QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
Primary code in CPT consists of how many digits? - Answer5
Correct order of draw - AnswerGreen, Lavender, Gray
CBC additive - AnswerEDTA
Patients arrive at their convenience, first come, first served - AnswerOpen Hours
Scheduling
If the test result shows hemoglobin at 7g/dL, what is the first thing you should do? -
AnswerNotify the provider
When performing the palpatory method for measuring blood pressure, how should the
CMA inflate the cuff - Answer30 mm above radial pulse cessation
How many pounds is 40kg - Answer88 (40x2.2=88)
When a patient is administering insulin injections, what shows their understanding of the
procedure - AnswerIf they say to inject the insulin when it is at room temperature
What is a CLIA-waived lab test - AnswerHCG test
What results are affected when povidone iodine is used to clean site for dermal
puncture - Answerpotassium
What technique should an MA perform on a hemostat prior to autoclaving -
AnswerSanitization
What is the proper way to bandage a wound - AnswerWrap from distal to proximal
What is the first step to take when drawing a forensic sample - AnswerHave receiving
lab sign chain of custody form
If a patient is crying, what should you do - AnswerAllow patient to cry
On a 12 lead EKG, where is lead V4 placed - Answer5th intercostal space at midclav
line