Question 1

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 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

A centrifuge load always contains an even number of tubes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

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

Question 5

__________ is the study of bacteria, fungi, yeasts, parasites, and viruses.

Accepted Answer

A)  Chemistry 
B)  Histology 
C)  Microbiology 
D)  Hematology 
A)  Chemistry 
B)  Histology 
C)  Microbiology 
D)  Hematology

Question 6

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

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

The answer of The __________ is the substance tested for...

Question 8

A screening test is performed to help diagnose a specific health problem in the patient.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

A decrease in hemoglobin levels in red blood cells (RBCs) is seen in iron-deficiency anemia.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The most effective means of preventing infection is the repeated, thorough hand washing or sanitization of the hands.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Laboratories that perform moderate- to high-complexity tests must undergo an unannounced inspection every 2 years.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The medical assistant is trained to perform CLIA-waived tests in the ambulatory laboratory setting. Based on your understanding of these tests, summarize at least five of them, along with their functions.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The medical assistant is trained to perform...

Question 13

For a quantitative test, the result is expressed numerically.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

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. 
A)  hematoma. 
B)  preservatives. 
C)  hemolyzed. 
D)  teratogen.

Question 15

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 reporting. 
A)  chain of custody. 
B)  quality assurance. 
C)  quality control. 
D)  incident reporting.

Question 16

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. 
A)  patient's full name. 
B)  patient's date of birth or unique identifier. 
C)  date and time of collection. 
D)  type of specimen.

Question 17

Microbiology specimens must be collected in sterile containers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Which of the following is not a waived test?

Accepted Answer

A)  Dipstick urinalysis 
B)  Fecal occult blood 
C)  Gram staining 
D)  Spun microhematocrit 
A)  Dipstick urinalysis 
B)  Fecal occult blood 
C)  Gram staining 
D)  Spun microhematocrit

Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

Congress passed the Clinical Laboratory

Question 20

__________ are fluids that have escaped from blood vessels and have been deposited in surrounding tissues.

Accepted Answer

The answer of __________ are fluids that have escaped from...

Exam 44: Assisting in the Clinical Laboratory

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

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

A centrifuge load always contains an even number of tubes.

Which of the following is a qualitative laboratory test result?

__________ is the study of bacteria, fungi, yeasts, parasites, and viruses.

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

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

A screening test is performed to help diagnose a specific health problem in the patient.

A decrease in hemoglobin levels in red blood cells (RBCs) is seen in iron-deficiency anemia.

The most effective means of preventing infection is the repeated, thorough hand washing or sanitization of the hands.

Laboratories that perform moderate- to high-complexity tests must undergo an unannounced inspection every 2 years.

The medical assistant is trained to perform CLIA-waived tests in the ambulatory laboratory setting. Based on your understanding of these tests, summarize at least five of them, along with their functions.

For a quantitative test, the result is expressed numerically.

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

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

Specimen labels should include all of the following except

Microbiology specimens must be collected in sterile containers.

Which of the following is not a waived test?

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

__________ are fluids that have escaped from blood vessels and have been deposited in surrounding tissues.

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