And Answers Graded A+
2025-2026
What is the first step in breaking a chain of infection? - ANS-Handwashing
Which step is included in the preparation of a patient for an ECG procedure? -
ANS-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? - ANS-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? - ANS-Invite the patient to
an exam room
What is the preferred vein for venipuncture? - ANS-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? - ANS-Ophthalmologist
Which types of PPE are used in a medical lab? - ANS-Safety goggles, apron,
gloves
Which of the followings tests is conducted in a clinical lab? - ANS-CBC
According to the Patient's Bill of Rights, which of the following represents the
rights of a patient? - ANS-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? - ANS-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? - ANS-It increases blood flow
When drawing blood, why are blood culture tubes filled first? - ANS-To prevent
cross-contamination
Sodium Citrate is the additive in what color tube? - ANS-light blue
Which of the following blood tests aids in the diagnosis of leukemia? - ANS-CBC
with differential
Which of the following can not be handled by the MA? - ANS-Patient requesting
emergency medical advice
The function of the platelet is to: - ANS-Cause the blood to clot
Which of the following is a primary topic under the American Association of
Physicians and Surgeons Patients Bill of Rights? - ANS-Complaints and appeals
Which of the following supplies blood to the heart muscle? - ANS-Coronary
arteries
The incidence of which infectious disease can be minimized through routine
immunizations? - ANS-Hepatitis C
What is another term for "clean" technique? - ANS-Medical asepsis
When using SST tubes, what does gel separate serum from? - ANS-Plasma
According to OSHA, what is the leading cause of injury in the workplace? - ANS-
Needle stick accidents