Question 1

Match each term with its definition.
-Allows only those tests to be performed in a POL that are on the list of waived tests

Accepted Answer

A) provisional certificate 
B) certificate of waiver 
C) quality assurance (Q
A)  
D) quality control (Q
C)  
E) control
F)chemical hygiene plan
G)biohazard safety 
A) provisional certificate 
B) certificate of waiver 
C) quality assurance (Q
A)  
D) quality control (Q
C)  
E) control
F)chemical hygiene plan
G)biohazard safety B

Question 2

The purpose of safety data sheets (SDSs)in a health care setting is:

Accepted Answer

A)  ​to import chemicals properly 
B)  ​to transport chemicals between practices 
C)  ​to provide information about working with or handling a particular chemical substance 
D)  ​all of the above 
A)  ​to import chemicals properly 
B)  ​to transport chemicals between practices 
C)  ​to provide information about working with or handling a particular chemical substance 
D)  ​all of the above C

Question 3

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)regulate all laboratory testing performed on humans except for:

Accepted Answer

A)  standard blood tests 
B)  clinical trials 
C)  urine tests 
D)  biopsies 
A)  standard blood tests 
B)  clinical trials 
C)  urine tests 
D)  biopsies B

Question 4

A quality control program does not monitor:

Accepted Answer

A)  instruments used in testing 
B)  personnel technique in performing tests 
C)  reagents used in testing 
D)  patient reactions to tests 
A)  instruments used in testing 
B)  personnel technique in performing tests 
C)  reagents used in testing 
D)  patient reactions to tests

Question 5

​Which of the following is an important step in using eyewash equipment?

Accepted Answer

A)  ​Locate the eyewash covers and verify functionality. 
B)  ​Check that the flow of water is working properly by pushing on or pressing the faucet handle. 
C)  ​Check that the bowl is free of rust/trash and that water drains from the bowl. 
D)  ​All of the above. 
A)  ​Locate the eyewash covers and verify functionality. 
B)  ​Check that the flow of water is working properly by pushing on or pressing the faucet handle. 
C)  ​Check that the bowl is free of rust/trash and that water drains from the bowl. 
D)  ​All of the above.

Question 6

​Which of the following is not one of the three laboratory classifications under the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments of (CLIA)1988?

Accepted Answer

A)  ​mandatory 
B)  ​waived 
C)  ​moderately complex,including the subcategory of provider-performed microscopy procedures (PPMP) 
D)  ​highly complex 
A)  ​mandatory 
B)  ​waived 
C)  ​moderately complex,including the subcategory of provider-performed microscopy procedures (PPMP) 
D)  ​highly complex

Question 7

​Which of the following would not be considered a protocol for disposal of biological chemical materials?

Accepted Answer

A)  ​Use the PASS method to properly dispose of chemical materials. 
B)  ​All universal (standard)precautions are followed and contaminated materials are properly disposed of. 
C)  ​You must wear gloves,face shield,protective eyewear. 
D)  ​You must wear aprons,gowns,and hair and shoe coverings. 
A)  ​Use the PASS method to properly dispose of chemical materials. 
B)  ​All universal (standard)precautions are followed and contaminated materials are properly disposed of. 
C)  ​You must wear gloves,face shield,protective eyewear. 
D)  ​You must wear aprons,gowns,and hair and shoe coverings.

Question 8

​Match the steps in reporting an unsafe condition or error in patient care to the instruction or rationale.Note: Not all steps are included.
-This includes the condition and state of the patient (check all boxes that apply)

Accepted Answer

A) ​Report the incident immediately to a supervisor for documentation. 
B) ​Assemble form or supplies. 
C) ​Fill in the demographic information about the patient. 
D) ​Fill in the location of the event. 
E) ​Complete the section regarding information about the patient factors prior to the event.
F)​Fill in the categories of event section.
G)​In the space provided,give a written description of the event.
H)​Add any additional persons involved.
I)​Complete the review section.
J)​Complete the corrective action section.
K)​Add any additional information that may be warranted and obtain signatures,titles,and dates. 
A) ​Report the incident immediately to a supervisor for documentation. 
B) ​Assemble form or supplies. 
C) ​Fill in the demographic information about the patient. 
D) ​Fill in the location of the event. 
E) ​Complete the section regarding information about the patient factors prior to the event.
F)​Fill in the categories of event section.
G)​In the space provided,give a written description of the event.
H)​Add any additional persons involved.
I)​Complete the review section.
J)​Complete the corrective action section.
K)​Add any additional information that may be warranted and obtain signatures,titles,and dates.

Question 9

Match each term with its definition.
-In the health care field,this refers to all evaluative services and results compared with accepted standards.

