Module 11: Quiz Flashcards
A medical assistant reviews the results of a urine pregnancy test and sees that a blue line did not appear in the control area. The assistant should recognize that this indicates which of the following?
(A) The pregnancy test is positive
(B) The pregnancy test is not valid
(C) The pregnancy test specimen is not concentrated
(D) The pregnancy test is negative
(B) The pregnancy test is not valid
A medical assistant is reviewing the laboratory results of a urine specimen provided by an adult patient at the clinic. Which of the following values is outside of the expected range?
(A) pH 7.9
(B) pH 5.1
(C) Specific gravity 1.014
(D) Specific gravity 1.042
(D) Specific gravity 1.042
Which of the following sites should a medical assistant use for the administration of an intradermal skin test?
(A) Lateral thigh
(B) Lower abdomen
(C) Anterior forearm
(D) Inner heel
(C) Anterior forearm
Which of the following instructions should a medical assistant provide to a patient prior to spirometry testing?
(A) “Use your inhaler prior to arriving for the test.”
(B) “Avoid smoking for at least an hour prior to the test.”
(C) “Wear tight clothing for the duration of the test.”
(D) “Do not eat or drink anything at least 6 hours prior to the test.”
(B) “Avoid smoking for at least an hour prior to the test.”
A medical assistant is preparing to perform a pulmonary function test on a patient who is dressed in a suit and tie. When preparing the patient for the test, the assistant should instruct the patient to do which of the following?
(A) Sit with his legs crossed
(B) Undress from the waist up
(C) Loosen his tie and top buttons
(D) Point his chin slightly toward his chest
(C) Loosen his tie and top buttons
A medical assistant is instructing a patient on the collection of a clean-catch urine specimen for a culture and sensitivity (C&S). Which of the following instructions should the assistant give the patient?
(A) “Void into a clean container and then transfer it into a sterile container.”
(B) “Void into a sterile container directly after cleaning the perineum.”
(C) “Void into a container from home and bring it to the office.”
(D) “Void a small amount of urine into the toilet and then void the next portion into a sterile container.”
(D) “Void a small amount of urine into the toilet and then void the next portion into a sterile container.”
A medical assistant is preparing to perform a rapid strep test. Which of the following actions should the assistant take?
(A) Bring the reagents ad devices to room temperature
(B) Leave the swab in the solution for 5 min
(C) Express the liquid from the swab with gloved fingers
(D) Place the tip of the reagent bottle into the tube before dispensing
(A) Bring the reagents ad devices to room temperature
A medical assistant is performing an allergen skin test on a patient. Which of the following actions should the assistant take?
(A) Notify the provider immediately if the patient demonstrates signs of anaphylaxis
(B) Allow the patient to choose her thigh or stomach for the injection or application site
(C) Stop the test immediately if the patient wheezes and sneezes
(D) Continue allergen testing on areas where the patient has developed wheals or hives
(A) Notify the provider immediately if the patient demonstrates signs of anaphylaxis
A medical assistant is assisting a provider with the collection of a stool specimen. The assistant should identify that which of the following statements about the fecal occult blood testing process is true?
(A) The specimen should be developed 1 min after collection
(B) The result is positive if a trace of blue color is detected on the edge of the smear
(C) Four drops of developer should be applied to the specimen
(D) The results can be interpreted immediately after the developer is applied
(B) The result is positive if a trace of blue color is detected on the edge of the smear
A medical assistant receives a call from a reference laboratory reporting a fasting blood glucose of 450 mg/dL for a patient. According to protocol, which of the following actions should the assistant take?
(A) Notify the provider of the test result
(B) Place the results n the provider’s desk for review
(C) Have the provider speak to the laboratory
(D) Contact the patient to have her come into the office
(A) Notify the provider of the test result
A medical assistant is collecting a specimen for testing. When is it appropriate for the assistant to label the specimen?
(A) Prior to collecting the specimen
(B) After collecting the specimen
(C) Prior to sending the specimen to a laboratory
(D) After laboratory processing of the specimen
(B) After collecting the specimen
A medical assistant is instructing a patient about collecting stool specimens at home for occult blood testing. Which of the following statements should the assistant make about the patient’s medications?
(A) “Discontinue all your medications 72 hours before the test.”
(B) “Take a laxative 24 hours prior to the test.”
(C) “Take 500 milligrams of a vitamin C supplement daily.”
(D) “Discontinue any NSAIDs a week before the test.”
(D) “Discontinue any NSAIDs a week before the test.”
A medical assistant is performing a venipuncture. Which of the following pieces of information should be included on both the requisition form and the specimen label?
(A) Insurance information
(B) Patient’s address
(C) Date of birth
(D) Provider’s name
(C) Date of birth
A medical assistant is performing a routine hearing test on a patient. Which of the following procedures measures a patient’s hearing by using air and bone conduction?
(A) Audiometric test
(B) Otoscopic exam
(C) Cerumen removal
(D) Tuning fork test
(D) Tuning fork test
A medical assistant is performing a visual acuity test on an adult patient. The patient is able to read the 20/30 line with both eyes, but misses one letter. Which of the following results should the assistant document in the patient’s medical record?
(A) 20/30-1 both eyes
(B) 20/30 left eye
(C) 20/30-1 right eye
(D) 20/20 both eyes
(A) 20/30-1 both eyes
