Testing and Lab Procedures

An M.A. is collecting a specimen for testing. When is it appropriate for the assistant to label the specimen?

• prior to collecting the specimen

• after collecting the specimen

• prior to sending the specimen to the lab

• after the lab processes the specimen

An M.A. is performing an allergen skin test on a patient. Which of the following actions should the assistant take?

• Notify the provider immediately if the patient demonstrates signs of anaphylaxsis

• allow the pt to choose her thigh or stomach for the injection site

• stop the test if the patient wheezes and sneezes

• continue testing on the area where the patient has developed hives

An M.A. receives a call from a reference laboratory reporting a fasting glucose of 450 mg/dL. According to protocol, which is the best action?

• notify the provider of the test result

• place the results on the providers desk for review

• have the provider speak to the lab

• contact the pt and have them come into the office

An M.A. is performing a routine hearing test. Which of the following procedures measures a patients hearing by using air and bone conduction?

• Audiometric test

• otoscopic test

• cerumen removal

• tuning fork test

Which of the following sites should an M.A. use for the administration of an intradermal skin test?

• lateral thigh

• lower admdomen

• anterior forearm

• inner heel

An M.A. is reviewing lab results of a urine specimen provided by an adult patient. Which of the following values is outside the expected reference range?

• Ph 7.9

• Ph 5.1

• Specific gravity

  1.014

• Specific gravity 1.042

An M.A. is instructing a patient on the collection of a clean-catch urine specimen for culture and sensitivity (c & s). Which of the following instructions should the M.A. give the patient?

• "Void into a clean container and then transfer it to a sterile container"

• "void into a sterile container directly after cleaning the perineum."

• "Void into a clean container from home and bring it to the office."

• "Void a small amount of urine into the toilet and then void the next portion into a sterile container."

An M.A. is performing a visual acuity test on an adult patient. The patient is able to read the 20/30 line with both eyes, but misses one letter. Which results should be documented on the patient's record?

• 20/30-1 both eyes

• 20/30 left eye

• 20/30-1 right eye

• 20/20 both eyes

An M.A. is preparing to perform a pulmonary function test on a patient who is dressed in a suit and tie. When preparing the patient for the test, the M.A. should instruct the patient to do which of the following?

• sit with his legs crossed

• undress from the waist down

• loosen his tie and both top buttons

• point his chin slightly toward his chest

An M.A. is performing venipuncture. Which of the following pieces of information should be included in both the requisition form and the specimen label?

• insurance information

• patient's address

• date of birth

• provider's name