Question 1
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A patient with abdominal pain and respiratory difficulties should be placed in what position?
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Prone
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Fowler's
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Dorsal Recumbent
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Sim's
Question 2
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A CMA has duplicate orders for a patient. How should the CMA verify the order?
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Call the provider to confirm
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Match the requisition with the patients ordering provider
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Draw both orders and discard the incorrect specimen
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Confirm with the patient
Question 3
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A patient is angry about a large medical bill. The CMA should take which action?
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Listen to the patient and try to resolve
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Refer to the security officer
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Have the patient write the complaint down
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Call the police
Question 4
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A provider is caring for a patient who reports right flank pain, pain during urination, and nausea and vomiting. Which of the following conditions should the CMA document?
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Nephritis
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Nephrolithotripsy
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Nephrolithiasis
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Neprhoscleroris
Question 5
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A patient who is very talkative during and after the blood draw becomes very quiet and stares while the CMA is labeling the specimen. The CMA should:
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Lower the patient to the floor
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Ask the patient if they feel faint
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Finish labeling the specimen
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Call the nurse for assistance
Question 6
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A CMA is preparing a patient for a gynecological exam, which of the following positions is appropriate?
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Supine
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Lithomy
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Sim's
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Prone
Question 7
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When creating a business letter, which of the following steps should the CMA do first?
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Organize key points
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Compose a rough draft
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Check spelling, grammar, and punctuation
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Make sure the letter has a beginning, middle and end
Question 8
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A patient reports that she has missed three menstrual cycles, with no other symptoms, which of the following should the CMA use to document the information?
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Oligomenorrhea
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Menopause
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Amenorrhea
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Dysmenorrhea
Question 9
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Which component of the word Neuropathy means disease?
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Root
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Suffix
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Prefix
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Combining form
Question 10
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Which of the following drugs is prescribed for both local and systemic effects?
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Elixirs
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Ointment
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Emulsions
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Optic Solutions
Question 11
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A provider has ordered a CMA to administer a subcutaneous injection, but does not indicate the dosage needed. Which of the following actions should the CMA take?
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Proceed using a pre-filled syringe
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Call the provider to verify the order
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Check the patients chart for dosage
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Reschedule the patient's injection
Question 12
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A CMA is testing a patient for Ragweed allergens. Which of the following routes should the CMA take?
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Z-track
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Subcutaneous
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Intradermal
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Intramuscular
Question 13
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To assign an ICD-9 code, a CMA must identify the?
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Etiology of the diagnosis
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Main term in the diagnosis
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Diagnosis in the tabular list
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Volume 1 abbreviation
Question 14
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A CMA is told to redraw a patient's lipid profile. Which of the following reasons would cause this to occur?
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Patient fasting for 12 hours but drank 4oz of water
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Serum in the specimen was clear yellow
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Specimen was sent to the lab in a gold top tube
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Specimen was sent to the lab in a an EDTA (purple) top tube
Question 15
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A CMA is measuring an infant patient from heal to head. In which of the following positions should the CMA place the infant?
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Supine
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Fowlers
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Sims
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Lithomy
Question 16
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A cardiac patient is having a PT/INR done. Which additive would be in the collection tube?
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Sodium Citrate
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Heparin
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EDTA
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Potassium Oxalate
Question 17
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A CMA overhears two coworkers discussing a patients lab results. What type of violation occurred?
Question 18
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A CMA is instructing a patient on how to collect a C&S stool specimen. Which of the following is a correct part of the explanation?
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Retrieve 2cm of stool from toilet
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Chill the stool in a container
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Avoid urinating in the stool collection container
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Collect the stool specimen in the morning
Question 19
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A patient was in a motor vehicle crash and is vomiting blood. Which of the following symptoms is this known as?
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Hemostasis
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Hematemesis
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Homeostasis
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Hemolysis
Question 20
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A CMA is collecting a Rapid Streptococcal test. The CMA should take the specimen from which area of the body?
Question 21
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Which of the following requires documentation of the patient's Informed Consent?
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Throat swab
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Capillary collection
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Flu shot
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Urine pregnancy test
Question 22
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Proper surgical asepsis technique will result in which of the following?
