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A medical assistant is collecting a urine specimen from a patient for a drug screening. Which of the following actions should the assistant take to adhere to the chain of custody for this specimen? - CORRECT ANS Send the specimen to the testing laboratory on the same day as the collection. A medical assistant is preparing to collect a patient's temperature via the tympanic membrane. In which of the following locations should the assistant place the thermometer? - CORRECT ANS In the ear T...

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30 pages

Written in 2023/2024

Grade A+

claytondoc

1. Which of the following Medicare policies determines if a particular item or service is covered by Medicare?: National Coverage Determination (NCD) 2. A patient's employer has not submitted a premium payment. Which of the following claim statuses should the provider receive from the third-party payer?: Denied 3. A billing and coding specialist should routinely analyze which of the following to determine the number of outstanding claims?: Aging report 4. Which of the following should a billi...

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16 pages

Written in 2022/2023

Grade A+

claytondoc

What does a stool guaiac test look for?blood in the stool what is sputumphlegm how is sputum collecteddeep breath and coughed when should sputum be collectedafter waking up and before eating is semen light sensitiveyes, it should not be exposed to light when should you tell the patient to return to the lab with a semen samplewithin 1 hour of collection within how many minutes after collection do you need to take the temperature of a urine samplewithin 4 minutes how long can pre...

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41 pages

Written in 2025/2026

Grade A+

Elitegrade

T/F BC test has two bottles which are drawn 5-10 minutes aparttrue! make sure to clean the top of the bottle before drawing blood! T/F when drawing from someone with a mastectomy, it is okay to draw from the side of the surgeryfalse; avoid the same side! need doctors note if both breasts have been removed what vein are most pediatric patients drawn from?medial cubital pkudone on heels of newborns within 3 days after birth T/F ABG must be done within 15 minutes after the blood drawtru...

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11 pages

Written in 2025/2026

Grade A+

Elitegrade

An example of a QC measure in phlebotomy is..Checking the expiration date of evacuated tubes. The 3 components of the chain of infection areas...Source, mode of transmission, susceptible host Which of the following precautions require special handling and ventilation?Airborne The recommended sample for a urine pregnancy test isFirst Morning Blood collection tubes are labeled...Before the specimen is collected. The most common point of care test performed at home or in the hospital ...

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9 pages

Written in 2025/2026

Grade A+

Elitegrade

How long should you observe the site prior to bandaging? - Bandage immediately. - 2 seconds. - 5 seconds. - 10 seconds.5 seconds When washing your hands, why is it important to stand back from the sink? - So that you do not get wet. - So that you can scrub for a longer period of time. - Because the sink may be contaminated. - All of the above.Because the sink may be contaminated Which of these does not work to control infection? - PPE. - Washing hands. - Contamination. - Sharps containers.Co...

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25 pages

Written in 2025/2026

Grade A+

Elitegrade

When labeling any specimen what 4 things should it include?- patients full name - DOB - date and time of collection - phlebotomy tech initials What is the purpose of a saftey data sheet?Provide chemical storage in safety information and specimen What blood PH is considered normal?7 What types of skin conditions make someone more susceptible to pathogens?Eczema When drawing 2 different light blue tube test you only need to fill one tube? T/F?False - when you have several different ...

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31 pages

Written in 2025/2026

Grade A+

Elitegrade

Which test would have the highest priority if all were received at the same time? Stat CBC in ICU ASAP ESR in ER Timed cultures in the outpatient lab STAT CBS in labor and deliverySTAT CBS in labor and delivery if you were to pierce your index finger with a used needle; what is the correct response?Wash exposed area thoroughly with hot water, using antibacterial soap for 15 minutes. Report incident to your manager or supervisor ASAP. Complete the exposure incident form briefly ...

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18 pages

Written in 2025/2026

Grade A+

Elitegrade

How long should you observe the site prior to bandaging?5 seconds What antiseptic should not be used on pre-term infants or those under 2 months of age?Chlorhexidine gluconate If a PT is allergic to latex gloves, you should use?Nitrile gloves When preparing to draw a gentamycin peak and trough, what element should the phlebotomist pay particular attention to?The timing instructions What field is unnecessary on an infant's blood sample label?Infant's first name If a PT is misi...

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20 pages

Written in 2025/2026

Grade A+

Elitegrade

If one of the supplies below became contaminated with blood, which one would be disposed of inside a red biohazard bag? a. A dirty needle b. A fully saturated cotton ball c. A broken tube d. A transfer deviceb. A fully saturated cotton ball The study of right and wrong is called: a. Integrity b. Professionalism c. Ethics d. Positive thinkingc. Ethics What additive is found inside a tube that should be filled to a 9:1 ratio a. Potassium oxalate b. Gel barrier c. Sodi...

