Question 1

A small sample of which of the following specimens is required for a CLIA-Waived IM test?

Accepted Answer

A) Serum 
B) Capillary blood 
C) Plasma 
D) All of the above 
A) Serum 
B) Capillary blood 
C) Plasma 
D) All of the above

Question 2

Which of the following is an incorrect step in obtaining a blood sample for PKU testing?

Accepted Answer

A) Make a puncture approximately 2-3 mm deep in the lateral heel. 
B) Soak blood completely through the paper. 
C) Use as many blood drops as necessary to fill each circle. 
D) Allow PKU test card to completely dry. 
A) Make a puncture approximately 2-3 mm deep in the lateral heel. 
B) Soak blood completely through the paper. 
C) Use as many blood drops as necessary to fill each circle. 
D) Allow PKU test card to completely dry.

Question 3

Why is a phenylalanine-restricted diet important?

Accepted Answer

A) It will cure the underlying condition. 
B) It will prevent the need for special dieting. 
C) It will prevent mental retardation. 
D) It is a high protein diet. 
A) It will cure the underlying condition. 
B) It will prevent the need for special dieting. 
C) It will prevent mental retardation. 
D) It is a high protein diet.

Question 4

The desired levels of INR are:

Accepted Answer

A) 1.0-2.0 
B) 3.0-4.0 
C) 2.0-3.0 
D) Greater than 4 
A) 1.0-2.0 
B) 3.0-4.0 
C) 2.0-3.0 
D) Greater than 4

Question 5

Insulin is secreted by pancreatic cells in response to ____ glucose levels, and glucagon is secreted in response to ____ glucose levels.

Accepted Answer

A) Increased, decreased 
B) Increased, increased 
C) Decreased, increased 
D) Decreased, decreased 
A) Increased, decreased 
B) Increased, increased 
C) Decreased, increased 
D) Decreased, decreased

Question 6

Which of the following is the blood type of the universal donor?

Accepted Answer

A) O 
B) A 
C) B 
D) AB 
A) O 
B) A 
C) B 
D) AB

Question 7

What is the danger of a high low-density lipoprotein level?

Accepted Answer

A) Too much is excreted in the bile. 
B) It increases risk for coronary artery disease. 
C) It cannot be reversed. 
D) It cannot be used for coronary artery disease risk. 
A) Too much is excreted in the bile. 
B) It increases risk for coronary artery disease. 
C) It cannot be reversed. 
D) It cannot be used for coronary artery disease risk.

Question 8

Which of the following raises high-density lipoprotein levels?

Accepted Answer

A) Cigarette smoking 
B) Weight gain 
C) Exercise 
D) High saturated fat diet 
A) Cigarette smoking 
B) Weight gain 
C) Exercise 
D) High saturated fat diet

Question 9

The pregnancy hormone can be detected in the urine of a pregnant woman as early as:

Accepted Answer

A) 8 days after conception 
B) 11 days after conception 
C) 2 days after conception 
D) 14 days after conception 
A) 8 days after conception 
B) 11 days after conception 
C) 2 days after conception 
D) 14 days after conception

Question 10

Which of the following is NOT a factor that may influence the Guthrie test?

Accepted Answer

A) Ingesting insufficient phenylalanines 
B) Prematurity 
C) Breastfeeding mother taking aspirin 
D) Testing after 3 to 4 days of the beginning of a milk diet 
A) Ingesting insufficient phenylalanines 
B) Prematurity 
C) Breastfeeding mother taking aspirin 
D) Testing after 3 to 4 days of the beginning of a milk diet

Question 11

Factors that can alter the results of a semen analysis include all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A) Orchitis 
B) Fever 
C) Cigarette smoking 
D) Low fat diet 
A) Orchitis 
B) Fever 
C) Cigarette smoking 
D) Low fat diet

Question 12

Which of the following is an accurate statement about triglycerides?

Accepted Answer

A) They serve as a source of energy. 
B) Malnutrition increases the level of triglycerides. 
C) Pregnancy decreases triglyceride levels. 
D) Low triglyceride levels increase the risk of coronary artery disease. 
A) They serve as a source of energy. 
B) Malnutrition increases the level of triglycerides. 
C) Pregnancy decreases triglyceride levels. 
D) Low triglyceride levels increase the risk of coronary artery disease.

