Laboratory Tests - Module 11

Before collecting a throat specimen, which of the following should the medical assistant ask the patient to say?

"ahh"

Which of the following should be discussed with patients prior to fecal occult blood testing?

1. Dietary restrictions and supplements 2. Testing instructions 3. Testing restrictions (when they shouldn't test)

When handling test kits, the medical assistant should?

1. Wear gloves and other PPE 2. Perform controls according to manufacturer's instructions 3. Run the test according to manufacturer's instructions

20. Which of the following tests commonly use a nasopharyngeal specimen for testing?

COVID-19

Which of the following does a medical assistant perform before collecting nasopharyngeal specimens?

Check swab and transport medium packaging for expiration date.

TRUE OR FALSE: A gown, face shield, mask, gloves, and shoe coverings are all needed to be worn during the collection of throat specimen.

FALSE

True or False. If the test is positive, you may let the patient know that she is pregnant.

FALSE

Which of the following is a lab test used to check stool samples for hidden (occult) blood?

Fecal occult blood test

Which type of specimen is best for pregnancy testing?

First urine specimen of the day

Pregnancy test kits commonly look for which of the following hormones?

Human chorionic gonadotropic hormone

Which of the following would dictate why you should not perform testing?

If individual testing items have been opened

Which of the following statements best describes why lab coat, gloves, and protective eyewear should be worn during testing of hCG pregnancy test?

Lab coat, gloves and protective eyewear should be worn during testing of hCG pregnancy test to protect the medical assistant for possible splash risks.

Which of the two statements below most accurately reflect how lab tests are used?

Lab testing is used in conjunction with a health history and physical examination to provide essential data for the diagnosis and management of a patient's condition.

Which of the following food items should be avoided before the fecal occult blood test?

Melons

The supplies the medical assistant will need to collect a nasopharyngeal specimen include all except which of the following?

Nasal speculum

Which of the following items should a medical assistant gather for a throat specimen that will be tested onsite?

One to two sterile swabs depending on facility protocol

Which of the following is the correct way to handle a swab for onsite testing?

Place the swab in the original wrapper.

Which of the following is the rationale for being careful not to touch the lips, teeth, tongue, or inside cheeks during throat specimen collection?

To avoid contaminating the specimen

Which of the following preservation tools should be used when sending a specimen for a throat culture to an outside lab?

Transport medium

Which of the following increase the visibility of the throat structures?

When the uvula is elevated