Question 1

Which of the following is the most effective means of preventing infection and is the single most effective way of preventing the spread of all infections?

Accepted Answer

A)   Use of PPE
B)   Hand hygiene
C)   Safe needle practices
D)   Respiratory hygieneE) A) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 2

Microbiology specimens must be collected in sterile containers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

In the identification system of the National Fire Protection Association,the white diamond indicates __________ of the chemical.

Accepted Answer

A)   the flammability
B)   special hazards
C)   the reactivity or stability
D)   the health hazardE) A) and B)
F) A) and D)

Question 4

Immersion oil prevents refraction of the light and improves the resolution of the magnified image.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The clinical __________ department analyzes blood,cerebrospinal fluid (CSF),urine,and joint fluid.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The clinical __________ department analyzes blood,cerebrospinal fluid...

Question 6

Laboratory tests performed in a physician's office are most likely to be categorized as

Accepted Answer

A)   waived.
B)   moderate complexity.
C)   high complexity.
D)   A and BE) B) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 7

The most common specimens collected include

Accepted Answer

A)   blood and urine.
B)   swab samples from wounds or mucous membranes.
C)   feces or gastric content.
D)   tissue samples.
E)   Both A and BF) A) and B)
G) B) and E)

Question 8

Physical hazards in the laboratory can be classified as electrical,fire,or mechanical.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The ocular of the microscope generally magnifies the image

Accepted Answer

A)   2 times.
B)   5 times.
C)   10 times.
D)   minimally.E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 10

A fecal occult blood test is an example of a qualitative screening test.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 11

The stepwise method used to collect,process,and test a specimen that will be used as evidence in a legal case is called the __________.

Accepted Answer

chain of custody

Question 12

__________ is the study of bacteria,fungi,yeasts,parasites,and viruses.

Accepted Answer

A)   Chemistry
B)   Histology
C)   Microbiology
D)   HematologyE) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 13

Laboratories that perform moderate- to high-complexity tests must undergo an unannounced inspection every 2 years.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

An important responsibility of the medical assistant is to make sure collected specimens are labeled properly before they are sent to a reference laboratory.Summarize at least five items that must be included on a specimen label.

Accepted Answer

The label information typically required...

Question 15

Which of the following is not a waived test?

Accepted Answer

A)   Dipstick urinalysis
B)   Fecal occult blood
C)   Gram staining
D)   Spun microhematocritE) C) and D)
F) All of the above C

Question 16

A centrifuge is used to separate

Accepted Answer

A)   solids from liquids.
B)   blood cells from serum or plasma.
C)   crystals from urine.
D)   All of the aboveE) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 17

Section 1 on all safety data sheets is required to have which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)   Identification
B)   Hazard(s) identification
C)   First aid measures
D)   Physical and chemical properties
E)   All of the aboveF) C) and E)
G) C) and D)

Question 18

Categories of tests performed in the clinical laboratory are assigned by the FDA on the basis of the

Accepted Answer

A)   potential risk to public health.
B)   expense to the patient.
C)   ease of performance.
D)   instrumentation and supplies needed.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 19

The most effective means of preventing infection is the repeated,thorough hand washing or sanitization of the hands.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

A blood culture and sensitivity (C&S) test is most likely to be performed in which division of the clinical laboratory?

Accepted Answer

A)   Urinalysis
B)   Chemistry
C)   Hematology
D)   MicrobiologyE) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Exam 27: Assisting in the Clinical Laboratory

Which of the following is the most effective means of preventing infection and is the single most effective way of preventing the spread of all infections?

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Microbiology specimens must be collected in sterile containers.

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In the identification system of the National Fire Protection Association,the white diamond indicates __________ of the chemical.

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Immersion oil prevents refraction of the light and improves the resolution of the magnified image.

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The clinical __________ department analyzes blood,cerebrospinal fluid (CSF),urine,and joint fluid.

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Laboratory tests performed in a physician's office are most likely to be categorized as

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The most common specimens collected include

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Physical hazards in the laboratory can be classified as electrical,fire,or mechanical.

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The ocular of the microscope generally magnifies the image

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A fecal occult blood test is an example of a qualitative screening test.

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The stepwise method used to collect,process,and test a specimen that will be used as evidence in a legal case is called the __________.

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__________ is the study of bacteria,fungi,yeasts,parasites,and viruses.

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Laboratories that perform moderate- to high-complexity tests must undergo an unannounced inspection every 2 years.

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An important responsibility of the medical assistant is to make sure collected specimens are labeled properly before they are sent to a reference laboratory.Summarize at least five items that must be included on a specimen label.

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Which of the following is not a waived test?

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Section 1 on all safety data sheets is required to have which of the following?

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Categories of tests performed in the clinical laboratory are assigned by the FDA on the basis of the

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The most effective means of preventing infection is the repeated,thorough hand washing or sanitization of the hands.

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A blood culture and sensitivity (C&S) test is most likely to be performed in which division of the clinical laboratory?

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