Question 1
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The surgical fixation of a segment of intestine to the abdominal wall is referred to as Enteropexy.
Question 2
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The normal speed of an EKG machine is 25mm.
Question 3
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Nephrolithiasis is the medical term for gallstones
Question 4
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POC (Point of Care) testing requires quality control to ensure accuracy of the results
Question 5
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When administering an intradermal injection in the volar forearm, the MA knows to aspirate and check for blood in the hub of the needle before administering the medication
Question 6
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Disinfectants are used on blood pressure cuffs to destroy pathogenic microorganisms
Question 7
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It is within the MA's scope of practice to identify pathogenic organisms
Question 8
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The MA does not need to instruct the patient wearing a Holter monitor to avoid magnets or magnetic fields
Question 9
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When performing phlebotomy the MA should instruct patient to make a fist but not to pump their fist
Question 10
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Proper surgical aseptic technique will result in a decreased risk of the transfer of pathogen by direct or indirect contact
Question 11
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The MA knows that the correct way to fix errors in paper charting is to draw a single line through the error entry and make correction
Question 12
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The MA knows that when V-Fib is noted on the EKG that there is no need to call for help
Question 13
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It is the providers responsibility to explain all of the preop and postop care to the patient
Question 14
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The purpose of using electrodes during EKG is to promote lead attachment
Question 15
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Anthropometric measurements include the height, weight and BMI
Question 16
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If the MA notices that a sealed kit for rape testing is open, she should discard the kit and obtain a new unopened kit for testing
Question 17
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POC testing regulations require Quality Control to be performed when a new testing kit is opened
Question 18
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The destruction of all forms of microbials and spores is referred to as disinfection
Question 19
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The correct dose of medication given for a PPD (Purified Protein Derivative) test is 0.1mL
Question 20
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When testing a hemoccult sample, the MA is checking for hidden/imperceptible blood
Question 21
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While preparing to perform an EKG on a large breasted woman, the MA knows that it is acceptable to ask the patient to lift her own breasts so that proper lead placement is obtained.
Question 22
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The first thing to do after a needle stick is fill out the accident report form
Question 23
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Timing of a GTT begins immediately following the patient finishing the solution
Question 24
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A disinfectant is used on blood pressure cuffs to aid in destroying pathogenic microorganisms
Question 25
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It is considered an invasion of privacy if the MA enters a patient room without knocking and introducing themselves to the patient
Question 26
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To minimize somatic tremor while obtaining an EKG, the MA knows to cover the patient with a blanket to keep them warm
Question 27
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Implied consent is used for unconscious patients that have been brought to the emergency room
Question 28
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OSHA and bloodborne pathogen training is offered to employees for a small fee
Question 29
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When applying electrodes on a patient with fragile skin, the MA knows to decrease the amount of pressure when abrading the skin
Question 30
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The correct route to administer injections is the parenteral method
Question 31
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Duties of the MA include greeting patients and giving instructions to patients
Question 32
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The pulse and respiration rate is measure for 30 seconds
Question 33
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When discussing postoperative care with a patient with a hearing impairment and the caregiver, the MA knows to provide the patient with written information
Question 34
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Nocturia is the increased production of urine during the night hours
Question 35
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A diagnosis code is not required by the attending MD when sending a patient to a specialist
Question 36
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Hemostasis after a venipuncture procedure promotes vasoconstriction
Question 37
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ESR testing will identify the distance that the erythrocytes have settled over a period of time
Question 38
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The MA knows to assess the age and development of an infant before collecting blood from a heel stick
Question 39
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The MA knows that a disinfectant should be used to maintain exam rooms
Question 40
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The MA knows that when acquiring EKG that there is no need to dry off the patient's chest if he is diaphoretic
Question 41
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The pre-qualification by the insurance carrier is the way to confirm if a medical treatment will be covered
Question 42
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Bronchodilators are often used on patients that suffer from chronic asthma
Question 43
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There is no need to let the patient review a copy of the medical practices and procedures of the office
Question 44
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Quality controls should be done daily on the glucometer to promote accurate results
Question 45
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The first impulse that is recorded on the graph paper and represents atrial depolarization
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P wave
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QRS complex
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T wave
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PR interval
Question 46
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A patient that has shortness of breath and abdominal pain should be placed in what position
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Sim's position
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Fowler's position
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Trendelenburg position
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Shock position
Question 47
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The surgical removal of a kidney
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Nephrectomy
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Nephrolithiasis
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Nephrolith
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Nephritis
Question 48
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All bio-hazard containers should be in this color
Question 49
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The ground lead on a 3 lead EKG should be placed on the
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Left shoulder
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Right shoulder
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Left abdomen
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Right abdomen
Question 50
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The MA received a duplicate order for blood testing on a patient, the next step should be to
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Choose only one of the orders and proceed to draw the blood
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Call the provider and verify the order before drawing the blood
