Question 1

Which of the following best describes the most commonly used microscope in the clinic setting?

Accepted Answer

A) Compound 
B) Electron 
C) Phase contrast 
D) Fluorescent 
A) Compound 
B) Electron 
C) Phase contrast 
D) Fluorescent

Question 2

Which of the following best describes how the quality of test results can be ensured?

Accepted Answer

A) Check the calibration of instruments and machines consistently. 
B) Perform preventive maintenance on all equipment annually. 
C) Perform testing only when there is time. 
D) Refrigerate all specimens. 
A) Check the calibration of instruments and machines consistently. 
B) Perform preventive maintenance on all equipment annually. 
C) Perform testing only when there is time. 
D) Refrigerate all specimens.

Question 3

Which of the following best describes the purpose of using oil immersion?

Accepted Answer

A) Decrease magnification 
B) Scatter light rays throughout the field 
C) Multiply ocular lens magnification 
D) Visualize all objects in the field 
A) Decrease magnification 
B) Scatter light rays throughout the field 
C) Multiply ocular lens magnification 
D) Visualize all objects in the field

Question 4

Match the panel with the appropriate laboratory tests.

-uric acid, ESR, fluorescent noninfectious agent screen, and rheumatoid factor

Accepted Answer

A)  arthritis 
B)  general health 
C)  lipid 
D)  obstetric 
A)  arthritis 
B)  general health 
C)  lipid 
D)  obstetric

Question 5

Which of the following departments studies tissue sample biopsies?

Accepted Answer

A) Histology 
B) Cytology 
C) Virology 
D) Mycology 
A) Histology 
B) Cytology 
C) Virology 
D) Mycology

Question 6

Match the panel with the appropriate laboratory tests.

-CBC with diff, hepatitis B surface antigen, rubella antibody, syphilis, antibody screen, RBC, and blood typing

Accepted Answer

A)  arthritis 
B)  general health 
C)  lipid 
D)  obstetric 
A)  arthritis 
B)  general health 
C)  lipid 
D)  obstetric

Question 7

Which of the following laboratory specialties performs testing and microscopic examinations of cells to detect early signs of cancer and other diseases?

Accepted Answer

A) Hematology 
B) Serology 
C) Chemistry 
D) Cytology 
A) Hematology 
B) Serology 
C) Chemistry 
D) Cytology

Question 8

Which of the following is the most appropriate action when using a microscope?

Accepted Answer

A) Lower the oculars toward the slide while looking through the oculars. 
B) View the field first using low power. 
C) Focus first using 40x. 
D) Adjust the fine adjustment before adjusting the coarse adjustment. 
A) Lower the oculars toward the slide while looking through the oculars. 
B) View the field first using low power. 
C) Focus first using 40x. 
D) Adjust the fine adjustment before adjusting the coarse adjustment.

Question 9

Which of the following is true about an electron microscope?

Accepted Answer

A) Can be used for visualization of viruses 
B) Most often found in small clinics 
C) Requires no special training 
D) None of the above 
A) Can be used for visualization of viruses 
B) Most often found in small clinics 
C) Requires no special training 
D) None of the above

Question 10

Which of the following describes a panel of tests for carbon dioxide, potassium, chloride, and sodium?

Accepted Answer

A) Basic metabolic 
B) General health 
C) Electrolyte 
D) Hepatic function 
A) Basic metabolic 
B) General health 
C) Electrolyte 
D) Hepatic function

Exam 38: Introduction to the Medical Laboratory

Which of the following best describes the most commonly used microscope in the clinic setting?

Which of the following best describes how the quality of test results can be ensured?

Which of the following best describes the purpose of using oil immersion?

Match the panel with the appropriate laboratory tests. -uric acid, ESR, fluorescent noninfectious agent screen, and rheumatoid factor

Which of the following departments studies tissue sample biopsies?

Match the panel with the appropriate laboratory tests. -CBC with diff, hepatitis B surface antigen, rubella antibody, syphilis, antibody screen, RBC, and blood typing

Which of the following laboratory specialties performs testing and microscopic examinations of cells to detect early signs of cancer and other diseases?

Which of the following is the most appropriate action when using a microscope?

Which of the following is true about an electron microscope?

Which of the following describes a panel of tests for carbon dioxide, potassium, chloride, and sodium?

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Ethical Considerations

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Creating the Facility Environment

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Medical Insurance

Medical Coding

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Vital Signs and Measurements

The Physical Examination

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Nutrition in Health and Disease

Basic Pharmacology

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Regulatory Guidelines for Safety and Quality in the Medical Laboratory

Phlebotomy: Venipuncture and Capillary Puncture

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Urinalysis

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