Week 11- Fecal Testing & Capillary puncture Flashcards

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1
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During the collection of a newborn screening sample,

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you wipe away the first drop of blood before collecting the sample

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2
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Laboratory tests that would confirm anemia diagnosis

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Hemoglobin

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3
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test that checks blood sugar level

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glucose test

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4
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What medical condition is monitored by a Hemoglobin A1C (HbA1c) test?

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Diabetes mellitus

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5
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A finger stick for blood glucose will test blood from a

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capillary

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6
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A CMA needs to perform a PKU test on a newborn baby. Which is site would the specimen be collected?

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The medial heel

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7
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What is the preferred angle for using a lancet during a capillary stick procedure?

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90 degrees

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8
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When collecting a stool sample for ova and parasites, what should a patient avoid?

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Laxatives/ anatacids for at least 2 weeks prior

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9
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A test to evaluate blood clotting

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Prothrombin (aka Protime/PT test)

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10
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normal PT/ Protime test for patient not on blood thinning meds

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10.4-15.7 seconds

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11
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Tests that show packed RBCs and how much of the blood is made up of RBCs

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hematocrit

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12
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What indicates a positive Hemoccult stool test?

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Is a trace of blur color is detected on the backside of the smear

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13
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Fecal occult blood testing purpose

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detects if blood is in stool

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14
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Preferred site for capillary blood testing

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fourth digit/finger

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15
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Prior to performing a phlebotomy procedure, CMA should have patient identify their

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Name & DOB

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16
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Normal values of hemoglobin in adult female

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12-16 g/dL

17
Q

Normal values of hemoglobin in adult male

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13-18 g/dL

18
Q

Low Hgb may indicate?

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iron deficiency anemia