Infection Control Ch 6
Name a virus
Varicella or chickenpox
What can cause a false positive when obtaining a specimen for fecal occult blood testing?
Vitamin C and iron supplements
What should a MA ask a patient prior to obtaining a blood specimen for a lipid panel?
The time of their last meal
Which is the positions that is best for performing an EKG?
Supine
What screening would you recommend for a 65-year-old male who has a history of smoking?
Abdominal aortic aneurysm
What can be classified as protozoa, helminths and ectoparasite?
Parasites
Proper technique to avoid contamination during collection of urine sample?
The inside of the container should not be touched
What should a MA do if they are unsure which tube to use for a blood specimen?
Check the laboratory manual
What action should be taken for a patient experiencing a somatic tremor artifact on their electrocardiogram due to to uncontrolled muscle movements?
Have patient lay their hands palms down under their buttocks to reduce muscle movement
What is the purpose of evaluating the patient after an educational session?
To determine if the patient understood the information or skill
Direct mode of transmission?
Contact with infected person
What should be included when labeling a patient's specimen?
The collectors initials
How many times should an EDTA tube be inverted?
8 to 10 times
Where should the black limb lead be placed?
The left arm
What is the advised timeframe for patients aged 40 years and older to have a mammogram screening?
Annually
A medical assistant does not feel well and has a fever. When can they return to work?
After being fever-free for 24 hours without the help of fever-reducing medications
A specimen collection that performs tests for substances that are sporadically released into urine?
24 hour urine
What place should a MA first attempt to locate a vein?
Antecubital space
What action can cause a wandering baseline artifact?
A patient with lotion or cream on their skin
What is the best resource to refer to a caretaker of an adult patient who can no longer care for themselves?
Long-term care facilities
According to the CDC, what is the first step a medical assistant should take after exposure to blood?
MA should first wash the area with soap and water.
Normal range for Hemoglobin A1C
less than 5.7 %
What is the preferred alcohol concentration for disinfecting the skin prior to a phlebotomy test?
70%
Where should the electrode for lead V2 be placed?
Left side of the sternum fourth intercostal space
What is the best way to assist a patient with finding resources for their specific needs?
MA should maintain a list of local community resources.