Question 1

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.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

__________ 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 3

For a quantitative test, the result is expressed numerically.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

An MSDS contains which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A) Trade and chemical names 
B) Hazardous ingredients 
C) Manufacturer's name and address 
D) All of the above 
A) Trade and chemical names 
B) Hazardous ingredients 
C) Manufacturer's name and address 
D) All of the above

Question 6

When using a fire safety blanket, you should be sure to wrap the person securely in the blanket to smother the flames.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

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 8

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

Accepted Answer

analyte
The analyte

Question 9

When the 40´ objective is in place on the microscope, the total magnification of the specimen is:

Accepted Answer

A) 40´ 
B) 4´ 
C) 400´ 
D) 80´ 
A) 40´ 
B) 4´ 
C) 400´ 
D) 80´

Question 10

A(n) __________ is used in the microbiology laboratory to enhance the growth of pathogenic microorganisms in culture media.

Accepted Answer

incubator
An incubator is used

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

Expiration dates
Expiration da

Question 12

A centrifuge load always contains an even number of tubes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

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 14

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

Accepted Answer

A) Using a sterile container for sharps 
B) Washing your hands 
C) Using sterile cups in urine collection 
D) Cleaning with a chemical disinfectant 
A) Using a sterile container for sharps 
B) Washing your hands 
C) Using sterile cups in urine collection 
D) Cleaning with a chemical disinfectant

Question 15

An autoclave can best be compared with a(n):

Accepted Answer

A) oven 
B) deep fryer 
C) pressure cooker 
D) washing machine 
A) oven 
B) deep fryer 
C) pressure cooker 
D) washing machine

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

• Keep all electrical equipment in prope

Question 17

Which of the following is not a responsibility of the medical assistant in the clinical laboratory?

Accepted Answer

A) Providing proper patient preparation 
B) Interpret ting abnormal results and providing patients with diagnoses 
C) Developing a knowledge of the normal ranges of results 
D) Obtaining and labeling specimens 
A) Providing proper patient preparation 
B) Interpret ting abnormal results and providing patients with diagnoses 
C) Developing a knowledge of the normal ranges of results 
D) Obtaining and labeling specimens

Question 18

A(n) __________ is a liquid used to reduce the concentration of a specimen in a sample.

Accepted Answer

diluent
A diluent is

Question 19

Medical assistants are trained to perform high-complexity tests in the physician's office.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

The microscope component that directs the light up through the stage is the:

Accepted Answer

A) condenser 
B) iris diaphragm 
C) ocular 
D) magnification system 
A) condenser 
B) iris diaphragm 
C) ocular 
D) magnification system

Exam 51: Assisting in the Clinical Laboratory

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.

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

For a quantitative test, the result is expressed numerically.

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

An MSDS contains which of the following?

When using a fire safety blanket, you should be sure to wrap the person securely in the blanket to smother the flames.

Which of the following is a qualitative laboratory test result?

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

When the 40´ objective is in place on the microscope, the total magnification of the specimen is:

A(n) __________ is used in the microbiology laboratory to enhance the growth of pathogenic microorganisms in culture media.

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

A centrifuge load always contains an even number of tubes.

Which of the following is not a waived test?

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

An autoclave can best be compared with a(n):

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

Which of the following is not a responsibility of the medical assistant in the clinical laboratory?

A(n) __________ is a liquid used to reduce the concentration of a specimen in a sample.

Medical assistants are trained to perform high-complexity tests in the physician's office.

The microscope component that directs the light up through the stage is the:

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