NWCA CCMA - Certification Exam
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__________ mandates that facilities make every effort to preserve confidentiality of
patient information. - ANSWER-HIPPA
"CSF" is a specimen originating from - ANSWER-The spinal column
A face shield protects _________ while a mask protects ____________ - ANSWER-
From sprays and splashes; from airborne transmissions
A solid mass derived from blood constituents that occludes a blood vessel is a -
ANSWER-Thrombus
A sphygmomanometer _______ while an otoscope ______________ - ANSWER-
Measures blood pressure; is used to examine the ear
Advanced medical directives usually _______ while a durable power of attorney usually
___________ - ANSWER-Declare the wishes of a patient should he or she be
incapacitated; assigns a family member to make decisions regarding medical care
After the needle is inserted for a venipuncture and the blood begins to squirt out in
pulses, this might indicate that: - ANSWER-An artery has been penetrated by the
needle
After the patient has been examined, the table paper must be __________ - ANSWER-
Removed and disposed of properly
An abnormal accumulation of fluid in the intercellular spaces of the body that is localized
or diffused is referred to as - ANSWER-Edema
An angiogram is an invasive exam of the ___________ while cholecystography is a
radiographic exam of the _________ - ANSWER-Blood vessels; gallblader
An ophthalmoscope ________ while a stethoscope is used for _________ - ANSWER-
Is used to examine the eyes; listening to body sounds
Approximately how many minutes does it take for a specimen without additives to clot? -
ANSWER-15 minutes
Assays that require a chilled specimen include - ANSWER-Gastrin, ammonia,
catecholamine, and lactic acid
, Autoimmune conditions occur when the - ANSWER-Body fails to recognize its own cells
and develops self-antigens
Bandages are used to __________ - ANSWER-Be a protective barrier against infection
Blood cultures can be collected directly into culture media and doing so will - ANSWER-
Minimize chances of contamination and speed contact with culture media
Blood-borne pathogens are transmitted to healthcare workers primarily by __________
- ANSWER-Neddlestick injuries
Carefully documented medical records are - ANSWER-critical for patient care
Depolarization is a(n) __________ - ANSWER-Electrical event that should result in
muscle contraction
During the venipuncture procedure, what should the phlebotomist do after the needle is
inserted and blood begins to flow? - ANSWER-Release the tourniquet about half-way
through the procedure
During visual acuity testing, the eye not being tested should be - ANSWER-Open and
covered
Each large box (5 small boxes) on the EGC strip is equal to _______ - ANSWER-0.20
seconds
Excessive, vigorous mixing of a blood specimen collection tube can lead to - ANSWER-
Hemolysis
Extension is ____________ while abduction is ___________ - ANSWER-Increasing the
angle of the joint; moving joint away from the body
General anesthetic procedure _____________ while local anesthetics
procedure__________ - ANSWER-Total loss of sensation of the entire body; temporary
loss of sensation in part of the body
Hemoglobin content is assessed in the laboratory by analyzing - ANSWER-Erythrocytes
Hemolysis in collected blood can cause a falsely decreased value for: - ANSWER-
Ammonia
Holter monitoring is a(n) - ANSWER-Ambulatory electrocardiographic recording
If a patient is frail and has a tendency to faint, what equipment, if any, would be helpful
in the specimen collection process? - ANSWER-A recliner
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__________ mandates that facilities make every effort to preserve confidentiality of
patient information. - ANSWER-HIPPA
"CSF" is a specimen originating from - ANSWER-The spinal column
A face shield protects _________ while a mask protects ____________ - ANSWER-
From sprays and splashes; from airborne transmissions
A solid mass derived from blood constituents that occludes a blood vessel is a -
ANSWER-Thrombus
A sphygmomanometer _______ while an otoscope ______________ - ANSWER-
Measures blood pressure; is used to examine the ear
Advanced medical directives usually _______ while a durable power of attorney usually
___________ - ANSWER-Declare the wishes of a patient should he or she be
incapacitated; assigns a family member to make decisions regarding medical care
After the needle is inserted for a venipuncture and the blood begins to squirt out in
pulses, this might indicate that: - ANSWER-An artery has been penetrated by the
needle
After the patient has been examined, the table paper must be __________ - ANSWER-
Removed and disposed of properly
An abnormal accumulation of fluid in the intercellular spaces of the body that is localized
or diffused is referred to as - ANSWER-Edema
An angiogram is an invasive exam of the ___________ while cholecystography is a
radiographic exam of the _________ - ANSWER-Blood vessels; gallblader
An ophthalmoscope ________ while a stethoscope is used for _________ - ANSWER-
Is used to examine the eyes; listening to body sounds
Approximately how many minutes does it take for a specimen without additives to clot? -
ANSWER-15 minutes
Assays that require a chilled specimen include - ANSWER-Gastrin, ammonia,
catecholamine, and lactic acid
, Autoimmune conditions occur when the - ANSWER-Body fails to recognize its own cells
and develops self-antigens
Bandages are used to __________ - ANSWER-Be a protective barrier against infection
Blood cultures can be collected directly into culture media and doing so will - ANSWER-
Minimize chances of contamination and speed contact with culture media
Blood-borne pathogens are transmitted to healthcare workers primarily by __________
- ANSWER-Neddlestick injuries
Carefully documented medical records are - ANSWER-critical for patient care
Depolarization is a(n) __________ - ANSWER-Electrical event that should result in
muscle contraction
During the venipuncture procedure, what should the phlebotomist do after the needle is
inserted and blood begins to flow? - ANSWER-Release the tourniquet about half-way
through the procedure
During visual acuity testing, the eye not being tested should be - ANSWER-Open and
covered
Each large box (5 small boxes) on the EGC strip is equal to _______ - ANSWER-0.20
seconds
Excessive, vigorous mixing of a blood specimen collection tube can lead to - ANSWER-
Hemolysis
Extension is ____________ while abduction is ___________ - ANSWER-Increasing the
angle of the joint; moving joint away from the body
General anesthetic procedure _____________ while local anesthetics
procedure__________ - ANSWER-Total loss of sensation of the entire body; temporary
loss of sensation in part of the body
Hemoglobin content is assessed in the laboratory by analyzing - ANSWER-Erythrocytes
Hemolysis in collected blood can cause a falsely decreased value for: - ANSWER-
Ammonia
Holter monitoring is a(n) - ANSWER-Ambulatory electrocardiographic recording
If a patient is frail and has a tendency to faint, what equipment, if any, would be helpful
in the specimen collection process? - ANSWER-A recliner
