Question 1

Chain of custody procedures is extremely important when specimens are collected and handled for drug and alcohol testing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

The military clock time of 1735 hours corresponds to 5:35 AM on the Greenwich clock.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Which department of the laboratory analyzes blood, cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) , urine, and joint fluid.

Accepted Answer

A)   Microbiology
B)   Urinalysis
C)   Chemistry
D)   HematologyE) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 4

The ocular of the microscope generally magnifies the image

Accepted Answer

A)   2 times.
B)   5 times.
C)   10 times.
D)   minimally.E) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 5

Patient samples are tested in the medical laboratory to determine whether test results are within a certain reference range.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The top diamond (red)  of the national fire protection association identification system indicates which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)   Flammability
B)   Health hazard
C)   Special hazard information
D)   Reactivity or stability hazardE) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 7

Categories of tests performed in the clinical laboratory are assigned by the FDA on the basis of the

Accepted Answer

A)   potential risk to public health.
B)   expense to the patient.
C)   ease of performance.
D)   instrumentation and supplies needed.E) A) and B)
F) A) and D)

Question 8

What term describes the physical, chemical, and microscopic examination of urine.

Accepted Answer

A)   Urinalysis
B)   Culture and sensitivity
C)   Erythrocyte sedimentation rate
D)   None of the aboveE) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 9

What is the term defined as a substance or chemical being analyzed or detected in a specimen.

Accepted Answer

A)   Aliquot
B)   Analyte
C)   Aspirate
D)   ExudateE) None of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 10

If chemicals are splashed into the eyes, the eyes should be flushed with water from an eyewash station for at least 15 minutes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

For a quantitative test, the result is expressed numerically.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Decreased hemoglobin levels are seen in which of the following illnesses?

Accepted Answer

A)   Iron-deficiency anemia
B)   Hyperthyroidism
C)   Cirrhosis of the liver
D)   All of the aboveE) B) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 13

In a physician's office laboratory, which of the following is (are)  the most common hazardous chemical(s) ?

Accepted Answer

A)   Sodium hypochlorite
B)   Caviwipes and glutaraldehyde
C)   Acetone and dyes
D)   All of the aboveE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 14

Before a laboratory test can be used for patient samples, quality control must be run to ensure that the test is considered

Accepted Answer

A)   precise.
B)   accurate.
C)   reliable.
D)   dependable.E) B) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 15

The microscopic analysis of cells is the science of

Accepted Answer

A)   cytology.
B)   histology.
C)   hematology.
D)   microbiology.E) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 16

The microscope component that directs the light up through the slide is the

Accepted Answer

A)   condenser.
B)   iris diaphragm.
C)   ocular.
D)   magnification system.E) A) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 17

Which of the following is a qualitative laboratory test result?

Accepted Answer

A)   RBCs: 6,000,000/mm3
B)   Fecal occult blood test: positive
C)   Hematocrit: 45%
D)   A and CE) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 18

A centrifuge load always contains an even number of tubes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

The most common specimens collected for laboratory testing include

Accepted Answer

A)   blood and urine.
B)   swab samples from wounds or mucous membranes.
C)   feces or gastric content.
D)   Both A and BE) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 20

Laboratory tests performed in a physician's office are most likely to be categorized as CLIA-

Accepted Answer

A)   waived.
B)   moderate complexity.
C)   high complexity.
D)   A and BE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Exam 41: Assisting in the Clinical Laboratory

For a quantitative test, the result is expressed numerically.

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Patient samples are tested in the medical laboratory to determine whether test results are within a certain reference range.

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The most common specimens collected for laboratory testing include

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What is the term defined as a substance or chemical being analyzed or detected in a specimen.

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Which department of the laboratory analyzes blood, cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) , urine, and joint fluid.

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Categories of tests performed in the clinical laboratory are assigned by the FDA on the basis of the

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A centrifuge load always contains an even number of tubes.

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The ocular of the microscope generally magnifies the image

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The top diamond (red) of the national fire protection association identification system indicates which of the following?

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Which of the following is a qualitative laboratory test result?

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Chain of custody procedures is extremely important when specimens are collected and handled for drug and alcohol testing.

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Decreased hemoglobin levels are seen in which of the following illnesses?

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If chemicals are splashed into the eyes, the eyes should be flushed with water from an eyewash station for at least 15 minutes.

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In a physician's office laboratory, which of the following is (are) the most common hazardous chemical(s) ?

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Before a laboratory test can be used for patient samples, quality control must be run to ensure that the test is considered

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The microscope component that directs the light up through the slide is the

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The microscopic analysis of cells is the science of

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Laboratory tests performed in a physician's office are most likely to be categorized as CLIA-

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What term describes the physical, chemical, and microscopic examination of urine.

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The military clock time of 1735 hours corresponds to 5:35 AM on the Greenwich clock.

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