Question 1

Which laboratory test uses samples of whole blood to identify problems with the count, size, or shape of blood cells that could indicate disease?

Accepted Answer

A)  Histologic test 
B)  Microbiologic test 
C)  Hematologic test 
D)  Cytologic test 
E)  Chemical analysis 
A)  Histologic test 
B)  Microbiologic test 
C)  Hematologic test 
D)  Cytologic test 
E)  Chemical analysis C

Question 2

The part of the optical microscope that concentrates the light being directed through the sample is the ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  condenser 
B)  objective 
C)  focus control 
D)  stage 
E)  iris 
A)  condenser 
B)  objective 
C)  focus control 
D)  stage 
E)  iris A

Question 3

Number 2 on the figure of the microscope is the ________ adjustment control.

Accepted Answer

fine

Question 4

What does QNS on a lab report mean?

Accepted Answer

A)  Enough blood was sent to the lab. 
B)  These are the initials of the technician who ran the test. 
C)  The specimen that was sent to perform the test was not large enough. 
D)  This confirms that quality assurance standards have been met. 
E)  The specimen was contaminated and therefore unusable. 
A)  Enough blood was sent to the lab. 
B)  These are the initials of the technician who ran the test. 
C)  The specimen that was sent to perform the test was not large enough. 
D)  This confirms that quality assurance standards have been met. 
E)  The specimen was contaminated and therefore unusable.

Question 5

Patients with diabetes and clinical personnel use which of the following to monitor blood glucose levels?

Accepted Answer

A)  Hemocytometer 
B)  Glucometer 
C)  Centrifuge 
D)  Photometer 
E)  Microscope 
A)  Hemocytometer 
B)  Glucometer 
C)  Centrifuge 
D)  Photometer 
E)  Microscope

Question 6

A(n) ________ microscope uses light, concentrated through a condenser and focused through the object being examined, to project an image.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n) ________ microscope uses light, concentrated through...

Question 7

Which of the following are tests that a physician's office laboratory may perform if it has been granted a Certificate of Waiver?

Accepted Answer

A)  Bacteriology and immunology 
B)  Cytology and histopathology 
C)  Chemistry and hematology 
D)  Mycology and immunohematology 
E)  Erythrocyte sedimentation rate and urinalysis 
A)  Bacteriology and immunology 
B)  Cytology and histopathology 
C)  Chemistry and hematology 
D)  Mycology and immunohematology 
E)  Erythrocyte sedimentation rate and urinalysis

Question 8

The optical microscopes used in physicians' office laboratories usually have ____ objectives.

Accepted Answer

A)  two 
B)  three 
C)  four 
D)  five 
E)  six 
A)  two 
B)  three 
C)  four 
D)  five 
E)  six

Question 9

Which of the following are considered high-complexity tests?

Accepted Answer

A)  Urinalysis, erythrocyte sedimentation rate, blood glucose, and pregnancy 
B)  Tests in clinical cytogenics, histopathology, histocompatibility, and cytology 
C)  Tests in bacteriology, mycobacteriology, virology, and parasitology 
D)  Tests in mycology, immunology, and chemistry 
E)  Tests in immunohematology and hematology 
A)  Urinalysis, erythrocyte sedimentation rate, blood glucose, and pregnancy 
B)  Tests in clinical cytogenics, histopathology, histocompatibility, and cytology 
C)  Tests in bacteriology, mycobacteriology, virology, and parasitology 
D)  Tests in mycology, immunology, and chemistry 
E)  Tests in immunohematology and hematology

Question 10

Number 5 on the figure of the microscope indicates the ________, or eyepieces, which contain a 10x magnifying lens.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Number 5 on the figure of the...

Question 11

Number 10 on the figure of the microscope is the ________, which contains the condenser and iris.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Number 10 on the figure of the...

Question 12

Which of the following uses light, concentrated through a condenser and focused through the object being examined, to project an image?

