CMLA FINAL EXAM STUDY
When explaining a blood culture procedure to the C: "I will swab the area twice to ensure that is sterile for the procedure"
patient, which statement is appropriate information to
provide to the patient?
A: "I will clean the area, but I do not need to let it dry
before the procedure"
B: "I will be drawing the blood from your fingertip"
C: "I will swab the area twice to ensure that is sterile for
the procedure"
D: "I'm going to leave the tourniquet on for 2 minutes
before performing the blood draw"
An Advance Beneficiary Notice is given to a patient to D: Medicare payment is expected to be denied
complete and sign when __________.
A: Applying for private health insurance reimbursement
B: Applying for Medicare reimbursement
C: Death is expected
D: Medicare payment is expected to be denied
Which of the following is an example of an anion? A: Chloride
A: Chloride
B: Calcium
C: Sodium
D: Potassium
After processing a tube of whole blood in a centrifuge, A: Serum/plasma
what is the supernatant?
A: Serum/plasma
B: Separator gel
C: Blood cells
D: Whole blood
Which is the best course of action if a control value falls C: Take correct action and repeat the control
outside of the acceptable range when using a
glucometer?
A: Report to a supervisor then run a patient sample
B: Run a patient sample
C: Take correct action and repeat the control
D: Notify the patient that they cannot be tested today
When providing instructions to a patient to collect a D: "You should provide the specimen in the morning before eating or drinking"
sputum sample, which of the following is the most
appropriate direction?
A: "You should provide the specimen in the morning after
eating"
B: "You should provide the specimen tomorrow"
C: "You should provide the specimen in the evening after
eating dinner"
D: "You should provide the specimen in the morning
before eating or drinking"
Which is the most commonly performed waived test in D: Hemoglobin
Hematology?
A: CBC
B: Protime
C: Sed Rate
D: Hemoglobin
Digoxin, Vancomycin, and Theophylline concentrations A: Toxicology
would be tested in what laboratory department?
A: Toxicology
B: Endocrinology
C: Microbiology
D: Hematology
, CMLA FINAL EXAM STUDY
The Needlestick Safety and Prevention Act of 2000 B: Hepatitis B
requires employers to provide what vaccine free of
charge?
A: Covid -19
B: Hepatitis B
C: Tetanus
D: Hepatitis A
The most common organism that causes HAI through A: Clostridium difficile
contact transmission is __________.
A: Clostridium difficile
B: Helicobacter pylori
C: Staphylococcus aureus
D: Mycobacterium tuberculosis
A polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test amplifies and B: DNA
measures __________.
A: Antigens
B: DNA
C: ATP
D: Antibodies
Which of the following is considered PPE? C: Nonlatex gloves
A: Sharps container
B: Biohazard bag
C: Nonlatex gloves
D: Fume hood
What does an electronic simulator cartridge do in point- A: Internal calibration and control
of-care analyzers?
A: Internal calibration and control
B: Turn the analyzer on
C: Run patient samples
D: Serve as a power source
After completing a blood draw using the evacuated tube C: Invert each tube the required number of times to mix the additive with the
system, the phlebotomist will complete which of the specimen
following?
A: Shake each tube to mix the additive with the
specimen
B: Place each specimen tube directly into the centrifuge
C: Invert each tube the required number of times to mix
the additive with the specimen
D: Place the tubes in a rack upside down
Why must phlebotomy trays be disinfected on a D: They carry HAI
scheduled basis?
A: To keep the phlebotomist busy
B: They carry PPE
C: To reassure the patient
D: They carry HAI
When completing a butterfly draw on a pregnant patient, D: Complete an accidental exposure report after performing first aid
the phlebotomist accidentally scratches the top of her
hand through the glove as the needle is withdrawn. What
should be done next?
A: Get a complete history on the patient to give to the
laboratory supervisor
B: Do not worry about it because the patient is pregnant
and not a risk
C: Wash it off but do not report it because it is a
superficial wound
D: Complete an accidental exposure report after
performing first aid
When explaining a blood culture procedure to the C: "I will swab the area twice to ensure that is sterile for the procedure"
patient, which statement is appropriate information to
provide to the patient?