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Reducing the likelihood of transmitting opportunistic infections
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Decreasing the number of microorganisms after they leave the body
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Decreasing the risk of transfer pathogens by direct or indirect contact
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Destroying all microorganisms before they enter the body
Question 23
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A CMA is caring for a patient who has an accumulation of blood in his chest cavity. The CMA should recognize that which of the following terms refers to this condition?
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Hemothorax
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Hematuria
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Hemoglobin
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Hematoma
Question 24
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Which of the following must be performed when correcting an error in a medical record?
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Use red ink to write the correction
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Draw a single line through the error
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Use corrective fluid
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Have the provider initial the correction
Question 25
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A provider is running 2 hours behind schedule. The CMA should apologize for the delay and do which of the following?
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Offer to reschedule the appointment
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Proceed with regular schedule and seat patients
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Cancel the rest of the appointments for the day
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Double book per modified wave schedule
Question 26
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To follow OSHA guidelines and minimize exposure of the spread of organisms, lab specimens should be sent in a labeled:
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Biohazard container
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Brown paper bag
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Plastic bag
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Glass container
Question 27
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A provider orders a sample for capillary puncture. Which one should be drawn LAST?
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Serum
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Blood smear
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Heparin
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EDTA
Question 28
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To prevent the storage of expired drugs in a cabinet, a CMA should do which of the following?
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Divide the drugs according to the month of expiration
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Make an inventory in the computer and check every other day according to the policy
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Check for expired drugs in the cabinet every day
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Create an inventory and check periodically according to the office
Question 29
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Which of the following is commonly used for the take home evaluation of Pulmonary Function?
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Meter-dose inhaler
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Incentive Spirometer
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Nebulizer
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Peak flow meter
Question 30
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A patient is scheduled for an outpatient procedure. Which of the following forms explains the risks and procedures?
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Consent form
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Quality Assurance form
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Medical release form
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Registration form
Question 31
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Part of a CMA's job is to inform the patient about which of the following?
Question 32
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A CMA is getting ready to perform a test on a patient who is a presumed rape victim. She notices the collection kit has been opened. After documentation that the kit was open, the CMA should:
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Verify that all items are in the kit
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Proceed with the test
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Complete the specimen collection with a sealed kit
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Report it to the provider and wait for his orders
Question 33
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Which of the following is the purpose of using an Electrode?
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To help reduce friction
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To prevent the patient from getting shocked
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To ensure the wave forms are amplified
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To promote lead attachment
Question 34
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Which of the following is used for routine Venipuncture's in patients who have fragile veins?
Question 35
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A CMA draws a blood sample in a Red top tube for a patient. Which of the following blood components will be obtained as a result of centrifugation?
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Plasma
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Whole Blood
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Serum
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Formed elements
Question 36
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A patient diagnosed with TB is coming into the clinic for a routine follow up. Which of the following modes of transmission should the CMA be aware of when dealing with this patient?
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Airborne
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Vector borne
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Droplet
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Contact
Question 37
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While setting up a tray for a minor procedure, the CMA notices a coworker reaching across the sterile field. The CMA should:
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Report the incident to OSHA
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Break down the tray and start over
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Report the incident to the provider
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Cover the tray with a sterile drape
Question 38
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Anthropometric is used for which of the following?
Question 39
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A CMA is caring for a patient whose Blood Pressure drops dangerously low. The CMA should place the patient in what position?
Answer
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Prone
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Fowlers
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Lithomy
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Trendelenburg
Question 40
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The most common reason for glucose monitoring through point of care testing is to?
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Check for sporadic glucose in the urine
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Diagnose glucose metabolism problems
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Monitor glucose levels
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Control glucose induced hot flashes
Question 41
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A provider orders a Urine C&S, which of the following collection techniques should the CMA use?
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First morning
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Random specimen
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Clean catch specimen
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24 hour urine specimen
Question 42
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Point of Care test regulations require quality control to:
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Determine a test is a waived test classification
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Ensure accuracy of test results
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Enhance instrument productivity
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Monitor use of instrumentation
Question 43
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Which of the following terms refers to the complete destruction of all forms of microbial life spores?
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Disinfection
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Srerilization
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Decontamination
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Sanitation
Question 44
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A CMA is looking at an EKG with an R-R interval of 20 small boxes. Which of the following is the appropriate heart rate?
