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Pregnancy testing is based upon the detection of which hormone?
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MED 273 FINAL

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Pregnancy testing is based upon the detection of which hormone? HcG
What is the preferred urine sample for pregnancy testing? firs-voided morning sample
How is the Epstein-Barr virus causing infectious mononucleosis primarily transmitted? saliva
What is the age group in which symptoms of IM are most often observed? 15-25
A small sample of which of the following blood is required for a CLIA Waived IM test? all of the above plasma serum, capillary
Which of the following does not refer to Prothrombin time? PTT
Which of the following is the blood type of the universal donor? O
When is semen analysis not performed? complete PE(physical exam)
Which of the following does not affect sperm function as measured by sperm analysis? alcohol
Which of the following is important while injecting the PPD to administer the mantoux test? Make sure a wheal forms at the injection site
After excess glucose is converted into glycogen, where is it stored long term? adipose tissue
Which of the following is true regarding a 7-mm reaction to the montoux test? doubtful
which of the following drugs will not affect fasting blood sugar? antibiotics
what is the reference range for normal serum values for a fasting blood sugar? 70-110mg/dl
which of the following is an indication for notifying the physician and stopping the glucose tolerance test? extreme hyperglycermia of the fasting specimen
which of the following indicates borderline blood cholesterol levels? 200-239
Which of the following raises high-density lipoprotein level? exercise
What is the danger of a high low-density lipoprotein level? it increases risk for coronary artery disease
Which of the following is an accurate statement about triglycerides? They serve as a soource of energy
Which test measures the concentration of urea in the blood? BUN
What percentage of North Americans are Rh positive, and what percent are Rh negative? 85% positive; 15% negative
Which of the following can be administered to an Rh negative mother to prevent most cases of hemolytic disease of the newborn? RhoGAM
PKU is an inherited condition in which the baby cannot metabolize which of the following properly? protein
antibody specific chemical produced by B cells of the immune system
antigen substances such as bacteria that the body recognizes as foreign
antiserum serum containing antibodies
enzyme immunoassay measurement of reaction of antigen with specific antibody
blood typing based on the presence or absence of certain antigens on the surface of RBCs
Which of the following best describes hematology study of blood cells
Which of the following is NOT generally included in the complete blood count(CBC)? erythrocyte sedimentation rate
Which of the following is required for the synthesis of the heme portion of the hemoglobin molecule? iron
which of the following is a major component of the RBC that transports oxygen? hemeoglobin
which of the following is the hormone required for the production of red blood cells erythropoietin
which of the following is a true statement regarding immunity? NONE
which of the following best describes a hematocrit test? ratio of the volume of packed red blood cells
Platelets or thrombocytes are involved in doing what in the blood? coagulation
which of the following is the most common type of hemoglobin disease seen in the ambulatory care setting? iron deficiency anemia
Which of the following is the normal range of values for hemoglobin of the adult women? 12-16g/dl
How can the WBC count be estimated when performing the microhematocrit test? measure the buffy coat
which of the following is the normal range of values for the hematocrit of the adult male? 40-55%
WBCs are divided into two basic groups known as what? granulocytes an agranulocytes
Granulocytes: eosinophil neutrophil basophil
Agranulocytes lymphocyte monocyte
Which of the following is is the normal value for a platelet count? 140,000-400,000
Which of the following best describes erythrocyte indices? calculations that provide size and hemoglobin content of RBCs
which of the following statements is true about performing an accurate "sed rate"? counter free of vibrations
which of the following is the most numerous of WBCs? neutrophils
anisocytosis cells sho marked variation in size
hypochromic cells have large, pale central area
poilkilocytosis cells show marked variation is Shape
normochromatic cells have proper amount of hemoglobin
Which of the following is NOT a medical assistant's role in phlebotomy? perform blood testing using automated equipment only
Which of the following is the primary factor for the production of blood cells ? bone marrow
which of the following is not a function of the blood? assist in food metabolism
How many liters of blood does the body contain? 6
what happens during the clotting process of blood? converts fibrinogen to fibrin
which of the following is responsible for the transport of oxygen and carbon dioxide? erythrocytes
The plasma and red blood cells are separated by what when using anti-coagulant testing tubes? buffy coat
which of the following best describes why OSHA requires safety needles be made available to employees? prevent on the job needle sticks
when a blood sample cannot be obtained, which of the following should be done? all
which of the following is the appropriate action when palpating for a vein in the upper arm? Palpate the vein with the tip of your index finger
which of the following best describes what additives are used for? ALL
which of the following best describes how a tube with anticoagulants is identified? tube stopper color
which of the following best describes an advantage of a soft rubber tourniquet? inexpensive enough to replace often
when a blood pressure cuff is used as a tourniquet, the cuff should be maintained at what pressure? slightly below the diastolic pressure
Which of the following is the most appropriate action when using a phlebotomy tray? Label with an approved biohazard symbol
which of the following is the fist step in performing a successful venipucture? put the patient at ease
which of the following is not included in the necessary information written on the specimen tube label? address of patient
which of the following best describes the correct application of a tourniquet? apply three to four inches above the puncture site
what is the gauge of needles most commonly used in venipucture? 20, 21,22
which of the following best describes when a syringe is most often used for venipuncture? when collecting small amounts of blood from fragile veins
which of the following is a combination system and can be used with the syringe or the vacuum tube? butterfly collection system
when using safer plastic vacuum tubes, which of the following is the correct order of draw? cultures, blue top,(citrate), red top and or SST
which of the following is not a quality assurance control? specimens are in syringes with a needle still attached
which of the following is not a factor that can affect laboratory values? tourniquet on 1 minute or less
which of the following is a mixture of blood obtained from capillary puncture all of the above
which of the following is the usual site for capillary puncture in adults? finger tip
usual site for cp puncture in infants heel
which of the following best describes the cause of hemolysis? puncturing the skin before allowing the alcohol to dry completely
which of the following is not an appropriate action when collecting a cap blood sample? use the first drop of blood
Which of the following is the most appropriate next step when when a medical assistant attempts a venipuncture on an adult patient and cannot obtain a sample, and a 2nd MA is also unsuccessful?: inform the doctor of unsuccessful attempts.
