Practice Test 4

Question 1

Lipid panels are drawn in the:

Answer 1

SST

Question 2

Yellow has what additive and is used for what test?

Answer 2

SPS; BLOOD CULTURES

Question 3

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

Answer 3

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

Question 4

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

Answer 4

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

Question 5

Orange has what additive and is used for what test?

Answer 5

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

Question 6

Green has what additive and is used for what test?

Answer 6

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

Question 7

Lavender

Answer 7

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

Question 8

Pink has what additive and is used for what test?

Answer 8

EDTA; preferred for blood donor screening (blood bank)

Question 9

Gray has what additive and is used for what test?

Answer 9

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

Question 10

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

Answer 10

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

Question 11

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

Answer 11

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

Question 12

neutral urine ph =

Answer 12

7.0

Question 13

Normal rectal temp:

Answer 13

98.6 - 101.0 F; 37.0 - 38.3 C

Question 14

Normal urine specific gravity range

Answer 14

1.005-1.030

Question 15

electrophoresis:

Answer 15

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

Question 16

To collect a clean catch urine sample:

Answer 16

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

Question 17

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

Answer 17

iodine

Question 18

Colostomy

Answer 18

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.

Question 19

Colonoscopy

Answer 19

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

Question 20

If a patient is frequently late:

Answer 20

schedule them for the last appt of the day.

Question 21

Exposure control plan:

Answer 21

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

Question 22

An MA should assist a pt with macular degeneration by:

Answer 22

holding their elbow

Question 23

Kidney disease can lead to what in the urine?

Answer 23

proteins

Question 24

Before cast application, the MA should evaluate:

Answer 24

skin condition of the pt

Question 25

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

Answer 25

month-day-year; eg: "October 10, 1998"

Question 26

Benzoin tincture is used for?

Answer 26

cleaning the skin prior to applying adhesive bandages

Question 27

Biohazardous waste may be stored for a maximum of:

Answer 27

30 days

Question 28

Medical charts are typically organized:

Answer 28

alphabetically by the patient's last name

Question 29

exophthalmos

Answer 29

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

Question 30

goniometer

Answer 30

used to measure the range of motion of a joint

Question 31

Capitation

Answer 31

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

Question 32

split billing

Answer 32

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

Question 33

Normal fasting blood sugar:

Answer 33

70-99 mg/DL

Question 34

Hypoglycemic blood sugar:

Answer 34

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

Question 35

Hyperglycemic blood sugar:

Answer 35

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

Question 36

Minimum amount of blood for an adult blood culture?

Answer 36

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

Question 37

cryosurgery:

Answer 37

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

Question 38

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

Answer 38

obligate parasites

Question 39

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

Answer 39

call for assistance and begin CPR

Question 40

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

Answer 40

skeletal

Question 41

lymphedema

Answer 41

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.

Question 42

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

Answer 42

substance

Question 43

hemoglobin is found inside:

Answer 43

red blood cells

Question 44

Calipers:

Answer 44

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

Question 45

What are common areas to measure skinfold thickness with calipers?

Answer 45

Triceps and suprailiac area (above the hip bone)

Question 46

If EKG electrode adhesives are insufficient:

Answer 46

attach leads with cloth tape

Question 47

The crash cart should be checked:

Answer 47

monthly or after every use

Question 48

Orthopnea:

Answer 48

difficulty breathing when lying flat on the back

Question 49

Eupnea

Answer 49

normal, regular breathing pattern without any distress.

Question 50

Hypoglycemia is a common adverse effect in individuals using:

Answer 50

insulin

Question 51

anthropometric measurements:

Answer 51

physical measurements of the body

Question 52

locus of authority issue:

Answer 52

occurs when 2 individuals disagree on making a decision