Specialty Certified Medical Assistant Clinical Procedures and Patient Care 2

Question 1

Which method is used to obtain a urine specimen that minimizes contamination from the external genitalia?

Accepted Answer

Clean-catch midstream collection

Answer

Random collection

Answer

Catheterized collection only

Answer

First-void morning specimen

Question 2

When performing a venipuncture, which vein is most commonly used for blood draws in adults?

Accepted Answer

Median cubital vein

Answer

Cephalic vein

Answer

Basilic vein

Answer

Metacarpal vein

Question 3

What is the purpose of applying a tourniquet before venipuncture?

Accepted Answer

To distend the veins and make them more accessible

Answer

To sterilize the puncture site

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To prevent bruising after the draw

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To measure blood pressure at the draw site

Question 4

Which tube color is used for a complete blood count (CBC) collection?

Accepted Answer

Lavender/purple top (EDTA)

Answer

Red top (no additive)

Answer

Blue top (sodium citrate)

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Green top (heparin)

Question 5

When administering an intradermal injection for a tuberculosis (TB) skin test, what is the correct angle of needle insertion?

Accepted Answer

10-15 degrees

Answer

90 degrees

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45 degrees

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30 degrees

Question 6

How long should a medical assistant apply pressure to a venipuncture site after needle withdrawal?

Accepted Answer

1-2 minutes or until bleeding stops

Answer

10-15 seconds

Answer

5 minutes minimum regardless of bleeding

Answer

No pressure needed if gauge is small