How many times should a medical assistant check the label on an irrigating solution to make sure it has the right name, expiration date, and concentration?

A. Once
B. Twice
C. Three times
D. Four times


Answer: C

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1. Local anesthetics can temporarily lessen pain sensation. 2. Syringes are used to administer drugs, administer contrast media, and collect bodily fluid samples. 3. It is not necessary to wash your hands if you use gloves. 4. Sterilization is the incomplete removal of microorganisms. 5. Dry heat, chemical, gases, and steam are the most common types of sterilization.

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A phlebotomist entered a hospital room to collect a routine blood specimen using a butterfly system for a coagulation test. The phlebotomist noticed that the patient had just finished lunch. What extra step should a phlebotomist take?

A. Indicate the nonfasting condition on the requisition. B. Use a discard tube before filling the coag tube. C. Warm the venipuncture site prior to the needlestick. D. No extra steps are required.

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The extremity carry (sometimes referred to as the cross-arm carry) can be utilized on both conscious and unconscious patients and requires ____ rescuer(s).

A. one B. two C. three D. five

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Which of the following medications is a hypoglycemic agent?

Diprolene® Glucotrol® Decadron® Medrol®

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