MA Flash Cards
The gage of needle most commonly used for venipuncture is________gauge.
A. 25
B. 23
C. 20
D. 18
B. 22
Rubber sleeves on a evacuated tube system make it possible for______.
A. Sterilization
B. Slower draw of blood
C. Multiple use
D. Faster draw of blood
C. Multiple use
Preparing for a glucose tolerance test________hours before or during the test, the patient should not not eat, smoke, drink coffee or alcohol.
A. One
B. Ten
C. One half
D. Two
B. Ten
During a venipuncture, to secure the needle during insertion into the tube stopper, you need a _____.
A. Holder
B. Sleeve
C. Tape
D. Ball of cotton
A. Holder
Which of the following is false?
A. Veins feel like an elastic tube
B. Veins pulsate
C. Veins give under pressure
D. Veins go different directions
B. Veins pulsate
The primary anticoagulant additive EDTA removes calcium by forming insoluble or un-ionized calcium salts. It has an advantage of preventing platelet clumping and the formation of artifacts therefore, good for the preparation of ________.
A. Background staining
B. Red blood cell preservation
C. Clotting
D blood films
D. Blood films
Performing a ______ as part of a complete blood count determines the ratio of the volume packed red blood cells to that of whole blood.
A. Differential
B. Hematocrit
C. Hemoglobin
D. Glucose
B. Hematocrit
How many hematocrit tubes should be collected from the patient?
A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 5
B. 2
What type of blood sample is needed when performing a PKU?
A. Venipuncture
B. Capillary
C. Either one is acceptable
D. No correct answer
B. Capillary
A “V wave” will ________ be seen in a normal EKG.
A. Always
B. Sometimes
C. Never
D. Usually
C. Never
When there is no variation of R-R intervals it is called_______.
A. Irregular with a pattern
B. Absolutely regular
C. Essentially regular
D. Totally regular
B. Absolutely regular
When PVC’s fall on the “T wave”, occur in pairs, runs of 3 or more, or are multiform in nature, these conditions are called. _________.
A. Fused
B. Multiform
C. Life threatening
D. Uniform
C. Life threatening
Ventricular depolarization produces an electrical force or vector with 2 components: (1) magnitude or force, and (2) ________.
A. Amplitude
B. Ground electrode
C. Direction or shape
D. Polarization
C. Direction or shape
When PVCs fall on the P wave, occur in pairs, runs of three or more, or are multiform in nature, these conditions are called _______ .
A. Fused
B. Multiform
C. Life Threatening
D. Uniform
C. Life Threatening
The \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ wave represents atrial depolarization. A. S B. P C. R D. U
B. P
While the duration of the ST segment is not generally of clinical significance, it is an exceedingly important portion of the ECG because of __________ .
A. The fact that it follows the QRS complex.
B. Shifts up or down from the baseline.
C. Upward deflection from the baseline.
D. The shift away from the ischemic area.
B. Shifts up or down from the baseline.
When using an evacuated tube for the collection of electrolytes, use a ____ ____ tube.
A. Blue top
B. Red top
C. Black top
D. Lavender top
B. Red top
When collecting blood for a hematocrit test, use a \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ . A. Lavender top evacuated tube B. Red top evacuated tube C. Blue top evacuated tube D. Yellow top evacuated tube
A. Lavender top evacuated tube
When collecting blood for a cholesterol test, use a ______ top evacuated tube.
A. Red
B. Yellow
C. Blue
D. Lavender
A. Red
Sodium Citrate is an anticoagulant of choice for coagulation studies because it protects certain of the \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ . A. Pro-coagulants B. Red Blood Cells C. White Blood Cells D. Enzyme Inhibitors
A. Pro_coagulants
The tube to collect whole blood with an additive in it has a _______ stopper .
A. Red
B. Lavender
C. Green
D. Yellow
B. Lavender
The color coding for the stopper of a tube with no additives is (for collection of serum) _______ .
A. Green
B. Black
C. Red
D. Blue
C. Red
At the location where you’re going to feel for a vein, wrap the tourniquet around the arm approximately ________ above the area.
A. Nine to ten inches
B. One foot
C. Three to four inches
D. One inch
C. Three to four inches
The cephalic, medial cubital and basilic veins are _________ used for venipuncture.
A. Seldom
B. Never
C. Dangerous when
D. Primarily
D. Primarily
When collecting blood by skin puncture from an infant, you should use a ______ .
