Question 1

Seminal fluid may be examined for:

Accepted Answer

A)  infertility studies. 
B)  postvasectomy assessment. 
C)  evaluation of probable sexual assault. 
D)  all of the above. 
A)  infertility studies. 
B)  postvasectomy assessment. 
C)  evaluation of probable sexual assault. 
D)  all of the above. D

Question 2

When a leukocyte differential smear made from a CSF specimen with an elevated leukocyte count reveals an increase in polymorphonuclear cells,it may be indicative of ____ infection.

Accepted Answer

A)  viral 
B)  bacterial 
C)  fungal 
D)  parasitic 
A)  viral 
B)  bacterial 
C)  fungal 
D)  parasitic B

Question 3

Serous fluids:

Accepted Answer

A)  have a composition that is unlike serum. 
B)  are contained within the closed cavities of the body. 
C)  are ultrafiltrates of plasma. 
D)  Both a and b are correct. 
A)  have a composition that is unlike serum. 
B)  are contained within the closed cavities of the body. 
C)  are ultrafiltrates of plasma. 
D)  Both a and b are correct. D

Question 4

Serous fluid for laboratory examination should be collected in:

Accepted Answer

A)  a sterile container. 
B)  an EDTA tube for cell counts. 
C)  an aseptic environment. 
D)  all of the above. 
A)  a sterile container. 
B)  an EDTA tube for cell counts. 
C)  an aseptic environment. 
D)  all of the above.

Question 5

If CSF has a xanthochromic appearance,it can indicate bleeding:

Accepted Answer

A)  within 30 minutes to 1 hour. 
B)  within 1 to 2 hours. 
C)  between 12 hours and 2 to 4 weeks. 
D)  within the past month. 
A)  within 30 minutes to 1 hour. 
B)  within 1 to 2 hours. 
C)  between 12 hours and 2 to 4 weeks. 
D)  within the past month.

Question 6

The type of specimen that is most critical to deliver immediately to the laboratory for examination is ____ fluid.

Accepted Answer

A)  cerebrospinal 
B)  synovial 
C)  pericardial 
D)  peritoneal 
A)  cerebrospinal 
B)  synovial 
C)  pericardial 
D)  peritoneal

Question 7

Synovial fluids should be collected:

Accepted Answer

A)  into an anticoagulated tube. 
B)  into a non-anticoagulated tube. 
C)  using a sterile needle and syringe. 
D)  in all of the above ways. 
A)  into an anticoagulated tube. 
B)  into a non-anticoagulated tube. 
C)  using a sterile needle and syringe. 
D)  in all of the above ways.

Question 8

An assay for fetal fibronectin (fFN)is performed,if the:

Accepted Answer

A)  mother is having symptoms of premature labor. 
B)  fetus is suffering from hemolytic anemia. 
C)  parents want to know the gender of the fetus. 
D)  obstetrician wants to know if the fetus has a genetic disorder. 
A)  mother is having symptoms of premature labor. 
B)  fetus is suffering from hemolytic anemia. 
C)  parents want to know the gender of the fetus. 
D)  obstetrician wants to know if the fetus has a genetic disorder.

Question 9

Normally,____% or more of sperm are motile.

Accepted Answer

A)  15 
B)  25 
C)  50 
D)  100 
A)  15 
B)  25 
C)  50 
D)  100

Question 10

A macroscopically turbid cerebrospinal fluid (CSF)may indicate:

Accepted Answer

A)  blood clots. 
B)  increased white blood cell count. 
C)  presence of hemorrhage. 
D)  viral infection. 
A)  blood clots. 
B)  increased white blood cell count. 
C)  presence of hemorrhage. 
D)  viral infection.

Question 11

CSF specimens should be delivered to the laboratory:

Accepted Answer

A)  immediately. 
B)  within an hour. 
C)  within 12 hours. 
D)  within 24 hours. 
A)  immediately. 
B)  within an hour. 
C)  within 12 hours. 
D)  within 24 hours.

Question 12

Ideally,a semen specimen should be analyzed within ____ of collection.

Accepted Answer

A)  30 minutes 
B)  1 hour 
C)  2 hours 
D)  12 hours 
A)  30 minutes 
B)  1 hour 
C)  2 hours 
D)  12 hours

Seminal fluid may be examined for:

When a leukocyte differential smear made from a CSF specimen with an elevated leukocyte count reveals an increase in polymorphonuclear cells,it may be indicative of ____ infection.

Serous fluids:

Serous fluid for laboratory examination should be collected in:

If CSF has a xanthochromic appearance,it can indicate bleeding:

The type of specimen that is most critical to deliver immediately to the laboratory for examination is ____ fluid.

Synovial fluids should be collected:

An assay for fetal fibronectin (fFN)is performed,if the:

Normally,____% or more of sperm are motile.

A macroscopically turbid cerebrospinal fluid (CSF)may indicate:

CSF specimens should be delivered to the laboratory:

Ideally,a semen specimen should be analyzed within ____ of collection.

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

Introduction to Clinical Chemistry

Principles and Practice of Clinical Hematology

Introduction to Hemostasis

Renal Physiology and Urinalysis

Introduction to Microbiology

Immunology and Serology

Immunohematology and Transfusion Medicine

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Exam 14: Examination of Body Fluids and Miscellaneous Specimens

Seminal fluid may be examined for:

When a leukocyte differential smear made from a CSF specimen with an elevated leukocyte count reveals an increase in polymorphonuclear cells,it may be indicative of ____ infection.

Serous fluids:

Serous fluid for laboratory examination should be collected in:

If CSF has a xanthochromic appearance,it can indicate bleeding:

The type of specimen that is most critical to deliver immediately to the laboratory for examination is ____ fluid.

Synovial fluids should be collected:

An assay for fetal fibronectin (fFN)is performed,if the:

Normally,____% or more of sperm are motile.

A macroscopically turbid cerebrospinal fluid (CSF)may indicate:

CSF specimens should be delivered to the laboratory:

Ideally,a semen specimen should be analyzed within ____ of collection.

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

Introduction to Clinical Chemistry

Principles and Practice of Clinical Hematology

Introduction to Hemostasis

Renal Physiology and Urinalysis

Introduction to Microbiology

Immunology and Serology

Immunohematology and Transfusion Medicine

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