Question 13

What percentage of North Americans are Rh positive, and what percent are Rh negative?

Accepted Answer

A) 85% positive; 15% negative 
B) 15% positive; 85% negative 
C) 75% positive; 25% negative 
D) 25% positive; 75% negative 
A) 85% positive; 15% negative 
B) 15% positive; 85% negative 
C) 75% positive; 25% negative 
D) 25% positive; 75% negative

Question 14

Which test measures the concentration of urea in the blood?

Accepted Answer

A) PKU 
B) TB 
C) EIA 
D) BUN 
A) PKU 
B) TB 
C) EIA 
D) BUN

Question 15

After excess glucose is converted into glycogen, where is it stored long term?

Accepted Answer

A) Bloodstream 
B) Liver 
C) Adipose tissues 
D) Muscle cells 
A) Bloodstream 
B) Liver 
C) Adipose tissues 
D) Muscle cells

Question 16

Match the definitions with the correct term.

-blood typing

Accepted Answer

A)  found on the surface of red blood cells 
B)  hemagglutination 
C)  protein molecules that are found in serum 
A)  found on the surface of red blood cells 
B)  hemagglutination 
C)  protein molecules that are found in serum

Question 17

What does an elevated finding of glycosylated hemoglobin indicate?

Accepted Answer

A) Excessive glucose intake over the last 24 hours 
B) Poor glucose control 
C) Not enough oxygen in the hemoglobin 
D) Oxygen overload 
A) Excessive glucose intake over the last 24 hours 
B) Poor glucose control 
C) Not enough oxygen in the hemoglobin 
D) Oxygen overload

Question 18

Which of the following is important while injecting the PPD to administer the Mantoux test?

Accepted Answer

A) Locate a site approximately 6-8 inches from the antecubital space. 
B) Administer the injection subcutaneously. 
C) Inject 0.2 ml of PPD. 
D) Make sure a wheal forms at the injection site. 
A) Locate a site approximately 6-8 inches from the antecubital space. 
B) Administer the injection subcutaneously. 
C) Inject 0.2 ml of PPD. 
D) Make sure a wheal forms at the injection site.

Question 19

Which of the following is an indication for notifying the physician and stopping the glucose tolerance test?

Accepted Answer

A) Hypoglycemia on a blood sample. 
B) Patient develops nausea. 
C) Extreme hyperglycemia on the fasting specimen. 
D) Patient develops weakness, faintness, or perspiration. 
A) Hypoglycemia on a blood sample. 
B) Patient develops nausea. 
C) Extreme hyperglycemia on the fasting specimen. 
D) Patient develops weakness, faintness, or perspiration.

Question 20

Which of the following may or may not affect sperm function as measured by sperm analysis?

Accepted Answer

A) Cytoxan 
B) Orchitis 
C) Testicular atrophy 
D) Alcohol 
A) Cytoxan 
B) Orchitis 
C) Testicular atrophy 
D) Alcohol

Exam 43: Speciality Laboratory Tests

A small sample of which of the following specimens is required for a CLIA-Waived IM test?

Which of the following is an incorrect step in obtaining a blood sample for PKU testing?

Why is a phenylalanine-restricted diet important?

The desired levels of INR are:

Insulin is secreted by pancreatic cells in response to ____ glucose levels, and glucagon is secreted in response to ____ glucose levels.

Which of the following is the blood type of the universal donor?

What is the danger of a high low-density lipoprotein level?

Which of the following raises high-density lipoprotein levels?

The pregnancy hormone can be detected in the urine of a pregnant woman as early as:

Which of the following is NOT a factor that may influence the Guthrie test?

Factors that can alter the results of a semen analysis include all of the following EXCEPT:

Which of the following is an accurate statement about triglycerides?

What percentage of North Americans are Rh positive, and what percent are Rh negative?

Which test measures the concentration of urea in the blood?

After excess glucose is converted into glycogen, where is it stored long term?

Match the definitions with the correct term. -blood typing

What does an elevated finding of glycosylated hemoglobin indicate?

Which of the following is important while injecting the PPD to administer the Mantoux test?

Which of the following is an indication for notifying the physician and stopping the glucose tolerance test?

Which of the following may or may not affect sperm function as measured by sperm analysis?

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