Question 1

Control samples formulated to show when results fall within a normal range yield ________ test results, indicating the concentration of a test substance in a specimen.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Control samples formulated to show when results...

Question 2

The Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments of 1988 had an impact on physician's office laboratories in which way?

Accepted Answer

A)  They decreased overall expenses. 
B)  They caused many doctors to close their laboratories. 
C)  They increased the number of tests performed. 
D)  They had no impact because physician's office laboratories are exempt. 
E)  They decreased efficiency and accuracy in the POLs. 
A)  They decreased overall expenses. 
B)  They caused many doctors to close their laboratories. 
C)  They increased the number of tests performed. 
D)  They had no impact because physician's office laboratories are exempt. 
E)  They decreased efficiency and accuracy in the POLs.

Question 3

Number 8 on the figure of the microscope are the ________ that hold the specimen slide in place.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Number 8 on the figure of the...

Question 4

A(n) ________ sample is used each time a patient sample is processed and serves as a check on the accuracy of the test.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n) ________ sample is used each time...

Question 5

Which of the following is characteristic of control samples?

Accepted Answer

A)  They are used once after every five patient samples are processed. 
B)  They serve as a check on the accuracy of the test. 
C)  The results from a patient sample and control sample should have different results. 
D)  They have unknown results when the test is performed. 
E)  They are used only after equipment has been serviced or replaced. 
A)  They are used once after every five patient samples are processed. 
B)  They serve as a check on the accuracy of the test. 
C)  The results from a patient sample and control sample should have different results. 
D)  They have unknown results when the test is performed. 
E)  They are used only after equipment has been serviced or replaced.

Question 6

The focus of a quality control program is to ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  protect the safety of employees in the workplace 
B)  assume that all blood, blood products, human tissue, and body fluids are contaminated 
C)  provide information about hazardous chemicals or other substances 
D)  ensure accuracy in test results through careful monitoring of test procedures 
E)  specify standards that must be met in order to perform laboratory tests in a POL 
A)  protect the safety of employees in the workplace 
B)  assume that all blood, blood products, human tissue, and body fluids are contaminated 
C)  provide information about hazardous chemicals or other substances 
D)  ensure accuracy in test results through careful monitoring of test procedures 
E)  specify standards that must be met in order to perform laboratory tests in a POL

Question 7

Number 3 on the figure of the microscope is the _______ adjustment control.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Number 3 on the figure of the...

Question 8

Which laboratory tests examine blood, urine, sputum, reproductive fluids, and fluids from wounds to identify the presence of pathogenic organisms?

Accepted Answer

A)  Hematologic tests 
B)  Microbiologic tests 
C)  Serologic tests 
D)  Toxicologic tests 
E)  Histologic tests 
A)  Hematologic tests 
B)  Microbiologic tests 
C)  Serologic tests 
D)  Toxicologic tests 
E)  Histologic tests

Question 9

A test whose procedures are simple and accurate to such a degree that the risk of obtaining incorrect results is minimal is a Certificate of _________ test.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A test whose procedures are simple and...

Question 10

Which of the following is included in the guidelines for Standard Precautions?

Accepted Answer

A)  Transfer blood from one collection device to another with the use of a mouth pipette 
B)  Wear the same gloves from patient to patient as you collect specimens for testing 
C)  Avoid wearing gloves when working with needles 
D)  Wear eye protection and face masks when there is a risk that droplets or spray may come in contact with your eyes, nose, or mouth 
E)  If a work surface becomes contaminated, disinfect it once a week. 
A)  Transfer blood from one collection device to another with the use of a mouth pipette 
B)  Wear the same gloves from patient to patient as you collect specimens for testing 
C)  Avoid wearing gloves when working with needles 
D)  Wear eye protection and face masks when there is a risk that droplets or spray may come in contact with your eyes, nose, or mouth 
E)  If a work surface becomes contaminated, disinfect it once a week.

Question 11

Number 6 on this microscope is the ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  revolving nosepiece 
B)  coarse adjustment control 
C)  oculars 
D)  objectives 
E)  fine adjustment control 
A)  revolving nosepiece 
B)  coarse adjustment control 
C)  oculars 
D)  objectives 
E)  fine adjustment control

Question 12

Mrs. Casanello had a breast biopsy last Friday. She calls Wednesday afternoon and asks if the results are back yet. The results came in Wednesday morning, and you know that the results were good: there is no malignancy. What should you tell Mrs. Casanello?

Accepted Answer

A)  Since the results were good, you should tell Mrs. Casanello and relieve her fears as soon as possible. 
B)  Avoid the issue by telling her that the results are not in yet. 
C)  Tell Mrs. Casanello that you will tell the doctor to call her back. 
D)  Make an appointment for next Tuesday for Mrs. Casanello to come in for a follow-up and find out the results. 
E)  Tell Mrs. Casanello that you will check with the doctor and someone will call her as soon as the results have been interpreted. 
A)  Since the results were good, you should tell Mrs. Casanello and relieve her fears as soon as possible. 
B)  Avoid the issue by telling her that the results are not in yet. 
C)  Tell Mrs. Casanello that you will tell the doctor to call her back. 
D)  Make an appointment for next Tuesday for Mrs. Casanello to come in for a follow-up and find out the results. 
E)  Tell Mrs. Casanello that you will check with the doctor and someone will call her as soon as the results have been interpreted.

