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What is the importance of the medical assistant explaining the reasons for certain preparation the patient must do prior to a lab test instead of just telling the patient she must do it |
To ensure the patient will most likely comply with the instructions |
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When performing an CLIA waved test it is important to do which one of the following |
Perform quality control testing with every new kit prior to using |
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Which is the correct order of draw |
Yellow or culture tubes, light blue, plain red, SST, green, lavender, gray |
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The most important step in venipuncture is |
Positively identifying the patient |
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Describe proper aseptic technique in the cleaning of the venipuncture site |
Let the alcohol air dry before inserting the needle |
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In the evacuated blood collection system the evacuated glass tubes come in different sizes, and the stoppers are............. To denote the type of additive or lack of one. |
Color coded |
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A patient shares with the medical assistant the last time he was in the clinic to have his blood drawn, he "became very dizzy and felt like the room was spinning." What action should the medical assistant take |
Encourage the patient to lie down during the venipuncture |
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Which needle gauges are most commonly used for venipuncture |
21-23 |
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The maximum time a tourniquet should be tied on the upper arm while drawing blood is |
1 minute |
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The cephalic, medial cubical, and basilic veins are............ Used for venipuncture |
Primarily |
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What must be written on a patient's label when handling a specimen tube after it has been obtained |
Patients name Patients date of birth Date and time Collectors initials
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When performing a venipuncture if no blood flows into the tube how would you correct this situation |
Gently pull the needle out just a little. Remove the needle and tourniquet and prepare another site. Gently insert the needle a little deeper. All choices are correct |
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Which of the following is a CLIA waived test that can be performed by the medical assistant |
Urinalysis |
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What is hematoma |
Discoloration of the area around a puncture site caused by an accumulation of blood around the site; aka a bruise |
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What is a hemolysis |
Destruction of red blood cells causing a red tinge in serum |
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What is hemoconcentration |
Accumulation of blood caused by leaving the tourniquet on the venipuncture arm longer than 1 minute, causing an increase in red blood cells and a decrease in plasma volume |
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What is hemostasis |
Blood clotting process |
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What is hematocrit |
Volume of packed red blood cells |
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What is Hemoglobin |
Iron containing protein round in blood cells that us responsible for transporting oxygen to cells and carbon dioxide to the lungs |
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An increase in a patient's white blood cell could indicate |
A bacterial infection |
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What is an example of qualitative test |
Positive pregnancy test |
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The medical assistant was stuck by a contaminated needle while changing out an overflowing sharps container. The medical assistant should immediately |
Wash the exposed area with soap and water |
