MAP 105 CLO 1 Mastery

A finger stick capillary stick should be performed at which of the following sites to prevent injury?

• Proximal to the skin crease located at the first joint of the fingertip

• Slightly to the side of the center of the finger tip

• Directly in the center of the finger tip

• The most distal part of the finger tip

Which of the following is the maximum time the medical assistant should leave a tourniquet in place on a patient’s arm when performing a venipuncture?

• 2 minutes

• 30 seconds

• 3 minutes

• 1 minute

A patient informs the MA that the last time he was in the clinic to have his blood drawn, he “became very dizzy and felt like the room was spinning.” Which of the following actions should the medical assistant take?

• Encourage the patient to place their head between their knees

• Encourage the patient to lie down during the procedure

• Reassure the patient the procedure will be quick

• Ask the patient to lean slightly forward during the venipuncture

What does the color of an evacuated collection tube represent?

• A visual identifier for tests expected to be above or below normal range.

• The minimum volume of blood to be obtained.

• The personal protective equipment required for collection.

• The type or absence of an additive.

Which of the following is the reason for wiping off the first drop of blood from the patient’s finger with gauze when performing a capillary puncture?

• The first drop of blood may be contaminated by the lancet.

• The first drop of blood may contain traces of alcohol.

• The first drop of blood contains more platelets and clots faster.

• The first drop of blood contains too much oxygen.

The medical assistant is asked to perform capillary blood collection on an infant to determine blood glucose. Refer to the image and chose the site from which it is safe to perform the specimen collection.

• 1

• 3

• 2

• 4

Which of the following needle gauges is most commonly used for venipuncture?

• 21-23

• 24-25

• 18-20

• 16-17

The medical assistant preps the median cubital vein for a venipuncture procedure. How should the medical assistant prep the patient’s skin?

• Circular motion from the outside in

• Wipe area from top to bottom

• Circular motion from the inside out

• Wipe area bottom to top

The medical assistant applies pressure to the venipuncture site using gauze. After two minutes the medical assistant observes that bleeding has not stopped. The next appropriate action would be to _____.

• Wrap the arm with coband

• Continue to apply pressure while bending the arm at the elbow

• notify the physician immediately

• elevate the arm while applying pressure

Which of the following describes proper aseptic technique in the cleaning of the venipuncture site?

• Wave above the site with a gloved hand to dry the alcohol faster.

• Allow the alcohol to soak into the skin, then wipe of excess with a sterile gauze pad.

• Let the alcohol air dry before inserting the needle.

• Wipe the site in a back and forth motion with an alcohol wipe.