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Explain to the patient that you are unable to draw the blood at this time due to conflicting orders
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Ask the Charge Nurse what samples to draw
Question 51
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During a visit to the dermatology office, a patient reports that a mole is growing very rapidly. The MA refers to this as
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Metastasis
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Polyp
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Basal cell carcinoma
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Atrophy
Question 52
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A patient is angry and complaining about their bill. The MA knows to
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Call the police or security
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Give the patient the phone number to the billing office
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Listen to the patient and attempt to help with the billing issue
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Have the provider explain the bill to the patient
Question 53
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A patient is complaining of right sided flank pain, dysuria, nausea and vomiting. The MA should consider that the patient is suffering from a
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Nephrolithiasis
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Nephrotic syndrome
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Nervus
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Neuralgia
Question 54
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The MA knows that when instructing a patient to collect a urine sample for a pregnancy test that the urine should be collected
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Mid-stream
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Clean catch
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First morning
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Sterile specimen
Question 55
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The MA knows that when administering intradermal injections, in the volar forearm, the syringe should be held at
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30° angle with no aspiration
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30° angle with aspiration
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15° angle with no aspiration
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15° angle with aspiration
Question 56
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The MA knows that when drawing a Hemoglobin A1C blood test that the sample should be placed in what color tube
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Blue
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Gray
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Green
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Lavender/purple
Question 57
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The phlebotomy duties of a MA include
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Identify pathogens in blood
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Transporting blood sample
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Performing venipuncture
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Performing a manual WBC count
Question 58
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If a patient has missed 3 periods it is referred to as
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Amenorrhea
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Dysmenorrhea
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Pregnancy
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Menopause
Question 59
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The MA has attempted to draw blood on a patient with small fragile veins and has missed twice. The next step is to
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Sent the patient to the laboratory
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Try one more time on the opposite arm
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Ask another MA to draw the blood
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Wait 10 minutes and attempt another draw after warming the site
Question 60
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When labeling a urine culture, what information should be placed on the label
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Patient name and DOB
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Patient name and Social Security number
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Patient name, provider name and time of day
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Social Security number and DOB
Question 61
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If a patient becomes upset, refuses all medical care and leaves the office, the MA knows to
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Tell the provider that the patient left the building
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Chart the details of the event in the patients chart or medical record
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Call security to escort the patient back to the office to sign AMA (Against Medical Advice) form
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Call the patient the following day and ask him to return to the office to sign paperwork
Question 62
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Two swabs are sent to the lab for flu and strep testing. Only one swab is labeled with the correct patient information. The MA knows that the lab will
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Discard both swabs and notify provider
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Send swabs back to MA and request proper labeling
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Run both tests because the swabs were submitted together
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Run the test on labeled swab only and the second swab requires recollection from patient
Question 63
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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
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Call the provider and verify the order
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Give the standard dose of allergy medication
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Give the exact dose of medication to patient that he received at the last visit
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Ask the nurse the correct dose of medication
Question 64
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The type of injection that is used for Ragweed allergy testing
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Intramuscular
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Intradermal
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Subcutaneous
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Z-Track
Question 65
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To assign the proper ICD- code, the MA knows that she must know
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Main term of the diagnosis
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Volume/abbreviation
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Etiology of the diagnosis
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Diagnosis in the tabular list
Question 66
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The MA knows that she was instructed to redraw a lipid profile because the blood was sent to the lab in a ______________________tube
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Lavender
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Green
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Blue
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Any of the above tubes
Question 67
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The MA knows that when measuring infants from head to heel that the infant should be in the
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Prone
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Supine
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Fowler's
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Lithotomy
Question 68
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When caring for a cardiac patient, the MA knows that the PT/INR should be drawn on this type tube
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EDTA
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Heparin
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Sodium Citrate
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Serum Separator
Question 69
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The definition of hematemesis
Question 70
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The MA knows that when collecting a swab for a Rapid Strep A test that the specimen comes from the