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75/ minute
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60/minute
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210/ minute
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100/ minute
Question 45
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A CMA is giving a patient a purified protein derivative injection. What amount of the vaccine should the CMA administer?
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10 ml
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0.01 ml
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1.0 ml
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0.1 ml
Question 46
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A CMA did not wash their hands during a dressing change. A week later the patient called to let the facility know that the wound was red and swollen. What type of infection has most likely occurred?
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Nonsocomial
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Bacterial
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MRSA
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Viral
Question 47
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What type of antiseptic is used for routine Venipuncture?
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60% isopropyl alcohol
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Iodine
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70% isopropyl alcohol
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None if the above
Question 48
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What needle is used for a Sclerosed Vein in the AC of an elderly patient?
Question 49
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Apical pulse is the preferred method for determining heart rate for which of the following?
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Infants
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Older adults
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Adolescents
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Adults
Question 50
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Which tube PREVENTS HEMOLYSIS?
Question 51
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What is the 3 way ID system?
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Name, DOB, SS#
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Name, DOB, ID Band
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How to label the tube
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None of the above
Question 52
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What needle is used for Therapeutic Phlebotomy and Donations?
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16-18 gauge
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20-21
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23-25
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20-25
Question 53
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Where do you obtain a Capillary sample?
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3rd and 4th finger
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Thumb
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Index finger
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4th and 5th finger
Question 54
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Which of the following is the correct placement for the ground lead on a 3 lead EKG, looking at lead ll?
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Right shoulder
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Right abdomen
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Left shoulder
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Left abdomen
Question 55
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On a 5 lead EKG for Holter monitoring, the BLACK LEAD is?
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The reference electrode on the right manubrium
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Located on the right V4/V5 area centered over the rib
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The reference electrode on the left manubrium
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Located on the left V4/V5 area centered over the rib
Question 56
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A patient goes into Ventricular Fibrillation during an EKG, which of the following should the CMA do first?
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Call for help
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Apply an AED
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Open the airway
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Perform a second EKG
Question 57
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When performing an EKG on a LEFT LEG AMPUTEE, where should the CMA PLACE the lower ELECTRODES?
Question 58
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When placing Electrodes for a Holter monitor procedure, which of the following should the CMA consult?
Question 59
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Which of the following is the standard speed for an EKG?
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25 mm/ Second
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20 mm/ Second
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75 mm/ Second
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50 mm/ Second
Question 60
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Which of the following is the correct position for obtaining a Rectal Temperature?
Answer
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Fowlers
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Lithomy
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Sims
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Knee chest
Question 61
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When completing a Hemoccult exam, a CMA is testing for which of the following?
Question 62
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Specific Coding instructions for each CPT section are located in which of the following?
Answer
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Index
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Introduction
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Guidelines
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Appendix A
Question 63
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When preparing a patient for Holter Monitoring, which of the following statements by the patient indicates an understanding?
Answer
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I may shower with it on
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I should wear tight fitting clothing
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I should avoid magnetic fields
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I do not need to keep a diary
Question 64
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A CMA must perform a Spirometer Test on a patient who has been diagnosed with COPD, which of the following does this test measure?
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Levels of Carbon Dioxide and Oxygen of the blood
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Amount if air leaving the lungs and rate it is exhaled
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Levels of Carbon Monoxide in the lungs
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Amount if Oxygen saturation
Question 65
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Which of the following medications can be absorbed slowly to create constant, time released systemic effect?
Answer
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Creams
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Transdermal Patches
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Liniments
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Suppositories
Question 66
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When administering CPR, approximately how many compressions should the CMA do in 1 minute?
Question 67
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To perform an EKG on a patient with very large breasts, a CMA should take which of the following actions?
Answer
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Place the Electrodes on the 5th intercostal space
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Have the patient lift the breasts to put the Electrodes under them
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Place on top of the breasts
Question 68
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When exposed to a needle stick, what should you do first?
Answer
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Report the exposure to a supervisor
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Wash the exposed area
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Receive medical evaluation
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Complete an incident report
Question 69
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A CMA witnesses a doctor using unsanitary instruments, which agency should it be reported to?
Question 70
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When does the timing for a Glucose Tolerance test begin?
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When the test results are completed
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After the patient finishes the Glucose drink
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When the fasting sample is drawn
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30 minutes after the patient arrives
Question 71
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Which of the following is the appropriate action to take for a CMA when scheduling an INPATIENT ADMISSION?