A. 25g needle
B. Lancet
C. Scalpel
D. 23g needle
B. Lancet
The tube used to collect blood for a Complete Blood Count (CBC) is a ________ .
A. Red top, No additive
B. Blue top Sodium Citrate additive
C. Lavender top, Ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid additive
D. Green top, Lithium Heparin additive
C. Lavender, Ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid additive
Which of these lab tests monitor anti-coagulation therapy?
A. PT and APTT
B. T3 and T4
C. Hb and Hct
D. ABO and Rh
A. PT and APTT
Which one of the following evacuated tubes would be drawn first?
A. Red
B. Lavender
C. Gray
D. Green
A. Red
Making sure that a tube is correctly labeled with the patient’s complete name and Identification number is part of the facilities ________ plan.
A. Exposure Control
B. Incident Report
C. Quality Control
D. All Choices
C. Quality Control
When performing a venipuncture, if no blood flows into the tube, how would you correct this situation?
A. Gently insert the needle a little deeper.
B. Gently pull the needle out just a little.
C. Remove the needle and tourniquet and prepare another site.
D. All choices would be correct
D. All choices would be correct
If during a venipuncture procedure a patient has a syncopial episode, what would be your best course of action?
A. Continue the draw, you need the specimen
B. Remove the needle and tourniquet and lower the patient’s head and arms.
C. Begin CPR and contact 911.
D. Restrain the patient to keep them from causing bodily injury.
B. Remove the needle and tourniquet and lower the patient’s head and arms.
The most appropriate site for performing a capillary puncture on a healthy adult is the _______ .
A. Great toe
B. Earlobes
C. Fingers
D. Forearms
C. Fingers
It’s very important while performing a capillary puncture to do which of the following?
A. Wipe away the first drop of blood.
B. To forcefully make the puncture.
C. Not use alcohol to clean the site.
D. it’s important to do all of the above.
A. Wipe away the first drop of blood.
Performing a _______ as part of a Complete Blood Count (CBC) determines the ratio of the volume of packed Red Blood Cells to that of Whole Blood.
A. Differential
B. Hematocrit
C. Hemoglobin
D. Glucode
B. Hematocrit
_________ values are increased in infections and inflammatory disease.
A. Glucose
B. Hematocrit
C. Erythrocyte sedimentation rates
D. Coagulation
C. Erythrocyte sedimentation rates
NB: ESR is the blood test to check for inflammation and infections.
What type of blood sample will be needed to perform a hemoglobin test?
A. EDTA additive
B. Serum Only
D. White Blood Cells
D. No correct answer
A. EDTA additive
In drug testing, the ______ regulations describe how evidence is to be collected and handled.
A. Chain of Command
B. Chain of Custody
C. Person in/Charge
D. Local Law Enforcement
B. Chain of Custody
A(n) ________ requires the patient to be fasting and then blood taken every hour for a predetermined time.
A. Cholesterol test
B. White Blood Cell count
C. Differential
D. Glucose Tolerance Test
D.Glucose Tolerance Test
The sebaceous glands, skin, hair and nails make up the _____system.
A. Nervous
B. Cardiovascular
C. Sensory
D. Integumentary
D. Integumentary
The heart, lymphatic organs, and blood vessels are in the _____system
A. Respiratory
B. Cardiovascular
C. Digestive
D. Urinary
B. Cardiovascular
The upper middle area of the abdomen is called the \_\_\_\_\_. A. Hypogastic region B. Epigastric region C. Umbilical region D. No correct answer
B. Epigastric region
The lower middle area of the abdomen is called the _____.
A. Hypogastic region
B. Epigastric region
C. Umbilical region
D. No correct answer
A. Hypogastric region
The central middle area of the abdomen is called the _____.
A. Hypogastic region
B. Epigastric region
C. Umbilical region
D. No correct answer
C. Umbilical region
The ulna is located in the ________.
A. Back
B. Foot
C. Leg
D. Arm
d. Arm
The smaller of the lower leg bones is called the _______.
A. Fibula
B. Tibia
C. Patella
D. Femur
A. Fibula
The muscle that flexes and supinates the forearm is called the ______.
A. Deltoid
B. Biceps brachii
C. Rectus femorus
D. Vastus lateralis
B. Biceps brachii
One of the arteries that supplies the hand and forearm is called the _____.
