Question 1

Which of the following methods is not used to quantitate glucose levels?

Accepted Answer

A)  Glucose oxidase 
B)  Glucose dehydrogenase 
C)  Clinitest 
D)  Hexokinase 
A)  Glucose oxidase 
B)  Glucose dehydrogenase 
C)  Clinitest 
D)  Hexokinase

Question 2

A major benefit of point-of-care testing (POCT)for blood glucose is that it:

Accepted Answer

A)  allows for immediate intervention. 
B)  does not require oversight by the laboratory. 
C)  can only be performed by laboratory personnel. 
D)  eliminates the need for glucose testing in the laboratory. 
A)  allows for immediate intervention. 
B)  does not require oversight by the laboratory. 
C)  can only be performed by laboratory personnel. 
D)  eliminates the need for glucose testing in the laboratory.

Question 3

The term chloride shift refers to the:

Accepted Answer

A)  exchange of chloride with sodium to maintain electrical neutrality. 
B)  exchange of chloride with bicarbonate between red blood cells and plasma. 
C)  contribution of chloride to serum osmolality. 
D)  kidney's excretion of chloride by the renal tubules. 
A)  exchange of chloride with sodium to maintain electrical neutrality. 
B)  exchange of chloride with bicarbonate between red blood cells and plasma. 
C)  contribution of chloride to serum osmolality. 
D)  kidney's excretion of chloride by the renal tubules.

Question 4

Which of the following laboratory tests assist in the diagnosis of heart failure?

Accepted Answer

A)  BNP 
B)  Fibrinogen 
C)  CRP 
D)  D-dimer 
A)  BNP 
B)  Fibrinogen 
C)  CRP 
D)  D-dimer

Question 5

Determination of plasma sodium with an ion-selective electrode (ISE)will be altered if the specimen is lipemic (increased plasma lipids)in which manner?

Accepted Answer

A)  Increased with a direct ISE method 
B)  Increased with an indirect ISE method 
C)  Decreased with a direct ISE method 
D)  Decreased with an indirect ISE method 
A)  Increased with a direct ISE method 
B)  Increased with an indirect ISE method 
C)  Decreased with a direct ISE method 
D)  Decreased with an indirect ISE method

Question 6

Match the following terms with the correct description. Use an answer only once.
-metabolic acidosis

Accepted Answer

A) decreased plasma bicarbonate 
B) excess elimination of acid 
C) acid-rich fluids are lost 
D) decreased elimination of CO₂ 
A) decreased plasma bicarbonate 
B) excess elimination of acid 
C) acid-rich fluids are lost 
D) decreased elimination of CO₂

Question 7

In bilirubin assays,conjugated bilirubin is referred to as ____ reacting bilirubin.

Accepted Answer

A)  unconjugated 
B)  total 
C)  indirect 
D)  direct 
A)  unconjugated 
B)  total 
C)  indirect 
D)  direct

Question 8

Which of the following hormones lowers the blood glucose level by promoting glucose entry into cells?

Accepted Answer

A)  Cortisol 
B)  Glucagon 
C)  Insulin 
D)  Thyroxine 
A)  Cortisol 
B)  Glucagon 
C)  Insulin 
D)  Thyroxine

Question 9

Match the name of the tumor specific marker assay with an appropriate application.
-alpha fetoprotein

Accepted Answer

A) suggests early recurrence of breast cancer 
B) secreted in endodermal sinus tumors 
C) detected in choriocarcinoma 
D) found in 20% of smokers 
A) suggests early recurrence of breast cancer 
B) secreted in endodermal sinus tumors 
C) detected in choriocarcinoma 
D) found in 20% of smokers

Question 10

The anticoagulant of choice for glucose testing when analysis is not performed promptly is:

Accepted Answer

A)  EDTA. 
B)  sodium fluoride. 
C)  lithium heparin. 
D)  sodium citrate. 
A)  EDTA. 
B)  sodium fluoride. 
C)  lithium heparin. 
D)  sodium citrate.

Question 11

Match the following terms with the correct description. Use an answer only once.
-metabolic alkalosis

Accepted Answer

A) decreased plasma bicarbonate 
B) excess elimination of acid 
C) acid-rich fluids are lost 
D) decreased elimination of CO₂ 
A) decreased plasma bicarbonate 
B) excess elimination of acid 
C) acid-rich fluids are lost 
D) decreased elimination of CO₂

Question 12

The two enzymes used in the diagnosis of acute pancreatitis are:

Accepted Answer

A)  AST and ALT. 
B)  amylase and lipase. 
C)  alkaline phosphatase and amylase. 
D)  GGT and lipase. 
A)  AST and ALT. 
B)  amylase and lipase. 
C)  alkaline phosphatase and amylase. 
D)  GGT and lipase.

