MedCa Review Questions and
Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 |
Correct & Verified
What should be done if a patient reports sensitivity to adhesive bandages?
✔✔Use a non-adhesive dressing or wrap.
What is the correct action after accidentally touching a sterile field?
✔✔Consider the area contaminated and replace it.
Why is patient privacy important during clinical procedures?
✔✔To protect confidentiality and maintain trust.
What does a bluish discoloration of the skin usually indicate?
✔✔Possible lack of oxygen in the tissues.
What should be done when a timed specimen is required?
✔✔Record start and end times and collect exactly as ordered.
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,What should be done if a specimen container leaks?
✔✔Place it in a secondary biohazard bag and report the issue.
Why is it important to document all procedures?
✔✔To maintain accurate medical records and ensure continuity of care.
What is the correct response when a patient expresses fear of needles?
✔✔Acknowledge their feelings and offer reassurance and support.
What should be done if a centrifuge starts vibrating heavily?
✔✔Stop the machine and rebalance the tubes before restarting.
What is the purpose of checking expiration dates on test supplies?
✔✔To ensure accurate and reliable test results.
What should be done if a patient begins to hyperventilate?
✔✔Encourage slow, controlled breathing and stay with them.
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, What is the best way to prevent mislabeling of specimens?
✔✔Label specimens before leaving the patient’s side.
Why is it important to follow standard precautions for all patients?
✔✔Because all blood and body fluids may contain infectious agents.
What is the safest way to handle a patient with a seizure?
✔✔Protect their head, clear the area, and do not restrain them.
What should be done if the wrong test tube is used for collection?
✔✔Discard the sample properly and recollect using the correct tube.
Why must a sharps container never be overfilled?
✔✔To prevent accidental needle sticks and injuries.
What is the first action to take if a patient becomes pale and dizzy during a blood draw?
✔✔Stop the procedure and lower the patient’s head to improve blood flow.
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Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 |
Correct & Verified
What should be done if a patient reports sensitivity to adhesive bandages?
✔✔Use a non-adhesive dressing or wrap.
What is the correct action after accidentally touching a sterile field?
✔✔Consider the area contaminated and replace it.
Why is patient privacy important during clinical procedures?
✔✔To protect confidentiality and maintain trust.
What does a bluish discoloration of the skin usually indicate?
✔✔Possible lack of oxygen in the tissues.
What should be done when a timed specimen is required?
✔✔Record start and end times and collect exactly as ordered.
1
,What should be done if a specimen container leaks?
✔✔Place it in a secondary biohazard bag and report the issue.
Why is it important to document all procedures?
✔✔To maintain accurate medical records and ensure continuity of care.
What is the correct response when a patient expresses fear of needles?
✔✔Acknowledge their feelings and offer reassurance and support.
What should be done if a centrifuge starts vibrating heavily?
✔✔Stop the machine and rebalance the tubes before restarting.
What is the purpose of checking expiration dates on test supplies?
✔✔To ensure accurate and reliable test results.
What should be done if a patient begins to hyperventilate?
✔✔Encourage slow, controlled breathing and stay with them.
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, What is the best way to prevent mislabeling of specimens?
✔✔Label specimens before leaving the patient’s side.
Why is it important to follow standard precautions for all patients?
✔✔Because all blood and body fluids may contain infectious agents.
What is the safest way to handle a patient with a seizure?
✔✔Protect their head, clear the area, and do not restrain them.
What should be done if the wrong test tube is used for collection?
✔✔Discard the sample properly and recollect using the correct tube.
Why must a sharps container never be overfilled?
✔✔To prevent accidental needle sticks and injuries.
What is the first action to take if a patient becomes pale and dizzy during a blood draw?
✔✔Stop the procedure and lower the patient’s head to improve blood flow.
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