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CMA (AAMA)
General - Diagnostic Procedures
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| An instrument that spins substances at high speed to seperate them into layers according to density is a _____________ ? | Centrifuge |
| An instrument used to measure blood glucose levels is called a what? | Glucometer |
| The volume of RBC's in a given volume of blood, expressed as a percent of total blood volume is a __________ | Hematocrit |
| Iron containing substance found in RBC's whose function is to carry oxygen from the lungs throughout the body is called what? | Hemoglobin |
| An instrument used to measure the intensity of light rays is called what? | Photometer |
| What is a POL ? | Physician's Office Laboratory |
| What is does CLIA stand for | Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments |
| In what year did the US Congress pass the CLIA, establishing quality standards for all laboratory testing? | 1988 |
| What is the goal of CLIA ? | To ensure the accuracy, reliablility and timelines of patient's test results. |
| What are waived test? | Waived tests are the LEAST COMPLEX TESTS to perform. |
| What is a PPMP Tests? | This is a WAIVED LABORATORY with a PPMP Certificate which can perofrm tests using a microscope |
| What is the objective of QUALITY CONTROL? | To ensure RELIABLE and VALID test results by applying the correct methods and detecting or elminating errors |
| What is quality assurance? | Is a type of OUTCOME ASSESSMENT |
| The 2 federal agencies that enforce safety standards are ______________ and _______ . | FDA (Food and Drug Administration) and the EPA (Enviromental Protection Agency) |
| What does ICD-9-CM stand for? | International Classification of Diseases, 9th Revision, Clinical Modification |
| The abbreviation CPT means what? | Physicians Current Procedural Terminology |
| What is ESR abbreviated for? | Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate |
| What does PT stand for? | Prothrombin time |
| What does PTT stand for? | Partial Thromboplastin Time |
| Blood Chemistry Tests include........... | Electrolyte levels,Lipid Studies,serum protein, |
| Hematology and Coagulaton studies include | CBC, ESR,PTT,PT,Coagulation Studies, and Reticulocyte counts |
| C&S is the abbreviation for | Culture and Sensitivity |
| A physicians order to a refrence laboratory must be signed, within ________ how many days? | 30 |
| Who is JACHO? | It establishes guidelines regarding the quality of care in hospital and health-care agencies, including laboratories. |
| Is JACHO a federal agnecy? | No it is a private, non govermental agency |
| What is the purpose of the Safe Medical Devices Act of 1990. | Implemented to protect patients, vistors and health-care facilities staff. |
| Why is precertification obtained? | To ensure insurance provider payment |
| What are STANDING ORDERS? | Routine laboratory test within a physicians office, that are placed in the patients charge for sigining later by the physician. |
| What should the MA do when diagnostic test are returned to the physicians office? | Review and compare the results against norms and abnormal results for the physician. |
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