Question 1

The __________ is the substance tested for or analyzed in a specimen.

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Question 2

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)   A and C
E)   All of the aboveF) None of the above
G) A) and D)

Question 3

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) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 4

The metric system is based on a decimal system in which a combination of basic units and prefixes indicates a system of division in multiples of 100.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The shortest objective lens on the microscope has the lowest power (4$\times$)and is called the scanning lens.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

An order found on a laboratory requisition that indicates the test must be done immediately is __________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of An order found on a laboratory requisition...

Question 7

A term used to describe a blood sample in which the red blood cells have ruptured is

Accepted Answer

A)   hematoma.
B)   preservatives.
C)   hemolyzed.
D)   teratogen.E) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 8

A centrifuge load always contains an even number of tubes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

Congress passed the Clinical Laboratory ...

Question 10

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)   exudate.E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

A)   condenser.
B)   iris diaphragm.
C)   ocular.
D)   magnification system.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 12

Balancing a centrifuge requires that all tubes 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) A) and C)

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The objective of __________ in the medical laboratory is to ensure the accuracy and reliability of test results.

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The answer of The objective of __________ in the medical...

Question 15

Specimen labels should include all of the following except

Accepted Answer

A)   patient's full name.
B)   patient's date of birth or unique identifier.
C)   date and time of collection.
D)   type of specimen.E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 16

Chemical analysis of urine is looking for which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)   Crystals
B)   Yeasts
C)   Parasites
D)   NitritesE) A) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 17

A chemical added to a blood sample after collection to prevent clotting is called a(n)__________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A chemical added to a blood sample...

Question 18

__________ on swabs,tubes,transport media,and other collection containers should be checked before these items are used.

Accepted Answer

The answer of __________ on swabs,tubes,transport media,and other collection containers...

Question 19

__________ is the single most important means of preventing the spread of infection.

Accepted Answer

The answer of __________ is the single most important means...

Question 20

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 D)
F) None of the above

Exam 27: Assisting in the Clinical Laboratory

A chemical added to a blood sample after collection to prevent clotting is called a(n)__________.

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The shortest objective lens on the microscope has the lowest power (4 ×\times× )and is called the scanning lens.

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

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

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Specimen labels should include all of the following except

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

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The clinical chemistry department performs which of the following tests?

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

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An order found on a laboratory requisition that indicates the test must be done immediately is __________.

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Balancing a centrifuge requires that all tubes in the load

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A term used to describe a blood sample in which the red blood cells have ruptured is

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__________ is the single most important means of preventing the spread of infection.

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__________ on swabs,tubes,transport media,and other collection containers should be checked before these items are used.

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A centrifuge load always contains an even number of tubes.

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Chemical analysis of urine is looking for which of the following?

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The __________ is the substance tested for or analyzed in a specimen.

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The metric system is based on a decimal system in which a combination of basic units and prefixes indicates a system of division in multiples of 100.

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

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Which of the following is a qualitative laboratory test result?

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The objective of __________ in the medical laboratory is to ensure the accuracy and reliability of test results.

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