Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

A)   Chemistry
B)   Histology
C)   Microbiology
D)   Hematology

Question 2

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.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Microbiology specimens must be collected in sterile containers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

A centrifuge load always contains an even number of tubes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

A screening test is performed to help diagnose a specific health problem in the patient.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

For a quantitative test, the result is expressed numerically.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

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

Question 12

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.

Question 13

Patient samples are tested in the medical laboratory to determine whether test results are within a certain reference range.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

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

Question 15

The military clock time of 1735 hours corresponds to 5:35 AM on the Greenwich clock.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Which of the following is not a waived test?

Accepted Answer

A)   Dipstick urinalysis
B)   Fecal occult blood
C)   Gram staining
D)   Spun microhematocrit

Question 17

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

Accepted Answer

Congress passed the Clinical Laboratory ...

Question 18

The medical assistant is trained to perform CLIA-waived tests in the ambulatory laboratory setting. Based on your understanding of these tests, summarize at least five of them, along with their functions.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The medical assistant is trained to perform...

Question 19

The pledge of healthcare professionals to work to achieve the highest degree of excellence in the care given to every patient is otherwise known as

Accepted Answer

A)   chain of custody.
B)   quality assurance.
C)   quality control.
D)   incident reporting.

Question 20

__________ are fluids that have escaped from blood vessels and have been deposited in surrounding tissues.

Accepted Answer

The answer of __________ are fluids that have escaped from...

Exam 44: Assisting in the Clinical Laboratory

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

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

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For a quantitative test, the result is expressed numerically.

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Which of the following is not a waived test?

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Microbiology specimens must be collected in sterile containers.

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

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The pledge of healthcare professionals to work to achieve the highest degree of excellence in the care given to every patient is otherwise known as

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__________ are fluids that have escaped from blood vessels and have been deposited in surrounding tissues.

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Which of the following is a qualitative laboratory test result?

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Patient samples are tested in the medical laboratory to determine whether test results are within a certain reference range.

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

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A centrifuge load always contains an even number of tubes.

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A screening test is performed to help diagnose a specific health problem in the patient.

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

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The medical assistant is trained to perform CLIA-waived tests in the ambulatory laboratory setting. Based on your understanding of these tests, summarize at least five of them, along with their functions.

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

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Specimen labels should include all of the following except

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

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The military clock time of 1735 hours corresponds to 5:35 AM on the Greenwich clock.

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

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