Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The answer of The __________ is the substance tested for...

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The answer of __________ on swabs,tubes,transport media,and other collection containers...

Question 4

The clinical chemistry department performs which of the following tests?

Accepted Answer

A)  Presence of ketones in urine 
B)  Cell morphology 
C)  Blood cell count 
D)  Lipid profile 
A)  Presence of ketones in urine 
B)  Cell morphology 
C)  Blood cell count 
D)  Lipid profile

Question 5

Chain of custody procedures are extremely important when specimens are collected and handled for drug and alcohol testing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

An order found on a laboratory requisition that indicates the test must be done immediately is __________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of An order found on a laboratory requisition...

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

A)  Crystals 
B)  Yeasts 
C)  Parasites 
D)  Nitrites 
A)  Crystals 
B)  Yeasts 
C)  Parasites 
D)  Nitrites

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

The answer of A chemical added to a blood sample...

Question 9

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 10

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.

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

Congress passed the Clinical Laboratory

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

The answer of The objective of __________ in the medical...

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

A)  aliquot. 
B)  analyte. 
C)  diluent. 
D)  exudate. 
A)  aliquot. 
B)  analyte. 
C)  diluent. 
D)  exudate.

Question 14

Specimen labels should include all of the following except

Accepted Answer

A)  patient's full name. 
B)  patient's date of birth or unique identifier. 
C)  date and time of collection. 
D)  type of specimen. 
A)  patient's full name. 
B)  patient's date of birth or unique identifier. 
C)  date and time of collection. 
D)  type of specimen.

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

The answer of __________ is the single most important means...

Question 16

Decreased hemoglobin levels are seen in which of the following illnesses?

Accepted Answer

A)  Iron-deficiency anemia 
B)  Hyperthyroidism 
C)  Cirrhosis of the liver 
D)  A and C 
E)  All of the above 
A)  Iron-deficiency anemia 
B)  Hyperthyroidism 
C)  Cirrhosis of the liver 
D)  A and C 
E)  All of the above

Question 17

A term used to describe a blood sample in which the red blood cells have ruptured is

Accepted Answer

A)  hematoma. 
B)  preservatives. 
C)  hemolyzed. 
D)  teratogen. 
A)  hematoma. 
B)  preservatives. 
C)  hemolyzed. 
D)  teratogen.

Question 18

Balancing a centrifuge requires that all tubes in the load

Accepted Answer

A)  have an equal amount of liquid of the same viscosity. 
B)  are of equal size and shape. 
C)  have a partner directly across in the rotor holder. 
D)  All of the above 
A)  have an equal amount of liquid of the same viscosity. 
B)  are of equal size and shape. 
C)  have a partner directly across in the rotor holder. 
D)  All of the above

Question 19

A centrifuge load always contains an even number of tubes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

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

Exam 27: Assisting in the Clinical Laboratory

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

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

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

The clinical chemistry department performs which of the following tests?

Chain of custody procedures are extremely important when specimens are collected and handled for drug and alcohol testing.

An order found on a laboratory requisition that indicates the test must be done immediately is __________.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

Specimen labels should include all of the following except

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

Decreased hemoglobin levels are seen in which of the following illnesses?

A term used to describe a blood sample in which the red blood cells have ruptured is

Balancing a centrifuge requires that all tubes in the load

A centrifuge load always contains an even number of tubes.

Which of the following is a qualitative laboratory test result?

Competency-Based Education and the Medical Assistant Student

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Principles of Pharmacology

Pharmacology Math

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Safety and Emergency Practices

Assisting in Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology

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Assisting in Orthopedic Medicine

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Assisting in Endocrinology

Assisting in Pulmonary Medicine

Assisting in Cardiology

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Principles of Electrocardiography

Assisting With Diagnostic Imaging

Assisting in the Analysis of Urine

Assisting in Blood Collection

Assisting in the Analysis of Blood

Assisting in Microbiology and Immunology

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