Question 1

Match the certificate type with the corresponding definition:

-labs who only perform waived tests

Accepted Answer

A)  COW 
B)  PPMP 
C)  Registration 
D)  Accreditation 
E)  Compliance 
A)  COW 
B)  PPMP 
C)  Registration 
D)  Accreditation 
E)  Compliance A

Question 2

Match the certificate type with the corresponding definition:

-conducts moderate and high-complexity testing

Accepted Answer

A)  COW 
B)  PPMP 
C)  Registration 
D)  Accreditation 
E)  Compliance 
A)  COW 
B)  PPMP 
C)  Registration 
D)  Accreditation 
E)  Compliance C

Question 3

Which of the following best describes how a laboratory manager can keep a current and updated list on the waived tests?

Accepted Answer

A) Check the FDA website. 
B) Check the OSHA website. 
C) Read the Medicaid manuals. 
D) Read the Federal Register only. 
A) Check the FDA website. 
B) Check the OSHA website. 
C) Read the Medicaid manuals. 
D) Read the Federal Register only. A

Question 4

Which of the following is NOT a goal that must be accomplished in order to comply with OSHA standards for the chemical hygiene plan?

Accepted Answer

A) Inventory of all hazardous chemicals 
B) Assembling a materials safety data sheet (MSDS) 
C) Providing education before an employee handles any hazardous chemicals 
D) Providing education within 90 days of employment 
A) Inventory of all hazardous chemicals 
B) Assembling a materials safety data sheet (MSDS) 
C) Providing education before an employee handles any hazardous chemicals 
D) Providing education within 90 days of employment

Question 5

Which of the following is responsible for compliance with OSHA regulations?

Accepted Answer

A) Employee 
B) Employer 
C) Safety officer 
D) Department of Labor 
A) Employee 
B) Employer 
C) Safety officer 
D) Department of Labor

Question 6

Which of the following organizations is responsible for test categorization and CLIA studies?

Accepted Answer

A) CMS 
B) OSHA 
C) United States Department of Labor 
D) Medicaid 
A) CMS 
B) OSHA 
C) United States Department of Labor 
D) Medicaid

Question 7

Match the vocabulary term with the corresponding definition:

-fume hood

Accepted Answer

A)  formal order to obey certain rules and regulations 
B)  organized into a notebook for employee use 
C)  barrier used in the laboratory to capture chemical vapors 
D)  government agency from which written CLIA '88 guidelines may be obtained 
E)  sample tests performed to determine whether a specific degree of accuracy is achieved 
A)  formal order to obey certain rules and regulations 
B)  organized into a notebook for employee use 
C)  barrier used in the laboratory to capture chemical vapors 
D)  government agency from which written CLIA '88 guidelines may be obtained 
E)  sample tests performed to determine whether a specific degree of accuracy is achieved

Question 8

The only health care professionals trained specifically for the ambulatory setting, including the POL procedure, would be which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A) Physicians 
B) Medical assistants 
C) Registered nurses 
D) Dentists 
A) Physicians 
B) Medical assistants 
C) Registered nurses 
D) Dentists

Question 9

Match the certificate type with the corresponding definition:

-no moderate complexity tests are performed by the provider

Accepted Answer

A)  COW 
B)  PPMP 
C)  Registration 
D)  Accreditation 
E)  Compliance 
A)  COW 
B)  PPMP 
C)  Registration 
D)  Accreditation 
E)  Compliance

Question 10

Which of the following is NOT a content of the law in regard to CLIA regulations?

Accepted Answer

A) All labs must register. 
B) Regulations apply to all labs. 
C) Quality assurance measures are used. 
D) Brand name products are used in testing. 
A) All labs must register. 
B) Regulations apply to all labs. 
C) Quality assurance measures are used. 
D) Brand name products are used in testing.

Question 11

Which of the following is most important for students to remember in the clinical classroom?

Accepted Answer

A) Hazardous chemicals are not used. 
B) Follow all safety procedures as outlined by OSHA. 
C) MSDS are not needed. 
D) Fume hoods are not required in the presence of toxic gases. 
A) Hazardous chemicals are not used. 
B) Follow all safety procedures as outlined by OSHA. 
C) MSDS are not needed. 
D) Fume hoods are not required in the presence of toxic gases.

Question 12

The federal agency that defines and classifies chemical hazards and communicates around the world for health and safety is known as the

Accepted Answer

A) GHS 
B) CDC 
C) CMS 
D) OSHA 
A) GHS 
B) CDC 
C) CMS 
D) OSHA

Question 13

Match the certificate type with the corresponding definition:

-issued on the basis of approval by the CMS

Accepted Answer

A)  COW 
B)  PPMP 
C)  Registration 
D)  Accreditation 
E)  Compliance 
A)  COW 
B)  PPMP 
C)  Registration 
D)  Accreditation 
E)  Compliance

Question 14

When referencing to the National Fire Protection Association color and number method, what number has the lowest potential for hazard?

Accepted Answer

A) 3 
B) 2 
C) 0 
D) 1 
A) 3 
B) 2 
C) 0 
D) 1

Question 15

There are how many primary goals that an employer must accomplish to be in compliance with the OSHA standard for chemical exposure?