Question 13

Hypoglycemia is not a consequence of:

Accepted Answer

A)  insulinoma. 
B)  islet cell hyperplasia. 
C)  insulin resistance. 
D)  glycogen storage disease. 
A)  insulinoma. 
B)  islet cell hyperplasia. 
C)  insulin resistance. 
D)  glycogen storage disease.

Question 14

The primary form of nonprotein nitrogen in the blood is:

Accepted Answer

A)  urea. 
B)  creatinine. 
C)  cystatin C. 
D)  creatine. 
A)  urea. 
B)  creatinine. 
C)  cystatin C. 
D)  creatine.

Question 15

Osmolality measures:

Accepted Answer

A)  the number of sodium ions in plasma. 
B)  the number of sodium ions in urine or plasma. 
C)  total concentration of all ions and molecules in serum or urine. 
D)  total concentration of all ions and molecules in plasma. 
A)  the number of sodium ions in plasma. 
B)  the number of sodium ions in urine or plasma. 
C)  total concentration of all ions and molecules in serum or urine. 
D)  total concentration of all ions and molecules in plasma.

Which of the following methods is not used to quantitate glucose levels?

A major benefit of point-of-care testing (POCT)for blood glucose is that it:

The term chloride shift refers to the:

Which of the following laboratory tests assist in the diagnosis of heart failure?

Determination of plasma sodium with an ion-selective electrode (ISE)will be altered if the specimen is lipemic (increased plasma lipids)in which manner?

Match the following terms with the correct description. Use an answer only once. -metabolic acidosis

In bilirubin assays,conjugated bilirubin is referred to as ____ reacting bilirubin.

Which of the following hormones lowers the blood glucose level by promoting glucose entry into cells?

Match the name of the tumor specific marker assay with an appropriate application. -alpha fetoprotein

The anticoagulant of choice for glucose testing when analysis is not performed promptly is:

Match the following terms with the correct description. Use an answer only once. -metabolic alkalosis

The two enzymes used in the diagnosis of acute pancreatitis are:

Hypoglycemia is not a consequence of:

The primary form of nonprotein nitrogen in the blood is:

Osmolality measures:

Fundamentals of the Clinical Laboratory

Safety in the Clinical Laboratory

Quality Assessment and Quality Control in the Clinical Laboratory

Phlebotomy: Collecting and Processing Blood

The Microscope

Systems of Measurement, laboratory Equipment, and Reagents

Laboratory Mathematics and Solution Preparation

Basic and New Techniques in the Clinical Laboratory

Delivery of Laboratory Testing From Point of Care to Total Automation

Principles and Practice of Clinical Hematology

Introduction to Hemostasis

Renal Physiology and Urinalysis

Examination of Body Fluids and Miscellaneous Specimens

Introduction to Microbiology

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Immunohematology and Transfusion Medicine

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Exam 10: Introduction to Clinical Chemistry

Which of the following methods is not used to quantitate glucose levels?

A major benefit of point-of-care testing (POCT)for blood glucose is that it:

The term chloride shift refers to the:

Which of the following laboratory tests assist in the diagnosis of heart failure?

Determination of plasma sodium with an ion-selective electrode (ISE)will be altered if the specimen is lipemic (increased plasma lipids)in which manner?

Match the following terms with the correct description. Use an answer only once. -metabolic acidosis

In bilirubin assays,conjugated bilirubin is referred to as ____ reacting bilirubin.

Which of the following hormones lowers the blood glucose level by promoting glucose entry into cells?

Match the name of the tumor specific marker assay with an appropriate application. -alpha fetoprotein

The anticoagulant of choice for glucose testing when analysis is not performed promptly is:

Match the following terms with the correct description. Use an answer only once. -metabolic alkalosis

The two enzymes used in the diagnosis of acute pancreatitis are:

Hypoglycemia is not a consequence of:

The primary form of nonprotein nitrogen in the blood is:

Osmolality measures:

Fundamentals of the Clinical Laboratory

Safety in the Clinical Laboratory

Quality Assessment and Quality Control in the Clinical Laboratory

Phlebotomy: Collecting and Processing Blood

The Microscope

Systems of Measurement, laboratory Equipment, and Reagents

Laboratory Mathematics and Solution Preparation

Basic and New Techniques in the Clinical Laboratory

Delivery of Laboratory Testing From Point of Care to Total Automation

Principles and Practice of Clinical Hematology

Introduction to Hemostasis

Renal Physiology and Urinalysis

Examination of Body Fluids and Miscellaneous Specimens

Introduction to Microbiology

Immunology and Serology

Immunohematology and Transfusion Medicine

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