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Red blood cells
Most commonly used needle gauge range for venipuncture:
21-23 gauge
List the steps required for patient identification before performing laboratory testing.
Ask the patient to verify full name and DOB
what is hemolysis?
destruction of red blood cells
hematology is?
the study of blood and blood forming tissues
Describe the filing process for reports such as laboratory testing, x-ray reports etc
IN REVERSE CHRONILOGICAL ORDER
what does dysuria mean?
difficult or painful urination
peritonsillar area
what is hyperglycemia
increase amount of sugar in the blood
a patient came with a cut on their hand. It is bleeding and has not stopped bleeding. what are the steps that you need to take
1. apply gloves and apply hard pressure
2. apply more gauzed, (never take off the old bandage)
3. Once bleeding has stopped wrap it up with clean dressings
what is the first step when using an AED?
Turn it on
a patient condition with the highest priority
cessation of breathing
how do you assess a infants consciousness?
flicking the bottom of their feet
you find a patient on the floor. you check and the patient has not pulse and is not breathing. what do you do next?
start compresions
how do you use an epi pen
1. take off safety
2. hold it in a fist
3. inject medication in the outer thigh hold in place for 3-10 seconds
4. remove epi pen and rub for 10 seconds
5. call 911
What should be included when labeling the specimen tube-
PATIENT NAME/DOB/MR#/DATE AND TIME OF DRAW/MA INITIALS
what are some preparations a patient will need to take before a glucose tolerance test? (GTT)
NPO after midnight
If a patient suddenly faints in the medical clinic, what is the first action the MA should take?
protect the patient from injury
What steps should the MA take if HCG testing results are inconclusive.
INSURE DAILY QUALITY CONTROL HAS BEEN PERFORMED
first morning sample.
Heparin
List the CLIA waived tests that can be performed by the medical assistant?
HGB/HCT - HCG/URINE - CHEMICAL AND PHYSICAL TESTING OF URINALYSIS -
what additive is in the light blue tube?
sodium citrate
The light blue tube is for what test?
COAGULATION STUDIES –pt/ptt/inr
What protocol should be followed regarding patients requiring fasting blood draw
Ask the patient if they are fasting. If they are not, ALWAYS consult the physician before performing
blood draw and document the physician’s recommendation