Answer
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Advise the patient to obtain their belongings
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Call an ambulance
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Call the facility to schedule the admission
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Tell the patient to obtain his medical records
Question 72
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Disinfectants are used on Blood Pressure Cuffs to destroy which of the following?
Question 73
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A CMA opens the door to a patients room and enters without knocking, what type of violation is this?
Question 74
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When a CMA is taking a patients Blood Pressure, which of the following Korotkoff sounds represents the Systolic Blood Pressure?
Answer
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Swooshing
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Soft and Muffled
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Faint and pulsing
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Tapping
Question 75
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An Unconscious patient is admitted to the E.R. Which of the following Consents would be applicable?
Answer
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Written
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Implied
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Parental
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Informed
Question 76
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A CMA is prepping a patient with fragile skin for Telemetry Monitoring, which of the following measures should the CMA take?
Question 77
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Which of the following devices requires a High Level Disinfectant?
Question 78
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Which of the following would indicate a Normal Sinus Rhythm?
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The PR interval is 0.6 seconds
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The P to R ratio is 2:1
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The QRS duration is 0.20 seconds
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The heart rate is 54/minute
Question 79
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Which is correct about BBP training?
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It's available upon request
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Training is provided at no cost
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Training is required biannually
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Training is provided post exposure
Question 80
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A CMA is to locate the code for a documented procedure performed in an office, which of the following forms should the CMA check?
Question 81
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A STAT Electrolyte panel was reported to have a critically elevated Sodium level. What pre-analytical error could have occurred?
Question 82
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Which of the following can a CMA do to minimize Somatic Tremors?
Answer
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Wipe off lotion and sweat
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Check loose Electrodes
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Cover the patient with a blanket
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Unplug surrounding machines
Question 83
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Which of the following is the correct route of administration for a patients injection?
Answer
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Sublingual
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Transdermal
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Buccal
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Parenteral
Question 84
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A CMA has found an unconscious patient. Which of the following should the CMA do first?
Answer
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Activate the EMS
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Check for a pulse
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Begin chest compressions
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Open the airway
Question 85
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Which of the following is beyond the scope of practice of a Medical Assistant?
Question 86
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The duties of a CMA include?
Question 87
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A CMA should recognize that the pulse and respiration of a patient should be measured for:
Answer
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2 minutes
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1 minute
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10 seconds
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30 seconds
Question 88
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What is the correct procedure for collecting a Capillary specimen?
Answer
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After the site has been punctured, wipe away first drop, and collect
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Massage the site prior to collection
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Allow for Capillary refill
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Apply a cool pack
Question 89
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What should the CMA do to secure all operations in the HER (Health Electronic Record)?
Answer
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Send a link to the office managers email
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Make a duplicate copy of all files
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Save all information in the computer desktop
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Back up information in a storage device
Question 90
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A CMA is obtaining a stool sample from a patient. Which of the following action should the CMA take?
Answer
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Apply one drop of developer
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Apply the specimen to the window of the test pack
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Check the expiration date of the developing solution
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Obtain the sample rectally
Question 91
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A Color Deficiency test is determined by a?
Answer
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Jaeger
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Ishihara
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Snellen
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Pelli-Robson
Question 92
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A CMA is communicating with a patient who is hearing impaired and has a caregiver, which of the following modes of communication is correct?
Answer
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Position himself above the patients eye level
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Speak directly to the patients caregiver
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Speak louder to the patient for better understanding
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Use written communication with the patient
Question 93
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When collecting a stool sample, which is correct?
Question 94
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An adolescent patients mother tells the CMA that she wants to talk to the provider about her daughters visit to obtain birth control. Which is the correct response?
Answer
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Explain the HIPPA guidelines and advise the mother to speak to her daughter
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Tell the mother she can talk to the physician
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Advise the mother to contact the pharmacy
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Tell the mother the daughter is sexually active
Question 95
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A CMA is caring for a patient with chronic asthma. Which of the following medications would be used for this?
Answer
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Bronchodilator
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Antipyretic
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Antihistamine
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Decongestant
Question 96
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A CMA is applying a Telemetry pack for an EKG. Which of the following is correct lead placement?
