Chapter 7 Challenges

Question 1

Identity atoms that must be included on a specimen container label.

Answer 1

Specimen contamers should be labeled with the patient’s name and date of birth, date and time of collection, and the medical assistants initials.

Question 2

match the lab test to the correct lab department.

Test :
A. fasting glucose
B. White blood cell count
C. Identifying bacteria in a specimen
D. Physical and chemical exam of specimen
E. Typing and screening of blood sample

Department:
1. Urinalysis
2. Chemistry
3. Microbiology
4. Blood Bank
5. Hematology

Answer 2

A: 2, B:5. C:3, D:1, E:4

Question 3

Which of the following category of tests is most often Offered in a lab@ a provider’s office?

A. Waived
B. moderate complexity
C. High complexity
D. Non waived

Answer 3

A

Question 4

Which of the following number of antiseptic wipes will be provides for a female patient When instructing them to obtain a clean catch, Midstream urine Specimen?

A. One
B. TWO
C. Three
D. four

Answer 4

c

Question 5

Bused on your understanding of CLIA - waived test, summarize @least five examples an MA would commonly Perform, along with their Function.

Answer 5

pregnancy testing. Urine is screened for the presence of human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG) antibodies. Rapid Strep testing. Throat swabs are obtained to screen for group B Streptococcus. Dipstick, tablet, or multi-stick Urinalysis: the urinalysis is a screening tool for analytes that are excreted in the Urine. Hemoglobin: a machine is used to screen for the oxygen-carrying protein in whole blood, performed using capillary blood from a finger stick (capillary puncture). Spun Hematocrit: Finger stick collection of blood on microcapillary tubes is centrifuged and evaluated for the percentage of red blood cells. Blood glucose: Whole blood is analyzed in a glucometer for a quantitative glucose level and is a Screening test for diabetes, Performed Using capillary blood from a finger stick. Hemoglobin A1C: This capillary blood test shows blood sugar control over an approximate 3-month period. Cholesterol Testing: Lipids are evaluated using capillary blood. Helicobacter pylori: A blood sample screens for H. pylori, which is the main cause of gastric ulcers. Mononucleosis screening: this screening tool tests for the presence of the Epstein-Barr virus in capillary blood. Nasal smear for influenza types A and B: this screening is a qualitative test for influenza antigens using a swab that is inserted into the nostril. Drug testing: Substances can be detected in urine and blood samples. Fecal Occult Blood: This test is performed to screen for hidden blood in the stool.

Question 6

How should the MA prepare a blood sample for transport to an outside lab?

Answer 6

Prepare it for transport in the proper container for that type of specimen, according to OSHA regulations. Place the container in a clear plastic bag with a zip closure and dual pockets, with the international biohazard label imprinted in red or orange. The requisition form should be placed in the outside picket of the bag.

Question 7

The laboratory courier cannot pick up the patient’s urine sample for another 4 hrs. Which of the following methods will ensure specimen preservation?

A. Storing the urine at room temperature
B. Storing the urine in the refrigerator
C. Storing the urine away from the lights
D. Storing the urine in the incubator

Answer 7

B

Question 8

How far from the Snellen eye chart should an adult patient be placed for a visual acuity distance test?

A. 5 feet
B. 10 feet
C. 20 feet
D. 30 feet

Answer 8

C

Question 9

To obtain accurate results on spirometry, a patient should be advised to do which of the following?

A. Lean against the wall
B. Use a bronchodilator inhaler prior to the test
C. Apply a nose clip
D. Exhale until the examiner instructs the patient to inhale

Answer 9

C