Accepted Answer

A)  Photometer 
B)  Hemocytometer 
C)  Optical microscope 
D)  Glucometer 
E)  Centrifuge 
A)  Photometer 
B)  Hemocytometer 
C)  Optical microscope 
D)  Glucometer 
E)  Centrifuge

Question 13

Which part of an optical microscope is the platform on which the specimen slide rests?

Accepted Answer

A)  Arm 
B)  Stage 
C)  Objective 
D)  Substage 
E)  Ocular 
A)  Arm 
B)  Stage 
C)  Objective 
D)  Substage 
E)  Ocular

Question 14

Which of the following was created in response to public concern over the accuracy of laboratory testing?

Accepted Answer

A)  Hazard Communication Standard 
B)  Certificate of Waiver Tests 
C)  Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments of 1988 
D)  Material Safety Data Sheets 
E)  Bloodborne Pathogens Standard 
A)  Hazard Communication Standard 
B)  Certificate of Waiver Tests 
C)  Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments of 1988 
D)  Material Safety Data Sheets 
E)  Bloodborne Pathogens Standard

Question 15

Number 8 on this microscope represents the ____ that hold the specimen slide in place.

Accepted Answer

A)  stages 
B)  substages 
C)  slide clips 
D)  oculars 
E)  objectives 
A)  stages 
B)  substages 
C)  slide clips 
D)  oculars 
E)  objectives

Question 16

The medical assistant is usually responsible for taking ________ to be sure that the POL never runs out of supplies and equipment.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The medical assistant is usually responsible for...

Question 17

Which part of an optical microscope contains a magnifying lens?

Accepted Answer

A)  Arm 
B)  Objective 
C)  Substage 
D)  Stage 
E)  Focus controls 
A)  Arm 
B)  Objective 
C)  Substage 
D)  Stage 
E)  Focus controls

Question 18

Number 12 on the figure of the microscope is the ________ source.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Number 12 on the figure of the...

Question 19

The eyepieces of a microscope are called the ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The eyepieces of a microscope are called...

Question 20

Which of the following is an advantage of completing laboratory tests in the physician's office laboratory?

Accepted Answer

A)  The POL has extended technological resources. 
B)  Patients must travel to another location for the test. 
C)  Turnaround time is faster for finding out results. 
D)  The office staff must take the time to perform the tests. 
E)  A wider range of tests can be performed. 
A)  The POL has extended technological resources. 
B)  Patients must travel to another location for the test. 
C)  Turnaround time is faster for finding out results. 
D)  The office staff must take the time to perform the tests. 
E)  A wider range of tests can be performed.

Exam 45: Orientation to the Lab

Which laboratory test uses samples of whole blood to identify problems with the count, size, or shape of blood cells that could indicate disease?

The part of the optical microscope that concentrates the light being directed through the sample is the ____.

Number 2 on the figure of the microscope is the ________ adjustment control.

What does QNS on a lab report mean?

Patients with diabetes and clinical personnel use which of the following to monitor blood glucose levels?

A(n) ________ microscope uses light, concentrated through a condenser and focused through the object being examined, to project an image.

Which of the following are tests that a physician's office laboratory may perform if it has been granted a Certificate of Waiver?

The optical microscopes used in physicians' office laboratories usually have ____ objectives.

Which of the following are considered high-complexity tests?

Number 5 on the figure of the microscope indicates the ________, or eyepieces, which contain a 10x magnifying lens.

Number 10 on the figure of the microscope is the ________, which contains the condenser and iris.

Which of the following uses light, concentrated through a condenser and focused through the object being examined, to project an image?

Which part of an optical microscope is the platform on which the specimen slide rests?

Which of the following was created in response to public concern over the accuracy of laboratory testing?

Number 8 on this microscope represents the ____ that hold the specimen slide in place.

The medical assistant is usually responsible for taking ________ to be sure that the POL never runs out of supplies and equipment.

Which part of an optical microscope contains a magnifying lens?

Number 12 on the figure of the microscope is the ________ source.

The eyepieces of a microscope are called the ________.

Which of the following is an advantage of completing laboratory tests in the physician's office laboratory?

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