A. Intercostal
B. Ulnar
C. Brachial
D. Renal
B. Ulnar
The major artery that supplies the abdomen is called the _____ artery.
A. Celiac
B. Carotid
C. Brachial
D. Iliac
A. Celiac
The major artery that supplies the thorax is called the _____ artery.
A. Renal
B. Intercostal
C. Radial
D. Aorta
B. Intercostal
The major artery that supplies the kidney is called the _____artery.
A. Celiac
B. Renal
C. Ulnar
D. Brachial
B. Renal
The windpipe which conducts air between the larynx and the lungs is called the _______.
A. larynx
B. pharynx
C. trachea
D. lungs
C. trachea
The divisions of the trachea which enter the lungs are called the ______.
A. Pharynx
B. Trachea
C. Bronchi
D. Larynx
C. Bronchi
Located between the pharynx and trachea and containing the vocal cords is the _____.
A. larynx
B. pharynx
C. nasal cavity
D. trachea
A. larynx
Inflammation of the pleura is called _____ .
A. Pneumonia
B. Pleurisy
C. Atelactasis
D. Pleural Effusion
B. Pleurisy
Escape of fluid into the thoracic cavity is called-_____ .
A. Pulmonary edema
B. Pleural Effusion
C. Emphysema
D. Pneumonia
B. Pleural Effusion
Infected pressure soars on the skin are called ____ .
A. Decubitus Ulcers
B. Carbuncles
C. Furuncles
D. Hernias
A. Decubitus Ulcers
The healthy adult excretes daily approximately _____ of urine.
A. 1000 to 1500 milliliters
B. 5 to 100 milliliters
C. 4000 to 6000 milliliters
D. 100 to 500 milliliters
A. 1000 to 1500 milliliters
A drug that causes the pupil of the eye to dilate is called a \_\_\_\_\_ . A. Myotic B. Mydriatic c. Placebo D. Vaccine
B. Mydriatic
A liquid preparation which mixes fine droplets of oil in water, such as castor oil is called a(n) \_\_\_\_\_\_ . A. Solution B. Emulsion C. Elixir D. Tincture
B. Emulsion
Hydrocortisone is a drug that is used to suppress _____.
A. Swelling
B. Appetite
C. Inflammation
D. Excretion of Urine
C. Inflammation
Schedule IV drugs include______ .
A. includes various narcotics such as opium
B. substances that have no accepted medical use and high potential for abuse
C. minor tranquilizers and hypnotics that have a lesser potential for abuse
D. no correct answer
C. minor tranquilizers ad hypnotics that have lesser potential for abuse
Oxygen is ordered as a percentage of oxygen concentration and it's rate of delivery is written as \_\_\_\_\_\_ . A. liters per minute B. volume per minute C. degrees per minute D. percentage per minute
A. liters per minute
The abbreviation for elixir is \_\_\_\_\_ . A. elix B. exr C. elx D. EX
A. elix
The abbreviation for emulsion is \_\_\_\_\_ . A. emul B. eml C. els D. EML
A. emul
The abbreviation for syrup is \_\_\_\_\_ . A. sup B. syr C. spp D. syp
B. syr
The abbreviation for right ear is _____ .
A. AD
B. RE
C. re
D. rter
A. AD
The abbreviation for both ears is _____ .
A. AU
B. BE
C. bthe
D. BERS
A. AU
The _____ pages of the Physician’s Desk Reference is where a MA would be able to locate a medication by brand or generic name.
A. white
B. blue
C. pink
D. gray
C. pink
The medical term for straightening of a body part is
called _____ .
A. extension
B. flexion
C. dorsiflexion
D. pronation
A. extension
The medical term for moving a body part away from the body is _____ .
A. rotation
B. abduction
C. dorsiflexion
D. pronation
B. abduction
The medical term for bending a body part is ______ .
A. dorsiflexion
B. external rotation
C. flexion
D. range of motion
C. flexion
The medical term for bending backward is ______ .
A. contracture
B. dorsiflexion
C. hyperextension
D. extension
B. dorsiflexion
The medical term for tube feeding is _____ .
A. IV
B. gavage
C. IVN
D. esophageal introduction
B. gavage
The common term for a decubitus ulcer; a pressure sore is ______ .
A. blister
B. pimple
C. fever blister
D. bedsore
D. bedsore
The term “phlebo” means ______ .
A. vein
B. breathing
C. air, lungs
D. alongside of
A. vein