Accepted Answer

A) provisional certificate 
B) certificate of waiver 
C) quality assurance (Q
A)  
D) quality control (Q
C)  
E) control
F)chemical hygiene plan
G)biohazard safety 
A) provisional certificate 
B) certificate of waiver 
C) quality assurance (Q
A)  
D) quality control (Q
C)  
E) control
F)chemical hygiene plan
G)biohazard safety

Question 10

​Appropriate attire and safety consideration is a necessity as a medical assistant at all times.Jewelry,hairstyles,and immunizations are discussed safety reasons.Match the type of safety issue with the description.Note: Answers may be used more than once.
-​Could get caught on a piece of equipment or harbor pathogens in the crevices of the metal

Accepted Answer

A) ​jewelry 
B) ​hair 
C) ​immunizations 
A) ​jewelry 
B) ​hair 
C) ​immunizations

Question 11

Match each part of a microscope with its description.
-Part of a microscope that holds a condenser to regulate the amount of light directed on the magnified specimen

Accepted Answer

A) arm 
B) ocular lens 
C) objectives 
D) fine-focus dial 
E) stage
F)substage
G)shutter or diaphragm
H)oil immersion
I)slide 
A) arm 
B) ocular lens 
C) objectives 
D) fine-focus dial 
E) stage
F)substage
G)shutter or diaphragm
H)oil immersion
I)slide

Question 12

​Match the steps in reporting an unsafe condition or error in patient care to the instruction or rationale.Note: Not all steps are included.
-​Attach a copy of the policy and procedure affected

Accepted Answer

A) ​Report the incident immediately to a supervisor for documentation. 
B) ​Assemble form or supplies. 
C) ​Fill in the demographic information about the patient. 
D) ​Fill in the location of the event. 
E) ​Complete the section regarding information about the patient factors prior to the event.
F)​Fill in the categories of event section.
G)​In the space provided,give a written description of the event.
H)​Add any additional persons involved.
I)​Complete the review section.
J)​Complete the corrective action section.
K)​Add any additional information that may be warranted and obtain signatures,titles,and dates. 
A) ​Report the incident immediately to a supervisor for documentation. 
B) ​Assemble form or supplies. 
C) ​Fill in the demographic information about the patient. 
D) ​Fill in the location of the event. 
E) ​Complete the section regarding information about the patient factors prior to the event.
F)​Fill in the categories of event section.
G)​In the space provided,give a written description of the event.
H)​Add any additional persons involved.
I)​Complete the review section.
J)​Complete the corrective action section.
K)​Add any additional information that may be warranted and obtain signatures,titles,and dates.

Question 13

Match each part of a microscope with its description.
-Oil should be used sparingly when this is used

Accepted Answer

A) arm 
B) ocular lens 
C) objectives 
D) fine-focus dial 
E) stage
F)substage
G)shutter or diaphragm
H)oil immersion
I)slide 
A) arm 
B) ocular lens 
C) objectives 
D) fine-focus dial 
E) stage
F)substage
G)shutter or diaphragm
H)oil immersion
I)slide

Question 14

Match each term with its definition.
-Allows a laboratory to operate until the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)inspects the facility

Accepted Answer

A) provisional certificate 
B) certificate of waiver 
C) quality assurance (Q
A)  
D) quality control (Q
C)  
E) control
F)chemical hygiene plan
G)biohazard safety 
A) provisional certificate 
B) certificate of waiver 
C) quality assurance (Q
A)  
D) quality control (Q
C)  
E) control
F)chemical hygiene plan
G)biohazard safety

Question 15

The ocular lens of a microscope should be cleaned with:

Accepted Answer

A)  lens tissue paper 
B)  a damp paper towel 
C)  a dry paper towel 
D)  compressed air 
A)  lens tissue paper 
B)  a damp paper towel 
C)  a dry paper towel 
D)  compressed air

Question 16

​Match the steps in reporting an unsafe condition or error in patient care to the instruction or rationale.Note: Not all steps are included.
-​Check all boxes that apply

Accepted Answer

A) ​Report the incident immediately to a supervisor for documentation. 
B) ​Assemble form or supplies. 
C) ​Fill in the demographic information about the patient. 
D) ​Fill in the location of the event. 
E) ​Complete the section regarding information about the patient factors prior to the event.
F)​Fill in the categories of event section.
G)​In the space provided,give a written description of the event.
H)​Add any additional persons involved.
I)​Complete the review section.
J)​Complete the corrective action section.
K)​Add any additional information that may be warranted and obtain signatures,titles,and dates. 
A) ​Report the incident immediately to a supervisor for documentation. 
B) ​Assemble form or supplies. 
C) ​Fill in the demographic information about the patient. 
D) ​Fill in the location of the event. 
E) ​Complete the section regarding information about the patient factors prior to the event.
F)​Fill in the categories of event section.
G)​In the space provided,give a written description of the event.
H)​Add any additional persons involved.
I)​Complete the review section.
J)​Complete the corrective action section.
K)​Add any additional information that may be warranted and obtain signatures,titles,and dates.

