Question 1

Laboratories that perform moderate-complexity tests ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  must be run by a pathologist 
B)  can allow the patient to perform these tests at home 
C)  will not significantly impact the patient if they perform or interpret the tests incorrectly 
D)  cannot also perform high-complexity procedures 
E)  are not authorized to perform blood cell counts and cholesterol screening 
A)  must be run by a pathologist 
B)  can allow the patient to perform these tests at home 
C)  will not significantly impact the patient if they perform or interpret the tests incorrectly 
D)  cannot also perform high-complexity procedures 
E)  are not authorized to perform blood cell counts and cholesterol screening

Question 2

Which of the following support and position the specimen and prevent contamination of the microscope by the specimen?

Accepted Answer

A)  Coverslip and slide 
B)  Stage 
C)  Substage 
D)  Focus controls 
E)  Objectives 
A)  Coverslip and slide 
B)  Stage 
C)  Substage 
D)  Focus controls 
E)  Objectives

Question 3

A magnifying lens that magnifies an image ten times is called a(n) ________ lens.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A magnifying lens that magnifies an image...

Question 4

The abbreviation for milligram is ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  m 
B)  mL 
C)  mm 
D)  mg 
E)  mcg 
A)  m 
B)  mL 
C)  mm 
D)  mg 
E)  mcg

Question 5

A foreign object that is visible through a microscope, but is unrelated to the specimen and may be misinterpreted when the specimen is examined, is a(n) ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  reagent 
B)  calibration 
C)  artifact 
D)  standard 
E)  control 
A)  reagent 
B)  calibration 
C)  artifact 
D)  standard 
E)  control

Question 6

Number 4 on the figure of the microscope is the ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Number 4 on the figure of the...

Question 7

Which of the following applies to testing specimens that may be contaminated with blood-borne or other pathogens?

Accepted Answer

A)  Use a mouth pipette to draw specimens 
B)  Avoid working when you have cuts, lesions, or sores on your hands 
C)  Rock the stopper back and forth to transfer a blood specimen from one collection tube to another container 
D)  Place the tube stopper directly on the work counter without covering it 
E)  Work on an open counter when completing procedures that are likely to generate splashes of contaminated material 
A)  Use a mouth pipette to draw specimens 
B)  Avoid working when you have cuts, lesions, or sores on your hands 
C)  Rock the stopper back and forth to transfer a blood specimen from one collection tube to another container 
D)  Place the tube stopper directly on the work counter without covering it 
E)  Work on an open counter when completing procedures that are likely to generate splashes of contaminated material

Question 8

Sammy is a 6-year-old patient who needs to have blood drawn for testing. He is obviously anxious about the procedure, and his mother appears to be just as upset as Sammy is. Which of the following approaches should you take to reassure Sammy and his mother?

Accepted Answer

A)  Ignore Sammy and explain the procedure to his mother, then allow her to calm his fears. 
B)  Explain the procedure to Sammy and his mother using simple language that they can understand. 
C)  Use technical language to explain the procedure, so they will know you are knowledgeable. 
D)  Tell Sammy and his mother that it won't hurt a bit. 
E)  Ask Sammy's mother if there is a friend or relative they can call to help calm Sammy. 
A)  Ignore Sammy and explain the procedure to his mother, then allow her to calm his fears. 
B)  Explain the procedure to Sammy and his mother using simple language that they can understand. 
C)  Use technical language to explain the procedure, so they will know you are knowledgeable. 
D)  Tell Sammy and his mother that it won't hurt a bit. 
E)  Ask Sammy's mother if there is a friend or relative they can call to help calm Sammy.

Question 9

Which of the following is used to measure small amounts of liquids and can be either mechanical or manual?

Accepted Answer

A)  Hemocytometer 
B)  Volumetric flask 
C)  Pipette 
D)  Photometer 
E)  Beaker 
A)  Hemocytometer 
B)  Volumetric flask 
C)  Pipette 
D)  Photometer 
E)  Beaker

Question 10

Which of the following is used to measure the large amounts of liquids necessary for reagents?

Accepted Answer

A)  Hemocytometer 
B)  Volumetric beaker 
C)  Pipette 
D)  Centrifuge 
E)  Photometer 
A)  Hemocytometer 
B)  Volumetric beaker 
C)  Pipette 
D)  Centrifuge 
E)  Photometer

Question 11

The chemically coated strip used in blood glucose monitoring is an example of a(n) ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  reagent 
B)  standard 
C)  artifact 
D)  objective 
E)  control 
A)  reagent 
B)  standard 
C)  artifact 
D)  objective 
E)  control

Question 12

Which of the following is designed to be lowered into a drop of immersion oil placed directly above the prepared specimen under examination?

Accepted Answer

A)  Dry objective 
B)  Stage 
C)  Substage 
D)  Oil-immersion objective 
E)  10x objective 
A)  Dry objective 
B)  Stage 
C)  Substage 
D)  Oil-immersion objective 
E)  10x objective

Question 13

The focus controls of the microscope are located on the ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  oculars 
B)  stage 
C)  objective 
D)  substage 
E)  arm 
A)  oculars 
B)  stage 
C)  objective 
D)  substage 
E)  arm

Question 14

Certificate of Waiver tests ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  are moderately complex 
B)  pose an insignificant risk to the patient if they are performed or interpreted incorrectly 
C)  must be run by a pathologist 
D)  are highly complex and require that the laboratory be inspected periodically 
E)  cannot be performed in a POL 
A)  are moderately complex 
B)  pose an insignificant risk to the patient if they are performed or interpreted incorrectly 
C)  must be run by a pathologist 
D)  are highly complex and require that the laboratory be inspected periodically 
E)  cannot be performed in a POL

Question 15

Foreign objects visible through a microscope, but unrelated to the specimen, are called ________ and may be misinterpreted when the specimen is examined.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Foreign objects visible through a microscope, but...

Question 16

A(n) _______ measures light intensity and is a basic electronic component of many pieces of analytic laboratory equipment.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n) _______ measures light intensity and is...

Question 17

Which of the following is an appropriate solution for cleaning a surface contaminated with blood, blood products, or body fluids?

Accepted Answer

A)  10% bleach 
B)  Hot water and soap 
C)  20% isopropyl alcohol 
D)  Iodine 
E)  20% ammonia 
A)  10% bleach 
B)  Hot water and soap 
C)  20% isopropyl alcohol 
D)  Iodine 
E)  20% ammonia

Question 18

Which of the following are chemicals or chemically treated substances used in test procedures?

Accepted Answer

A)  Standards 
B)  Objectives 
C)  Artifacts 
D)  Controls 
E)  Reagents 
A)  Standards 
B)  Objectives 
C)  Artifacts 
D)  Controls 
E)  Reagents

Question 19

Number 10 on this microscope is the ____, which contains the condenser and iris.

Accepted Answer

A)  objective 
B)  base 
C)  stage 
D)  substage 
E)  ocular 
A)  objective 
B)  base 
C)  stage 
D)  substage 
E)  ocular

Question 20

Number 11 on the figure of the microscope is the ________, which is a diaphragm that regulates the amount of light that illuminates the specimen.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Number 11 on the figure of the...

Exam 45: Orientation to the Lab

Laboratories that perform moderate-complexity tests ____.

Which of the following support and position the specimen and prevent contamination of the microscope by the specimen?

A magnifying lens that magnifies an image ten times is called a(n) ________ lens.

The abbreviation for milligram is ____.

A foreign object that is visible through a microscope, but is unrelated to the specimen and may be misinterpreted when the specimen is examined, is a(n) ____.

Number 4 on the figure of the microscope is the ________.

Which of the following applies to testing specimens that may be contaminated with blood-borne or other pathogens?

Sammy is a 6-year-old patient who needs to have blood drawn for testing. He is obviously anxious about the procedure, and his mother appears to be just as upset as Sammy is. Which of the following approaches should you take to reassure Sammy and his mother?

Which of the following is used to measure small amounts of liquids and can be either mechanical or manual?

Which of the following is used to measure the large amounts of liquids necessary for reagents?

The chemically coated strip used in blood glucose monitoring is an example of a(n) ____.

Which of the following is designed to be lowered into a drop of immersion oil placed directly above the prepared specimen under examination?

The focus controls of the microscope are located on the ____.

Certificate of Waiver tests ____.

Foreign objects visible through a microscope, but unrelated to the specimen, are called ________ and may be misinterpreted when the specimen is examined.

A(n) _______ measures light intensity and is a basic electronic component of many pieces of analytic laboratory equipment.

Which of the following is an appropriate solution for cleaning a surface contaminated with blood, blood products, or body fluids?

Which of the following are chemicals or chemically treated substances used in test procedures?

Number 10 on this microscope is the ____, which contains the condenser and iris.

Number 11 on the figure of the microscope is the ________, which is a diaphragm that regulates the amount of light that illuminates the specimen.

Introduction to Medical Assisting

Healthcare and the Healthcare Team

Professionalism and Success

Interpersonal Communication

Legal and Ethical Issues

Basic Safety and Infection Control

Patient Reception

Office Equipment and Supplies

Examination and Treatment Areas

Written and Electronic Documents

Medical Records and Documentation

Electronic Health Records

Telephone Techniques

Patient Education

Managing Medical Records

Schedule Management

Insurance and Billing

Diagnostic Coding

Procedure Coding

Patient Billing and Collection

Financial Management Key

Organization of the Body

The Integumentary System

The Skeletal System

The Muscular System

The Cardiovascular System

The Blood

The Lymphatic and Immune Systems

The Respiratory System

The Nervous System

The Urinary System

The Reproductive System

The Digestive System

The Endocrine System

Special Senses

Patient Interview and History

Vital Signs and Measurements

Assisting With a General Physical Examination

Assisting in Reproductive and Urinary Specialties

Assisting in Pediatrics

Assisting in Geriatrics

Assisting in Other Medical Specialties

Assisting With Eye and Ear Care

Assisting With Minor Surgery

Electrocardiography and Pulmonary Function Testing

Microbiology and Disease

Processing and Testing Urine and Stool Specimens

Collecting, Processing, and Testing Blood Specimens

Diagnostic Imaging

Principles of Pharmacology

Dosage Calculation

Medication Administration

Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation

Nutrition and Health

Practice Management

Emergency Preparedness

Preparing for the World of Work

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