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D. arthrogram

129) The medical assistant performs a urine hCG on a patient whose results are
inconclusive. Which of the following actions should the medical assistant take next?

A. Ask the patient to clarify the date of her LMP.

B. Immediately retest the sample.

C. Collect another urine sample.

D. Ensure the daily quality control has been performed.

130) The medical assistant is reprocessing instruments in the medical office. Which of
the following indicates the instrument pack is sterile?

A. The autoclave tape turns black.

B. The 20-minute, 250 degree cycle is complete.

C. The indicator strip darkens.

D. The autoclave door unlocks.

131) The medical assistant should instruct the patient obtaining a 24 hour urine
collection to

A. keep the sample at room temperature.

B. discard the first morning sample.

C. void mid-stream into the collection container.