Answer
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Anterior Thoracic Region
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Abdominal Region
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Posterior Thoracic
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Abdominopelvic Region
Question 97
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Which of the following is associated with ST elevation?
Question 98
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Lab duties include the following?
Answer
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KUBRICK
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POL testing
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Blood typing
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ABG's
Question 99
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Which agency enforces safety conditions?
Question 100
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A CMA is performing an EKG on a patient in the fetal position. Which of the following actions should the CMA take 1st?
Question 101
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A patients blood stains the uniform, which of the following should the CMA do first?
Question 102
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A CMA has orders to collect Blood Cultures, CBC, PTT, and an Iron Panel. He forgets to draw the PTT. What should the phlebotomist do?
Answer
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Draw a discard tube and redraw the blood cultures
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Call another CMA to obtain the sample
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Obtain the PTT from the iron panel
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Keep the specimens collected and draw the PTT
Question 103
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Quality Control testing of a Glucometer is important why?
Question 104
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If a patient is Diaphoretic, the CMA should do which of the following?
Answer
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Dry the patients chest before applying the Electrodes
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Apply the Electrodes to an alternate site
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Apply to the lower abdomen
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Shave the patients chest
Question 105
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What are the correct instructions regarding a 24 hour Urine?
Question 106
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A patients vision in his left eye is 20/50. This means?
Answer
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The patient is legally blind
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The patient can see at 20 feet what the normal eye sees at 50 feet
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The patient has above average vision
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The patient can see at 50 feet what the normal eye can see at 20 feet
Question 107
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Which is the following accurate bleach solution?
Question 108
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What is the minimum amount of blood when collecting blood for cultures on an adult?
Question 109
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What is the correct term for Excessive Urination at Night?
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Anuria
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Polyuria
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Oliguria
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Nocturia
Question 110
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What hormone is detected during pregnancy?
Question 111
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A CMA is instructing a patient to collect a urine specimen for pregnancy. To ensure accurate results, the CMA must instruct the patient to collect:
Question 112
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When performing a 12 lead EKG, which is used as the ground lead to help with interference?
Answer
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Right leg
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Right arm
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Left leg
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Left arm
Question 113
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When retrieving voice mail messages, what is the most important information?
Answer
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Allergy information
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Pharmacy information
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Phone number
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Social security number
Question 114
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The patient begins to have a seizure, to protect against injury what do you do?
Question 115
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What is the process to find whether a patients insurance will cover a procedure?
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Pre-qualification
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Pre-determination
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Pre-authorization
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Pre-existence
Question 116
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When maintaining an exam room, what should the CMA's priority be?
Question 117
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Urine spills on the floor, what should you use to clean it up?
Answer
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Gluteraldehyde
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70% Alcohol
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Omnicide
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10% Bleach
Question 118
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A PR interval measures which of the following?
Answer
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The end of the P wave to beginning of QRS complex
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The beginning of the P wave to the beginning of the QRS complex
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The end of the P wave to the end of the QRS wave
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The peak of the P wave to the peak of the R wave
Question 119
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What type of specimen should be collected to detect a UTI?
Answer
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24 Hour Urine
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First Morning Urine
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In a clean container
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Midstream Urine
Question 120
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What is Surgical Fixation of the small intestine to the abdominal wall?
Answer
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Colonopathy
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Colopexy
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Enteropexy
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Enteropathy
Question 121
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Which of the following factors determines whether a child should have his capillary collection by the heel stick or finger stick method?
Question 122
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When entering a patients room, what should the CMA do first?
Answer
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ID the patient
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Wash hands
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Vital signs
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Complete medical history
Question 123
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What does an ESR (Estimated Sediment Rate) measure?
Question 124
Question
When giving vaccinations, how should you ID the patient?
Question 125
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What should be used to Disinfect the workspace ?
Answer
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Ammonia
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Antibacterial
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Antiseptic
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Antimicrobial
Question 126
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How does an infectious agent move from host to which of the following?
Answer
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Portal of exit
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Infectious reservoir
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Means of transmission
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Susceptible host
Question 127
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Once you have anchored a patients vein, what should you do next?
Answer
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Reapply the tourniquet
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Clean the site
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Examine the needle
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Perform the procedure
Question 128
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Information regarding chemicals should be found?
Question 129
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What is the following Angle for an IM (Intramuscular) injection?
