CMAC Review Set| 132 QUESTIONS| WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS

What is the first step in breaking a chain of infection? Correct Answer: Handwashing Which step is included in the preparation of a patient for an ECG procedure? Correct Answer: Providing a head pillow to the patient as long as their shoulders are not elevated Other than a medial cubital vein, what other vein can be used for blood collection? Correct Answer: Cephalic A patient with a suspected case of chicken pox arrives at a medial office. What is the immediate action that a clinical MA should take? Correct Answer: Invite the patient to an exam room What is the preferred vein for venipuncture? Correct Answer: Median cubital vein A patient has a possible corneal abrasion and needs a referral. Which speciality is a Dr that deals with eye injury and disease? Correct Answer: Ophthalmologist Which types of PPE are used in a medical lab? Correct Answer: Safety goggles, apron, gloves Which of the followings tests is conducted in a clinical lab? Correct Answer: CBC According to the Patient's Bill of Rights, which of the following represents the rights of a patient? Correct Answer: To be treated confidentially, with access to their records limited to those involved in their care or designated by the patient What component of blood is free from cells? Correct Answer: Plasma A clinical MA is performing a capillary puncture on a patient. Prior to the stick, the patient asks why she needs to rub her hands together. What explanation should the MA provide to the patient? Correct Answer: It increases blood flow When drawing blood, why are blood culture tubes filled first? Correct Answer: To prevent cross-contamination