Question 1

Which of the following is an example of using a laboratory test to regulate treatment?

Accepted Answer

A)  A diabetic patient tests his or her blood to determine how much insulin to administer. 
B)  A patient undergoes a blood cholesterol screening test. 
C)  A CBC is performed to determine if a patient has anemia. 
D)  A gonorrhea test is performed on a pregnant woman as required by state law. 
A)  A diabetic patient tests his or her blood to determine how much insulin to administer. 
B)  A patient undergoes a blood cholesterol screening test. 
C)  A CBC is performed to determine if a patient has anemia. 
D)  A gonorrhea test is performed on a pregnant woman as required by state law.

Question 2

If a POL is performing moderate-complexity tests, CLIA requires

Accepted Answer

A)  Proficiency testing three times per year 
B)  Calibration procedures at least every 6 months 
C)  Two levels of controls daily 
D)  A system to identify patient specimens throughout the testing process 
E)  All of the above 
A)  Proficiency testing three times per year 
B)  Calibration procedures at least every 6 months 
C)  Two levels of controls daily 
D)  A system to identify patient specimens throughout the testing process 
E)  All of the above

Question 3

Which of the following is an example of a unique identifier?

Accepted Answer

A)  Date and time of the specimen collection 
B)  Patient's name and date of birth 
C)  Medical assistant's initials 
D)  Source of the specimen 
A)  Date and time of the specimen collection 
B)  Patient's name and date of birth 
C)  Medical assistant's initials 
D)  Source of the specimen

Question 4

A patient who is fasting (in preparation for a laboratory test) is allowed to consume

Accepted Answer

A)  Baked chicken 
B)  Water 
C)  Diet soda 
D)  Orange juice 
E)  None of the above 
A)  Baked chicken 
B)  Water 
C)  Diet soda 
D)  Orange juice 
E)  None of the above

Question 5

Which of the following will NOT cause a control to fail to produce expected results?

Accepted Answer

A)  Outdated testing reagents 
B)  Protecting the medical assistant from bloodborne pathogens 
C)  Improper storage of testing components 
D)  All of the above 
A)  Outdated testing reagents 
B)  Protecting the medical assistant from bloodborne pathogens 
C)  Improper storage of testing components 
D)  All of the above

Question 6

Which of the following is NOT included on a laboratory request form?

Accepted Answer

A)  Physician's name and address 
B)  Patient's age and gender 
C)  Date and time of collection of the specimen 
D)  Source of the specimen 
E)  Laboratory test results 
A)  Physician's name and address 
B)  Patient's age and gender 
C)  Date and time of collection of the specimen 
D)  Source of the specimen 
E)  Laboratory test results

Question 7

Discuss all levels of governmental legislation and regulation as they apply to medical assisting practice, including FDA and DEA regulations

Accepted Answer

Medical assisting practice is subject to

Exam 29: Introduction to the Clinical Laboratory

Which of the following is an example of using a laboratory test to regulate treatment?

If a POL is performing moderate-complexity tests, CLIA requires

Which of the following is an example of a unique identifier?

A patient who is fasting (in preparation for a laboratory test) is allowed to consume

Which of the following will NOT cause a control to fail to produce expected results?

Which of the following is NOT included on a laboratory request form?

Discuss all levels of governmental legislation and regulation as they apply to medical assisting practice, including FDA and DEA regulations

The Health Care System

The Professional Medical Assistant

Ethics and Law for the Medical Office

Interacting With Patients

Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology

Integumentary System

Skeletal System

Muscular System

Nervous System

The Senses

Endocrine System

Circulatory System

Respiratory System

Digestive System

Urinary System

Reproductive System

Medical Asepsis and the Osha Standard

Sterilization and Disinfection

Vital Signs

The Physical Examination

Eye and Ear Assessment and Procedures

Physical Agents to Promote Tissue Healing

The Gynecologic Examination and Prenatal Care

The Pediatric Examination

Minor Office Surgery

Administration of Medication and Intravenous Therapy

Cardiopulmonary Procedures

Specialty Examinations and Procedures: Colon Procedures, Male Reproductive Health, and Radiology and Diagnostic Imaging

Urinalysis

Phlebotomy

Hematology

Blood Chemistry and Immunology

Medical Microbiology

Emergency Medical Procedures

The Medical Record

Patient Reception

Medical Office Computerization

Telephone Techniques

Scheduling Appointments

Medical Records Management

Written Communications

Mail

Managing Practice Finances

Medical Coding

Medical Insurance

Billing and Collections

The Medical Assistant As Office Manager

Emergency Protective Practices for the Medical Office

Obtaining Employment

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