CMLA FINAL EXAM STUDY GUIDE, WITH
COMPLETE VERIFIED SOLUTION 2023/2024
When explaining a blood culture procedure to the patient, which statement is
appropriate information to provide to the patient?
A: "I will clean the area, but I do not need to let it dry before the procedure"
B: "I will be drawing the blood from your fingertip"
C: "I will swab the area twice to ensure that is sterile for the procedure"
D: "I'm going to leave the tourniquet on for 2 minutes before performing the blood
draw"
C: "I will swab the area twice to ensure that is sterile for the procedure"
An Advance Beneficiary Notice is given to a patient to complete and sign when
__________.
A: Applying for private health insurance reimbursement
B: Applying for Medicare reimbursement
C: Death is expected
D: Medicare payment is expected to be denied
D: Medicare payment is expected to be denied
Which of the following is an example of an anion?
A: Chloride
B: Calcium
C: Sodium
D: Potassium
A: Chloride
After processing a tube of whole blood in a centrifuge, what is the supernatant?
A: Serum/plasma
B: Separator gel
C: Blood cells
D: Whole blood
A: Serum/plasma
Which is the best course of action if a control value falls outside of the
acceptable range when using a glucometer?
A: Report to a supervisor then run a patient sample
B: Run a patient sample
C: Take correct action and repeat the control
D: Notify the patient that they cannot be tested today
C: Take correct action and repeat the control
When providing instructions to a patient to collect a sputum sample, which of the
following is the most appropriate direction?
,A: "You should provide the specimen in the morning after eating"
B: "You should provide the specimen tomorrow"
C: "You should provide the specimen in the evening after eating dinner"
D: "You should provide the specimen in the morning before eating or drinking"
D: "You should provide the specimen in the morning before eating or drinking"
Which is the most commonly performed waived test in Hematology?
A: CBC
B: Protime
C: Sed Rate
D: Hemoglobin
D: Hemoglobin
Digoxin, Vancomycin, and Theophylline concentrations would be tested in what
laboratory department?
A: Toxicology
B: Endocrinology
C: Microbiology
D: Hematology
A: Toxicology
The Needlestick Safety and Prevention Act of 2000 requires employers to provide
what vaccine free of charge?
A: Covid -19
B: Hepatitis B
C: Tetanus
D: Hepatitis A
B: Hepatitis B
The most common organism that causes HAI through contact transmission is
__________.
A: Clostridium difficile
B: Helicobacter pylori
C: Staphylococcus aureus
D: Mycobacterium tuberculosis
A: Clostridium difficile
A polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test amplifies and measures __________.
A: Antigens
B: DNA
C: ATP
D: Antibodies
B: DNA
Which of the following is considered PPE?
, A: Sharps container
B: Biohazard bag
C: Nonlatex gloves
D: Fume hood
C: Nonlatex gloves
What does an electronic simulator cartridge do in point-of-care analyzers?
A: Internal calibration and control
B: Turn the analyzer on
C: Run patient samples
D: Serve as a power source
A: Internal calibration and control
After completing a blood draw using the evacuated tube system, the
phlebotomist will complete which of the following?
A: Shake each tube to mix the additive with the specimen
B: Place each specimen tube directly into the centrifuge
C: Invert each tube the required number of times to mix the additive with the
specimen
D: Place the tubes in a rack upside down
C: Invert each tube the required number of times to mix the additive with the specimen
Why must phlebotomy trays be disinfected on a scheduled basis?
A: To keep the phlebotomist busy
B: They carry PPE
C: To reassure the patient
D: They carry HAI
D: They carry HAI
When completing a butterfly draw on a pregnant patient, the phlebotomist
accidentally scratches the top of her hand through the glove as the needle is
withdrawn. What should be done next?
A: Get a complete history on the patient to give to the laboratory supervisor
B: Do not worry about it because the patient is pregnant and not a risk
C: Wash it off but do not report it because it is a superficial wound
D: Complete an accidental exposure report after performing first aid
D: Complete an accidental exposure report after performing first aid
Where is the best place to find information on how to store and handle a chemical
in the laboratory?
