-top tube
Which of the following is not true regarding HIPAA laws? ✔️ Few boundaries are set on the use and release of health records
Which of the following requires all employee's workplace hazard training? ✔️ Hazard communication standard
A patient has been taking aspirin for arthritis. Which of the following is most likely to be affected by it? ✔️ Bleeding Time
What is the minimum number of electrodes that may be attached to the patient for Holter Monitoring? ✔️ 5 electrodes
Which of the following information must be put on a label of a biohazardous specimen? ✔️ Initials of the collector
What two fingers are the preferred locations for a capillary puncture in an adult? ✔️ Middle and ring fingers on a non-dominant hand
Which choice is typical educational topic for elderly patients to prevent disease? ✔️ Annual flu and pneumonia vaccinations information
A 67 yo man comes into the office for a regular checkup. The doctor orders an EKG to be done on the patient. There is a junctional escape neat noticed by you. What is the origin of this rhythm? ✔️ AV-node
On an ECG, what does the QRS complex represent? ✔️ Time between contraction of ventricles and recovery
When would a phlebotomist use a multiple sample needle? ✔️ When more than one tube of blood is collected
A blood culture and sensitivity (C&S) tests is most likely performed in which division of the clinical lab? ✔️ Microbio
When assessing a 5 yo child during a follow-up visit, a clinical MA notices bruises on the child's arm and legs. Which of the following actions should be taken? ✔️ Notify the Dr immediately
Which of the following approaches is considered the best regarding a patient who does not speak English? ✔️ Request professional medical translator for pt
Demerol 75 mg, IM every 4 hours, as needed for severe pain, is what type of medication order? ✔️ PRN
What is the purpose of laboratory techniques and procedures performed on patient specimens? ✔️ Detect biomarkers of disease
A patient has a possible corneal abrasion and needs a referral. Which specialty is a Dr that deals with eye injury and disease? ✔️ Ophthalmologist
Samples appear to have been mislabeled and mixed on two patients. Each outpatient has orders for both blood and urine test, so there were two samples for each. What would be the best course of action? ✔️ Recollect all four specimens from patients
A clinical MA is working on a patient's chart on their computer. They need to step away from their desk for a few minutes. What must they do prior to leaving? ✔️ Close the patient's chart and lock their computer screen
Which of the following vital signs indicates homeostasis? ✔️ Blood pressure 120/
What is the name of a system used for documentation in a health environment? ✔️ Electronic medical record
A patient came into a medical lab for a GTT. The patient states that they had a cup of coffee this morning. What should the MA do? ✔️ Explain that the test requires fasting for 8 to 12 hours for accurate results and reschedule the appointment
What is an appropriate needle length for an intramuscular injection? ✔️ 1.00-1.50"
What are properties of venous blood? ✔️ Low in oxygen and low in CO
When using SOAP method for charting, vital signs should be placed in which are? ✔️ O
What should a clinical MA ask a female patient before exposing the patient to radiation? ✔️ If the patient might be pregnant
What drug is used as an anticoagulant? ✔️ Warfarin (Coumadin)
A female patient came in the ER due to vaginal bleeding. What is the name of the instrument used to hold open the wall of the vagina? ✔️ Speculum
The Q wave, if present, is always: ✔️ Negative
The representatives of which medical profession provides treatment to a patient to help them to regain independence in their homes? ✔️ Physical therapist
A clinical MA is taking a patients pulse for 30 seconds and notices some irregularity. What must they do next? ✔️ Count the patient's pulse for a full minute
Which of the following actions would be deemed inappropriate in a clinical setting? ✔️ Call a patient to inquire about their day
Which rhythm listed below is not considered an arrythmia (irregular cardiac rhythm)? ✔️ Sinus Rhythm
What body system does the spleen belong to? ✔️ Lymphatic
No anticoagulants are found in which of the following tubes? ✔️ Red-topped
In a standard 12-lead ECG, the measurement of current that the heart muscle produces between the right arm electrode and left arm electrode is known to be the: ✔️ Standard limb lead I
What is the process used to wash and remove blood and tissue from medical instruments called? ✔️ Sanitization
A pounding or racing of the heart, such that the patient is aware of his/her heartbeat is called a/an: ✔️ Palpitation
Asystole: ✔️ Produces a complete cessation of cardiac output
The main purpose of PPE is to: ✔️ Provide the employee a barrier against infection
Mrs. Morris is a 34 yo female who arrived at the emergency rom with FUO. What would be the first test the phlebotomist would draw? ✔️ Blood culture
The correct lead from the right arm to the left leg is: ✔️ II
What are two general safety rules that apply to handling of fire hazards? ✔️ RACE and PASS
Which of the following tests is not part of complete blood count? ✔️ Activated partial thromboplastin time
On an ECG, what represents atrial depolarization? ✔️ P wave
Which of the following is an example of a biohazard? ✔️ Splashing of blood when a cap is removed
One method to calculate heart rate from an EKG strip is to: ✔️ Count the small boxes between the R-R interval and divide 1500 by that number
Which wave on an EKG represents depolarization of the Purkinje fibers? ✔️ U wave
Two premature ventricular complexes (PVCs) in a row are called a/an ________ of PVCs ✔️ Couplet
The boundaries for the approved area in performing heel punctures are: ✔️ The medial line extending from the great toe and lateral line extending from the fourth and fifth digit
The layer of the heart that is responsible for contraction and relaxation is know as the: ✔️ Myocardium
A collection tube containing an anti-coagulant must be inverted how many times? ✔️ Eight times
What is the name of the blood circulation system that moves blood through the lungs? ✔️ Pulmonary
Why is an anticoagulation additive used in evacuated test tubes? ✔️ To prevent blood from clotting
Ventilator associated pneumonia is what type of infection? ✔️ Nosocomial
Which of the following are also referred to as serum separator tubes (SST)? ✔️ Red / Gray
What manual provides medical staff with guidance on job related processes? ✔️ Produces manual
How long should a tourniquet be in place? ✔️ Less than a minute
What organization published Bloodborne Pathogens Standard? ✔️ OSHA
What concept guides the professional actions of a clinical medical assistant at work? ✔️ Standard of care
What is an expandable organ that stores urine? ✔️ Bladder
What patient position is preferred when drawing if the patient has a history of syncope? ✔️ A patient is lying down in a supine position
A term used to describe a blood sample in which the red blood cells have ruptured is: ✔️ Hemolyzed