Question 13

Number 7 on the figure of the microscope are the ________; two are dry, and the third is lowered into a drop of oil placed directly over the specimen.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Number 7 on the figure of the...

Question 14

Two of the objectives on a microscope are dry objectives, but the third objective is a(n) ________ objective that allows for greater magnification.

Accepted Answer

oil-immers

Question 15

A laboratory owned and operated by an organization outside the medical practice is a(n) ________ laboratory.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A laboratory owned and operated by an...

Question 16

Which part of the optical microscope is the eyepiece through which you view the image?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 17

Numbers 2 and 3 on this microscope are the ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  focus controls 
B)  objectives 
C)  arm 
D)  substage 
E)  slide clips 
A)  focus controls 
B)  objectives 
C)  arm 
D)  substage 
E)  slide clips

Question 18

Mr. Pierce arrived for his scheduled blood test at 10:00 this morning. When you asked if he followed instructions and fasted since midnight, he proudly states that he hasn't had anything "except my morning coffee." What should you do?

Accepted Answer

A)  Draw the blood specimen and note on the paperwork that he had coffee this morning. 
B)  Tell Mr. Pierce that coffee is not allowed and reschedule the appointment. 
C)  Inform the physician to determine whether the blood can still be collected. 
D)  Tell Mr. Pierce that he will need to wait 3 hours in the office before the blood is drawn. 
E)  Draw the blood specimen; no special documentation is necessary. 
A)  Draw the blood specimen and note on the paperwork that he had coffee this morning. 
B)  Tell Mr. Pierce that coffee is not allowed and reschedule the appointment. 
C)  Inform the physician to determine whether the blood can still be collected. 
D)  Tell Mr. Pierce that he will need to wait 3 hours in the office before the blood is drawn. 
E)  Draw the blood specimen; no special documentation is necessary.

Question 19

Number 9 on the figure of the microscope is the ________, which is the platform on which the specimen slide rests.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Number 9 on the figure of the...

Question 20

Which of the following should you do when a patient is having a laboratory test?

Accepted Answer

A)  Use technical terminology and language when providing information about the test 
B)  Avoid giving the patient test instructions if the patient has had the test before 
C)  Let the patient be your guide in determining how much information to provide 
D)  Interpret and communicate the test results to the patient as soon as they are available 
E)  Use the patient's first name to establish a friendly atmosphere 
A)  Use technical terminology and language when providing information about the test 
B)  Avoid giving the patient test instructions if the patient has had the test before 
C)  Let the patient be your guide in determining how much information to provide 
D)  Interpret and communicate the test results to the patient as soon as they are available 
E)  Use the patient's first name to establish a friendly atmosphere

Exam 45: Orientation to the Lab

Control samples formulated to show when results fall within a normal range yield ________ test results, indicating the concentration of a test substance in a specimen.

The Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments of 1988 had an impact on physician's office laboratories in which way?

Number 8 on the figure of the microscope are the ________ that hold the specimen slide in place.

A(n) ________ sample is used each time a patient sample is processed and serves as a check on the accuracy of the test.

Which of the following is characteristic of control samples?

The focus of a quality control program is to ____.

Number 3 on the figure of the microscope is the _______ adjustment control.

Which laboratory tests examine blood, urine, sputum, reproductive fluids, and fluids from wounds to identify the presence of pathogenic organisms?

A test whose procedures are simple and accurate to such a degree that the risk of obtaining incorrect results is minimal is a Certificate of _________ test.

Which of the following is included in the guidelines for Standard Precautions?

Number 6 on this microscope is the ____.

Mrs. Casanello had a breast biopsy last Friday. She calls Wednesday afternoon and asks if the results are back yet. The results came in Wednesday morning, and you know that the results were good: there is no malignancy. What should you tell Mrs. Casanello?

Number 7 on the figure of the microscope are the ________; two are dry, and the third is lowered into a drop of oil placed directly over the specimen.

Two of the objectives on a microscope are dry objectives, but the third objective is a(n) ________ objective that allows for greater magnification.

A laboratory owned and operated by an organization outside the medical practice is a(n) ________ laboratory.

Which part of the optical microscope is the eyepiece through which you view the image?

Numbers 2 and 3 on this microscope are the ____.

Mr. Pierce arrived for his scheduled blood test at 10:00 this morning. When you asked if he followed instructions and fasted since midnight, he proudly states that he hasn't had anything "except my morning coffee." What should you do?

Number 9 on the figure of the microscope is the ________, which is the platform on which the specimen slide rests.

Which of the following should you do when a patient is having a laboratory test?

Introduction to Medical Assisting

Healthcare and the Healthcare Team

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