Policies
How many days are we limited to in order to address/close a TE/Ancillary/Lab note?
What is 3 business days?
What needs to be included to label a specimen?
Patient name, DOB, Time of collection, Date of collection, Staff initials.
How many drops of blood do you wipe away from the patient's finger before obtaining a blood sample for the HemoCue?
Wipe away the first 2 drops of blood
What is the correct terminology of a stool sample test (FOBT)?
Fecal Occult Blood Test
If patient is suspected of Measles, how long is the exam room isolated for?
What is 2 hours?
When are the Quality Controls performed on Sofia2?
With each new shipment/staff member
Your physician has order a PT/INR and CMP. Which tube do you use first?
Light blue top
What is the difference between the following Focus on care abbreviations:
MAC MAD MAH
MAC: Medication Adherence for Cholesterol
MAD: Medication Adherence for Diabetes meds
MAH: Medication Adherence for Hypertension
Per WellMed Policy, Medical Assistants are allowed to remove medication from the patient's possession for disposal if a specific medication is discontinued by the provider.
False, only the physician is able to take medications from the patients ONLY when it is in the best interest of the patient with the exemption of narcotics
How many tests can be performed out of 1 Tiger Top?
4 tests
True or False
HemoCue checks for INR
False
CoaguChek checks for INR. HemoCue checks for blood glucose
If you get HHH on the HemoCue what does it mean?
Measure Value exceeds 444mg/dl
(High High High)
If a patient comes in with bed bugs, how long is the used exam room isolated for?
24 hours or until cleared by pest control
What is the difference between a BNP and a BMP?
What is the process for both?
BNP: B-type Natriuretic Peptide, Lavender Top spun, separated, and frozen
BMP: Basic Metabolic Panel, Tiger Top spun, room temp
True or False
Spirometry testing is part of SDO
False
Physician order is required prior to performing Spirometry test
What is the abbreviation for BMI?
Body Mass Index
True or False
A person with a disability accompanied by a service animal for assistance and/or a trainer of the service animal accompanied by the animal for training purposes is permitted in any area of the facility that patients are permitted.
True, however Emotional Support, therapy, comfort, or companion animals are not considered service animals and are not allowed in all WellMed clinics/facilities.
What source is used to determine the proper specimen collection and storage instructions?
LabCorp Beacon
What is the order of an Orthostatic Blood Pressure check?
Supine, Sitting, Standing
Non Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug