Question 1

​Match the chemistry to the normal range and the indication if abnormal.Note: Answers may be used more than once.
-​This is the bad cholesterol

Accepted Answer

A) ​total cholesterol 
B) ​HDL cholesterol 
C) ​LDL cholesterol 
D) triglycerides 
E) creatinine
F)​uric acid
G)​BUN (blood urea nitrogen)
H)​sodium (Na)
I)​potassium (K)
J)​CK (creatinine kinase)
K)​prothrombin time (PT) 
A) ​total cholesterol 
B) ​HDL cholesterol 
C) ​LDL cholesterol 
D) triglycerides 
E) creatinine
F)​uric acid
G)​BUN (blood urea nitrogen)
H)​sodium (Na)
I)​potassium (K)
J)​CK (creatinine kinase)
K)​prothrombin time (PT) C

Question 2

Match each term with its definition.
-Coagulation test commonly used to assess the therapeutic range of warfarin therapy

Accepted Answer

A) plaque 
B) immunoassays 
C) radioallergosorbent test (RAST) 
D) histamine 
E) epinephrine
F)phenylketonuria (PKU)
G)liver panel
H)kidney function test
I)creatine kinase (CK)
J)prothrombin time (PT) 
A) plaque 
B) immunoassays 
C) radioallergosorbent test (RAST) 
D) histamine 
E) epinephrine
F)phenylketonuria (PKU)
G)liver panel
H)kidney function test
I)creatine kinase (CK)
J)prothrombin time (PT) J

Question 3

The normal hematocrit range for adult males is ______ percent.

Accepted Answer

A)  4-10 
B)  16-25 
C)  37-47 
D)  42-52 
A)  4-10 
B)  16-25 
C)  37-47 
D)  42-52 D

Question 4

Match each term with its definition.
-Their functions include phagocytosis,killing of bacteria,and releasing a pyrogen that produces fever

Accepted Answer

A) anemia 
B) panic value 
C) morphology 
D) Wright's stain 
E) neutrophils
F)B lymphocytes
G)monocytes
H)rouleaux pattern
I)fasting
J)glucose tolerance test (GTT)
K)glycohemoglobin 
A) anemia 
B) panic value 
C) morphology 
D) Wright's stain 
E) neutrophils
F)B lymphocytes
G)monocytes
H)rouleaux pattern
I)fasting
J)glucose tolerance test (GTT)
K)glycohemoglobin

Question 5

Match each term with its definition.
-Should be administered about an inch above the site by order of the provider if severe reaction occurs during intradermal allergy testing

Accepted Answer

A) plaque 
B) immunoassays 
C) radioallergosorbent test (RAST) 
D) histamine 
E) epinephrine
F)phenylketonuria (PKU)
G)liver panel
H)kidney function test
I)creatine kinase (CK)
J)prothrombin time (PT) 
A) plaque 
B) immunoassays 
C) radioallergosorbent test (RAST) 
D) histamine 
E) epinephrine
F)phenylketonuria (PKU)
G)liver panel
H)kidney function test
I)creatine kinase (CK)
J)prothrombin time (PT)

Question 6

​Match the chemistry to the normal range and the indication if abnormal.Note: Answers may be used more than once.
-​This enzyme is especially helpful in diagnosing a myocardial infarction (MI)in patients with chest pain.

Accepted Answer

A) ​total cholesterol 
B) ​HDL cholesterol 
C) ​LDL cholesterol 
D) triglycerides 
E) creatinine
F)​uric acid
G)​BUN (blood urea nitrogen)
H)​sodium (Na)
I)​potassium (K)
J)​CK (creatinine kinase)
K)​prothrombin time (PT) 
A) ​total cholesterol 
B) ​HDL cholesterol 
C) ​LDL cholesterol 
D) triglycerides 
E) creatinine
F)​uric acid
G)​BUN (blood urea nitrogen)
H)​sodium (Na)
I)​potassium (K)
J)​CK (creatinine kinase)
K)​prothrombin time (PT)

Question 7

​The chief function of the white blood cells is:

Accepted Answer

A)  ​to deliver oxygen to the cells 
B)  ​to pick up carbon dioxide to be exhaled 
C)  ​to protect the body against invaders such as bacteria and viruses 
D)  ​stop bleeding when an injury occurs 
A)  ​to deliver oxygen to the cells 
B)  ​to pick up carbon dioxide to be exhaled 
C)  ​to protect the body against invaders such as bacteria and viruses 
D)  ​stop bleeding when an injury occurs

Question 8

What is the average glucose tolerance range for a fasting specimen?

Accepted Answer

A)  35-86 mg/dL 
B)  70-100 mg/dL 
C)  85-136 mg/dL 
D)  110-132 mg/dL 
A)  35-86 mg/dL 
B)  70-100 mg/dL 
C)  85-136 mg/dL 
D)  110-132 mg/dL

Question 9

​Match the type of white blood cell with the percent in a normal WBC and its function.Note: Answers may be used more than once.
-​Release of chemical mediators of immediate hypersensitivity

Accepted Answer

A) eosinophils 
B) basophils 
C) T lymphocytes 
D) monocytes 
A) eosinophils 
B) basophils 
C) T lymphocytes 
D) monocytes

Question 10

If you have to open a new bottle of reagent strips or a new test kit during the day,you might need to:

Accepted Answer

A)  ​calibrate the instrument 
B)  ​change the code to agree with what is printed on the bottle 
C)  ​repeat the quality controls 
D)  ​all of the above 
A)  ​calibrate the instrument 
B)  ​change the code to agree with what is printed on the bottle 
C)  ​repeat the quality controls 
D)  ​all of the above

Question 11

​Match the chemistry to the normal range and the indication if abnormal.Note: Answers may be used more than once.
-​Levels are above 145 mEq/L indicates a level of dehydration

Accepted Answer

A) ​total cholesterol 
B) ​HDL cholesterol 
C) ​LDL cholesterol 
D) triglycerides 
E) creatinine
F)​uric acid
G)​BUN (blood urea nitrogen)
H)​sodium (Na)
I)​potassium (K)
J)​CK (creatinine kinase)
K)​prothrombin time (PT) 
A) ​total cholesterol 
B) ​HDL cholesterol 
C) ​LDL cholesterol 
D) triglycerides 
E) creatinine
F)​uric acid
G)​BUN (blood urea nitrogen)
H)​sodium (Na)
I)​potassium (K)
J)​CK (creatinine kinase)
K)​prothrombin time (PT)

Question 12

Match each term with its definition.
-This would include enzymes and chemistries related to liver function and dysfunction

Accepted Answer

A) plaque 
B) immunoassays 
C) radioallergosorbent test (RAST) 
D) histamine 
E) epinephrine
F)phenylketonuria (PKU)
G)liver panel
H)kidney function test
I)creatine kinase (CK)
J)prothrombin time (PT) 
A) plaque 
B) immunoassays 
C) radioallergosorbent test (RAST) 
D) histamine 
E) epinephrine
F)phenylketonuria (PKU)
G)liver panel
H)kidney function test
I)creatine kinase (CK)
J)prothrombin time (PT)

Question 13

Which of the following is not a symptom commonly observed in the first stages of HIV infection?

Accepted Answer

A)  fatigue 
B)  vomiting 
C)  weight loss 
D)  lymph node swelling 
A)  fatigue 
B)  vomiting 
C)  weight loss 
D)  lymph node swelling

Question 14

​Match the chemistry to the normal range and the indication if abnormal.Note: Answers may be used more than once.
-​132-145 mEq/L

Accepted Answer

A) ​total cholesterol 
B) ​HDL cholesterol 
C) ​LDL cholesterol 
D) triglycerides 
E) creatinine
F)​uric acid
G)​BUN (blood urea nitrogen)
H)​sodium (Na)
I)​potassium (K)
J)​CK (creatinine kinase)
K)​prothrombin time (PT) 
A) ​total cholesterol 
B) ​HDL cholesterol 
C) ​LDL cholesterol 
D) triglycerides 
E) creatinine
F)​uric acid
G)​BUN (blood urea nitrogen)
H)​sodium (Na)
I)​potassium (K)
J)​CK (creatinine kinase)
K)​prothrombin time (PT)

Question 15

​Match the type of white blood cell with the percent in a normal WBC and its function.Note: Answers may be used more than once.
-​Cooperation in immune response

Accepted Answer

A) eosinophils 
B) basophils 
C) T lymphocytes 
D) monocytes 
A) eosinophils 
B) basophils 
C) T lymphocytes 
D) monocytes

Question 16

​Match the chemistry to the normal range and the indication if abnormal.Note: Answers may be used more than once.
-​3.5-7.5 mg/dL

Accepted Answer

A) ​total cholesterol 
B) ​HDL cholesterol 
C) ​LDL cholesterol 
D) triglycerides 
E) creatinine
F)​uric acid
G)​BUN (blood urea nitrogen)
H)​sodium (Na)
I)​potassium (K)
J)​CK (creatinine kinase)
K)​prothrombin time (PT) 
A) ​total cholesterol 
B) ​HDL cholesterol 
C) ​LDL cholesterol 
D) triglycerides 
E) creatinine
F)​uric acid
G)​BUN (blood urea nitrogen)
H)​sodium (Na)
I)​potassium (K)
J)​CK (creatinine kinase)
K)​prothrombin time (PT)

Question 17

​Match the chemistry to the normal range and the indication if abnormal.Note: Answers may be used more than once.
-​Normal 10-13 seconds;International normalized ratio (INR): 1.0-1.4

Accepted Answer

A) ​total cholesterol 
B) ​HDL cholesterol 
C) ​LDL cholesterol 
D) triglycerides 
E) creatinine
F)​uric acid
G)​BUN (blood urea nitrogen)
H)​sodium (Na)
I)​potassium (K)
J)​CK (creatinine kinase)
K)​prothrombin time (PT) 
A) ​total cholesterol 
B) ​HDL cholesterol 
C) ​LDL cholesterol 
D) triglycerides 
E) creatinine
F)​uric acid
G)​BUN (blood urea nitrogen)
H)​sodium (Na)
I)​potassium (K)
J)​CK (creatinine kinase)
K)​prothrombin time (PT)

Question 18

​With strict regulations regarding quality control and quality assurance,you are required to keep a log book to record all specimens and the results of the tests performed.The log should include all but which the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  patient's date of birth 
B)  ​tests performed 
C)  ​any kit,reagent strip,or reagent lot numbers and expiration dates 
D)  ​patient's name 
A)  patient's date of birth 
B)  ​tests performed 
C)  ​any kit,reagent strip,or reagent lot numbers and expiration dates 
D)  ​patient's name

Question 19

The normal ESR rate value for a female is ____ mm/hr.