pressure to the site must be held longer than 2-3 min when paitint is taking which meds? all
when performing a venipuncture which vein is used the majority of the time? median cubital
which of the following is not one of the arteries of the arm femoral
which of the following method is used to perform a venipuncture sll
BBP blood borne pathogen
OSHA occupational safety & health administration
which of the following is considered a legal and ethical principle in medication administration all
which of the following is not a responsibility of the medical assistant in medication administration? advising on OTC drugs
which of the following best describe a prescription a written legal document that gives directions of a medication
which of the following is not a factor that determines dosage of medications? height and gender
which of the following is the leading cause of drug administration errors? wrong dosage
when a provider writes a prescription for controlled substances, what must be on the prescription? all
which of the following is a measure of volume? milliliter
which of the following best describes grams? weight
which of the following is equal to 5mL 1 tsp
how many grams is equal to 3.000 milligrams 3
which of the following is the standard measurement of insulin unit
which of the following best describes the most accurate methods of calculating dosage for infants and children Body surface area
what is the weight in kilograms for a child who weighs 55 lbs 25
which of the following would be a safe area to inject a medication side of thigh
which of the following best describes how syringes and needles should be disposed? discard in a rigid puncture proof container
why is choosing the proper site for an injection important ensures medication is delivered to the correct tissue type
which of the following is the most appropriate action when located the ventrogluteal site palm of hand against trochanter with tip of finger on anterior iliac spine
which of the following is the preferred site for infant and children IM injections vastus lateralis
which of the following medications do not require massage all
which of the following is the recommended maximum volume of fluid introduced into the dorsogluteal site? 2 ml
which of the following does not require aspiration with giving an injection intradermal
which of the following injections does not require massage after administration intradermal and Ztrack
in children, 2 years and older, what is the correct angle of injection into the vastus lateralis 90 degrees
which 9is the most appropriate action when you aspirate some blood while admin and iM injection withdraw needle, dispose of needle, start again
which of the following is the advantage of a ztrack it prevents med irritation of tissue
Which of the following is not an area where subq injections may be given? lower leg
which of the following injections does not require stretching the skin taut? subq
which of the following types of injections requires a wheal to appear? ID
which of the following type of types of injections requires you to pull the skin to the side before needle insertion? Z-track
used for allergic extracts? subQ
which of the following syringe used for allergy testing and injections tubeculin
which of the following is not considered to be parenteral injection
angle for ID injection 10-15
which of the following terms means lack of oxygen to the blood hypoxemia
which of the following is a delivery method for oxygen all
non-insulin diabetes is type? II
what type of insulin delivery device uses high pressure air to send a fie mist of insulin through the skin? jet injector
inflammation to the vein is known as what phlebitis
which of the following laboratory specialties performs testing for blood typing cross matching... immunohematology
which of the following la specialties performs testing for id of bacteria and fungi microbiology
which of the following describes a panel of tests for carbon dioxide, potassium, chloride and sodium electrolyte
which of the following describes a test to evaluate the body's immune response? serology
which of the following best describes how the quality of test results can be ensured? check the calibration of instruments and machines consistently
which of the following lab types is used by hospitals and doc for expensive complex or specialized tests reference laboratories
which of the follwoing specialties performs testing and micro examinations of cells to deter early signs of cancer cytology
To further ensure that test results are accurate what test must be done along with the patient sample control test
when a patient comes to the clinics with a combination of symptoms that can be related to one or more conditions the doc will perform a lab test to rule out one of the possible conditions know as a.. differential diagnosis
when filling out a requisition form, what does not need to be included? marital status
which of the following departments study tissue sample biopsies histology
which of the following departments monitor drug usage toxicology
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