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30 pages

Written in 2025/2026

Grade A+

Elitegrade

What vaccination does OSHA regulation require of all health care personnel? A. Hepatitis A B. Hepatitis B C. Hepatitis C D. none of the choicesB. Hepatitis B A measure of the diameter of a needle is A. mass B. volume C. circumference D. guageD. guage The longest vein in the body is the: A. azygous vein B. basilic vein C. vascular vein D. saphenous veinD. saphenous vein

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48 pages

Written in 2025/2026

Grade A+

Elitegrade

Types of HazardsBiologic, sharps, chemical, electrical, fire/explosive, physical, and allergic reaction Biologic hazard is defined as what?infectious agents that can cause bacterial, viral, fungal, or parasitic infections Sharps hazards is defined as what?needles, lancets, and broken glass that can puncture and cut and cause blood-borne pathogen exposure chemical hazards is defined as what?preservatives and chemicals used in the lab electrical hazards is defined as what?high-voltag...

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17 pages

Written in 2025/2026

Grade A+

Elitegrade

A medical assistant is collecting a urine specimen from a patient for a drug screening. Which of the following actions should the assistant take to adhere to the chain of custody for this specimen? - CORRECT ANS Send the specimen to the testing laboratory on the same day as the collection. A medical assistant is preparing to collect a patient's temperature via the tympanic membrane. In which of the following locations should the assistant place the thermometer? - CORRECT ANS In the ear T...

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30 pages

Written in 2023/2024

Grade A+

claytondoc

Shutting down dangerous machines and keeping them turned off until maintenance of service work is completed is an OSHA standard known as. ut/tagout electrical procedures uarding equipment ol of hazardous energy - CORRECT ANS Lockout/tagout A nursing facility has opted to decentralize the nurse/car team work area. Which of the following statements about the resident call system is true. 1.The chosen electronic system must provide direct communication between the resident and the caregiv...

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5 pages

Written in 2023/2024

Grade A+

claytondoc

Identifying the patient - CORRECT ANS The Joint Commission mandates using two identifiers to verify each patient's identity before performing any procedure. Ask the patient to state at least two of the following acceptable identifiers: the patient's full name, date of birth, home address, telephone number, or Social Security number (not often used for security reasons). Compare what the patient says to the information on the test request. The patient can also produce a photo identificatio...

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25 pages

Written in 2023/2024

Grade A+

claytondoc

The presence of which of the following on an EKG tracing can indicate a previous myocardial infarction (MI)? - CORRECT ANSWER Pathologic Q waves An EKG technician is reviewing EKG tracings of a patient who has ventricular hypertrophy (enlarged ventricle). Which of the following findings should the technician expect? - CORRECT ANSWER Irregularity of P-P interval An EKG technician is measuring the intervals on an EKG tracing. Which of the following is an expected finding of impaired conducti...

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6 pages

Written in 2023/2024

Grade A+

claytondoc

After completing a standard 12 lead EKG which of the following action should an EKG technician take next - CORRECT ANS Check that the tracing is free from artifact then disconnect patient from the machine A serial EKG tracing shows a rhythm that does not match the lasting tracing that the EKG technician performed. Which of the following actions should the technician take first - CORRECT ANS verify proper lead placement an EKG technician is called to the emergency room to perform a Standard...

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3 pages

Written in 2023/2024

Grade A+

claytondoc

which of the following action should in the EKG technician take when preparing a patient for a standard 12-lead EKG? - CORRECT ANS have the patient remove any jewelry. while performing a standard 12-lead EKG, an EKG technician notices that none of the leads are giving a reading, which of the following limbs should the technician check first when correcting this problem? - CORRECT ANS Right leg which of the following statements should an EKG technician include when preparing a patient of a...

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7 pages

Written in 2023/2024

Grade A+

claytondoc

The patient is hyperventilating during a stress test which action should take first A. Administer Oxygen B. Stop the test C. Check respiratory rate D. Slow down the test - CORRECT ANSWER C. Check respiratory rate A patient wears a cardiac monitor at home which indicates understanding of patient instructions? A. I can shower with monitor on B. The monitor will keep track of my activities C. I can use my electric blanket while wearing my monitor D. If the batteries fail I can replace the...

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8 pages

Written in 2023/2024

Grade A+

claytondoc

Which of the following leads look at the interventricular septum? - CORRECT ANS V1 and V2 A CET observes varying R-R invervals on a 2-year-old patient's EKG. Which of the following statements made by the CET would be correct? - CORRECT ANS "The irregularity is normal and is a result of respiration." A patient is experiencing a change of respiratory cycle and variations in vagal tone. Which of the following irregularities does this indicate? - CORRECT ANS Sinus arrhythmia A technician ...

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5 pages

Written in 2023/2024

Grade A+

claytondoc

Which of the following Medicare policies determines if a particular item or service is covered by Medicare? - CORRECT ANSWER National Coverage Determination (NCD) A patient's employer has not submitted a premium payment. Which of the following claim statuses should the provider receive from the third-party payer? - CORRECT ANSWER Denied A billing and coding specialist should routinely analyze which of the following to determine the number of outstanding claims? - CORRECT ANSWER Aging re...

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12 pages

Written in 2023/2024

Grade A+

claytondoc