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A phlebotomy technician is preparing to perform a venipuncture for a patient who has pneumonia. Besides gloves, which of the following pieces of personal protective equipment should the technician wear? Face mask while collecting a blood specimen, a phlebotomy technician notices the glass collection tube is cracked. Which of the following actions should the technician use? Dispose of the tube in a sharps container A phlebotomy technician is performing a glucometer reading for a young adult...

1. What temperature should a semen sample be transported? 36-38 degrees C 2. Which of the following would result in a grossly hemolyzed specimen? a. Incorrect order of draw b. Incorrect needle gauge c. Applying tourniquet too close to the draw site d. Failure to invert tube b. Incorrect needle gauge 3. Which of the following is proper procedure after collecting ammonia specimen? a. Protect from light b. Keep specimen warm c. Keep specimen at body temp d. Place specimen in icewater slur...

Where do cardiac electrical impulses originate in the heart? Sinoatrial node According to the regulation of controlled substances, which of the following is true of a Schedule 1 drug? have no accepted medical use A medical assistant is collecting a health history from an older adult patient who exhibits moderate hearing loss. What following action should the assistant take? remain within the patient's view to allow lip-reading A Medical Assistant is preparing a patient who has anemia for ...

Which of the following insurance plan models requires a referral from a primary care provider to schedule an appointment with a dermatologist? Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) Which of the following insurance providers is the largest and oldest in the system? Blue Cross/Blue Shield Which of the following duties is a medical assistant allowed to perform independently? record vital signs Which of the following health care professionals is legally responsible for the outcomes of a medic...

BMI A medical assistant is reviewing a patient's medical records. Which of the following acronyms should the medical assistant identify as he notation used when interpreting the correlation between the patient's body weight and height? O2 When medical assistant is documenting data in a patient's progress notes, which of the following abbreviations is acceptable for use? Rx Which of the following abbreviations is used in place of the word "prescription" in a patient's chart VS Which of the...

What is the proper position for a patient who is receive a rectal temperature measurement? Sims' A patient has been diagnosed with COPD. Upon observation, her skin shows signs of being cyanotic and is cold to the touch. Which of the following vial signs would be expected to be out of range? Respirations Which artery is routinely used in performing a manual blood pressure? Brachial What is the appropriate angle when administering a subcutaneous injection? 45 degrees What is the substance ...

Where do cardiac electrical impulses originate in the heart? Sinoatrial node According to the regulation of controlled substances, which of the following is true of a Schedule 1 drug? have no accepted medical use A medical assistant is collecting a health history from an older adult patient who exhibits moderate hearing loss. What following action should the assistant take? remain within the patient's view to allow lip-reading A Medical Assistant is preparing a patient who has anemia for ...

1. Which of the following is part of standard precautions for infection control? A. Wearing a gown each time there is a clothing change for an incontinent resident. B. Placing soiled linens on the floor rather than on the bed or other furniture. C. Washing hands after touching a resident's blood or urine, if gloves were worn at the time of contact. D. Using an antimicrobial soap for routine hand washing. C. Washing hands after touching a resident's blood or urine, if gloves were worn at ...

Employers are accountable for providing a safe and healthy workplace for employees by setting and enforcing standards. This environment is achieved by providing assistance. Which of the following regulatory agencies oversees this standard? OSHA A medical assistant witnesses a coworker knowingly commit an unlawful and wrongful act. The medical assistant should identify this act as which of the following types of negligence? Malfeasance A MA sees a coworker take a pain meds from a locked cab...

A patient asks a medical assistant to explain the difference between a liniment and a medicated lotion. Which of the following responses should the assistant make? liniments contain a higher portion of oil than medicated lotions A medical assistant is speaking with a patient who recently received a terminal diagnosis. The patient states, "I regret not taking better care of myself. Now, I won't be able to accomplish what I wanted to do with my life. "The assistant should identify that the...