CMT Patient Care & Safety 3

Question 1

When transferring a patient from a wheelchair to an exam table, the medical technician should:

Accepted Answer

Lock the wheelchair, position it at 45°, and use proper body mechanics

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Stand behind the patient and lift from the waist

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Ask the patient to jump across to the table

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Have the patient stand and pivot without assistance

Question 2

A patient receiving an IV infusion develops redness, swelling, and coolness at the insertion site. This most likely indicates:

Accepted Answer

Infiltration (extravasation)

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Phlebitis

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Thrombosis

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Air embolism

Question 3

Which of the following is the correct order of the venipuncture tube draw?

Accepted Answer

Sodium citrate (blue), SST, heparin (green), EDTA (purple)

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SST, EDTA (purple), sodium citrate (blue), heparin (green)

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EDTA (purple), SST, sodium citrate (blue), heparin (green)

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Heparin (green), EDTA (purple), SST, sodium citrate (blue)

Question 4

A confused elderly patient is attempting to climb out of bed. The safest immediate intervention is to:

Accepted Answer

Stay with the patient, use calm verbal redirection, and call for help

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Apply a physical restraint immediately

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Leave briefly to get restraints from the supply room

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Raise all four side rails and walk away

Question 5

The purpose of a Material Safety Data Sheet (SDS/MSDS) is to:

Accepted Answer

Provide hazard, handling, and emergency information for chemical substances

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Document patient allergies to laboratory chemicals

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List the expiration dates of reagents used in testing

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Record occupational exposure incidents in the workplace

Question 6

Which type of fire extinguisher is appropriate for an electrical fire in a medical laboratory?

Accepted Answer

Class C (CO2 or dry chemical)

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Class A (water)

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Class B (foam)

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Class D (dry powder)

Question 7

Before performing any procedure, informed consent requires the patient to understand:

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The nature, risks, benefits, and alternatives to the procedure

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The cost of the procedure only

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Only the benefits of the procedure

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The technician's credentials and experience