NCMA Practice Test 2 Latest Updates

NCMA Practice Test 2 A state of equilibrium between body systems and blood components can be defined as ____. - homeostasis What regulation was put in place to reduce the risk of exposure to infectious diseases for healthcare personnel? - Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) Bloodborne Pathogens Standard of 1991 What is sedimentation rate? - a lab test used to detect inflammation in the body What is an autoclave? - a small machine used to sterilize used surgical instruments A patient has the following blood gasses: pH 7.43, CO22 47, HCO33 31.2. Should these results be reported to the physician? - yes Guaiac testing is used to ____. - detect occult blood in a stool What is hemoglobin (hgb)? - the protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen throughout the body What two tests are used to diagnose a streptococcus infection? - a throat swab sent for culture and a CLIA-waived kit A urine human chorionic gonadotropin test can determine what? - pregnancy in females What information should be included on a lab specimen before sending it to the lab? - patient name, date and time of collection, specimen type, and tentative diagnosis What information should be included on a lab specimen before sending it to the lab? - patient name, date and time of collection, specimen type, and tentative diagnosis What is the role of the medical assistant during a patient procedure? - Assist the physician by maintaining sterile field as necessary, hand physician instruments, assist in bandaging, provide patient education and follow up teaching. What is H. Pylori? - H. Pylori is a bacteria in the digestive tract. It can cause upset stomach, bloating, or stomach ulcers.