Certification Prep_1

The surgical removal of a kidney

All bio-hazard containers should be in this color

The ground lead on a 3 lead EKG should be placed on the

The MA received a duplicate order for blood testing on a patient, the next step should be to

During a visit to the dermatology office, a patient reports that a mole is growing very rapidly. The MA refers to this as

A patient is angry and complaining about their bill. The MA knows to

A patient is complaining of right sided flank pain, dysuria, nausea and vomiting. The MA should consider that the patient is suffering from a

The MA knows that when drawing a Hemoglobin A1C blood test that the sample should be placed in what color tube

The phlebotomy duties of a MA include

If a patient has missed 3 periods it is referred to as

The MA has attempted to draw blood on a patient with small fragile veins and has missed twice. The next step is to

If a patient becomes upset, refuses all medical care and leaves the office, the MA knows to

If a patient presents to the office for a subcutaneous allergy injection. There is no dose listed on the MD order. The MA knows to

The type of injection that is used for Ragweed allergy testing

The MA knows that she was instructed to redraw a lipid profile because the blood was sent to the lab in a ______________________tube

The MA knows that when measuring infants from head to heel that the infant should be in the

When caring for a cardiac patient, the MA knows that the PT/INR should be drawn on this type tube

The definition of hematemesis

The MA knows that when collecting a swab for a Rapid Strep A test that the specimen comes from the

The accumulation of blood in the chest cavity

If a patient is scheduled for a out patient procedure, what form should the MA have signed that explains the risk of the procedure to be performed on the patient

For routine blood draws on a patient with fragile veins, the instrument of choice is

Anthropometric measurements are done to complete

The MA knows the spread of TB is transmitted via

The MA knows that when caring for a patient with hypotension, the exam table should be placed in which position

The MA knows the proper way to obtain a Urine C&S is to instruct the patient to provide a

The MA knows that the standard speed for an EKG machine is

The MA begins a dressing change without washing her hands. What disease is she most likely to spread

To deliver a slow, constant effect of medication, the MA knows that the patient will need

The systolic Korotkoff sound that is heard when obtaining a blood pressure resembles

Which of the following indicate NSR (Normal Sinus Rhythm)

To locate a code for a documented procedure, the MA knows to check

After obtaining a patient's critically high Na+ (Sodium) level, the MA knows that the problem is that this colored tube was used for the draw

When transporting Arterial blood gas (ABG) specimen, the MA knows to place the sample in

According to HIPAA guidelines, a CMS 1500 form is required to include

Which procedure is a CLIA waived test performed in the office

Which would require the assignment of a V code

If a patient states that she has breast implants, the MA knows to place V1 and V2 at which intercostal space

An infectious agent moves from the reservoir host to

What should the MA use as proper identification of a patient before administering vaccines

The MA knows that the hCG (human chorionic gonadotropin) hormone will be secreted

During a 12 lead EKG, which lead is considered the ground lead that will help reduce interference

POL testing within the doctor's office may not include

During a routine EKG the MA notices an elevated ST segment. The MA should be concerned that the patient may be experiencing

A patient suffering from hypoglycemia should be offered

The MA knows that proper lead placement for a TELE pack EKG belong on

The Ishihara chart is used to determine

If a co-worker should reach across a sterile field, the MA knows to

The MA is aware that it is acceptable to report confidential PHI in cases of

The physician orders a 2 hour postprandial glucose test; when should you draw the blood sample

The MA notices that the provider is using unsanitary instruments, she should report her findings to

Fecal Fat specimen should be refrigerated after collection for how many hours before being returned to lab for testing

Venipuncture is performed at what angle in the antecubital area

When collecting a blood culture, how much blood should be obtained in each vial for adults

The MA knows to place the patient in this position before a pelvic exam

Who must discuss the informed consent with a patient prior to a patient signing

If a patient is a victim of domestic violence and does not speak English, what should the MA do to ensure that the patient understands the instructions

When collecting blood for a Prothrombin that will be tested in the Reference lab, what color tube is it collected in