A: "I will clean the area, but I do not need to let it dry
before the procedure"
B: "I will be drawing the blood from your fingertip"
C: "I will swab the area twice to ensure that is sterile for
the procedure"
D: "I'm going to leave the tourniquet on for 2 minutes
before performing the blood draw"
An Advance Beneficiary Notice is given to a patient to D: Medicare payment is expected to be denied
complete and sign when __________.
A: Applying for private health insurance reimbursement
B: Applying for Medicare reimbursement
C: Death is expected
D: Medicare payment is expected to be denied
Which of the following is an example of an anion? A: Chloride
A: Chloride
B: Calcium
C: Sodium
D: Potassium
After processing a tube of whole blood in a centrifuge, A: Serum/plasma
what is the supernatant?
A: Serum/plasma
B: Separator gel
C: Blood cells
D: Whole blood
Which is the best course of action if a control value falls C: Take correct action and repeat the control
outside of the acceptable range when using a
glucometer?
A: Report to a supervisor then run a patient sample
B: Run a patient sample
C: Take correct action and repeat the control
D: Notify the patient that they cannot be tested today
When providing instructions to a patient to collect a D: "You should provide the specimen in the morning before eating or drinking"
sputum sample, which of the following is the most
appropriate direction?
A: "You should provide the specimen in the morning after
eating"
B: "You should provide the specimen tomorrow"
C: "You should provide the specimen in the evening after
eating dinner"
D: "You should provide the specimen in the morning
before eating or drinking"
Which is the most commonly performed waived test in D: Hemoglobin
Hematology?
A: CBC
B: Protime
C: Sed Rate
D: Hemoglobin
Digoxin, Vancomycin, and Theophylline concentrations A: Toxicology
would be tested in what laboratory department?
A: Toxicology
B: Endocrinology
C: Microbiology
D: Hematology
, CMLA FINAL EXAM STUDY
The Needlestick Safety and Prevention Act of 2000 B: Hepatitis B
requires employers to provide what vaccine free of
charge?
A: Covid -19
B: Hepatitis B
C: Tetanus
D: Hepatitis A
The most common organism that causes HAI through A: Clostridium difficile
contact transmission is __________.
A: Clostridium difficile
B: Helicobacter pylori
C: Staphylococcus aureus
D: Mycobacterium tuberculosis
A polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test amplifies and B: DNA
measures __________.
A: Antigens
B: DNA
C: ATP
D: Antibodies
Which of the following is considered PPE? C: Nonlatex gloves
A: Sharps container
B: Biohazard bag
C: Nonlatex gloves
D: Fume hood
What does an electronic simulator cartridge do in point- A: Internal calibration and control
of-care analyzers?
A: Internal calibration and control
B: Turn the analyzer on
C: Run patient samples
D: Serve as a power source
After completing a blood draw using the evacuated tube C: Invert each tube the required number of times to mix the additive with the
system, the phlebotomist will complete which of the specimen
following?
A: Shake each tube to mix the additive with the
specimen
B: Place each specimen tube directly into the centrifuge
C: Invert each tube the required number of times to mix
the additive with the specimen
D: Place the tubes in a rack upside down
Why must phlebotomy trays be disinfected on a D: They carry HAI
scheduled basis?
A: To keep the phlebotomist busy
B: They carry PPE
C: To reassure the patient
D: They carry HAI
When completing a butterfly draw on a pregnant patient, D: Complete an accidental exposure report after performing first aid
the phlebotomist accidentally scratches the top of her
hand through the glove as the needle is withdrawn. What
should be done next?
A: Get a complete history on the patient to give to the
laboratory supervisor
B: Do not worry about it because the patient is pregnant
and not a risk
C: Wash it off but do not report it because it is a
superficial wound
D: Complete an accidental exposure report after
performing first aid