Question 71
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The accumulation of blood in the chest cavity
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Hemothorax
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Hemocavity
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Hemochromatosis
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Hemolysis
Question 72
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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
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HIPAA form
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Preoperative form
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Postoperative form
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Consent form
Question 73
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For routine blood draws on a patient with fragile veins, the instrument of choice is
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Syringe with needle
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Straight needle set
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Winged infusion set
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Lancet
Question 74
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Anthropometric measurements are done to complete
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Growth charts
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Eye exams
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Hearing exams
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Lung capacity
Question 75
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The MA knows the spread of TB is transmitted via
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Direct contact
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Airborne transmission
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Indirect contact
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Infected blood samples
Question 76
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The MA knows that when caring for a patient with hypotension, the exam table should be placed in which position
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Lithotomy
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Trendelenburg
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High Fowler's
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Low Fowler's
Question 77
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The MA knows the proper way to obtain a Urine C&S is to instruct the patient to provide a
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First morning
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Clean catch
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24 hour
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None of the above
Question 78
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The MA knows that the standard speed for an EKG machine is
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10 mm per second
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15 mm per second
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20 mm per second
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25 mm per second
Question 79
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The MA begins a dressing change without washing her hands. What disease is she most likely to spread
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VRE
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MRSA
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VDRL
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None of the above
Question 80
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To deliver a slow, constant effect of medication, the MA knows that the patient will need
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Intramuscular injection
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Transdermal patch
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Sublingual medication
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Z-track method
Question 81
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During CPR the rate of compressions is
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100-120/min
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90/min
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80/min
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60/min
Question 82
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The systolic Korotkoff sound that is heard when obtaining a blood pressure resembles
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A swooshing
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Faint pulsing
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Tapping sound
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A soft muffled sound
Question 83
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Which of the following indicate NSR (Normal Sinus Rhythm)
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Heart rate of 54 bpm
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QRS of greater than 0.20
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PR interval of 0.16
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P to R interval of 2:1
Question 84
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To locate a code for a documented procedure, the MA knows to check
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Consent form
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Progress note
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PHI form
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None of the above
Question 85
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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
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Lavender
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Blue
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Yellow
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Gray
Question 86
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When performing testing on stool specimen, the MA knows to check
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The expiration date of the developing solution
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To ensure that the sample remains sterile
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That 1 teaspoon of stool has been obtained
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None of the above
Question 87
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Specific coding instructions for each CPT section is located in the
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Index
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Introduction
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Guidelines
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Glossary
Question 88
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When transporting Arterial blood gas (ABG) specimen, the MA knows to place the sample in
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Ice slurry/slushy
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Warm packet
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A tiger top tube
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Centrifuge
Question 89
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Apical pulses are obtained on
Question 90
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According to HIPAA guidelines, a CMS 1500 form is required to include
Question 91
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Which procedure is a CLIA waived test performed in the office
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TSH
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Urine test for hCG
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ESR
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Hemoglobin A1C
Question 92
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Which would require the assignment of a V code
Question 93
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If a patient states that she has breast implants, the MA knows to place V1 and V2 at which intercostal space
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3rd ICS
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4th ICS
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5th ICS
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6th ICS
Question 94
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An infectious agent moves from the reservoir host to
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Means of exit
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Means of transmission
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Means of entry
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Any of the above
Question 95
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What should the MA use as proper identification of a patient before administering vaccines
