Question 1

The act passed by Congress to establish quality standards for all laboratory testing is referred to as:

Accepted Answer

A)  FDA
B)  CDC
C)  CLIA
D)  MSDSE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

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

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

You mix 2 mL of a patient's serum with 18 mL of diluent to prepare a _____ dilution.

Accepted Answer

A)  2:18
B)  1:9
C)  1:20
D)  1:10E) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 5

Balancing a centrifuge requires that all tumbles in the load:

Accepted Answer

A)  have an equal amount of liquid of the same viscosity
B)  are of equal size and shape
C)  have a partner directly across in the rotor holder
D)  all of the aboveE) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 6

The ocular of the microscope generally magnifies the image:

Accepted Answer

A)  2 times
B)  5 times
C)  10 times
D)  minimallyE) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 7

Aerosolization in a centrifuge can be prevented by ensuring that:

Accepted Answer

A)  the tubes have an equal amount of fluid
B)  the atmosphere has 5% carbon dioxide
C)  the tubes are tightly capped
D)  rubber cups are in the bottom of the carriersE) A) and C)
F) B) and C) C

Question 8

The gram is the unit of mass in the metric system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

__________ is the physical, chemical, and microscopic examination of urine.

Accepted Answer

Urinalysis
Urinalysi...

Question 10

Microbiology specimens must be collected in sterile containers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Specimens collected in the ambulatory care setting frequently are sent to a(n) __________ for analysis.

Accepted Answer

referral laboratory
Specimens ...

Question 12

A fecal occult blood test is an example of a quantitative screening test.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 13

The clinical chemistry department performs which of the following tests?

Accepted Answer

A)  Presence of ketones in urine
B)  Cell morphology
C)  Blood cell count
D)  Lipid profileE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 14

Describe the purpose of the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA).

Accepted Answer

Congress passed the Clinical Laboratory ...

Question 15

In the identification system of the National Fire Protection Association, the white diamond indicates ______ of the chemical.

Accepted Answer

A)  the flammability
B)  special hazards
C)  the reactivity or stability
D)  the health hazardE) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 16

A portion of a well-mixed sample that is removed for testing is called a(n) :

Accepted Answer

A)  aliquot
B)  analyte
C)  diluent
D)  exudateE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 17

Immersion oil prevents refraction of the light and improves the resolution of the magnified image.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The microscopic image is focused by manipulating the objective and condenser.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

A(n) __________ uses steam under pressure to destroy all microorganisms.

Accepted Answer

autoclave
An autoclave uses steam under pressure to destroy all microorganisms.

Question 20

The pledge of healthcare professionals to work to achieve the highest degree of excellence in the care given to every patient is otherwise known as:

Accepted Answer

A)  chain of custody
B)  quality assurance
C)  quality control
D)  incident reportingE) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Exam 51: Assisting in the Clinical Laboratory

The act passed by Congress to establish quality standards for all laboratory testing is referred to as:

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

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

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You mix 2 mL of a patient's serum with 18 mL of diluent to prepare a _____ dilution.

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Balancing a centrifuge requires that all tumbles in the load:

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The ocular of the microscope generally magnifies the image:

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Aerosolization in a centrifuge can be prevented by ensuring that:

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The gram is the unit of mass in the metric system.

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__________ is the physical, chemical, and microscopic examination of urine.

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Microbiology specimens must be collected in sterile containers.

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Specimens collected in the ambulatory care setting frequently are sent to a(n) __________ for analysis.

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A fecal occult blood test is an example of a quantitative screening test.

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The clinical chemistry department performs which of the following tests?

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Describe the purpose of the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA).

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In the identification system of the National Fire Protection Association, the white diamond indicates ______ of the chemical.

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A portion of a well-mixed sample that is removed for testing is called a(n) :

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Immersion oil prevents refraction of the light and improves the resolution of the magnified image.

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The microscopic image is focused by manipulating the objective and condenser.

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A(n) __________ uses steam under pressure to destroy all microorganisms.

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