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Which medication is available in sublingual form?
Which medication is available in sublingual form?
- Nitroglycerin (correct)
- Metformin
- Aspirin
- Ibuprofen
What should the assistant do if they forget to draw for the PT after collecting other specimens?
What should the assistant do if they forget to draw for the PT after collecting other specimens?
- Notify the provider and do not draw the PT
- Draw the PT later without the other specimens
- Discard the previous specimens and start over
- Keep the specimens already collected and draw the PT (correct)
What needs to be documented in the electronic health record when administering immunizations?
What needs to be documented in the electronic health record when administering immunizations?
- Provider's signature
- Lot number (correct)
- Patient's age
- Date of birth
How should the assistant adapt for a patient with short-term memory loss due to cognitive impairment?
How should the assistant adapt for a patient with short-term memory loss due to cognitive impairment?
What is a component of medical terminology that ensures ease of pronunciation?
What is a component of medical terminology that ensures ease of pronunciation?
What is the correct order of draw when performing venipuncture?
What is the correct order of draw when performing venipuncture?
Which aseptic technique can be achieved using various methods such as heat and chemicals?
Which aseptic technique can be achieved using various methods such as heat and chemicals?
Which element is part of standard precautions for personal protective equipment (PPE)?
Which element is part of standard precautions for personal protective equipment (PPE)?
What process allows for electronic prescription sending?
What process allows for electronic prescription sending?
Which entity dictates the operations of physician office clinical laboratories?
Which entity dictates the operations of physician office clinical laboratories?
Which laboratory test is classified as CLIA-waived?
Which laboratory test is classified as CLIA-waived?
Which cell structures help mobilize and secrete mucus from the respiratory tract?
Which cell structures help mobilize and secrete mucus from the respiratory tract?
What should a medical assistant do if a patient faints after an injection?
What should a medical assistant do if a patient faints after an injection?
What term describes the absence of infection or infectious material?
What term describes the absence of infection or infectious material?
Which example of patient coaching addresses disease prevention?
Which example of patient coaching addresses disease prevention?
When using a butterfly needle set, how should the assistant hold the needle?
When using a butterfly needle set, how should the assistant hold the needle?
What legal principle is involved when not documenting a patient's preference for not using blood products?
What legal principle is involved when not documenting a patient's preference for not using blood products?
Where should a patient with a foot fracture be referred for assistance if homebound?
Where should a patient with a foot fracture be referred for assistance if homebound?
Which tube should be used for drawing blood glucose levels?
Which tube should be used for drawing blood glucose levels?
What is the final step before running an EKG tracing?
What is the final step before running an EKG tracing?
In which quadrant is the gallbladder located?
In which quadrant is the gallbladder located?
Which disinfectant should be used for cleaning surfaces after a surgical procedure?
Which disinfectant should be used for cleaning surfaces after a surgical procedure?
What is an example of a root word?
What is an example of a root word?
Where is the correct placement for lead V4?
Where is the correct placement for lead V4?
Study Notes
Medications and Procedures
- Nitroglycerin is available in sublingual form, commonly used for angina relief.
- For blood cultures, CBC, prothrombin time (PT), and iron panel, if PT is omitted, keep the collected specimens and promptly draw for PT.
- Documenting the lot number is required in the electronic health records when administering immunizations.
Patient Care and Communication
- For patients with cognitive impairments affecting short-term memory, provide easy-to-read handouts to aid understanding.
- A combining vowel in medical terminology assists with pronunciation, making complex terms easier to say.
Laboratory Procedures
- The correct order of draw for venipuncture is green, lavender, then grey.
- Sterilization involves techniques using dry heat, moist heat, ultraviolet light, gas, chemicals, or ionizing radiation.
- Standard precautions include the use of masks as part of personal protective equipment (PPE).
- E-prescribing enables the electronic transmission of prescriptions.
Regulatory and Testing
- The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) govern the operations of physician office clinical laboratories.
- The hCG test is recognized as a CLIA-waived laboratory test, allowing it to be conducted with lesser regulatory burden.
Anatomy and Responses
- Cilia aid in the movement and secretion of mucus from the respiratory tract.
- If a patient faints after an injection, place them in a supine position to recover.
- Asepsis denotes the absence of infection or infectious materials.
Patient Education
- Discussing the importance of recommended vaccines is a crucial aspect of disease prevention coaching for patients.
- For a patient struggling with crutches after a foot fracture, Meals on Wheels is a suitable referral for meal assistance.
Blood Collection and Testing
- Use a grey top tube for drawing blood glucose levels, as it contains additives that prevent glycolysis.
- Before running an EKG, ensure clear trace with horizontal baseline by double-checking the electrodes' attachment.
Anatomy Locations
- The gallbladder is located in the right upper quadrant of the abdomen.
Cleaning and Disinfection
- After a surgical procedure, clean surfaces using a 1:10 bleach and water solution for effective disinfection.
Medical Terminology
- An example of a root word is col, related to the colon.
- For EKG lead placement, the V4 lead is positioned at the fifth intercostal space at the midclavicular line.
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Test your knowledge on medications, procedures, and patient care practices. This quiz covers important topics including drug administration, lab procedures, and effective communication techniques with patients. It's essential for anyone involved in healthcare to understand these fundamentals.