Answer
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30 degrees
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90 degrees
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15 degrees
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45degrees
Question 130
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Hemostasis is important after Venipuncture procedure?
Question 131
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What do you need when sending a patient to a specialist?
Answer
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Insurance number
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Method of referral
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Diagnosis code
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Family history
Question 132
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You should transport an ABG specimen?
Answer
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Warm
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On ice
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Protected from ice
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In an SST
Question 133
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What steps should the CMA take when dealing with a Psychiatric Patient?
Question 134
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In the event of a fire, you should do what first?
Answer
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Extinguish the fire
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Alert emergency personal
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Rescue/evacuate patients
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Contain fire
Question 135
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Which of the following is a CLIA waived test?
Answer
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CBC
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Manual testing for HCG
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Automated ESR
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Microscope
Question 136
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Which of the following is an appropriate response to a conscious, adult patient experiencing a Hypoglycemic Emergency?
Answer
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Offer the patient a glass of water
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Offer patient orange juice
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Offer patient a sandwich
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Offer patient a piece of sugar free candy
Question 137
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Laboratory duties for a CMA include performing which of the following?
Answer
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POL testing
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ABG's
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Blood typing
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KUB
Question 138
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A health care professional is allowed to report confidential protected health information to outside agencies, if:
Answer
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A patient is positive for VDRL
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The patients family requests information
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A patient volunteered for clinical study
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In patient suffered injuries in a plane crash
Question 139
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What are used to determine BMI (Body Mass Index)?
Question 140
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What label color is used for Biohazard waste?
Question 141
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The following situation can be reported to an outside facility?
Answer
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Patient has received an MMR
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If the patient received a blood transfusion
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The patient has active Tuberculosis (TB)
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Clinical study
Question 142
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Which of the following is correct for a Phlebotomy procedure?
Answer
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Make a fist and pump once
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Make a fist and pump twice
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Make a fist and pump three times
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Make a fist and do not pump
Question 143
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A dead body used for dissection, study and tissue samples is called what?
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Organ donor
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Corpse
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Cadaver
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Dead body
Question 144
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Pain that is sharp, severe and sudden. Having a sudden onset is?
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Ischemic
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Acute
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Anelgesic
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Chronic
Question 145
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A group of tissues making a structure with a particular function?
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Structure
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System
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Organ
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Body
Question 146
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Decreased blood supply?
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Acute
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Hypotension
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Low blood pressure
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Ischemic
Question 147
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A Prediction of the outcome of a disease?
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Outcome
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Prognosis
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Chief complaint
Question 148
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Branch of science that studies disease?
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Cardiology
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Scientology
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Epidemiology
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Histology
Question 149
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The understanding of and sensitivity to the feelings if others?
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Sympathy
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Compassion
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Awareness
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Empathy
Question 150
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Sedative
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Analgesic
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Exercise
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Assessment
Question 151
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Of long duration, often with slow progression?
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Prognosis
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Ischemic
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Chronic
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Acute
Question 152
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Facility providing care for terminally ill, at home or hospice setting?
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Hospital
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Nursing home
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Hospice
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Mental health facility
Question 153
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The patient bill of rights focuses on including the patient in the decision making process?
Question 154
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When fixing a medical error on a patients medical record, the CMA must do what?
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Leave it, do nothing
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Use white out and rewrite it
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Infirm them you will fix it later
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Cross a line through, correct and initial
Question 155
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Body gestures, facial expressions, and eye contact are all firms of what type of communication?
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Verbal
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Visual
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Non verbal
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Written
Question 156
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Long term pain affects a persons what?
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Personality
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Physical state
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Sleep
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Mental state
Question 157
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A common diagnosis for psychological pain is?
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Neurological
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Psychological
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Depression
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Dementia
Question 158
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Physical pain on the body's surface?
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Superficial
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Visceral
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Internal
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Acute
Question 159
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The average Life Span in the United States is ?
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90 years
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80 years
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76 years
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84 years
Question 160
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What is a Tissue?
Question 161
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What is the maximum waiting period for a Cold Ischemic Cadaver (Refrigerated)?
Question 162
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What is the maximum waiting period for a Warm Ischemic Cadaver (Not Refrigerated) ?
Question 163
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Minimum age for Organ donation?
Question 164
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What is an Ophthalmoscope?