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Social Security number
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Medical record number
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Full name of patient
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Patient DOB
Question 96
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The MA knows that the hCG (human chorionic gonadotropin) hormone will be secreted
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By the placenta during pregnancy
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During ovulation by the ovaries
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During menopause by the ovaries
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By the male testicles during puberty
Question 97
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During a 12 lead EKG, which lead is considered the ground lead that will help reduce interference
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Left leg
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Right leg
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Left arm
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Right arm
Question 98
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POL testing within the doctor's office may not include
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Strep throat testing
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PT testing
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Blood typing
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Urine pregnancy
Question 99
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During a routine EKG the MA notices an elevated ST segment. The MA should be concerned that the patient may be experiencing
Question 100
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A patient suffering from hypoglycemia should be offered
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Oxygen
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Orange juice
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Tuna sandwich
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Insulin
Question 101
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The MA knows that proper lead placement for a TELE pack EKG belong on
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Right side of the Anterior chest region
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Right side of the posterior chest region
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Posterior thoracic region
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Anterior thoracic region
Question 102
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The Ishihara chart is used to determine
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Near visual acuity
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Color blindness
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Diabetic retinopathy
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Presbyopia
Question 103
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If a co-worker should reach across a sterile field, the MA knows to
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Report incident to the provider
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Report to OSHA
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Get a new set up and start the procedure over
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It is acceptable to reach over a sterile field with caution
Question 104
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A product that the patient can take home to evaluate their pulmonary function
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Peak flow meter
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Spirometer
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Pulse Oximeter
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Nasal Cannula
Question 105
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The MA is aware that it is acceptable to report confidential PHI in cases of
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Active TB and VDRL
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Malaria
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Rabies and yellow fever
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West Nile Virus
Question 106
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Spirometer testing on a patient with COPD will assess
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The amount of air leaving the lungs and the rate it is expelled
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The total amount of air that the lungs can hold and for how long
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The amount of air inhaled and the amount of air exhaled
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The amount of retained air
Question 107
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The physician orders a 2 hour postprandial glucose test; when should you draw the blood sample
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A blood sample is taken 2 hours after exercising
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A blood sample is taken 2 hours before a meal is consumed
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A fingerstick is drawn every 2 hours
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A blood sample is taken before you eat, to provide a baseline, and then again two hours after you've eaten.
Question 108
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What phase during korotokoff sounds is documented as diastole
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Phase 5
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Phase 2
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Phase 4
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Phase 3
Question 109
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When obtaining the patients heart rate using the R-R ratio, the MA knows that if there are 20 small boxes, the HR would be
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60 BPM
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75 BPM
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80 BPM
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88 BPM
Question 110
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The MA notices that the provider is using unsanitary instruments, she should report her findings to
Question 111
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Fecal Fat specimen should be refrigerated after collection for how many hours before being returned to lab for testing
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72 hours
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1 hour
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30 mins
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36 hours
Question 112
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Venipuncture is performed at what angle in the antecubital area
Question 113
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When collecting a blood culture, how much blood should be obtained in each vial for adults
Question 114
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The MA knows to place the patient in this position before a pelvic exam
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Dorsal recumbent
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Sims'
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Lithotomy
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Semi-fowlers
Question 115
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Who must discuss the informed consent with a patient prior to a patient signing
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Physician
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Clergy member
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Nurse
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MA
Question 116
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Which patient would you perform an apical pulse on
Question 117
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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
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Have a family member interpret the instructions
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Give pt written instructions to follow at home
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Enlist the aid of an interpreter from the medical office
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Have another patient interpret the instructions
Question 118
Question 119
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When collecting blood for a Prothrombin that will be tested in the Reference lab, what color tube is it collected in
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Royal blue by venipuncture
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Light blue by venipuncture
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Royal blue by fingerstick
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Light blue by fingerstick