RMA 24

Which of the following is an appropriate site for capillary blood collection?

A Small toe
B Earlobe
C Heel
D Both B and C
E All of the above

Which cells play a vital role in internal respiration?

A Leukocytes
B Bone marrow cells
C Basophils
D Mast cells
E Erythrocytes

What is the longest time a tourniquet should remain on a patients arm?

A 4 minutes
B 2 minutes
C 1 minute
D 5 minutes
E 3 minutes

Dysuria is?

A Inability to retain urine
B Decreased output of urine
C Micturition
D Painful or difficult urination
E Increased output of urine

Which of the following devices might be used to collect blood from fragile veins?

A A finger stick
B A vacutainer system
C A butterfly needle
D an automatic puncturing device
E None of the above

A blue stopper indicates that a collection tube?

A Contains an antiseptic
B Is to be used only for capillary puncture
C Contains sodium citrate
D Contains the additive EDTA
E Is sterile

To test for substances that are sporadically released into urine, a physician might order which type of urine specimen?

A Timed
B First voided
C 24-hour
D Clean catch
E Random

To follow Universal Precautions in phlebotomy you should?

A Wash your hands
B Wear exam gloves
C Recap needle after blood is drawn and dispose of it in a biohazard container
D Both A and B
E All of the above

A medical assistant or a phlebotomist should NOT attempt to obtain blood from any patient more than?

A Two times
B One time
C Four times
D Three times
E Five times

If a urinalysis cannot be performed within 30 mins after collection, the urine specimen must be stored?

A In a refrigerator
B At room temperature
C In a freezer
D In an incubator

Specific gravity may be measured by all of he following methods EXCEPT?

A Dipstick
B Microscope
C Refractometer
D Urinometer
E Reagent strip

The quality control log?

A Shows the quality testing performed on every batch of reagent product
B Shows when the testing equipment was last calibrated
C Lists specimens sent to another lab for testing
D Documents maintenance done on lab equipment
E Shows all the procedures completed during the workday

Which of the following stains is specific to blood?

A Gram's
B Wright's
C Contrast
D Basic
E Agar

The color code for an evacuation tube that does NOT contain an additive is?

A Gray
B Red
C Lavender
D Yellow
E Red and black

A creatine kinase test is done to help diagnose which of the following conditions?

A Kidney disorder
B Cancer
C Infection or Luekemia
D Uterine disorder
E Muscular dystrophies and heart disease

Which of the following describes a centrifuge?

A Machine used to heat cultures
B Machine used to analyze specimens
C Machine used to count blood cells
D Machine used to clean laboratory equipment
E Machine used to separate particles

An erythrocyte sedimentation rate test might be used to?

A Determine obesity and phenylketonuria
B Determine the type and level of vitamins
C Determine sickle cell anemia or inflammation and infection
D Test for specific antibodies in the blood
E Determine liver disease and hypothyroidism

How should the patients arm be positioned when drawing blood in phlebotomy?

A Above heart level
B Bent at the elbow
C Hanging down
D Slightly upward
E Slightly downward

Which of the following is used in direct examination of a specimen?

A Wet mount
B Gram's stain
C Agar
D Petri dish
E Both B and CD

The venipuncture site most commonly used on adults is the?

A Median Cubital Vein
B Cephalic vein
C Basilic vein
D Brachial vein
E Iliac vein

After preparing a KOH mount,

A Let the specimen sit at room temperature
B Examine the slide immediately
C Either A or B
D Refrigerate the specimen immediately
E Place the specimen in an incubator

Before inoculating a culture plate, you should?

A Label it on the top
B Label it on the bottom, agar side
C Label it with the patients name and your initials only
D Both B and C
E Both A and C

The first step in preparing a culture plate is to?

A Warm it
B Wash it
C Add the specimen
D Refrigerate it
E Label it

Albumin found in urine might indicate?

A Renal disease
B Heart failure
C Hypertension
D Fever
E All of the above

Urine that is too acidic could indicate

A Gout
B Urinary tract infection
C Incontinence
D Renal failure
E Diabetes

If a drop of blood does not form after capillary puncture, which of the following should be done?

A Apply a tourniquet
B Puncture the skin again
C Wait until a drop does form
D Apply steady pressure
E Push repeatedly on the finger as if milking it

Which of the following causes would give plasma or serum a milky appearance?

A Protein disorder
B Hyperlipidemia
C Cancer
D Vegetarian diet
E Kidney disease

Which of the following is used in preparing a blood smear slide?

A Spreader slide
B Microhematocrit tube
C Lens paper
D Hemoclip
E Automatic puncturing device

Sensitivity testing is used to determine

A A pathogens suseptibility to antibiotics
B A patients susceptibility to antibiotics
C A patients susceptibility to pathogens
D A pathogens susceptibility to antiseptic agents
E None of the above

A diaper rash on a pediatric patient may indicate which of the following?

A Possible diabetes
B Urinary tract infection
C Enuresis
D Nocurnal enuresis
E Renal dysfunction

The amylase test is used for disorders related to the?

A Heat
B Endocrine system
C Pancreas
D Lymphatic system
E Brain

A physician may order a stool culture if he or she suspects?

A Cancer
B Protozoal infection
C Bacterial infection
D Colitis
E All of the above

Fasting specimens are preferred for which of the following tests?

A Triglycerides
B Thyroid function
C Albumin
D Creatinine
E Hemoglobin

The anticoagulant EDTA is most appropriate for a blood specimen that has been collected for?

A Glucose tolerance tests
B Coagulation studies
C Complete blood cell counts
D Plasma toxicology
E Blood cultures