CCMA Exam
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- 1.
First order of draw
- A.
Sodium citrate tubes (Lt. Blue)
- B.
Oxalate/fluoride tubes (Gray)
- C.
Blood Cultures (Yellow)
Correct Answer
C. Blood Cultures (Yellow) -
- 2.
Second order of draw
- A.
Sodium citrate tubes (Lt. Blue)
- B.
Serum or non-additive tube (Red or Red/Gray)
- C.
EDTA tubes (Lavender)
Correct Answer
A. Sodium citrate tubes (Lt. Blue) -
- 3.
Third order or draw
- A.
Blood Cultures (Yellow)
- B.
Oxalate/fluoride tubes (Gray)
- C.
Serum or non-additive tube (Red or Red/Gray)
Correct Answer
C. Serum or non-additive tube (Red or Red/Gray) -
- 4.
Fourth order of draw
- A.
Heparin tubes (Green)
- B.
Serum or non-additive tube (Red or Red/Gray)
- C.
EDTA tubes (Lavender)
Correct Answer
A. Heparin tubes (Green) -
- 5.
Fifth order of draw
- A.
Serum or non-additive tube (Red or Red/Gray)
- B.
EDTA tubes (Lavender)
- C.
Sodium citrate tubes (Lt. Blue)
Correct Answer
B. EDTA tubes (Lavender) -
- 6.
Sixth order of draw
- A.
Blood Cultures (Yellow)
- B.
Oxalate/fluoride tubes (Gray)
- C.
Serum or non-additive tube (Red or Red/Gray)
Correct Answer
B. Oxalate/fluoride tubes (Gray) -
- 7.
Proteinuria:
- A.
The presence of excess iron in the urine
- B.
Blood in the urine
- C.
The presence of excess proteins in urine
Correct Answer
C. The presence of excess proteins in urine -
- 8.
The routine urinalysis procedure is composed of three parts: a. colorb. clarityc. odor
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. False -
- 9.
Waveform: refers to movement away from the isoelectric line either upward (positive) deflection or downward (negative) deflection.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
- 10.
The proper way to dispose of a needle is to:
- A.
Recap it and put it in sharps container
- B.
Throw it recapped into a biohazard bag
- C.
Put it into a sharps container, without recapping, immediately after withdrawing it
- D.
Collect them in a cup for disposal at the end of the day
Correct Answer
C. Put it into a sharps container, without recapping, immediately after withdrawing it -
- 11.
The "Good Samaritan Law" encourages healthcare professionals to:
- A.
Report abuse to the proper authorities
- B.
Provide medical care within the scope of their training at the scene of an accident without fear of being sued for negligence.
- C.
Provide for medical care to the elderly and poor.
- D.
Provide for legal representation for all heath care providers within a charity care based hospital.
Correct Answer
B. Provide medical care within the scope of their training at the scene of an accident without fear of being sued for negligence. -
- 12.
Microorganisms that cause disease are:
- A.
Hereditary
- B.
Normal flora
- C.
Nonpathogenic
- D.
Pathogenic
Correct Answer
D. Pathogenic -
- 13.
Which of the following veins in the arm is most subjected to venipuncture?
- A.
Median cubital vein
- B.
Brachial vein
- C.
Basilic vein
- D.
Cephalic vein
Correct Answer
A. Median cubital vein -
- 14.
Post-prandial means
- A.
Fasting
- B.
Before a meal
- C.
After a meal
- D.
Before bedtime
Correct Answer
C. After a meal -
- 15.
Tourniquets may be left on the patient for:
- A.
1 minute
- B.
3 minutes
- C.
5 minutes
- D.
There is no specific limit
Correct Answer
A. 1 minute -
- 16.
Order of draw:Yellow likes Red; Green loves Gray
- A.
Yellow, Lt. Blue, Red, Green, Lavendar, & Gray
- B.
Yellow, Lavendar, Red, Lt. Blue, & Gray
- C.
Red, Green, Lavendar, Lt. Blue, Yellow
Correct Answer
A. Yellow, Lt. Blue, Red, Green, Lavendar, & Gray -
- 17.
Phone number for Phlebotomy Inversions
- A.
723-1234
- B.
844-8588
- C.
834-5888
Correct Answer
C. 834-5888 -
- 18.
EDTA tubes
- A.
Lavander
- B.
Gray
- C.
Lt. blue
Correct Answer
A. Lavander -
- 19.
Which of the following is not a component that makes up the chain of infection?
- A.
Mode of transportation
- B.
Source
- C.
Susceptible host
- D.
Mode of transmission
Correct Answer
A. Mode of transportation -
- 20.
A hematoma can be prevented if:
- A.
Pressure is placed on the venipuncture site until the bleeding stops
- B.
The needle is removed before the tourniquet is released
- C.
A gauze and adhesive strip is immediately placed on venipuncture site after the needle is removed
- D.
A butterfly needle is used
Correct Answer
A. Pressure is placed on the venipuncture site until the bleeding stops -
- 21.
Aterial blood gases need special handling. What is that requirement?
- A.
Specimen must be chilled after collection
- B.
Specimen must be protected from light
- C.
Specimen must be pre-warmed in an incubator
- D.
Specimen must be collected after an eight hour fast
Correct Answer
A. Specimen must be chilled after collection -
- 22.
The recommended depth for an infant microcapillary collection should not exceed
- A.
0.2 mm
- B.
2.0 mm
- C.
2.5 mm
- D.
2 inches
Correct Answer
B. 2.0 mm -
- 23.
Which of the following represents the correct order of draw?
- A.
Gray, Lavender, Green, Red, LT Blue
- B.
Green, Gray, LT Blue, Red
- C.
