Name that Acronym
The acronym "SOB" means?
What is....."shortness of breath"
True or false. When filling out a lab requisition form the MA needs to make sure that the "test priority" is listed and ordered by the provider?
What is....True.
What is a Laceration?
What is tearing of body tissue.
The MA has PPE and is about to puncture a patients greater finger to collect a Hgb test. What is the name of this procedure?
What is...capillary puncture.
The acronym "UA" means?
What is......Urinanylsis.
True or false. The correct color evacutated tube for a PT/PTT specimen is "Grey".
What is False. The correct color is Light blue.
What is an Avulsion?
What is...flap of torn skin.
The MA has taken a patients weight, height and has a spyhgometer along with his/her stethoscope, thermometer, pulse oximeter. What is the MA what information is the MA collecting?
What are...Vital signs.
The acronym "BLS" means?
True or false. After a blood specimen is spun in a centrifuge Plasma and Serum are visible.
What is False. Blood clots and serum are visible.
What is hematology?
What is the study of blood.
The MA has PPE and needs to collect a urine specimen from a patient. The directions given where "please wipe the area (genitals) from front to back, then void a little in the toilet, then void up to the 30mL mark, then void the rest in the toilet and bring me back the container. What is the specific procedure called?
What is clean-catch/midstream UA.
The acronym "WBC" means?
What is.....white blood cells.
True or false. When collecting a specimen the MA should label the collection container with the patient's name, DOB, time collected, and/or initial the tube after the specimen is collected.
What is true.
What is Aseptic Technique?
What is...the correct method used to sanitize a local area on the skin being sanitized prior to starting a procedure to prevent infection.
The MA has PPE and is preparing a specimen collection procedure that requires a rubber-like band that helps to constrict veins in order to get the veins to rise when performing this procedure.
What is a venipuncture. (blood draw, phlebotomy)
The acronym "HIPAA" means?
What is....health insurance portability and accountability act.
True or false. The CLIA approved test for pregnancy is a UA dipstick indicating Specific gravity levels.
What is False. The correct is hCG levels.
What is sediment?
What is...the debris found in urine at the bottom of the test tube, once it has been spun in a centrifuge.
When arrive to a scene and you notice that there is a person laying on the ground. Prior to starting this procedure one needs to make sure the area is safe and clear from danger prior to starting this life-saving procedure.
What is CPR.