Accepted Answer

A)  50-100 
B)  25-50 
C)  0-20 
D)  0-10 
A)  50-100 
B)  25-50 
C)  0-20 
D)  0-10

Question 20

Match each term with its definition.
-Usually ordered when a patient has a consistently high fasting blood sugar (FBS)

Accepted Answer

A) anemia 
B) panic value 
C) morphology 
D) Wright's stain 
E) neutrophils
F)B lymphocytes
G)monocytes
H)rouleaux pattern
I)fasting
J)glucose tolerance test (GTT)
K)glycohemoglobin 
A) anemia 
B) panic value 
C) morphology 
D) Wright's stain 
E) neutrophils
F)B lymphocytes
G)monocytes
H)rouleaux pattern
I)fasting
J)glucose tolerance test (GTT)
K)glycohemoglobin

Exam 46: Diagnostic Testing

​Match the chemistry to the normal range and the indication if abnormal.Note: Answers may be used more than once. -​This is the bad cholesterol

Match each term with its definition. -Coagulation test commonly used to assess the therapeutic range of warfarin therapy

The normal hematocrit range for adult males is ______ percent.

Match each term with its definition. -Their functions include phagocytosis,killing of bacteria,and releasing a pyrogen that produces fever

Match each term with its definition. -Should be administered about an inch above the site by order of the provider if severe reaction occurs during intradermal allergy testing

​Match the chemistry to the normal range and the indication if abnormal.Note: Answers may be used more than once. -​This enzyme is especially helpful in diagnosing a myocardial infarction (MI)in patients with chest pain.

​The chief function of the white blood cells is:

What is the average glucose tolerance range for a fasting specimen?

​Match the type of white blood cell with the percent in a normal WBC and its function.Note: Answers may be used more than once. -​Release of chemical mediators of immediate hypersensitivity

If you have to open a new bottle of reagent strips or a new test kit during the day,you might need to:

​Match the chemistry to the normal range and the indication if abnormal.Note: Answers may be used more than once. -​Levels are above 145 mEq/L indicates a level of dehydration

Match each term with its definition. -This would include enzymes and chemistries related to liver function and dysfunction

Which of the following is not a symptom commonly observed in the first stages of HIV infection?

​Match the chemistry to the normal range and the indication if abnormal.Note: Answers may be used more than once. -​132-145 mEq/L

​Match the type of white blood cell with the percent in a normal WBC and its function.Note: Answers may be used more than once. -​Cooperation in immune response

​Match the chemistry to the normal range and the indication if abnormal.Note: Answers may be used more than once. -​3.5-7.5 mg/dL

​Match the chemistry to the normal range and the indication if abnormal.Note: Answers may be used more than once. -​Normal 10-13 seconds;International normalized ratio (INR): 1.0-1.4

​With strict regulations regarding quality control and quality assurance,you are required to keep a log book to record all specimens and the results of the tests performed.The log should include all but which the following?

The normal ESR rate value for a female is ____ mm/hr.

Match each term with its definition. -Usually ordered when a patient has a consistently high fasting blood sugar (FBS)

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Match the chemistry to the normal range and the indication if abnormal.Note: Answers may be used more than once. -This is the bad cholesterol

Match the chemistry to the normal range and the indication if abnormal.Note: Answers may be used more than once. -This enzyme is especially helpful in diagnosing a myocardial infarction (MI)in patients with chest pain.

The chief function of the white blood cells is:

Match the type of white blood cell with the percent in a normal WBC and its function.Note: Answers may be used more than once. -Release of chemical mediators of immediate hypersensitivity

Match the chemistry to the normal range and the indication if abnormal.Note: Answers may be used more than once. -Levels are above 145 mEq/L indicates a level of dehydration

Match the chemistry to the normal range and the indication if abnormal.Note: Answers may be used more than once. -132-145 mEq/L

Match the type of white blood cell with the percent in a normal WBC and its function.Note: Answers may be used more than once. -Cooperation in immune response

Match the chemistry to the normal range and the indication if abnormal.Note: Answers may be used more than once. -3.5-7.5 mg/dL

Match the chemistry to the normal range and the indication if abnormal.Note: Answers may be used more than once. -Normal 10-13 seconds;International normalized ratio (INR): 1.0-1.4

With strict regulations regarding quality control and quality assurance,you are required to keep a log book to record all specimens and the results of the tests performed.The log should include all but which the following?