Question 17

​Match the steps in reporting an unsafe condition or error in patient care to the instruction or rationale.Note: Not all steps are included.
-​Include their full name,address,and telephone number

Accepted Answer

A) ​Report the incident immediately to a supervisor for documentation. 
B) ​Assemble form or supplies. 
C) ​Fill in the demographic information about the patient. 
D) ​Fill in the location of the event. 
E) ​Complete the section regarding information about the patient factors prior to the event.
F)​Fill in the categories of event section.
G)​In the space provided,give a written description of the event.
H)​Add any additional persons involved.
I)​Complete the review section.
J)​Complete the corrective action section.
K)​Add any additional information that may be warranted and obtain signatures,titles,and dates. 
A) ​Report the incident immediately to a supervisor for documentation. 
B) ​Assemble form or supplies. 
C) ​Fill in the demographic information about the patient. 
D) ​Fill in the location of the event. 
E) ​Complete the section regarding information about the patient factors prior to the event.
F)​Fill in the categories of event section.
G)​In the space provided,give a written description of the event.
H)​Add any additional persons involved.
I)​Complete the review section.
J)​Complete the corrective action section.
K)​Add any additional information that may be warranted and obtain signatures,titles,and dates.

Question 18

​When collecting specimens from patients,the basic recommended PPE includes:

Accepted Answer

A)  ​gloves 
B)  ​face shields 
C)  ​respirators for airborne pathogens 
D)  ​all of the above 
A)  ​gloves 
B)  ​face shields 
C)  ​respirators for airborne pathogens 
D)  ​all of the above

Question 19

The high-power field (hpf)objective magnifies an object approximately ___ times.

Accepted Answer

A)  20 
B)  30 
C)  40 
D)  50 
A)  20 
B)  30 
C)  40 
D)  50

Question 20

Which agency provides the application for a certificate of waiver?

Accepted Answer

A)  DOL 
B)  FDA 
C)  CMS 
D)  OSHA 
A)  DOL 
B)  FDA 
C)  CMS 
D)  OSHA

Exam 43: The Physicians Office Laboratory

Match each term with its definition. -Allows only those tests to be performed in a POL that are on the list of waived tests

The purpose of safety data sheets (SDSs)in a health care setting is:

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)regulate all laboratory testing performed on humans except for:

A quality control program does not monitor:

​Which of the following is an important step in using eyewash equipment?

​Which of the following is not one of the three laboratory classifications under the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments of (CLIA)1988?

​Which of the following would not be considered a protocol for disposal of biological chemical materials?

​Match the steps in reporting an unsafe condition or error in patient care to the instruction or rationale.Note: Not all steps are included. -This includes the condition and state of the patient (check all boxes that apply)

Match each term with its definition. -In the health care field,this refers to all evaluative services and results compared with accepted standards.

Match each part of a microscope with its description. -Part of a microscope that holds a condenser to regulate the amount of light directed on the magnified specimen

​Match the steps in reporting an unsafe condition or error in patient care to the instruction or rationale.Note: Not all steps are included. -​Attach a copy of the policy and procedure affected

Match each part of a microscope with its description. -Oil should be used sparingly when this is used

Match each term with its definition. -Allows a laboratory to operate until the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)inspects the facility

The ocular lens of a microscope should be cleaned with:

​Match the steps in reporting an unsafe condition or error in patient care to the instruction or rationale.Note: Not all steps are included. -​Check all boxes that apply

​Match the steps in reporting an unsafe condition or error in patient care to the instruction or rationale.Note: Not all steps are included. -​Include their full name,address,and telephone number

​When collecting specimens from patients,the basic recommended PPE includes:

The high-power field (hpf)objective magnifies an object approximately ___ times.

Which agency provides the application for a certificate of waiver?

The Medical Assistant

The Health Care Team and the Medical Environment,past and Present

Legal Issues

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Introduction to Medical Terminology

Understanding and Building Medical Terms of Body Systems

Anatomic Descriptors and Fundamental Body Structure

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Filters

Which of the following is an important step in using eyewash equipment?

Which of the following is not one of the three laboratory classifications under the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments of (CLIA)1988?

Which of the following would not be considered a protocol for disposal of biological chemical materials?

Match the steps in reporting an unsafe condition or error in patient care to the instruction or rationale.Note: Not all steps are included. -This includes the condition and state of the patient (check all boxes that apply)

Match the steps in reporting an unsafe condition or error in patient care to the instruction or rationale.Note: Not all steps are included. -Attach a copy of the policy and procedure affected

Match the steps in reporting an unsafe condition or error in patient care to the instruction or rationale.Note: Not all steps are included. -Check all boxes that apply

Match the steps in reporting an unsafe condition or error in patient care to the instruction or rationale.Note: Not all steps are included. -Include their full name,address,and telephone number

When collecting specimens from patients,the basic recommended PPE includes: