Foundational Objectives for Medical Assistants

Which of the following is a component covered in the foundational objectives for a new medical assistant (MA)?

• Blood components

• Advanced surgical techniques

• Radiology imaging methods

• Physical therapy exercises

Which of the following is a type of blood testing mentioned in the foundational objectives?

• Capillary blood testing

• Urine testing

• Saliva testing

• Skin biopsy testing

What is one way to prevent laboratory or venipuncture errors?

• Using outdated equipment

• Ignoring best practices in phlebotomy

• Using best practices in phlebotomy

• Avoiding blood sample collection

What determines the type of blood specimen needed for testing?

• The patient's age

• The test being performed

• The time of day

• The patient's diet

What is the shape of red blood cells (RBCs)?

• Round and biconcave

• Oval and flat

• Irregular and spiky

• Cylindrical and smooth

Why are red blood cells (RBCs) very small in size?

• To store more oxygen

• To pass through capillaries

• To increase their lifespan

• To prevent clotting

What are White Blood Cells (WBCs) also known as?

• Erythrocytes

• Leukocytes

• Platelets

• Plasma cells

What is the primary function of White Blood Cells (WBCs)?

• Transport oxygen

• Help fight pathogens and infections

• Clot blood

• Regulate body temperature

What are the two categories of White Blood Cells (WBCs)?

• Erythrocytes and Platelets

• Granulocyte and Agranulocyte

• Plasma cells and Platelets

• Hemoglobin and Myoglobin

What is one of the functions of plasma in the body?

• Transport oxygen to cells

• Recover from injury and remove waste

• Produce red blood cells

• Fight infections