A: Exposure Control Plan
B: Safety Data Sheets
C: Occupational Safety and Health Administration
D: Chemical Hygiene Plan
B: Safety Data Sheets
COMPLETE VERIFIED SOLUTION 2023/2024
When explaining a blood culture procedure to the patient, which statement is
appropriate information to provide to the patient?
A: "I will clean the area, but I do not need to let it dry before the procedure"
B: "I will be drawing the blood from your fingertip"
C: "I will swab the area twice to ensure that is sterile for the procedure"
D: "I'm going to leave the tourniquet on for 2 minutes before performing the blood
draw"
C: "I will swab the area twice to ensure that is sterile for the procedure"
An Advance Beneficiary Notice is given to a patient to complete and sign when
__________.
A: Applying for private health insurance reimbursement
B: Applying for Medicare reimbursement
C: Death is expected
D: Medicare payment is expected to be denied
D: Medicare payment is expected to be denied
Which of the following is an example of an anion?
A: Chloride
B: Calcium
C: Sodium
D: Potassium
A: Chloride
After processing a tube of whole blood in a centrifuge, what is the supernatant?
A: Serum/plasma
B: Separator gel
C: Blood cells
D: Whole blood
A: Serum/plasma
Which is the best course of action if a control value falls outside of the
acceptable range when using a glucometer?
A: Report to a supervisor then run a patient sample
B: Run a patient sample
C: Take correct action and repeat the control
D: Notify the patient that they cannot be tested today
C: Take correct action and repeat the control
When providing instructions to a patient to collect a sputum sample, which of the
following is the most appropriate direction?
,A: "You should provide the specimen in the morning after eating"
B: "You should provide the specimen tomorrow"
C: "You should provide the specimen in the evening after eating dinner"
D: "You should provide the specimen in the morning before eating or drinking"
D: "You should provide the specimen in the morning before eating or drinking"
Which is the most commonly performed waived test in Hematology?
A: CBC
B: Protime
C: Sed Rate
D: Hemoglobin
D: Hemoglobin
Digoxin, Vancomycin, and Theophylline concentrations would be tested in what
laboratory department?
A: Toxicology
B: Endocrinology
C: Microbiology
D: Hematology
A: Toxicology
The Needlestick Safety and Prevention Act of 2000 requires employers to provide
what vaccine free of charge?
A: Covid -19
B: Hepatitis B
C: Tetanus
D: Hepatitis A
B: Hepatitis B
The most common organism that causes HAI through contact transmission is
__________.
A: Clostridium difficile
B: Helicobacter pylori
C: Staphylococcus aureus
D: Mycobacterium tuberculosis
A: Clostridium difficile
A polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test amplifies and measures __________.
A: Antigens
B: DNA
C: ATP
D: Antibodies
B: DNA
Which of the following is considered PPE?
, A: Sharps container
B: Biohazard bag
C: Nonlatex gloves
D: Fume hood
C: Nonlatex gloves
What does an electronic simulator cartridge do in point-of-care analyzers?
A: Internal calibration and control
B: Turn the analyzer on
C: Run patient samples
D: Serve as a power source
A: Internal calibration and control
After completing a blood draw using the evacuated tube system, the
phlebotomist will complete which of the following?
A: Shake each tube to mix the additive with the specimen
B: Place each specimen tube directly into the centrifuge
C: Invert each tube the required number of times to mix the additive with the
specimen
D: Place the tubes in a rack upside down
C: Invert each tube the required number of times to mix the additive with the specimen
Why must phlebotomy trays be disinfected on a scheduled basis?
A: To keep the phlebotomist busy
B: They carry PPE
C: To reassure the patient
D: They carry HAI
D: They carry HAI
When completing a butterfly draw on a pregnant patient, the phlebotomist
accidentally scratches the top of her hand through the glove as the needle is
withdrawn. What should be done next?
A: Get a complete history on the patient to give to the laboratory supervisor
B: Do not worry about it because the patient is pregnant and not a risk
C: Wash it off but do not report it because it is a superficial wound
D: Complete an accidental exposure report after performing first aid
D: Complete an accidental exposure report after performing first aid
Where is the best place to find information on how to store and handle a chemical
in the laboratory?
A: Exposure Control Plan
B: Safety Data Sheets
C: Occupational Safety and Health Administration
D: Chemical Hygiene Plan
B: Safety Data Sheets
