Question 1

How are laboratory reports delivered to the medical office?

Accepted Answer

A)  Faxed 
B)  Mailed 
C)  Hand-delivered by a laboratory courier 
D)  Electronically 
E)  All of the above 
A)  Faxed 
B)  Mailed 
C)  Hand-delivered by a laboratory courier 
D)  Electronically 
E)  All of the above E

Question 2

The purpose of patient preparation for a laboratory test is to

Accepted Answer

A)  reduce patient discomfort during specimen collection. 
B)  provide a specimen that yields accurate test results. 
C)  ensure that the test results fall within the normal range. 
D)  ensure that the patient receives the proper treatment. 
A)  reduce patient discomfort during specimen collection. 
B)  provide a specimen that yields accurate test results. 
C)  ensure that the test results fall within the normal range. 
D)  ensure that the patient receives the proper treatment. B

Question 3

If a laboratory report is returned to the medical office marked QNS,it means that

Accepted Answer

A)  an insufficient amount of the specimen was submitted. 
B)  the patient did not prepare properly for the test. 
C)  the test results fall outside of the normal range. 
D)  a contaminated specimen was submitted. 
A)  an insufficient amount of the specimen was submitted. 
B)  the patient did not prepare properly for the test. 
C)  the test results fall outside of the normal range. 
D)  a contaminated specimen was submitted. A

Question 4

Which of the following occurs when the body is in homeostasis?

Accepted Answer

A)  Laboratory test results are above the reference range. 
B)  An imbalance exists in the body. 
C)  Laboratory test results fall within the reference range. 
D)  Laboratory test results are invalid. 
A)  Laboratory test results are above the reference range. 
B)  An imbalance exists in the body. 
C)  Laboratory test results fall within the reference range. 
D)  Laboratory test results are invalid.

Question 5

The study of blood and the blood-forming tissues is known as

Accepted Answer

A)  hematology. 
B)  immunology and blood banking. 
C)  clinical chemistry. 
D)  cytology. 
E)  histology. 
A)  hematology. 
B)  immunology and blood banking. 
C)  clinical chemistry. 
D)  cytology. 
E)  histology.

Question 6

What temperature is usually required for storing testing materials and performing laboratory tests?

Accepted Answer

A)  Body temperature 
B)  Room temperature 
C)  A very cold temperature 
D)  A temperature between 100$\degree$ F (37.8$\degree$ 
C) and 104$\degree$ F (40$\degree$ 
C)  
A)  Body temperature 
B)  Room temperature 
C)  A very cold temperature 
D)  A temperature between 100$\degree$ F (37.8$\degree$ 
C) and 104$\degree$ F (40$\degree$ 
C)

Question 7

What is a profile?

Accepted Answer

A)  A substance that is being identified or measured in a laboratory test 
B)  A quantitative laboratory test 
C)  An array of laboratory tests for identifying a disease 
D)  A laboratory test that is required by state law 
A)  A substance that is being identified or measured in a laboratory test 
B)  A quantitative laboratory test 
C)  An array of laboratory tests for identifying a disease 
D)  A laboratory test that is required by state law

Question 8

Which of the following laboratory tests requires fasting?

Accepted Answer

A)  OGTT 
B)  Comprehensive metabolic profile 
C)  Triglycerides 
D)  FBG 
E)  All of the above 
A)  OGTT 
B)  Comprehensive metabolic profile 
C)  Triglycerides 
D)  FBG 
E)  All of the above

Question 9

All of the following are found in a laboratory directory except:

Accepted Answer

A)  Names and CPT codes of the tests performed by the laboratory 
B)  Patient preparation required for laboratory tests 
C)  Amount and type of specimen required by the laboratory 
D)  Instructions for testing specimens 
E)  Handling and storage of laboratory specimens 
A)  Names and CPT codes of the tests performed by the laboratory 
B)  Patient preparation required for laboratory tests 
C)  Amount and type of specimen required by the laboratory 
D)  Instructions for testing specimens 
E)  Handling and storage of laboratory specimens

Question 10

What is the purpose of performing a routine test?

Accepted Answer

A)  To detect the presence of an acute infection 
B)  To assist in the clinical diagnosis of a patient's condition 
C)  To assist in the early detection of disease 
D)  To determine the medication dosage to administer to a patient 
A)  To detect the presence of an acute infection 
B)  To assist in the clinical diagnosis of a patient's condition 
C)  To assist in the early detection of disease 
D)  To determine the medication dosage to administer to a patient

Question 11

What type of results are produced by a high-level control?

Accepted Answer

A)  Results that fall below the reference range for the test 
B)  Invalid results 
C)  Results that fall above the reference range for the test 
D)  Positive results 
A)  Results that fall below the reference range for the test 
B)  Invalid results 
C)  Results that fall above the reference range for the test 
D)  Positive results

Question 12

A small sample taken from the body to represent the nature of the whole is known as a

Accepted Answer

A)  laboratory test. 
B)  culture. 
C)  specimen. 
D)  biopsy. 
A)  laboratory test. 
B)  culture. 
C)  specimen. 
D)  biopsy.

Question 13

What is the name for a control that is built into the test system?

Accepted Answer

A)  External control 
B)  Standard 
C)  Proficiency control 
D)  Internal control 
A)  External control 
B)  Standard 
C)  Proficiency control 
D)  Internal control

Question 14

The study of antigen-antibody reactions to assess the presence of a substance or to determine the presence of disease is known as

Accepted Answer

A)  hematology. 
B)  immunology and blood banking. 
C)  clinical chemistry. 
D)  cytology. 
E)  histology. 
A)  hematology. 
B)  immunology and blood banking. 
C)  clinical chemistry. 
D)  cytology. 
E)  histology.

Question 15

Which of the following may cause a control to fail to produce expected results?

Accepted Answer

A)  Outdated testing reagents 
B)  Not performing the control procedure correctly 
C)  Improper storage of testing components 
D)  All of the above 
A)  Outdated testing reagents 
B)  Not performing the control procedure correctly 
C)  Improper storage of testing components 
D)  All of the above

Question 16

A patient who is fasting (in preparation for a laboratory test)is allowed to consume

Accepted Answer

A)  baked chicken. 
B)  water. 
C)  diet soda. 
D)  orange juice. 
E)  None of the above 
A)  baked chicken. 
B)  water. 
C)  diet soda. 
D)  orange juice. 
E)  None of the above

Question 17

Which of the following is a quality control method?

Accepted Answer

A)  Discarding outdated reagents 
B)  Proper storage of test systems 
C)  Calibration 
D)  Allowing refrigerated controls to come to room temperature before use 
E)  All of the above 
A)  Discarding outdated reagents 
B)  Proper storage of test systems 
C)  Calibration 
D)  Allowing refrigerated controls to come to room temperature before use 
E)  All of the above

Question 18

What is the term for a test result that indicates whether a substance is present in the specimen being tested and provides an approximate indication of the amount of the substance present?

Accepted Answer

A)  Quantitative test result 
B)  Positive test result 
C)  Negative test result 
D)  Qualitative test result 
A)  Quantitative test result 
B)  Positive test result 
C)  Negative test result 
D)  Qualitative test result

Question 19

If a POL is performing moderate-complexity tests,CLIA requires

Accepted Answer

A)  proficiency testing three times per year. 
B)  calibration procedures at least every 6 months. 
C)  two levels of controls daily. 
D)  a system to identify patient specimens throughout the testing process. 
E)  All of the above 
A)  proficiency testing three times per year. 
B)  calibration procedures at least every 6 months. 
C)  two levels of controls daily. 
D)  a system to identify patient specimens throughout the testing process. 
E)  All of the above

Question 20

Which of the following is a violation of laboratory safety precautions?

Accepted Answer

A)  Disposing of broken glassware in a puncture-resistant container 
B)  Talking in the laboratory 
C)  Opening a centrifuge before it comes to a complete stop 
D)  Recapping reagent bottles immediately after use 
A)  Disposing of broken glassware in a puncture-resistant container 
B)  Talking in the laboratory 
C)  Opening a centrifuge before it comes to a complete stop 
D)  Recapping reagent bottles immediately after use

Exam 15: Introduction to the Clinical Laboratory

How are laboratory reports delivered to the medical office?

The purpose of patient preparation for a laboratory test is to

If a laboratory report is returned to the medical office marked QNS,it means that

Which of the following occurs when the body is in homeostasis?

The study of blood and the blood-forming tissues is known as

What temperature is usually required for storing testing materials and performing laboratory tests?

What is a profile?

Which of the following laboratory tests requires fasting?

All of the following are found in a laboratory directory except:

What is the purpose of performing a routine test?

What type of results are produced by a high-level control?

A small sample taken from the body to represent the nature of the whole is known as a

What is the name for a control that is built into the test system?

The study of antigen-antibody reactions to assess the presence of a substance or to determine the presence of disease is known as

Which of the following may cause a control to fail to produce expected results?

A patient who is fasting (in preparation for a laboratory test)is allowed to consume

Which of the following is a quality control method?

What is the term for a test result that indicates whether a substance is present in the specimen being tested and provides an approximate indication of the amount of the substance present?

If a POL is performing moderate-complexity tests,CLIA requires

Which of the following is a violation of laboratory safety precautions?

The Medical Record

Medical Asepsis and the Osha Standard

Sterilization and Disinfection

Vital Signs

The Physical Examination

Eye and Ear Assessment and Procedures

Physical Agents to Promote Tissue Healing

The Gynecological Examination and Prenatal Care

The Pediatric Examination

Minor Office Surgery

Administration of Medication and Intravenous Therapy

Cardiopulmonary Procedures

Colon Procedures and Male Reproductive Health

Radiology and Diagnostic Imaging

Urinalysis

Phlebotomy

Hematology

Blood Chemistry and Immunology

Medical Microbiology

Nutrition

Emergency Preparedness and Protective Practices

Emergency Medical Procedures and First Aid

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