A
B
C
D
D
100

A medical assistant should verify a patient’s identity using which two identifiers? 

A. Name and room number
B. Name and date of birth
C. Date of birth and insurance
D. Address and phone number 

b. name and birth

100
  1. Which provider is licensed to diagnose and prescribe?
    A. CNA
    B. RN
    C. MD
    D. Phlebotomist
100

Which prefix means “low”?
A. Hyper-
B. Hypo-
C. Tachy-
D. Brady-

b

100

Which is an example of ancillary services?
A. Billing department
B. Radiology
C. Front desk
D. Scheduling

b. Radiology

100
  1. A patient with developmental delay may require:
    A. Faster instructions
    B. Simplified communication
    C. Medical jargon
    D. Written prescriptions only

B. Simplified communication

200
  1. A temperature of 102°F converts to:
    A. 36.6°C
    B. 38.9°C
    C. 40°C
    D. 35°C

B. 38.9°C

200

The correct order of draw begins with:
A. EDTA
B. Blood cultures
C. Heparin
D. Fluoride

B. Blood cultures

200
  1. What is the best site for venipuncture?
    A. Radial artery
    B. Basilic vein
    C. Median cubital vein
    D. Jugular vein

C. Median cubital vein

200

Before venipuncture, the MA should:
A. Apply heat
B. Clean with alcohol
C. Insert needle immediately
D. Shake the tube

B. Clean with alcohol

200

After removing the needle, the MA should:
A. Massage the site
B. Apply pressure
C. Leave it open
D. Apply heat

B. Apply pressure

300

Capillary puncture is best for:
A. Large blood draws
B. Infants
C. Surgery patients
D. Blood transfusions

B. Infants

300

Used needles go into:
A. Trash
B. Biohazard bag
C. Sharps container
D. Sink

C. Sharps container

300

Which is aseptic technique?
A. Washing hands
B. Reusing gloves
C. Touching sterile items
D. Wearing jewelry

A. Washing hands

300

PPE removal should occur:
A. Random order
B. After patient contact
C. Before entering
D. Only if dirty

B. After patient contact

300

Sterilization kills:
A. Some bacteria
B. All microorganisms
C. Only viruses
D. Dirt

B. All microorganisms

400

If exposed to blood in eyes, first step:
A. Ignore
B. Eyewash immediately
C. Document only
D. Call lab

B. Eyewash immediately

400
  1. A urine sample should be:
    A. Room temp overnight
    B. Refrigerated if delayed
    C. Heated
    D. Shaken

B. Refrigerated if delayed

400

A common lab error is:
A. Labeling correctly
B. Hemolysis
C. Using gloves
D. Proper storage

B. Hemolysis

400

EKG artifact is caused by:
A. MI
B. Movement
C. Bradycardia
D. Stroke

B. Movement

400

Before EKG, skin should be:
A. Oily
B. Clean and dry
C. Wet
D. Covered

B. Clean and dry

500

During exam, MA should:
A. Diagnose
B. Assist provider
C. Ignore patient
D. Leave room

B. Assist provider

500

Documentation should be:
A. Vague
B. Accurate and timely
C. Late
D. Skipped

B. Accurate and timely

500

Oral medications are:
A. Parenteral
B. Nonparenteral
C. IV
D. Injectable

B. Nonparenteral

500

First aid for minor cuts includes:
A. Ignoring
B. Cleaning and dressing
C. Stitching
D. Ice only

B. Cleaning and dressing

500

Sterile field contamination occurs when:
A. Field stays untouched
B. Non-sterile item touches it
C. Gloves used
D. Covered

B. Non-sterile item touches it

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