Question 1

The employer must provide a hazard communication educational program within how many days of employment?

Accepted Answer

A) 5 
B) 10 
C) 20 
D) 30 
A) 5 
B) 10 
C) 20 
D) 30

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT an approved provider for performing microscopy procedures?

Accepted Answer

A) Physician 
B) Midlevel practitioner 
C) Dentist 
D) Medical assistant 
A) Physician 
B) Midlevel practitioner 
C) Dentist 
D) Medical assistant

Question 3

Which of the following is one of the means of exposure to hazardous chemicals for the medical assistant?

Accepted Answer

A) Skin contact 
B) Inhalation 
C) Injection 
D) All of them are means 
A) Skin contact 
B) Inhalation 
C) Injection 
D) All of them are means

Question 4

Which of the following is the major purpose of a material safety data sheet?

Accepted Answer

A) Provides information on expiration dates 
B) Provides information to protect patients 
C) Completes all OSHA regulations 
D) Identifies hazardous ingredients, first aid procedures, and spill and leak procedures 
A) Provides information on expiration dates 
B) Provides information to protect patients 
C) Completes all OSHA regulations 
D) Identifies hazardous ingredients, first aid procedures, and spill and leak procedures

Question 5

According to CLIA regulations, which of the following is NOT considered a category regarding the level of complexity?

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 6

Match the vocabulary term with the corresponding definition:

-Federal Register

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 7

For which of the following does the law mandate quality assurance and quality control by CLIA regulations?

Accepted Answer

A) All tests 
B) Non-waived tests 
C) Waived tests 
A) All tests 
B) Non-waived tests 
C) Waived tests

Question 8

Match the vocabulary term with the corresponding definition:

-mandate

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 9

Match the vocabulary term with the corresponding definition:

-SDS

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 10

Which of the following agencies requires employers to ensure employee safety concerning occupational exposure to potentially harmful substances?

Accepted Answer

A) Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services 
B) Occupational Safety and Health Administration 
C) United States Department of Labor 
D) Center for Disease Control 
A) Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services 
B) Occupational Safety and Health Administration 
C) United States Department of Labor 
D) Center for Disease Control

Question 11

Match the certificate type with the corresponding definition:

-lab meets CLIA regulations after inspection

Accepted Answer

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

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

The employer must provide a hazard communication educational program within how many days of employment?

Which of the following is NOT an approved provider for performing microscopy procedures?

Which of the following is one of the means of exposure to hazardous chemicals for the medical assistant?

Which of the following is the major purpose of a material safety data sheet?

According to CLIA regulations, which of the following is NOT considered a category regarding the level of complexity?

Match the vocabulary term with the corresponding definition: -Federal Register

For which of the following does the law mandate quality assurance and quality control by CLIA regulations?

Match the vocabulary term with the corresponding definition: -mandate

Match the vocabulary term with the corresponding definition: -SDS

Which of the following agencies requires employers to ensure employee safety concerning occupational exposure to potentially harmful substances?

Match the certificate type with the corresponding definition: -lab meets CLIA regulations after inspection

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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