Point of Care Testing- Mitchell

Front

Which instructions should an assistant give a patient who needs to do a clean catch urine specimen for a culture and sensitivity test? Options: "Void into a clean container and then transfer it into a sterile container." "Void into a sterile container directly after cleaning the perineum." "Void into a container from home and bring it to the office." "Void a small amount of urine into the toilet and then void the next portion into a sterile container."

Back

Void a small amount of urine into the toilet and then void the next portion into a sterile container.

Front

Which of the following procedures measures a person's hearing using air and bone conduction? Audiometric test, Otoscopic exam, Cerumen removal, Tuning fork test

Back

Tuning fork test

Front

An assistant receives a lab report for a patient that their fasting blood sugar was 450 mg/dl. Which action should the assistant take? Notify the provider of the test results. Place the results on the provider's desk for review. Have the provider speak to the laboratory. Contact the patient to have her come into the office.

Back

Notify the provider of the test results.

Front

Which of the following sites should be used for an intradermal skin test? Lateral thigh, Lower abdomen, Anterior forearm, Inner heel

Back

Anterior forearm

Front

When giving a patient instructions on collecting a stool sample at home for an occult blood test, what statements should the assistant make regarding a patient's medications?

Back

Discontinue any NSAIDs a week before the test.

Front

A medical assistant is performing a venipuncture. What information should be on the requisition and the specimen label?

Back

Date of birth

Front

An assistant is preparing to give a pulmonary function test to a person wearing a suit and a tie, the assistant should instruct the patient to do what?

Back

Loosen his tie and top buttons.

Answer explanation

If the patient is sitting, his legs should be uncrossed with his feet on the floor.

The patient should loosen any clothing that is tight, but the clothing does not need to be fully removed.

The patient should slightly elevate his chin for the procedure.

Front

When should an assistant label a specimen collected from a patient?

Back

After collecting the specimen

Front

Which of the following should the assistant provide the patient before spirometry testing? "Use your inhaler prior to arriving for the test.", "Avoid smoking for at least an hour prior to the test.", "Wear tight clothing for the duration of the test.", "Do not eat or drink anything at least 6 hours prior to the test."

Back

"Avoid smoking for at least an hour prior to the test."

Answer explanation

The patient should refrain from using an inhaler at least 6 hr prior to spirometry testing.

Tight clothing may restrict breathing, which can affect the patient's performance during spirometry testing.

The patient should avoid eating a large meal 2 hr prior to the test.

Front

The assistant is performing an allergen skin test on a patient. Which action should the assistant take? Notify the provider immediately if the patient demonstrates signs of anaphylaxis.

Back

Notify the provider immediately if the patient demonstrates signs of anaphylaxis.