Accepted Answer

A) 3 
B) 2 
C) 6 
D) 4 
A) 3 
B) 2 
C) 6 
D) 4

Question 16

Match the vocabulary term with the corresponding definition:

-proficiency testing

Accepted Answer

A)  formal order to obey certain rules and regulations 
B)  organized into a notebook for employee use 
C)  barrier used in the laboratory to capture chemical vapors 
D)  government agency from which written CLIA '88 guidelines may be obtained 
E)  sample tests performed to determine whether a specific degree of accuracy is achieved 
A)  formal order to obey certain rules and regulations 
B)  organized into a notebook for employee use 
C)  barrier used in the laboratory to capture chemical vapors 
D)  government agency from which written CLIA '88 guidelines may be obtained 
E)  sample tests performed to determine whether a specific degree of accuracy is achieved

Question 17

Moderate-complexity tests require:

Accepted Answer

A) A higher degree of training 
B) Personnel licensing 
C) More strict regulations 
D) All of the above 
A) A higher degree of training 
B) Personnel licensing 
C) More strict regulations 
D) All of the above

Question 18

Which category of tests is simple, unvarying, and require a minimum of judgment and interpretation?

Accepted Answer

A) Low complexity 
B) Waived 
C) Moderate complexity 
D) High complexity 
A) Low complexity 
B) Waived 
C) Moderate complexity 
D) High complexity

Question 19

Which of the following is NOT performed in the quality-control protocol for automated hematology instruments?

Accepted Answer

A) Control samples 
B) Calibration 
C) Proficiency testing 
D) PPMP 
A) Control samples 
B) Calibration 
C) Proficiency testing 
D) PPMP

Question 20

What is the purpose of CLIA?

Accepted Answer

A) Ensures you have insurance to cover any errors 
B) Ensures all equipment is put away safely 
C) Safeguards the public by regulating all testing 
D) Promotes a healthy and safe work environment 
A) Ensures you have insurance to cover any errors 
B) Ensures all equipment is put away safely 
C) Safeguards the public by regulating all testing 
D) Promotes a healthy and safe work environment

Exam 37: Regulatory Guidelines for Safety and Quality in the Medical Laboratory

Match the certificate type with the corresponding definition: -labs who only perform waived tests

Match the certificate type with the corresponding definition: -conducts moderate and high-complexity testing

Which of the following best describes how a laboratory manager can keep a current and updated list on the waived tests?

Which of the following is NOT a goal that must be accomplished in order to comply with OSHA standards for the chemical hygiene plan?

Which of the following is responsible for compliance with OSHA regulations?

Which of the following organizations is responsible for test categorization and CLIA studies?

Match the vocabulary term with the corresponding definition: -fume hood

The only health care professionals trained specifically for the ambulatory setting, including the POL procedure, would be which of the following?

Match the certificate type with the corresponding definition: -no moderate complexity tests are performed by the provider

Which of the following is NOT a content of the law in regard to CLIA regulations?

Which of the following is most important for students to remember in the clinical classroom?

The federal agency that defines and classifies chemical hazards and communicates around the world for health and safety is known as the

Match the certificate type with the corresponding definition: -issued on the basis of approval by the CMS

When referencing to the National Fire Protection Association color and number method, what number has the lowest potential for hazard?

There are how many primary goals that an employer must accomplish to be in compliance with the OSHA standard for chemical exposure?

Match the vocabulary term with the corresponding definition: -proficiency testing

Moderate-complexity tests require:

Which category of tests is simple, unvarying, and require a minimum of judgment and interpretation?

Which of the following is NOT performed in the quality-control protocol for automated hematology instruments?

What is the purpose of CLIA?

The Medical Assisting Profession

Health Care Settings and the Health Care Team

Coping Skills for the Medical Assistant

Therapeutic Communication Skills

The Therapeutic Approach to the Patient With a Life-Threatening Illness

Legal Considerations

Ethical Considerations

Emergency Procedures and First Aid

Creating the Facility Environment

Computers in the Medical Clinic

Telecommunications

Patient Scheduling

Medical Records Management

Written Communications

Medical Documents

Medical Insurance

Medical Coding

Daily Financial Practices

Billing and Collections

Accounting Practices

Infection Control and Medical Asepsis

The Patient History and Documentation

Vital Signs and Measurements

The Physical Examination

Obstetrics and Gynecology

Pediatrics

Male Reproductive System

Gerontology

Examinations and Procedures of Body Systems

Assisting With Minor Surgery

Diagnostic Imaging

Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Modalities

Nutrition in Health and Disease

Basic Pharmacology

Calculation of Medication Dosage and Medication Administration

Cardiac Procedures

Introduction to the Medical Laboratory

Phlebotomy: Venipuncture and Capillary Puncture

Hematology

Urinalysis

Basic Microbiology

Speciality Laboratory Tests

The Medical Assistant As Clinic Manager

The Medical Assistant As Human Resources Manager

Preparing for Medical Assisting Credentials

Employment Strategies

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