Question 1

All of the following are included in a lipid profile except:

Accepted Answer

A)  Glucose 
B)  Total cholesterol 
C)  HDL cholesterol 
D)  Triglycerides 
A)  Glucose 
B)  Total cholesterol 
C)  HDL cholesterol 
D)  Triglycerides

Question 2

All of the following are guidelines for storing specimens and testing components in a laboratory refrigerator except:

Accepted Answer

A)  Attach a biohazard warning label to the refrigerator. 
B)  Maintain the refrigerator temperature between 36$\degree$ F (2.2$\degree$ 
C) and 46 $\degree$ F (7.8$\degree$ 
C) . 
C)  Check the temperature of the refrigerator once each week. 
D)  Do not store food in the refrigerator. 
A)  Attach a biohazard warning label to the refrigerator. 
B)  Maintain the refrigerator temperature between 36$\degree$ F (2.2$\degree$ 
C) and 46 $\degree$ F (7.8$\degree$ 
C) . 
C)  Check the temperature of the refrigerator once each week. 
D)  Do not store food in the refrigerator.

Question 3

What is the purpose of a laboratory report?

Accepted Answer

A)  To indicate the patient diagnosis 
B)  To relay the results of laboratory tests to the provider 
C)  To order laboratory tests on a patient 
D)  To indicate the patient prognosis 
A)  To indicate the patient diagnosis 
B)  To relay the results of laboratory tests to the provider 
C)  To order laboratory tests on a patient 
D)  To indicate the patient prognosis

Question 4

Which of the following is an example of a unique identifier?

Accepted Answer

A)  Date and time of the specimen collection 
B)  Patient's name and date of birth 
C)  Medical assistant's initials 
D)  Source of the specimen 
A)  Date and time of the specimen collection 
B)  Patient's name and date of birth 
C)  Medical assistant's initials 
D)  Source of the specimen

Question 5

All of the following are advantages of the laboratory component of an EMR program except:

Accepted Answer

A)  Laboratory requests can be completed on the computer. 
B)  Laboratory requests can be transmitted electronically to the medical laboratory. 
C)  The type of tests required by the patient can be determined by the program. 
D)  Laboratory tests performed on a routine based can be plotted on a flow sheet. 
A)  Laboratory requests can be completed on the computer. 
B)  Laboratory requests can be transmitted electronically to the medical laboratory. 
C)  The type of tests required by the patient can be determined by the program. 
D)  Laboratory tests performed on a routine based can be plotted on a flow sheet.

Question 6

Which of the following is included in a product insert of a testing kit?

Accepted Answer

A)  Intended use 
B)  Principles of the procedure 
C)  Storage and stability 
D)  Interpretation and reading results 
E)  All of the above 
A)  Intended use 
B)  Principles of the procedure 
C)  Storage and stability 
D)  Interpretation and reading results 
E)  All of the above

Question 7

All of the following are included on a laboratory request form except:

Accepted Answer

A)  provider's name and address 
B)  Patient's age and gender 
C)  Date and time of collection of the specimen 
D)  Source of the specimen 
E)  Laboratory test results 
A)  provider's name and address 
B)  Patient's age and gender 
C)  Date and time of collection of the specimen 
D)  Source of the specimen 
E)  Laboratory test results

Question 8

The purpose of quality control is to

Accepted Answer

A)  prevent accidents in the laboratory. 
B)  protect the medical assistant from bloodborne pathogens. 
C)  ensure accurate and valid test results. 
D)  ensure that the test results fall within the normal range. 
E)  All of the above 
A)  prevent accidents in the laboratory. 
B)  protect the medical assistant from bloodborne pathogens. 
C)  ensure accurate and valid test results. 
D)  ensure that the test results fall within the normal range. 
E)  All of the above

Question 9

All of the following are examples of CLIA-waived tests except:

Accepted Answer

A)  Fecal occult blood testing 
B)  Urine pregnancy testing 
C)  Blood glucose determination 
D)  Microscopic analysis of urine sediment 
A)  Fecal occult blood testing 
B)  Urine pregnancy testing 
C)  Blood glucose determination 
D)  Microscopic analysis of urine sediment

Question 10

Detection of abnormal cells 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 11

Antibiotics taken by the patient before the collection of a throat specimen for culture may result in

Accepted Answer

A)  a false-negative report. 
B)  overgrowth of the specimen with extraneous microorganisms. 
C)  a false-positive report. 
D)  an allergic reaction. 
A)  a false-negative report. 
B)  overgrowth of the specimen with extraneous microorganisms. 
C)  a false-positive report. 
D)  an allergic reaction.

Question 12

What is the term for a substance that is being identified or measured in a laboratory test?

Accepted Answer

A)  Standard 
B)  Analyte 
C)  Calibration 
D)  Control 
A)  Standard 
B)  Analyte 
C)  Calibration 
D)  Control

Question 13

Why is it important to handle and store a specimen properly?

Accepted Answer

A)  To reduce the time needed to test the specimen 
B)  To maintain the in vitro qualities of the specimen 
C)  To ensure valid results from quality control methods 
D)  To maintain the in vivo qualities of the specimen 
A)  To reduce the time needed to test the specimen 
B)  To maintain the in vitro qualities of the specimen 
C)  To ensure valid results from quality control methods 
D)  To maintain the in vivo qualities of the specimen

Question 14

The purpose of the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendment (CLIA)is to

Accepted Answer

A)  improve the quality of laboratory testing in the United States. 
B)  prevent the exposure of employees to bloodborne pathogens in the workplace. 
C)  ensure safety in the laboratory. 
D)  prevent errors in technique during laboratory testing. 
A)  improve the quality of laboratory testing in the United States. 
B)  prevent the exposure of employees to bloodborne pathogens in the workplace. 
C)  ensure safety in the laboratory. 
D)  prevent errors in technique during laboratory testing.

Question 15

Which of the following is an example of using a laboratory test to regulate treatment?

Accepted Answer

A)  A diabetic patient tests his or her blood to determine how much insulin to administer. 
B)  A patient undergoes a blood cholesterol screening test. 
C)  A CBC is performed to determine if a patient has anemia. 
D)  A gonorrhea test is performed on a pregnant woman as required by state law. 
A)  A diabetic patient tests his or her blood to determine how much insulin to administer. 
B)  A patient undergoes a blood cholesterol screening test. 
C)  A CBC is performed to determine if a patient has anemia. 
D)  A gonorrhea test is performed on a pregnant woman as required by state law.

Question 16

Which of the following is an example of using a laboratory test to assist in the differential diagnosis of a patient's condition?

Accepted Answer

A)  Running a profile on a patient who complains of vague symptoms 
B)  Performing a strep test to determine if a patient has strep throat or pharyngitis 
C)  Performing an OGTT on a patient who exhibits the symptoms of diabetes 
D)  Performing a CBC on a patient as part of a general physical examination 
A)  Running a profile on a patient who complains of vague symptoms 
B)  Performing a strep test to determine if a patient has strep throat or pharyngitis 
C)  Performing an OGTT on a patient who exhibits the symptoms of diabetes 
D)  Performing a CBC on a patient as part of a general physical examination

Question 17

What is the purpose of the patient accession number found on the laboratory report?

Accepted Answer

A)  To provide identification of each specimen in the laboratory 
B)  To provide information required for third-party billing 
C)  To identify the source of the specimen 
D)  To assist the provider in making a diagnosis 
E)  All of the above 
A)  To provide identification of each specimen in the laboratory 
B)  To provide information required for third-party billing 
C)  To identify the source of the specimen 
D)  To assist the provider in making a diagnosis 
E)  All of the above

Question 18

Which of the following assists the provider in making a diagnosis?

Accepted Answer

A)  Health history 
B)  Physical examination 
C)  Laboratory tests 
D)  Diagnostic tests 
E)  All of the above 
A)  Health history 
B)  Physical examination 
C)  Laboratory tests 
D)  Diagnostic tests 
E)  All of the above

Question 19

What should be done if a control does not perform as expected?

Accepted Answer

A)  Do not perform patient testing until the problem is resolved. 
B)  Perform patient testing as usual. 
C)  Perform calibration procedures. 
D)  Record results as invalid. 
A)  Do not perform patient testing until the problem is resolved. 
B)  Perform patient testing as usual. 
C)  Perform calibration procedures. 
D)  Record results as invalid.

Question 20

All of the following are reasons for indicating the clinical diagnosis on the laboratory request form except:

Accepted Answer

A)  To alert laboratory personnel to the presence of a possible pathogen 
B)  To inform laboratory personnel of the source of the specimen 
C)  To assist in third-party billing 
D)  To correlate laboratory data with the needs of the provider 
A)  To alert laboratory personnel to the presence of a possible pathogen 
B)  To inform laboratory personnel of the source of the specimen 
C)  To assist in third-party billing 
D)  To correlate laboratory data with the needs of the provider

Exam 15: Introduction to the Clinical Laboratory

All of the following are included in a lipid profile except:

All of the following are guidelines for storing specimens and testing components in a laboratory refrigerator except:

What is the purpose of a laboratory report?

Which of the following is an example of a unique identifier?

All of the following are advantages of the laboratory component of an EMR program except:

Which of the following is included in a product insert of a testing kit?

All of the following are included on a laboratory request form except:

The purpose of quality control is to

All of the following are examples of CLIA-waived tests except:

Detection of abnormal cells is known as

Antibiotics taken by the patient before the collection of a throat specimen for culture may result in

What is the term for a substance that is being identified or measured in a laboratory test?

Why is it important to handle and store a specimen properly?

The purpose of the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendment (CLIA)is to

Which of the following is an example of using a laboratory test to regulate treatment?

Which of the following is an example of using a laboratory test to assist in the differential diagnosis of a patient's condition?

What is the purpose of the patient accession number found on the laboratory report?

Which of the following assists the provider in making a diagnosis?

What should be done if a control does not perform as expected?

All of the following are reasons for indicating the clinical diagnosis on the laboratory request form except:

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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