NCMA

NCMA practice questions, page 7 of 8, with answer review and explanations.

Question 31

Used sharps should be disposed of in __________.

  1. Ordinary trash
  2. Thick plastic bags
  3. Any sealed container
  4. FDA approved containers

Question 32

When taking blood from a newborn baby's heel, you should not use a lancet longer than __________.

  1. 2.4 mm
  2. 1.8 mm
  3. 2.0 mm
  4. 2.2 mm

Question 33

When choosing a needle for phlebotomy, you must remember that as gauge numbers go up, so the needles get __________.

  1. Shorter
  2. Wider
  3. Narrower
  4. Longer

Question 34

Testing for which of these does not fall under the chain of custody procedures?

  1. Paternity
  2. Evidential DNA
  3. Narcotic urinalysis
  4. Pregnancy

Question 35

Which of these is the only factor that does not require consideration when placing electrodes for an ECG test?

  1. Patient scars
  2. Patient ethnicity
  3. Patient piercings
  4. Patient stents