Question 1

The longer the objective of the microscope,the greater the magnification of the lens.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

For a quantitative test,the result is expressed numerically.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

A screening test is performed to help diagnose a specific health problem in the patient.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Which type of specimen must be chilled if testing will not be performed immediately?

Accepted Answer

A)   Blood
B)   Urine
C)   Semen
D)   All of the aboveE) A) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 5

Patient samples are tested in the medical laboratory to determine whether test results are within a certain reference range.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Which type of laboratory would perform sensitivity testing on organisms to determine the proper antibiotic therapy?

Accepted Answer

A)   Chemistry lab
B)   Microbiology lab
C)   Hematology lab
D)   All of the aboveE) B) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 7

Which of the following is not a responsibility of the medical assistant in the clinical laboratory?

Accepted Answer

A)   Providing proper patient preparation
B)   Interpreting abnormal results and providing patients with diagnoses
C)   Developing a knowledge of the normal ranges of results
D)   Obtaining and labeling specimensE) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 8

The microscopic analysis of cells is the science of __________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The microscopic analysis of cells is the...

Question 9

Aerosolization in a centrifuge can be prevented by ensuring that

Accepted Answer

A)   the tubes have an equal amount of fluid.
B)   the atmosphere has 5% carbon dioxide.
C)   the tubes are tightly capped.
D)   rubber cups are in the bottom of the carriers.E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 10

The military clock time of 1735 hours corresponds to 5:35 AM on the Greenwich clock.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

For qualitative tests,a numeric value is attached to the result that specifically states the amount of analyte in a given volume of specimen.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Specimens collected in the ambulatory care setting frequently are sent to a(n)__________ for analysis.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Specimens collected in the ambulatory care setting...

Question 13

In a physician's office laboratory,which of the following is (are) the most common hazardous chemical(s) ?

Accepted Answer

A)   Sodium hypochlorite
B)   Caviwipes and glutaraldehyde
C)   Acetone and dyes
D)   All of the aboveE) B) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 14

Incubators used in the microbiology laboratory generally maintain a constant temperature of

Accepted Answer

A)   90° to 94° F.
B)   95° to 98.6° F.
C)   99° to 104° F.
D)   104.4° to 110° F.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 15

Summarize methods that can be used to prevent physical hazards in the clinical laboratory.

Accepted Answer

•	Keep all electrical equipment in prope...

Question 16

Medical assistants are trained to perform high-complexity tests in the physician's office.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

__________ are fluids that have escaped from blood vessels and have been deposited in surrounding tissues.

Accepted Answer

The answer of __________ are fluids that have escaped from...

Question 18

The bottom diamond (white) of the national fire protection association identification system indicates which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)   Flammability
B)   Health hazard
C)   Special hazard information
D)   Reactivity or stability hazardE) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 19

The gram is the unit of mass in the metric system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Which of the following is the most efficient method of preventing the spread of infection in a laboratory?

Accepted Answer

A)   Using a sterile container for sharps
B)   Washing your hands
C)   Using sterile cups in urine collection
D)   Cleaning with a chemical disinfectantE) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Exam 27: Assisting in the Clinical Laboratory

The microscopic analysis of cells is the science of __________.

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For a quantitative test,the result is expressed numerically.

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Summarize methods that can be used to prevent physical hazards in the clinical laboratory.

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Which type of specimen must be chilled if testing will not be performed immediately?

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Patient samples are tested in the medical laboratory to determine whether test results are within a certain reference range.

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Which of the following is not a responsibility of the medical assistant in the clinical laboratory?

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A screening test is performed to help diagnose a specific health problem in the patient.

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Which type of laboratory would perform sensitivity testing on organisms to determine the proper antibiotic therapy?

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The military clock time of 1735 hours corresponds to 5:35 AM on the Greenwich clock.

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Which of the following is the most efficient method of preventing the spread of infection in a laboratory?

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__________ are fluids that have escaped from blood vessels and have been deposited in surrounding tissues.

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Medical assistants are trained to perform high-complexity tests in the physician's office.

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For qualitative tests,a numeric value is attached to the result that specifically states the amount of analyte in a given volume of specimen.

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The longer the objective of the microscope,the greater the magnification of the lens.

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Aerosolization in a centrifuge can be prevented by ensuring that

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The gram is the unit of mass in the metric system.

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Specimens collected in the ambulatory care setting frequently are sent to a(n)__________ for analysis.

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Incubators used in the microbiology laboratory generally maintain a constant temperature of

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In a physician's office laboratory,which of the following is (are) the most common hazardous chemical(s) ?

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The bottom diamond (white) of the national fire protection association identification system indicates which of the following?

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