Medical Assisting Laboratory Techniques
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Course Introduction
Medical Assisting Laboratory Techniques introduces students to the fundamental skills and procedures required for laboratory work in a clinical setting. The course covers basic laboratory safety, infection control, specimen collection and handling, diagnostic testing, equipment operation, and proper documentation. Emphasizing hands-on practice, students learn to perform essential tests such as urinalysis, hematology, microbiology cultures, and basic chemistry analyses. This course prepares future medical assistants to support physicians and healthcare teams by ensuring accurate lab results and maintaining the highest standards of patient care.
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Clinical Procedures for Medical Assistants 8th Edition by Kathy Bonewit
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Chapter 1: The Medical Record
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Q1) Which of the following is an example of a subjective symptom?
A) Rash
B) Pain
C) Dyspnea
D) Bleeding
Answer: B
Q2) All of the following are included in the database section of a POR except
A) Health history report
B) Physical examination report
C) Baseline laboratory test results
D) Plan of treatment
Answer: D
Q3) Why should a recording in the medical record never be erased or obliterated?
A) It makes it harder to read the chart.
B) The patient may not receive the proper care.
C) Credibility is reduced if the physician is involved in litigation.
D) It indicates the procedure was performed incorrectly.
Answer: C
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Chapter 2: Medical Asepsis and the Osha Standard
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Q1) Patients with chronic hepatitis B face an increased risk of developing
A) Liver cancer
B) Pancreatitis
C) Rheumatic heart disease
D) Gallstones
Answer: A
Q2) The purpose of the OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Standard is to
A) Improve the quality of laboratory testing in the United States
B) Protect public health and the environment outside of the workplace
C) Reduce the risk to employees of exposure to infectious diseases
D) Prevent exposure of employees to bloodborne pathogens
Answer: C
Q3) Which of the following is an example of an exposure incident?
A) Spilling blood on a laboratory worktable
B) Sticking yourself with the needle after drawing up an injectable medication
C) Getting blood onto your bare hands
D) Splashing blood into your eyes
E) All of the above
Answer: D
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Chapter 3: Sterilization and Disinfection
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Q1) Which of the following represents an error in technique during the sanitization procedure?
A) Using a low-sudsing detergent
B) Cleansing the grooves of hinged instruments using a wire brush
C) Using steel wool to remove stains from instruments
D) Checking instruments for proper working condition
E) Lubricating hinged instruments
Answer: C
Q2) All of the following are true statements regarding sterilization pouches except
A) They provide good visibility of the contents.
B) A sterilization indicator is usually present on the pouch.
C) They can be labeled.
D) They are reusable.
Answer: D
Q3) The proper time for sterilizing an article in the autoclave depends on
A) The type of autoclave being used
B) What is being sterilized
C) The type of sterilization indicator being used
D) The intended use of the article
Answer: B
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Chapter 4: Vital Signs
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Q1) Chemical thermometers must be stored in
A) The freezer
B) A dry heat oven
C) A watertight container
D) A cool area
Q2) The transfer of heat from one object to another is known as
A) Conduction
B) Radiation
C) Convection
D) Microwaves
Q3) All of the following are advantages of using an automated oscillometric blood pressure device except
A) The cuff does not have to be manually inflated.
B) The blood pressure measurement is easy to read.
C) Can be used to measure blood pressure in a patient with a dysrhythmia.
D) The brachial artery does not need to be palpated.
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Chapter 5: The Physical Examination
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Q1) Which of the following is an example of auscultation?
A) Measuring body temperature
B) Measuring blood pressure
C) Urine testing
D) Testing pupillary reaction
Q2) The height of an adult patient usually is measured only
A) When the patient is ill
B) During the first office visit
C) When medication has been prescribed
D) After a loss of weight
Q3) To view, to examine
A)audi/o
B)bar/o
C)dia-
D)-gnosis
E)-iatrics
F)-meter
G)ophthalm/o
H)ot/o
I)-scope
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Chapter 6: Eye and Ear Assessment and Procedures
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Q1) Without
A)a-
B)audi/o
C)hyper-
D)-ic
E)-ism
F)-meter
G)-opia
H)ot/o
I)-scope
J)tympan/o
Q2) Near visual acuity testing is conducted with the patient holding the test card
A) At a distance of 14 to 16 inches
B) At a distance of 30 inches
C) Parallel to the patient's line of vision
D) In a vertical position for 10 seconds
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Chapter 7: Physical Agents to Promote Tissue Healing
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Q1) Chemical cold packs should be stored
A) At body temperature
B) At room temperature
C) In the refrigerator
D) In an airtight container
Q2) An ice bag is an example of
A) Dry heat
B) Moist heat
C) Dry cold
D) Moist cold
Q3) Extra layers of cast padding should be applied over bony prominences to
A) Prevent pressure areas
B) Prevent itching
C) Reduce edema
D) Facilitate healing
E) All of the above
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Chapter 8: The Gynecologic Examination and Prenatal Care
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Q1) The purpose of a bimanual pelvic examination is to
A) Detect the presence of a vaginal infection
B) Collect a Pap smear
C) Determine the size, shape, and position of the uterus and ovaries
D) Detect the presence of hemorrhoids and fissures
E) All of the above
Q2) Obstetric ultrasound is used to
A) Detect ectopic pregnancy
B) Determine gestational age
C) Detect the presence of multiple fetuses
D) Determine the position of the placenta
E) All of the above
Q3) What is the EDD of a patient whose LMP was September 5, 2011?
A) 12/12/12
B) 6/2/12
C) 6/12/12
D) 12/2/12
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Chapter 9: The Pediatric Examination
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Q1) What term is used for a suspension of attenuated or killed microorganisms that stimulate antibody production in an individual?
A) Toxoid
B) Antiserum
C) Antitoxin
D) Vaccine
Q2) What is the needle length range for a pediatric IM injection?
A) 3/8 inch to 5/8 inch
B) 5/8 inch to 1 inch
C) 1/2 inch to 1 1/2 inches
D) 1 inch to 2 inches
Q3) What immunizations are included in a DTaP injection?
A) Diphtheria, polio, tetanus
B) Dysentery, pertussis, mumps
C) Diphtheria, pertussis, tetanus
D) Diphtheria, rubella, rubeola
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Chapter 10: Minor Office Surgery
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Q1) The purpose of inserting gauze packing after incising a localized infection is to
A) Facilitate drainage of the exudate
B) Prevent scar formation
C) Absorb drainage
D) Reduce pain
Q2) Which of the following instruments has teeth that are used to grasp tissue?
A) Hemostatic forceps
B) Splinter forceps
C) Tissue forceps
D) Thumb forceps
Q3) The function of a bandage is to
A) Support a body part
B) Control bleeding
C) Immobilize a part of the body
D) Hold a dressing in place
E) All of the above
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Chapter 11: Administration of Medication and Intravenous Therapy
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Q1) Which of the following sites is commonly used to administer a subcutaneous injection?
A) Gluteus medius muscle
B) Upper lateral arm
C) Anterior forearm
D) Deltoid muscle
Q2) What is the abbreviation for immediately?
A) ASA
B) STAT
C) NPO
D) Prn
Q3) What is the abbreviation for three times per day?
A) q3h
B) qod
C) tid
D) bid
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Chapter 12: Cardiopulmonary Procedures
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Q1) ST segment
A)Represents the time interval from the beginning of ventricular depolarization to the end of repolarization of the ventricles
B)Represents the electrical recovery of the ventricles
C)Represents the contraction of the ventricles
D)Represents the time from the end of ventricular depolarization to the beginning of repolarization of the ventricles
E)Represents the contraction of the atria
F)Represents the time from the end of atrial depolarization to the beginning of ventricular depolarization
G)Represents the time from the beginning of atrial depolarization to the beginning of ventricular depolarization
H)Represents the period of time when the heart rests
Q2) An electrocardiogram is a recording of the
A) Electrical activity of the heart
B) Opening and closing of the valves of the heart
C) Force of the blood against the walls of the blood vessels
D) Contraction and relaxation of the ventricles
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Chapter 13: Colon Procedures and Male Reproductive Health
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Q1) Patient instructions for the guaiac slide test include
A) Begin the diet modifications 3 days before collecting the first stool specimen
B) Store slides at room temperature
C) Protect slides from heat and sunlight
D) Collect a sample from two different parts of each stool specimen
E) All of the above
Q2) What parts of the colon are viewed during a colonoscopy?
A) Sigmoid colon
B) Descending colon
C) Transverse colon
D) Ascending colon
E) All of the above
Q3) Any trace of blue appearing on or at the edge of the guaiac slide test is interpreted as
A) Positive
B) Negative
C) No reaction
D) Invalid
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Chapter 14: Radiology and Diagnostic Imaging
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Q1) Which of the following individuals is at particular risk for osteoporosis?
A) A patient with osteoarthritis
B) An obese individual
C) A patient with diabetes
D) A postmenopausal woman
Q2) What is a lateral radiographic view?
A) The x-rays are directed from one side of the body to the other side.
B) The x-rays are directed from the front to the back of the body.
C) The patient is positioned at an angle.
D) The x-rays are directed from the back to the front of the body.
Q3) Who discovered x-rays?
A) Radcliffe
B) Roentgen
C) Pasteur
D) Fleming
Q4) Which of the following conditions can be diagnosed with a PET scan?
A) Brain cancer and heart disease
B) Diabetes
C) Inflammatory bowel disease
D) Multiple sclerosis
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Chapter 15: Introduction to the Clinical Laboratory
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Q1) Which of the following occurs when the body is in homeostasis?
A) Laboratory test results are above the reference range.
B) An imbalance exists in the body.
C) Laboratory test results fall within the reference range.
D) Laboratory test results are invalid.
Q2) What is the purpose of performing a routine test?
A) To detect the presence of an acute infection
B) To assist in the clinical diagnosis of a patient's condition
C) To assist in the early detection of disease
D) To determine the medication dosage to administer to a patient
Q3) Which of the following is an example of using a laboratory test to regulate treatment?
A) A diabetic patient tests his or her blood to determine how much insulin to administer.
B) A patient undergoes a blood cholesterol screening test.
C) A CBC is performed to determine if a patient has anemia.
D) A gonorrhea test is performed on a pregnant woman as required by state law.
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Chapter 16: Urinalysis
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Q1) Excessive (voluntary) urination during the night
A)Anuria
B)Diuresis
C)Dysuria
D)Frequency
E)Glycosuria
F)Hematuria
G)Micturition
H)Nocturia
I)Nocturnal enuresis
J)Oliguria
K)Polyuria
L)Pyuria
M)Retention
N)Urgency
O)Urinary incontinence
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Chapter 17: Phlebotomy
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Q1) Pertaining to
A)ante-
B)anti-
C)chondr/o
D)hemat/o
E)-itis
F)lysis
G)myel/o
H)-oma
I)oste/o
J)-otomy
K)-ous
L)phleb/o
M)stasis
Q2) Which of the following represents an error in technique when working with evacuated tubes?
A) Using a computer bar code label to identify the tube
B) Filling tubes to the exhaustion of the vacuum
C) Shaking a tube containing an anticoagulant after drawing it
D) Removing the last tube from the plastic holder before removing the needle
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Chapter 18: Hematology
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Q1) Abnormal condition
A)anis/o
B)chrom/o
C)cyt/o
D)hem/o
E)hypo-
F)leuk/o
G)-lysis
H)macr/o
I)micro-
J)-osis
K)-penia
L)phag/o
Q2) The results of a differential white blood cell count indicate there are no basophils. This is considered to be
A) Below the reference range
B) Within the reference range
C) Above the reference range
D) Invalid
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Chapter 19: Blood Chemistry and Immunology
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Q1) Which of the following is a screening test for syphilis?
A) STD
B) VDRL
C) RRP
D) ASO
Q2) The buildup of fatty deposits on the walls of arteries is known as
A) Congestive heart failure
B) Atherosclerosis
C) Pericarditis
D) Thrombophlebitis
Q3) Which of the following instructions should be relayed to the patient regarding a fasting blood glucose test?
A) Consume a low-carbohydrate evening meal.
B) Refrain from smoking for 12 hours before the test.
C) Minimize activity for 24 hours before the test.
D) Do not consume food or fluid (except water) for 12 hours before the test.
E) All of the above
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Chapter 20: Medical Microbiology
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Q1) The purpose of incubating a culture is to
A) Allow the pathogen to grow and multiply
B) Prevent overgrowth of the specimen with extraneous microorganisms
C) Produce a pure culture
D) Kill any pathogens present
Q2) Conditions caused by Staphylococcus aureus include
A) Boils
B) Wound infections
C) Food poisoning
D) Abscesses
E) All of the above
Q3) A microbiologic specimen may be obtained from the
A) Throat
B) Nose
C) Wounds
D) Vagina
E) All of the above
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Chapter 21: Emergency Medical Procedures
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Q1) Which of the following body areas is most susceptible to frostbite?
A) Arms and legs
B) Fingers and toes
C) Head
D) Abdomen
Q2) Which of the following may result in insulin shock?
A) Forgetting to administer an insulin injection
B) Skipping meals
C) Overeating
D) Not administering enough insulin
Q3) A specially equipped cart for holding and transporting medications, equipment, and supplies needed in an emergency is known as a
A) First-aid cart
B) Go-cart
C) Crash cart
D) Code blue cart
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