Exam 44: Assisting in the Clinical Laboratory

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

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

A centrifuge is used to separate

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

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

The stepwise method used to collect, process, and test a specimen that will be used as evidence in a legal case is called the __________.

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

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

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.

Which type of specimen must be chilled if testing will not be performed immediately?

Which of the following is the most efficient method of preventing the spread of infection in a laboratory?

The clinical __________ department analyzes blood, cerebrospinal fluid (CSF), urine, and joint fluid.

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

__________ encompasses a comprehensive set of policies and procedures developed to ensure the reliability of laboratory results.

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

The longer the objective of the microscope, the greater the magnification of the lens.

The microscopic analysis of cells is the science of __________.

Summarize methods that can be used to prevent physical hazards in the clinical laboratory.

The most common specimens collected include

Which of the following requires the laboratory employer to have a written exposure control plan to protect the lab's employees?