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1
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Lipid panels are drawn in the:

A

SST

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2
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Yellow has what additive and is used for what test?

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SPS; BLOOD CULTURES

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Light blue has what additive and is used for what test?

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Sodium citrate (anticoagulant); Coag studies - PT/INR, PT, PTT, FIBRINOGEN, D-DIMER

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Gold or tiger top (red-gray) has what additive and is used for what test?

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SST, clot activator, thixotropic gel (creates a barrier; used for serum determinations in chemistry: endocrine testing, immunological assays, CMP, lipid panels, liver panels, kidney panels, pregnancy test, routine blood donor screening, diagnostic testing of serum for infectious diseases

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Orange has what additive and is used for what test?

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Rapid serum tube (RST); clot activator; STAT serum tests

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Green has what additive and is used for what test?

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Sodium heparin, lithium heparin; Plasma determinations in chemistry: STAT/routine chemistry test, ammonia, troponin, electrolytes, arterial blood gases

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Lavender

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EDTA; whole blood hematology determinations: CBC, RBC, WBC, PLATELET COUNTS, HBA1C, HCT, SED RATE (ESR), routine immunohematology testing: sickle cell test. If a pink tube is unavailable, lavender can be used for blood donor screening

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Pink has what additive and is used for what test?

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EDTA; preferred for blood donor screening (blood bank)

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Gray has what additive and is used for what test?

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Potassium oxalate; sodium fluoride; Blood glucose testing: GTT, FBS; blood alcohol concentration test, drug test, lactic acid/lactate test

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Light yellow has what additive and is used for what test?

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Acid citrate dextrose (ACD); DNA and paternity testing, blood bank studies

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Royal/dark blue has what additive and is used for what test?

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Can contain different types; free of element contamination; Depends on the additive indicated on the tube label (order of draw also depends on the additive indicated); Toxicology - trace element testing; nutritional chemistry determinations

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12
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neutral urine ph =

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7.0

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Normal rectal temp:

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98.6 - 101.0 F; 37.0 - 38.3 C

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Normal urine specific gravity range

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1.005-1.030

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electrophoresis:

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a lab technique used to separate molecules based on their size and charge. Commonly used to analyze chemical components from blood draws.

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To collect a clean catch urine sample:

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spread labia and allow a small amount of urine to pass into the toilet before collecting sample.

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17
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People who are allergic to shellfish are often also allergic to:

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iodine

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18
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Colostomy

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surgical procedure in which an opening (stoma) is created in the abdomen, and a portion of the colon is brought through the opening to the surface of the skin.

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Colonoscopy

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diagnostic procedure that involves insertion of a long, flexible tube with a camera on the end into the colon to visualize the large intestine.

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20
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If a patient is frequently late:

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schedule them for the last appt of the day.

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21
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Exposure control plan:

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outlines procedures and protocols in place to protect healthcare workers from exposure to bloodborne pathogens.

22
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An MA should assist a pt with macular degeneration by:

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holding their elbow

23
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Kidney disease can lead to what in the urine?

A

proteins

24
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Before cast application, the MA should evaluate:

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skin condition of the pt

25
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What format should be used for formal and professional contexts for the date?

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month-day-year; eg: “October 10, 1998”

26
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Benzoin tincture is used for?

A

cleaning the skin prior to applying adhesive bandages

27
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Biohazardous waste may be stored for a maximum of:

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30 days

28
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Medical charts are typically organized:

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alphabetically by the patient’s last name

29
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exophthalmos

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condition in which the eye protrudes outward from the face. Associated with Grave’s disease.

30
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goniometer

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used to measure the range of motion of a joint

31
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Capitation

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payment method in which a provider is paid a set amount per patient per month regardless of the number or type of services rendered.

32
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split billing

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fraudulently billing for multiple visits for services performed during one visit.

33
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Normal fasting blood sugar:

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70-99 mg/DL

34
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Hypoglycemic blood sugar:

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Less than 70 mg/DL (very severe is less than 50 mg/dL)

35
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Hyperglycemic blood sugar:

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Greater than 140 mg/dL (severe if greater than 200 mg/dL)

36
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Minimum amount of blood for an adult blood culture?

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8-10 ml per bottle, for a total of 16-20 mL

37
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cryosurgery:

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medical procedure that uses extreme cold temperatures to destroy abnormal or diseased tissue

38
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Viruses are not classified as a living microbe. They are classified as:

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obligate parasites

39
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In the event of an unconscious patient with V-fib:

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call for assistance and begin CPR

40
Q

The __ muscles receive signals from the nervous system to contract and initiate movement.

A

skeletal

41
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lymphedema

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a common complication after a lymph node has been removed; characterized by SWELLING of the limb or body part that the lymph nodes were removed from. Swelling occurs b/c the lymphatic system is no longer able to effectively drain excess fluid from the affected area.

42
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Hyperactivity, restlessness (ie difficulty sitting still) can be a sign of possible __ abuse.

A

substance

43
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hemoglobin is found inside:

A

red blood cells

44
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Calipers:

A

a tool used to measure the thickness of skinfold at different locations of the body, which can be used to estimate body fat percentage.

45
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What are common areas to measure skinfold thickness with calipers?

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Triceps and suprailiac area (above the hip bone)

46
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If EKG electrode adhesives are insufficient:

A

attach leads with cloth tape

47
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The crash cart should be checked:

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monthly or after every use

48
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Orthopnea:

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difficulty breathing when lying flat on the back

49
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Eupnea

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normal, regular breathing pattern without any distress.

50
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Hypoglycemia is a common adverse effect in individuals using:

A

insulin

51
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anthropometric measurements:

A

physical measurements of the body

52
Q

locus of authority issue:

A

occurs when 2 individuals disagree on making a decision

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