CLINICAL LABORATORY ASSISTANT EXAM REVIEW SOLVED QUESTIONS COMPLETE
ANSWERS GRADED A PLUS
Clinical Laboratory Assistant EXAM Script Final
Paper 2026/2027 Questions and Answers Verified
Solutions Latest Update
Question:
V-fib.
Answer:
Rate: Cannot be determined Rhythm: Chaotic P wave: Not identifiable QRS: Not identifiable
TREATMENT Assess Femoral or Carotid pulse Call for help or push code button CPR
Defibrillation Epinephrine 1 mg Amiodarone 300 mg followed by 150 mg Followed by continuous
infusion
Question:
asystole.
Answer:
do CPR, then give Epinephrine 1 mg every 3-5 min and intubation
Question:
Pulseless Electrical Activity (PEA).
Answer:
This is a rhythm on the monitor and no pulse (basically asystole)
Question:
treatment for PEA.
Answer:
CPR, epinephrine, treat the underlying cause H: hypovolemia, hypoxia, hypothermia, hypo/hyper
K+, H+ acidosis T: toxins (overdose), tension pneumothorax, thrombosis (MI or PE), tamponade
,Question:
classic s/s of ACS.
Answer:
Classic s/s Midsternal pressure May radiate to the jaw or down the left arm May be associated with
related s/s, such as SOB or fatigue
Question:
Unstable angina.
Answer:
May see ST elevation but it goes back to normal May occur at rest and require more frequent nitrate
therapy Tx: rest + nitroglycerin; drugs affecting platelets
Question:
Variant = Prinzmetal's (vasospasms).
Answer:
Can happen at rest or anytime ST ■ then ■ during pain episodes ST segment goes back to normal
and Nitro won't help Tx: CCB to relax muscles in the vessel
Question:
treatment for angina.
Answer:
Maintain cardiac output Bed rest Keep pt calm Want a HYPOmetabolic state Pain relief = morphine
+ nitroglycerin Both have vasodilatory properties Cardiac Bundle, educate pt on: Lipid lowering
med - a -statin Beta blockers - Metoprolol Long-acting Nitrates - Isosorbide dinitrate, Isosorbide
mononitrate ACE inhibitors - Captopril, Lisinopril, Ramipril
Question:
Beta1 BlockeRs (-olol).
,Answer:
always check apical heart rate
Question:
ACE Inhibitors → o p r i l.
Answer:
No NSAIDS No salt substitute or K+ supplements
Question:
nitroglycerin.
Answer:
Normal adverse effect = patient has a headache Take 1 tablet, call 911 if not relieved, then take 2
more till ambulance comes; don't exceed 3
Question:
diagnosing acute MI.
Answer:
unrelieved with nitro Serum troponin I (< 0.1 mcg/L)
Question:
MI priorities.
Answer:
VS including O2 saturation 12 lead ECG (quickly!) IV access (large bore in a large vein) - 2 IVs if
possible Blood sample for labs: CBC, cardiac enzymes and coagulation studies
Question:
acute mi treatment.
, Answer:
MONA
Question:
Percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty (PTCA).
Answer:
Goal Increase blood flow to myocardium Balloon catheter is inflated inside the artery Coronary
stent may be placed to keep artery open
Question:
meds post- stemi.
Answer:
Aspirin Clopidogrel
Question:
indications for CABG.
Answer:
Unstable angina AMI Failure of PCI
Question:
CABG (Coronary Artery Bypass Graft).
Answer:
Pre-op teaching Pt can watch educational movie Signed consent Answer questions Post-op teaching
Monitor rhythm + hemodynamics Risk of bleeding Risk of hypervolemia Monitor chest tube +
mediastinal tube Body temp (they got cold in sx) Pain Management Need to cough + deep breathe
Splinting Neurological
Question:
ANSWERS GRADED A PLUS
Clinical Laboratory Assistant EXAM Script Final
Paper 2026/2027 Questions and Answers Verified
Solutions Latest Update
Question:
V-fib.
Answer:
Rate: Cannot be determined Rhythm: Chaotic P wave: Not identifiable QRS: Not identifiable
TREATMENT Assess Femoral or Carotid pulse Call for help or push code button CPR
Defibrillation Epinephrine 1 mg Amiodarone 300 mg followed by 150 mg Followed by continuous
infusion
Question:
asystole.
Answer:
do CPR, then give Epinephrine 1 mg every 3-5 min and intubation
Question:
Pulseless Electrical Activity (PEA).
Answer:
This is a rhythm on the monitor and no pulse (basically asystole)
Question:
treatment for PEA.
Answer:
CPR, epinephrine, treat the underlying cause H: hypovolemia, hypoxia, hypothermia, hypo/hyper
K+, H+ acidosis T: toxins (overdose), tension pneumothorax, thrombosis (MI or PE), tamponade
,Question:
classic s/s of ACS.
Answer:
Classic s/s Midsternal pressure May radiate to the jaw or down the left arm May be associated with
related s/s, such as SOB or fatigue
Question:
Unstable angina.
Answer:
May see ST elevation but it goes back to normal May occur at rest and require more frequent nitrate
therapy Tx: rest + nitroglycerin; drugs affecting platelets
Question:
Variant = Prinzmetal's (vasospasms).
Answer:
Can happen at rest or anytime ST ■ then ■ during pain episodes ST segment goes back to normal
and Nitro won't help Tx: CCB to relax muscles in the vessel
Question:
treatment for angina.
Answer:
Maintain cardiac output Bed rest Keep pt calm Want a HYPOmetabolic state Pain relief = morphine
+ nitroglycerin Both have vasodilatory properties Cardiac Bundle, educate pt on: Lipid lowering
med - a -statin Beta blockers - Metoprolol Long-acting Nitrates - Isosorbide dinitrate, Isosorbide
mononitrate ACE inhibitors - Captopril, Lisinopril, Ramipril
Question:
Beta1 BlockeRs (-olol).
,Answer:
always check apical heart rate
Question:
ACE Inhibitors → o p r i l.
Answer:
No NSAIDS No salt substitute or K+ supplements
Question:
nitroglycerin.
Answer:
Normal adverse effect = patient has a headache Take 1 tablet, call 911 if not relieved, then take 2
more till ambulance comes; don't exceed 3
Question:
diagnosing acute MI.
Answer:
unrelieved with nitro Serum troponin I (< 0.1 mcg/L)
Question:
MI priorities.
Answer:
VS including O2 saturation 12 lead ECG (quickly!) IV access (large bore in a large vein) - 2 IVs if
possible Blood sample for labs: CBC, cardiac enzymes and coagulation studies
Question:
acute mi treatment.
, Answer:
MONA
Question:
Percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty (PTCA).
Answer:
Goal Increase blood flow to myocardium Balloon catheter is inflated inside the artery Coronary
stent may be placed to keep artery open
Question:
meds post- stemi.
Answer:
Aspirin Clopidogrel
Question:
indications for CABG.
Answer:
Unstable angina AMI Failure of PCI
Question:
CABG (Coronary Artery Bypass Graft).
Answer:
Pre-op teaching Pt can watch educational movie Signed consent Answer questions Post-op teaching
Monitor rhythm + hemodynamics Risk of bleeding Risk of hypervolemia Monitor chest tube +
mediastinal tube Body temp (they got cold in sx) Pain Management Need to cough + deep breathe
Splinting Neurological
Question:
