Medical Assisting Laboratory Techniques
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Course Introduction
Medical Assisting Laboratory Techniques introduces students to the fundamental laboratory skills and procedures necessary for medical assistants working in healthcare settings. The course covers specimen collection and processing, laboratory safety and infection control, quality assurance practices, and the operation of basic laboratory equipment. Students gain hands-on experience in procedures such as phlebotomy, urinalysis, hematology, and diagnostic testing commonly performed in medical offices. Emphasis is placed on accurate record-keeping, patient preparation, and effective communication to ensure reliable results and patient safety within the clinical laboratory environment.
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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) The social history is important, because the following may affect the patient's condition:
A) Lifestyle
B) Familial diseases
C) Past injuries
D) Medications being taken by the patient
Answer: A
Q2) All of the following are examples of diagnostic reports except
A) Urinalysis report
B) Spirometry report
C) Colonoscopy report
D) Radiology report
Answer: A
Q3) What is the chief complaint?
A) The probable outcome of the patient's condition
B) The symptom causing the patient the most trouble
C) A detailed description of the patient's illness using medical terms
D) A tentative diagnosis of the patient's condition
Answer: B
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Chapter 2: Medical Asepsis and the Osha Standard
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Q1) The most common side effect of the hepatitis B vaccine is A) Nausea
B) Hives
C) Irritability
D) Soreness at the injection site
Answer: D
Q2) After
A)aer/o
B)an-
C)antiD)-gen
E)micro-
F)natal
G)nonH)path/o
I)post-
J)septic
Answer: I
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Chapter 3: Sterilization and Disinfection
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Q1) The most reliable sterilization indicators check for
A) Attainment of the proper temperature and the duration of the temperature
B) Whether the article has been in the autoclave
C) Attainment of the proper temperature and pressure
D) Presence of trapped air in the autoclave
Answer: A
Q2) Which of the following would be best to use to wrap a large minor office surgery tray setup?
A) Sterilization pouch
B) Muslin
C) Aluminum foil
D) Sterilization paper
Answer: B
Q3) Which of the following is accomplished through sanitization?
A) Organic matter is removed from the article.
B) All microorganisms are removed from the article.
C) Stains are removed from the article.
D) Spores are killed.
E) All of the above
Answer: A
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Chapter 4: Vital Signs
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Q1) What is the normal range for the resting pulse rate of an adult?
A) 60 to 100 beats/min
B) 60 to 80 beats/min
C) 70 to 90 beats/min
D) 80 to 100 beats/min
Q2) All of the following are risk factors for developing hypertension except
A) Obesity
B) Smoking
C) Sleep apnea
D) Alcohol consumption
Q3) Normal blood pressure for an adult is
A) 120/80 mm Hg or higher
B) Less than 120/80 mm Hg
C) 110 to 140 over 60 to 90 mm Hg
D) 70 to 80 beats/min
Q4) Which of the following does not affect the SpO<sub>2</sub> reading?
A) Dark fingernail polish
B) Darkly pigmented skin
C) Bruises
D) Artificial fingernails
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Chapter 5: The Physical Examination
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Q1) Before applying a stethoscope chestpiece to the patient's skin, it should be
A) Soaked in bleach
B) Warmed
C) Autoclaved
D) Calibrated
Q2) Hearing
A)audi/o
B)bar/o
C)dia-
D)-gnosis
E)-iatrics
F)-meter
G)ophthalm/o
H)ot/o
I)-scope
Q3) Which of the following is an example of a chronic illness?
A) Strep throat
B) Chickenpox
C) Arthritis
D) Poison ivy
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Chapter 6: Eye and Ear Assessment and Procedures
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Q1) When performing an eye irrigation, the solution should be released
A) At the outer canthus
B) Toward the upper eyelid
C) Directly onto the cornea
D) At the inner canthus
Q2) Ear
A)a-
B)audi/o
C)hyper-
D)-ic
E)-ism
F)-meter
G)-opia
H)ot/o
I)-scope
J)tympan/o
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Chapter 7: Physical Agents to Promote Tissue Healing
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Q1) The process of pus formation.
A)Ambulation
B)Brace
C)Compress
D)Edema
E)Erythema
F)Exudate
G)Maceration
H)Orthopedist
I)Soak
J)Splint
K)Sprain
L)Strain
M)Suppuration
Definition
Q2) The local application of cold may be used to
A) Soften exudates
B) Relieve muscle spasms
C) Prevent swelling
D) Increase suppuration
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Chapter 8: The Gynecologic Examination and Prenatal Care
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Q1) If not treated, infection of the infant's eyes with gonorrhea during delivery could result in
A) Cataracts
B) Detached retina
C) Blindness
D) Glaucoma
Q2) The drug commonly employed to treat trichomoniasis is
A) Nystatin (Mycostatin)
B) Tetracycline (Sumycin)
C) Amoxicillin (Amoxil)
D) Metronidazole (Flagyl)
Q3) The patient should be instructed not to douche before having a Pap smear taken because douching
A) Changes the pH of the vagina
B) Results in a false-positive test result
C) Changes the appearance of the epithelial cells
D) Reduces the number of cells available for analysis
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Chapter 9: The Pediatric Examination
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Q1) What immunizations are included in a DTaP injection?
A) Diphtheria, polio, tetanus
B) Dysentery, pertussis, mumps
C) Diphtheria, pertussis, tetanus
D) Diphtheria, rubella, rubeola
Q2) Which of the following sites can be used to obtain a blood specimen for a newborn screening test?
A) Plantar surface of the heel
B) Earlobe
C) Lateral surface of the finger
D) Big toe
Q3) Measuring pediatric blood pressure helps to identify children at risk for developing
A) Hypertension
B) Type 2 diabetes
C) Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis
D) Heart disease
E) All of the above
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Chapter 10: Minor Office Surgery
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Q1) The purpose of practicing surgical asepsis during minor office surgery is to
A) Protect the patient from pathogenic microorganisms
B) Prevent the formation of a purulent discharge
C) Prevent damage to surgical instruments
D) Reduce patient discomfort
Q2) Which of the following instruments is used to hold tissue aside to improve exposure of the operative area?
A) Retractors
B) Biopsy forceps
C) Probe
D) Tenaculum
Q3) The purpose of swabbing the cervix with acetic acid during colposcopy is to
A) Allow visualization of abnormal areas
B) Kill microorganisms present on the cervix
C) Numb the cervix to reduce pain
D) Control bleeding
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Chapter 11: Administration of Medication and Intravenous Therapy
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Q1) Which of the following is not a characteristic of a PCA pump?
A) Delivery of the IV analgesic is controlled by the patient.
B) The analgesic dosage is determined by the patient.
C) The pump is preset to prevent overmedication.
D) There is a locking device on the pump for security of the medication.
Q2) The study of drugs is known as
A) Pharmacy
B) Immunology
C) Pharmacology
D) Mycology
Q3) All of the following are examples of schedule II drugs except
A) Percodan
B) Demerol
C) Valium
D) Ritalin
Q4) What is the term for the slanted edge at the top of a needle?
A) Tip
B) Bevel
C) Gauge
D) Lumen
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Chapter 12: Cardiopulmonary Procedures
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Q1) Which electrode is used as a ground reference?
A) Right arm
B) Right leg
C) Left arm
D) Left leg
Q2) Touching or moving electrodes during the Holter monitoring period may cause
A) Malfunctioning of the recorder
B) Drying out of the electrolyte
C) A dysrhythmia
D) Artifacts
E) All of the above
Q3) A disposable electrode is held in place by
A) A rubber strap
B) A vacuum cup
C) An adhesive backing on the electrode
D) Superglue
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Chapter 13: Colon Procedures and Male Reproductive Health
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Q1) The most common sign of testicular cancer is
A) A small, hard, painless lump
B) Bleeding during urination
C) A change in bowel habits
D) Difficulty in urinating
Q2) All of the following are symptoms of colorectal cancer except
A) Visible bleeding from the rectum
B) Change in bowel habits
C) Abdominal pain
D) Shortness of breath
Q3) 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
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Chapter 14: Radiology and Diagnostic Imaging
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Q1) Which of the following is not a form of patient preparation for a lower GI radiographic examination?
A) Consume only clear liquids the day before the examination.
B) Take a laxative the day before the examination.
C) Do not drink anything (except water) beginning after midnight on the day before the examination.
D) Take tablets containing a contrast medium the evening before the examination.
Q2) The patient should be instructed not to move during the radiographic examination to prevent
A) Being exposed to an excessive amount of x-rays
B) Being burned by the x-rays
C) Blurring of the image on the film
D) Confusing shadows on the film
Q3) How does a radiopaque structure appear on a radiograph?
A) Black
B) Clear
C) Silver
D) White
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Chapter 15: Introduction to the Clinical Laboratory
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Q1) Which of the following assists the physician in making a diagnosis?
A) Health history
B) Physical examination
C) Laboratory tests
D) Diagnostic tests
E) All of the above
Q2) What is a profile?
A) A substance that is being identified or measured in a laboratory test
B) A quantitative laboratory test
C) An array of laboratory tests for identifying a disease
D) A laboratory test that is required by state law
Q3) All of the following are reasons for indicating the clinical diagnosis on the laboratory request form except
A) To alert laboratory personnel to the presence of a possible pathogen
B) To inform laboratory personnel as to the source of the specimen
C) To assist in third-party billing
D) To correlate laboratory data with the needs of the physician
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Chapter 16: Urinalysis
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Q1) Inability to retain urine in the bladder
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) What may occur if an outdated evacuated tube is used to collect the blood specimen?
A) The specimen may become hemolyzed
B) The tube may crack
C) The tube may no longer have a vacuum
D) Inaccurate test results
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Chapter 18: Hematology
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Q1) 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
Q2) Which of the following red blood cell indices measures the average concentration of hemoglobin within a single red blood cell?
A) MCV
B) MCH
C) MCHC
D) RDW
Q3) What is the most common cause of microcytic anemia?
A) A lack of iron in the diet
B) A lack of vitamin B<sub>12 </sub>in the body
C) Kidney disease
D) Bone cancer
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Chapter 19: Blood Chemistry and Immunology
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Q1) Most of the cholesterol found in the blood comes from
A) Dietary cholesterol intake
B) Being manufactured by the liver
C) Saturated fat
D) Cellulite
Q2) Where are the blood antibodies located?
A) In the plasma
B) On the surface of white blood cells
C) In the cytoplasm of red blood cells
D) In the lymph system
Q3) The recommended A<sub>1c</sub> level for an individual with diabetes is
A) 4% to 6%
B) Less than 6%
C) Less than 7%
D) Greater than 8%
Q4) What is the term for a substance that is capable of combining with an antigen?
A) Antibody
B) Antitoxin
C) Vaccine
D) Antigen
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Chapter 20: Medical Microbiology
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Q1) Which of the following is a sequela to streptococcal sore throat?
A) Diphtheria
B) Rheumatic fever
C) Pertussis
D) Viral pneumonia
Q2) A microbiologic specimen may be obtained from the
A) Throat
B) Nose
C) Wounds
D) Vagina
E) All of the above
Q3) 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
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Chapter 21: Emergency Medical Procedures
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Q1) Which of the following individuals is at higher risk for heat-related or cold-related injury?
A) An elderly man
B) An individual who works outdoors
C) An individual with cardiovascular disease
D) An individual under the influence of alcohol
E) All of the above
Q2) Which of the following animals is associated with a high incidence of rabies?
A) Raccoons
B) Gophers
C) Rabbits
D) Chipmunks
E) All of the above
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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