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Instrument used to examine the eyes
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Instrument used to examine the ears
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Instrument used to rectal examination
Question 165
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What us an Otoscope?
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Instrument used to examine the eyes
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Instrument used to examine the nose and throat
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Instrument used to examine the ears
Question 166
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A specific area of the ER for extreme cases
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Sorting and setting priorities for patient treatment
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Medical care received in the emergency room
Question 167
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What is Conduction?
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Heat transfer by air
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Heat transfer by direct contact through fluids, solids, or other substances
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Thermal heat used for a patient with hypothermia
Question 168
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What us Convection?
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Heat transfer by air
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Heat transfer by direct contact through fluids, solids, or other substances
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The use of an autoclave to sterilize instruments
Question 169
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What is Malignant hypertension?
Question 170
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Normal appearance of the skin and it's ability to return to normal after being pinched.
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Abnormal appearance of the skin
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An abnormal mark on the skins surface
Question 171
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What is Mensuration?
Question 172
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What method is used to diagnose HIV and AIDS?
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ELISA method, using Serologic testing
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Any basis blood test would tell you
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Medical records, Health evaluation and urine sample
Question 173
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What is the body's Drug Processing order?
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Absorption, Distribution, Metabolism, Exertion
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Distribution, Absorption, Metabolism, Exertion
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Distribution, Metabolism, Exertion, Absorption
Question 174
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What is an Idiosyncratic drug effect?
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Effect that cannot be explained or predicted
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Adverse reaction to medications
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An overdose, allergic reaction, or negative interaction with other drugs
Question 175
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The most commonly used and Medically accurate Drug dosage system is?
Question 176
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What is the AC when pertaining to Phlebotomy?
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Antecubital Fossa
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Accurate care
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Anterior Capillary
Question 177
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Where is the AC (Antecubital Fossa) located?
Question 178
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How many veins are located in the AC?
Question 179
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What is Angioplasty?
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Weakening and dilation of an artery
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A type of surgery pertaining to the heart
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A Balloon on a Cardiac Catheter inflated to compress plaque against the artery walls
Question 180
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What is an Artifact?
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Appearance of electrical activity or waveforms from sources outside the heart
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A mass found on the heart, through observation of an xray.
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Originating from more than one area of focus
Question 181
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Another name for Isoelectric line is?
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Flatlined
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Isometric
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Inconsistent
Question 182
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What is a Holter Monitor?
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A Portable Heart monitor patients can use at home
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An electric blood pressure meter
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A portable monitor that reads your blood pressure
Question 183
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What is a P Wave?
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Contraction of the Atrium
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Relaxation of the Ventricle
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Contraction of the Ventricle
Question 184
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What is the QRS complex?
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Contraction of the Ventricle
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Relaxation of the Ventricle
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Contraction of the Atrium
Question 185
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What is the T Wave?
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Relaxation of the Ventricle ( Repolarization)
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Contraction of the Ventricle
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Contraction of the Atrium
Question 186
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Normal Sinus Rythm:
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Average/ Normal wave form
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Waveforms are farther apart and slower
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Waveforms are closer together and faster
Question 187
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Bradycardia Sinus Rhythm:
Question 188
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Tachycardia Sinus Rhythm:
Question 189
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Normal P wave measures?
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0.12 - 2.0 seconds
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0.12 seconds
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2.0 or higher
Question 190
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Normal QRS measurement:
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0.12 - 2.0 seconds
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2.0 or higher
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Less than 0.12 seconds
Question 191
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T wave has what measurement?
Question 192
Question 193
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Less than 60 BPM
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Higher than 60 BPM
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Higher than 100 BPM
Question 194
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Atrial Fibrillation ( A-fib) are?
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Irregularly spaced patterns in Waveform
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Flutter or Sawtooth patterns in Waveform
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Fatal arrhythmia with no contractions
Question 195
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Atrial Flutter (A-Flu) is?
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Irregularly spaced complexes in the waveform
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Flutter or Sawtooth patterns in the waveform
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Fatal arrhythmia with no contractions
Question 196
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What is the Pacemaker of the Heart?
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SA Node
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Tricuspid
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AV Node
Question 197
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Which us considered BACKUP for the HEART?
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SA Node
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Vena Cava
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AV Node
Question 198
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What is Depolarization?
Question 199
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What is Repolarization?