MA700 Exam #2 Study Questions
(Answered) 100% Verified. 75Q&A.
what is the normal range for body temperature?
97F to 99F
a temperature of 103°F is classified as:
pyrexia
when taking axillary body temperature, the arm should be close to the body to:
prevent air currents from affecting the reading.
excessive pressure should not be applied when measuring radial pulse because
it could close off the radial artery, and the pulse may not be felt
where is the radial pulse located?
on the thumb side of the wrist
the apical pulse is located:
in the fifth intercostal space, at the junction of the left midclavicular line
where is the popliteal pulse located?
in the back of the knee
where is the femoral pulse located?
in the middle of the groin
you are measuring the pulse and find it has a normal rhythm and volume. how should you document
this?
regular and strong
you are measuring the pulse and find it feels weak and rapid. how would you document this?
thready
you are taking the pulse and find it feels extremely strong and full. how would you document this?
bounding
what term is used to describe breathing that is easier in a sitting position?
orthopnea
what term is used to describe a bluish discoloration of the skin caused by a lack of oxygen?
cyanosis
pulse oximetry gives the provider information on:
the amount of oxygen being delivered to the tissues
, over which artery is the stethoscope placed when taking blood pressure?
brachial
which of the following occurs when the body is in homeostasis?
laboratory test results fall within the reference range
what is the purpose of preforming a routine test?
to assist in the early detection of disease
what is the purpose of a laboratory report?
to relay the results of laboratory tests to the provider
what is the purpose of the patient accession number found on the laboratory report?
to provide identification of each specimen in the laboratory
how are laboratory reports delivered to the medical office?
- faxed
- mailed
- hand-delivered by a laboratory courier
- electronically using a computer
all are correct
what is the purpose of patient preparation for a laboratory test?
to provide a specimen that yields accurate test results
a patient who is fasting (in preparation for a laboratory test) can consume:
water
a small sample taken from the body to represent the nature of the whole is known as a:
specimen
if a laboratory report is returned to the medical office marked QNS, it means that
an insufficient amount of the specimen was submitted
why is it important to handle and store a specimen properly?
to maintain the in vivo qualities of the specimen
the purpose of the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendment ( CLIA ) is to:
improve the quality of laboratory testing in the United States.
if a POL is performing moderate-complexity tests, CLIA requires:
- proficiency testing three times per year
- calibration procedures at least every 6 months
- two levels of controls daily
- a system to identify patient specimens throughout the testing process
(Answered) 100% Verified. 75Q&A.
what is the normal range for body temperature?
97F to 99F
a temperature of 103°F is classified as:
pyrexia
when taking axillary body temperature, the arm should be close to the body to:
prevent air currents from affecting the reading.
excessive pressure should not be applied when measuring radial pulse because
it could close off the radial artery, and the pulse may not be felt
where is the radial pulse located?
on the thumb side of the wrist
the apical pulse is located:
in the fifth intercostal space, at the junction of the left midclavicular line
where is the popliteal pulse located?
in the back of the knee
where is the femoral pulse located?
in the middle of the groin
you are measuring the pulse and find it has a normal rhythm and volume. how should you document
this?
regular and strong
you are measuring the pulse and find it feels weak and rapid. how would you document this?
thready
you are taking the pulse and find it feels extremely strong and full. how would you document this?
bounding
what term is used to describe breathing that is easier in a sitting position?
orthopnea
what term is used to describe a bluish discoloration of the skin caused by a lack of oxygen?
cyanosis
pulse oximetry gives the provider information on:
the amount of oxygen being delivered to the tissues
, over which artery is the stethoscope placed when taking blood pressure?
brachial
which of the following occurs when the body is in homeostasis?
laboratory test results fall within the reference range
what is the purpose of preforming a routine test?
to assist in the early detection of disease
what is the purpose of a laboratory report?
to relay the results of laboratory tests to the provider
what is the purpose of the patient accession number found on the laboratory report?
to provide identification of each specimen in the laboratory
how are laboratory reports delivered to the medical office?
- faxed
- mailed
- hand-delivered by a laboratory courier
- electronically using a computer
all are correct
what is the purpose of patient preparation for a laboratory test?
to provide a specimen that yields accurate test results
a patient who is fasting (in preparation for a laboratory test) can consume:
water
a small sample taken from the body to represent the nature of the whole is known as a:
specimen
if a laboratory report is returned to the medical office marked QNS, it means that
an insufficient amount of the specimen was submitted
why is it important to handle and store a specimen properly?
to maintain the in vivo qualities of the specimen
the purpose of the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendment ( CLIA ) is to:
improve the quality of laboratory testing in the United States.
if a POL is performing moderate-complexity tests, CLIA requires:
- proficiency testing three times per year
- calibration procedures at least every 6 months
- two levels of controls daily
- a system to identify patient specimens throughout the testing process
