AMCA CMAC EXAM 4 NEWEST ACTUAL EXAM
AMCA CMAC EXAM 4 NEWEST ACTUAL EXAM WITH COMPLETE
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED
ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+
A routine analysis of urine is made up of which of the following sets of
examinations?
Select one:
a. microscopic, chemical, physical
b. reagent, chemical, physical
c. visual, culture, reagent
d. microscopic, reagent, chemical
e. microscopic, analytic, chemical
a. microscopic, chemical, physical
To prevent a urine specimen from becoming an unreliable pH sample, the
specimen should be:
Select one:
a. exposed to air for slightly more than 1 hour
b. allowed to rise to room temperature after refrigeration and before testing so
that any casts may break down to release protein
c. allowed time for the urea to convert to ammonia in order to decrease the pH
d. tested within 1 hour of collection
e. always refrigerated immediately upon collection
d. tested within 1 hour of collection
When placing a urine specimen tube into the centrifuge for later creating a wet
mount, where should you place an identical tube containing water in that same
centrifuge?
Select one:
a. a 2nd tube is not required
b. directly opposite the tube containing the urine specimen
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c. to the left of the urine specimen tube
d. right beside the tube containing the specimen
e. at a 90° angle from the urine specimen tube
b. directly opposite the tube containing the urine specimen
The principal reason for bracing the hand holding the needle assembly against the
patient's arm during phlebotomy is to:
Select one:
a. decrease the patient's discomfort
b. cause the evaluation tubes to fill more quickly
c. prevent excess needle movement
d. ease vein palpation
e. decrease the possibility of hemolysis
c. prevent excess needle movement
When a reagent strip is used to test a urine specimen and the result is positive for
ketones, this may be an indication of which condition?
Select one:
a. liver damage
b. alkalosis
c. diabetes mellitus
d. hypercalcemia
e. poisoning
c. diabetes mellitus
The measure of the degree of acidity or alkalinity of urine is called:
Select one:
a. supernatant
b. microscopic examination
c. specific gravity
d. pH
e. routine urinalysis
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d. pH
All the steps listed are appropriate when performing a capillary puncture EXCEPT:
Select one:
a. gently rubbing the sides of the finger
b. placing a tourniquet around the finger
c. discarding the 1st drop of blood
d. selecting the ring finger of the hand
e. selecting the nondominant hand
b. placing a tourniquet around the finger
A capillary blood sample will be diluted with tissue fluid if:
Select one:
a. the thumb is used
b. it is immersed in cool water
c. the sides of the finger are gently rubbed
d. the 1st drop is discarded
e. the finger is squeezed excessively
e. the finger is squeezed excessively
The most common micropuncture site on an adult is the:
Select one:
a. little finger
b. thumb
c. ring finger
d. ear lobe
e. outer heel
c. ring finger
To transport oxygen and carbon dioxide to and from the body's cells, what do
erythrocytes need?
Select one:
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a. hemoglobin
b. nitrates
c. sodium chloride
d. bilirubin
e. hematocrit
a. hemoglobin
All the following are reasons to perform a hemoglobin EXCEPT:
Select one:
a. to detect inflammation
b. to monitor dehydration
c. to monitor the effectiveness of blood transfusions
d. to aid in determining blood loss
e. to detect anemia
a. to detect inflammation
All the following demonstrate quality control EXCEPT:
Select one:
a. proper documentation
b. treating every customer properly
c. testing with control samples
d. monitored test methodology
e. calibrating equipment
b. treating every customer properly
After you have washed your hands, put on PPE, and assembled the equipment
and supplies, what is your next step in obtaining a capillary blood sample?
Select one:
a. Wipe the patient's ring finger with an alcohol wipe.
b. Ask the patient whether they are left handed or right handed.
c. Perform the capillary puncture.
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AMCA CMAC EXAM 4 NEWEST ACTUAL EXAM WITH COMPLETE
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED
ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+
A routine analysis of urine is made up of which of the following sets of
examinations?
Select one:
a. microscopic, chemical, physical
b. reagent, chemical, physical
c. visual, culture, reagent
d. microscopic, reagent, chemical
e. microscopic, analytic, chemical
a. microscopic, chemical, physical
To prevent a urine specimen from becoming an unreliable pH sample, the
specimen should be:
Select one:
a. exposed to air for slightly more than 1 hour
b. allowed to rise to room temperature after refrigeration and before testing so
that any casts may break down to release protein
c. allowed time for the urea to convert to ammonia in order to decrease the pH
d. tested within 1 hour of collection
e. always refrigerated immediately upon collection
d. tested within 1 hour of collection
When placing a urine specimen tube into the centrifuge for later creating a wet
mount, where should you place an identical tube containing water in that same
centrifuge?
Select one:
a. a 2nd tube is not required
b. directly opposite the tube containing the urine specimen
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c. to the left of the urine specimen tube
d. right beside the tube containing the specimen
e. at a 90° angle from the urine specimen tube
b. directly opposite the tube containing the urine specimen
The principal reason for bracing the hand holding the needle assembly against the
patient's arm during phlebotomy is to:
Select one:
a. decrease the patient's discomfort
b. cause the evaluation tubes to fill more quickly
c. prevent excess needle movement
d. ease vein palpation
e. decrease the possibility of hemolysis
c. prevent excess needle movement
When a reagent strip is used to test a urine specimen and the result is positive for
ketones, this may be an indication of which condition?
Select one:
a. liver damage
b. alkalosis
c. diabetes mellitus
d. hypercalcemia
e. poisoning
c. diabetes mellitus
The measure of the degree of acidity or alkalinity of urine is called:
Select one:
a. supernatant
b. microscopic examination
c. specific gravity
d. pH
e. routine urinalysis
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d. pH
All the steps listed are appropriate when performing a capillary puncture EXCEPT:
Select one:
a. gently rubbing the sides of the finger
b. placing a tourniquet around the finger
c. discarding the 1st drop of blood
d. selecting the ring finger of the hand
e. selecting the nondominant hand
b. placing a tourniquet around the finger
A capillary blood sample will be diluted with tissue fluid if:
Select one:
a. the thumb is used
b. it is immersed in cool water
c. the sides of the finger are gently rubbed
d. the 1st drop is discarded
e. the finger is squeezed excessively
e. the finger is squeezed excessively
The most common micropuncture site on an adult is the:
Select one:
a. little finger
b. thumb
c. ring finger
d. ear lobe
e. outer heel
c. ring finger
To transport oxygen and carbon dioxide to and from the body's cells, what do
erythrocytes need?
Select one:
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a. hemoglobin
b. nitrates
c. sodium chloride
d. bilirubin
e. hematocrit
a. hemoglobin
All the following are reasons to perform a hemoglobin EXCEPT:
Select one:
a. to detect inflammation
b. to monitor dehydration
c. to monitor the effectiveness of blood transfusions
d. to aid in determining blood loss
e. to detect anemia
a. to detect inflammation
All the following demonstrate quality control EXCEPT:
Select one:
a. proper documentation
b. treating every customer properly
c. testing with control samples
d. monitored test methodology
e. calibrating equipment
b. treating every customer properly
After you have washed your hands, put on PPE, and assembled the equipment
and supplies, what is your next step in obtaining a capillary blood sample?
Select one:
a. Wipe the patient's ring finger with an alcohol wipe.
b. Ask the patient whether they are left handed or right handed.
c. Perform the capillary puncture.
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