Clinical Procedures Final Exam
Questions with Correct Answers
30 days - ANSWER-hazard communication program must be provided for a new
employee within
avoid splashes in the eyes - ANSWER-when handling urine specimens
use oil only with the oil immersion lens - ANSWER-when caring for the microscope
occupational health and safety administration - ANSWER-requires employers to
ensure employee safety concerning occupational exposure to harmful substances
focus is adjusted - ANSWER-by first visualizing objects with the course adjustment
(large know)
selective - ANSWER-media that supports the growth of one type of organism while
inhibiting the growth of another
CLIA - ANSWER-safeguards the public by regulating all testing
Z track - ANSWER-prevents irritation of the tissue by administered medication
anticoagulants - ANSWER-heparin and coumadin-slow down the clotting time of
blood to help prevent heart attacks and CVAs (strokes)
trichomonas - ANSWER-most frequently seen parasite in the urine
90 degrees - ANSWER-the angle of insertion into the vastus lateralis of a patient
who is greater than two years old. Younger children should be injected at a 45
degree angle
vial - ANSWER-sterile prefilled glass bottle with a rubber stopper
extreme hyperglycemia on the fasting specimen - ANSWER-stop the glucose
tolerance test. The patient already has a high glucose, indicating that they have poor
glucose tolerance. Administration of glucose under these circumstances will only
cause increased hyperglycemia
responsibilities of the medical assistant regarding medications - ANSWER-know the
basic pharmacology
know the law regarding controlled substances
have knowledge of drug classifications
educate patients regarding medication
, DNA - ANSWER-nuclear material in all cells
urine examination - ANSWER-should be done within two hours of voiding
urine for pregnancy testing - ANSWER-first voided morning specimen
non-waived tests - ANSWER-quality assurance and quality control mandated by law
via CLIA regulations
diagnosis of infectious mononucleosis - ANSWER-hematology tests
serology tests
patient symptoms
vastus lateralis - ANSWER-preferred site for infant and children IM injections
type II diabetes also known as NIDDM - ANSWER-has a gradual onset
usually seen in adults over 40
physical exam of urine - ANSWER-color
odor
transparency
specific gravity
nomogram - ANSWER-a device graph that shows a relationship among numeric
values to determine a correct child dose
ultralente - ANSWER-a long-lasting insulin
glycosylated hemoglobin - ANSWER-elevation means poorly controlled glucose
yeast cells under the microscope - ANSWER-are smaller than red blood cells
stool for O&P (ova and parasites) - ANSWER-do not contaminate the specimen with
urine
must use special vials
should be collected in wide mouth containers
hypoxemia - ANSWER-lack of oxygen in the blood
FDA (food and drug administration) - ANSWER-an agency that has the legal
responsibility for deciding whether a drug meets standards
normal substances in urine - ANSWER-urea
ammonium
chloride
neisseria meningitidis - ANSWER-is obtained from the cerbrospinal fluid by a spinal
tap performed by the doctor
Questions with Correct Answers
30 days - ANSWER-hazard communication program must be provided for a new
employee within
avoid splashes in the eyes - ANSWER-when handling urine specimens
use oil only with the oil immersion lens - ANSWER-when caring for the microscope
occupational health and safety administration - ANSWER-requires employers to
ensure employee safety concerning occupational exposure to harmful substances
focus is adjusted - ANSWER-by first visualizing objects with the course adjustment
(large know)
selective - ANSWER-media that supports the growth of one type of organism while
inhibiting the growth of another
CLIA - ANSWER-safeguards the public by regulating all testing
Z track - ANSWER-prevents irritation of the tissue by administered medication
anticoagulants - ANSWER-heparin and coumadin-slow down the clotting time of
blood to help prevent heart attacks and CVAs (strokes)
trichomonas - ANSWER-most frequently seen parasite in the urine
90 degrees - ANSWER-the angle of insertion into the vastus lateralis of a patient
who is greater than two years old. Younger children should be injected at a 45
degree angle
vial - ANSWER-sterile prefilled glass bottle with a rubber stopper
extreme hyperglycemia on the fasting specimen - ANSWER-stop the glucose
tolerance test. The patient already has a high glucose, indicating that they have poor
glucose tolerance. Administration of glucose under these circumstances will only
cause increased hyperglycemia
responsibilities of the medical assistant regarding medications - ANSWER-know the
basic pharmacology
know the law regarding controlled substances
have knowledge of drug classifications
educate patients regarding medication
, DNA - ANSWER-nuclear material in all cells
urine examination - ANSWER-should be done within two hours of voiding
urine for pregnancy testing - ANSWER-first voided morning specimen
non-waived tests - ANSWER-quality assurance and quality control mandated by law
via CLIA regulations
diagnosis of infectious mononucleosis - ANSWER-hematology tests
serology tests
patient symptoms
vastus lateralis - ANSWER-preferred site for infant and children IM injections
type II diabetes also known as NIDDM - ANSWER-has a gradual onset
usually seen in adults over 40
physical exam of urine - ANSWER-color
odor
transparency
specific gravity
nomogram - ANSWER-a device graph that shows a relationship among numeric
values to determine a correct child dose
ultralente - ANSWER-a long-lasting insulin
glycosylated hemoglobin - ANSWER-elevation means poorly controlled glucose
yeast cells under the microscope - ANSWER-are smaller than red blood cells
stool for O&P (ova and parasites) - ANSWER-do not contaminate the specimen with
urine
must use special vials
should be collected in wide mouth containers
hypoxemia - ANSWER-lack of oxygen in the blood
FDA (food and drug administration) - ANSWER-an agency that has the legal
responsibility for deciding whether a drug meets standards
normal substances in urine - ANSWER-urea
ammonium
chloride
neisseria meningitidis - ANSWER-is obtained from the cerbrospinal fluid by a spinal
tap performed by the doctor
