Exam 27: Assisting in the Clinical Laboratory

The stepwise method used to collect,process,and test a specimen that will be used as evidence in a legal case is called the __________.

Which of the following is not a waived test?

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

In the identification system of the National Fire Protection Association,the white diamond indicates __________ of the chemical.

Laboratory tests performed in a physician's office are most likely to be categorized as

A centrifuge is used to separate

The most common specimens collected include

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

The clinical __________ department analyzes blood,cerebrospinal fluid (CSF),urine,and joint fluid.

The most effective means of preventing infection is the repeated,thorough hand washing or sanitization of the hands.

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

A blood culture and sensitivity (C&S)test is most likely to be performed in which division of the clinical laboratory?

Immersion oil prevents refraction of the light and improves the resolution of the magnified image.

Which of the following is the most effective means of preventing infection and is the single most effective way of preventing the spread of all infections?

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.

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.

The ocular of the microscope generally magnifies the image

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

Microbiology specimens must be collected in sterile containers.