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WorksheetsTesting and Lab Procedures
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
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
An M.A. is preparing to perform a rapid strep test. which of the following actions should the M.A. take?
bring the reagents and devices to room temperature
leave the swab in the solution for 5 min.
express the liquid from the swab with gloved fingers
place the tip of the reagent bottle into the tube before dispensing
An M.A. is assisting a provider with the collection of a stool specimen. The M.A. should identify that which of the following statements about the fecal occult blood testing process is true?
the specimen should be developed 1 min after collection
the result is positive if a trace of blue color is detected on the edge of the sample
four drops of developer should be applied to the specimen
the results can be interpreted immediately after the developer is applied
An M.A. reviews the results of a urine pregnancy test and see that a blue line did not appear in the control area. The M.A. should recognize that this indicates which of the following?
the pregnancy test is positive
the pregnancy test is not valid
the pregnancy test specimen is not concentrated
the pregnancy test is negative
An M.A. is instructing a patient about collecting stool specimens at home for occult blood testing. Which of the following statements should the assistant make about the patients medications?
"discontinue all your medications 72 hours before the test"
"take a laxative 24 hours prior to the test"
"take 500 mg of vitamin c supplement daily"
"discontinue and NSAIDS a week before the test"
Which of the following instructions should an M.A. provide to a patient prior to starting a spirometry test?
use your inhaler prior to the test
avoid smoking for at least one hour prior to the test
wear tight clothing during the test
do not eat or drink anything at least 6 hours before the test
