Question 1

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 C

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° F and 46° F. 
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° F and 46° F. 
C) check the temperature of the refrigerator once each week. 
D) do not store food in the refrigerator. C

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

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 5

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 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° F and 104° F 
A) Body temperature 
B) Room temperature 
C) A very cold temperature 
D) A temperature between 100° F and 104° F

Question 7

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 8

Which of the following is not found in a laboratory directory?

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 9

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 10

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 physician 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 physician in making a diagnosis 
E) All of the above

Question 11

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 12

Which of the following assists the physician 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 13

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 basis 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 basis can be plotted on a flow sheet.

Question 14

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 15

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 16

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

Question 17

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 18

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

Accepted Answer

A) physician'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) physician'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 19

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 20

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.

Exam 15: Introduction to the Clinical Laboratory

What is the purpose of performing a routine test?

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

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

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

What is a profile?

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

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

Which of the following is not found in a laboratory directory?

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

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

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?

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

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

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

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

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

All of the following are included in a lipid profile except

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

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

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

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 Gynecologic 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

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