Yellow, LT Blue, Green, Gray
- D.
Red, Blue, Gray, Lavender
Correct Answer
C. Yellow, LT Blue, Green, Gray -
- 24.
Which test tube would be used for "Fasting Blood Sugar" or "Glucose Tolerence Test"
- A.
Red
- B.
LT Blue
- C.
Lavender
- D.
Gray
Correct Answer
D. Gray -
- 25.
Bacteria, viruses, fungus or parasites belong to which type of hazard:
- A.
Biologic
- B.
Chemical
- C.
Physical
- D.
Allergic
Correct Answer
A. Biologic -
- 26.
Which of the following is not considered a PPE:
- A.
Goggles
- B.
Face Shield
- C.
Mask
- D.
Bio hazard bags
Correct Answer
D. Bio hazard bags -
- 27.
Which of the following is considered a preanalytical error?
- A.
Wrong order of draw
- B.
Exposure to light
- C.
Under filling tubes
- D.
Inadequate fast
Correct Answer
D. Inadequate fast -
- 28.
Latex sensitivity is a type of:
- A.
Biologic hazard
- B.
Allergic reaction
- C.
Physical hazard
- D.
Chemical hazard
Correct Answer
B. Allergic reaction -
- 29.
The first negative deflection produced by the ventricular depolarization that follows the first positive deflection, (R) wave.
- A.
S wave
- B.
Q wave
- C.
T wave
Correct Answer
A. S wave -
- 30.
The deflection produced by ventricular repolarization.
- A.
QRS Complex
- B.
U wave
- C.
T wave
Correct Answer
C. T wave -
- 31.
The deflection seen following the T wave but preceding the next P wave.
- A.
RR interval
- B.
U wave
- C.
S wave
Correct Answer
B. U wave -
- 32.
Polyuria is defined as:
- A.
The passage of large volumes of urine
- B.
Excess rention of fluids
- C.
Water weight gain
Correct Answer
A. The passage of large volumes of urine -
- 33.
The line between two waveforms.
- A.
Complex
- B.
Interval
- C.
Segment
Correct Answer
C. Segment -
- 34.
On an EKG, a waveform plus a segment
- A.
Interval
- B.
Segment
- C.
Complex
Correct Answer
A. Interval -
- 35.
A series of several waveforms found on an EKG
- A.
Segment
- B.
Interval
- C.
Complex
- D.
Multiple waveforms
Correct Answer
C. Complex -
- 36.
If a patient refuses a venipuncture procedure, the phlebotomist should:
- A.
Inform the patient that they will be responsible to pay for the procedures anyway
- B.
Have the patient restrained
- C.
Inform the patient that they must leave the facility
- D.
Immediately report the refusal and actions taken to the nurse
Correct Answer
D. Immediately report the refusal and actions taken to the nurse -
- 37.
This complication results from repeated venipuncture of the same vein
- A.
Petechiae
- B.
Hemolysis
- C.
Thrombus
- D.
Phlebitis
Correct Answer
D. Phlebitis -
- 38.
The tube that contains sodium citrate tubes and used for coagulation studies
- A.
Green
- B.
Lt. blue
- C.
Gray
Correct Answer
B. Lt. blue -
- 39.
A serum tubes without clot activator or gel
- A.
Lavendar
- B.
Green
- C.
Red
Correct Answer
C. Red -
- 40.
A CCMA is filling out a CMS 1500. Diagnistic codes for completion can be found:
- A.
Gray
- B.
Box 1
- C.
Patinet's insurance card
- D.
Encounter form
Correct Answer
D. Encounter form -
- 41.
The term nephrectomy is defined:
- A.
Incision into a nephron
- B.
Excision of a kidney
- C.
Opening into a kidney
- D.
Dialysis
Correct Answer
B. Excision of a kidney -
- 42.
Which of the following is not a common symptom of shock:
- A.
Pale, cold clammy skin
- B.
Rapid, weak pulse
- C.
Hot, diaphoretic skin
- D.
Expressionless face/staring eyes
Correct Answer
C. Hot, diaphoretic skin -
- 43.
Isolation is condensed into three categories which are:
- A.
Airborne, droplet, and contact
- B.
Droplet, allergy, and airborne
- C.
Contact, droplet, and isoteric
- D.
Airborne, contact and allergy
Correct Answer
A. Airborne, droplet, and contact -
- 44.
The deflection produced by atrial depolarization
- A.
P wave
- B.
Q wave
- C.
R wave
Correct Answer
A. P wave -
- 45.
The waveform that represents ventricular depolarization (activation/contraction).
- A.
R wave
- B.
QRS complex
- C.
P wave
Correct Answer
B. QRS complex -
- 46.
The initial negative deflection produced by ventricular depolarization.
- A.
S wave
- B.
T wave
- C.
Q wave
Correct Answer
C. Q wave -
- 47.
The first positive deflection produced by ventricular depolarization on an ECG is:
- A.
R wave
- B.
QRS complex
- C.
T wave
Correct Answer
A. R wave -
- 48.
A CCMA is performing a diagnositc ECG. In response to the providers inquiry, he/she knows that _____represents ventricular depolarization time.
- A.
RR interval
- B.
QRS interval
- C.
PR segment
Correct Answer
B. QRS interval -
- 49.
The line from the end of the P wave to the onset of the QRS complex.
- A.
PR Segment
- B.
QRS interval
- C.
ST segment
Correct Answer
A. PR Segment -
- 50.
The heart is divided into right and left sides by the:
- A.
Aorta
- B.
Atria
- C.
Septum
- D.
Valves
- E.
Ventricles
Correct Answer
C. Septum -
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