AMCA CMAC STUDY GUIDE
Hemapoiesis
- Ans-formation of blood cells
What is the purpose of laboratory techniques and procedures performed on patient specimens?
- Ans-Detect bio-markers of a disease
Which of the following does plasma contain the most of?
- Ans-Water
When using the SOAP method where do you put a patient's vital signs?
- Ans-Objective
Warfarin (coumadin)
- Ans-Anti-coagulant
When a patient suffers from syncope, how do you seat them for a blood draw?
- Ans-Lying down or Supine
Serum separator tubes (SST) are what color(s)?
- Ans-Red and gray
What is the appropriate length for a needle, for an intramuscular injection? 1 / 2
- Ans-1.00-1.50 inches
A medical assistant spilled a chemical on the floor. What would indicate if the chemical is hazardous?
- Ans-SDS (Safety Data Sheet)
What is the main reason for documenting a patient's medical care?
- Ans-It provides legal protection for both the patient and healtcare
workers.
A patient informs the MA that they had chemotherapy about 6 monthes ago. Where do you chart this information?
- Ans-Previous medical history
primary pacemaker of the heart
- Ans-sinoatrial (SA) node
R.A.C.E.
- Ans-rescue, alarm, confine, extinguish
Which of the following is true about contact transmissions?
- Ans-It involves containminated neddles, instruments, and hands
When drawing blood, why are blood culture tubes drawn first?
- Ans-To prevent cross-contamination
What are the two safety rules that apply to a fire?
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