Exam 44: Assisting in the Clinical Laboratory

The ocular of the microscope generally magnifies the image

An important responsibility of the medical assistant is to make sure collected specimens are labeled properly before they are sent to a reference laboratory. Summarize at least five items that must be included on a specimen label.

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

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

A portion of a well-mixed sample that is removed for testing is called a(n)

A centrifuge load always contains an even number of tubes.

The objective of __________ in the medical laboratory is to ensure the accuracy and reliability of test results.

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

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

The shortest objective lens on the microscope has the lowest power (4*) and is called the scanning lens.

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

__________ is the single most important means of preventing the spread of infection.

In a physician's office laboratory, which of the following is (are) the most common hazardous chemical(s)?

Chemical analysis of urine is looking for which of the following?

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

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

Physical hazards in the laboratory can be classified as electrical, fire, or mechanical.

Section 1 on all safety data sheets is required to have which of the following?

A chemical added to a blood sample after collection to prevent clotting is called a(n) __________.

For qualitative tests, a numeric value is attached to the result that specifically states the amount of analyte in a given volume of specimen.