Final Exam- Written

Front 1

Which of the following laboratory specialties performs testing for blood typing, cross matching, and the separation and storage of blood components?

Back 1

Immunohematology

Front 2

Which of the following laboratory specialties performs testing for identification of bacteria and fungi?

Back 2

Microbiology

Front 3

Which of the following best describes how the quality of test results can be ensured?

Back 3

Check the calibration of instruments and machines consistently

Front 4

Which of the following laboratory types is used by hospitals and physicians for complex, expensive, or specialized tests?

Back 4

Reference Laboratories

Front 5

Which of the following laboratory specialties performs testing and microscopic examinations of cells to detect early signs of cancer and other diseases?

Back 5

Cytology

Front 6

To further ensure that test results are accurate, what test must be done along with the patient sample?

Back 6

Control Test

Front 7

When filling out a requisition form, what does not need to be included?

Back 7

Marital Status

Front 8

Which of the following departments study tissue sample biopsies?

Back 8

Histology

Front 9

Which of the following best describes the most commonly used microscope in the clinic setting?

Back 9

Compound

Front 10

Which of the following is the most appropriate action when using a microscope?

Back 10

View the field first using low power

Front 11

Which of the following is a true statement about caring for a microscope?

Back 11

Use oil only with oil-immersion lens.

Front 12

When using the microscope, how is the focus

adjusted?

Back 12

Visualize objects first with the coarse adjustment.

Front 13

Which of the following is NOT a method used to send a laboratory report to the provider?

Back 13

E-mail

Front 14

Which of the following is NOT the medical assistant's role in phlebotomy?

Back 14

Perform blood testing using automated equipment only.

Front 15

Which of the following is the primary factory for the production of blood cells?

Back 15

Bone marrow

Front 16

Which of the following is NOT a function of the blood?

Back 16

Assist in food metabolism

Front 17

How many liters of blood does the body contain?

Back 17

6

Front 18

Which of the following blood cells is responsible for the transport of oxygen and carbon dioxide?

Back 18

Erythrocytes

Front 19

Which of the following best describes why OSHA requires safety needles be made available to employees?

Back 19

Prevent on-the-job needle stick injuries

Front 20

When a blood sample cannot be obtained, which of the following should be done?

Back 20

All the above.

(Advance the needle slightly, try another tube, withdraw the needle slightly)

Front 21

Which of the following is the appropriate action when palpating for a vein in the upper arm?

Back 21

Palpate the vein with the tip of your index finger

Front 22

Which of the following best describes an advantage of a soft rubber tourniquet?

Back 22

Inexpensive enough to replace often

Front 23

Which of the following is the most appropriate action when using a phlebotomy tray?

Back 23

Label with an approved biohazard symbol

Front 24

Which of the following is the first step in

performing a successful venipuncture?

Back 24

Put the patient at ease.

Front 25

Which of the following is NOT included in the necessary information written on the specimen tube label?

Back 25

Address of a patient

Front 26

Which of the following is the recommended order for checking the best available vein site?

Back 26

2, 1, 3, 4

Antecubital Region

Back of hand

Back of wrist

Ankle or foot

Front 27

Which of the following best describes the correct application of a tourniquet?

Back 27

Apply three to four inches above puncture site.

Front 28

Which of the following best describes when a

syringe is most often used for venipuncture?

Back 28

When collecting small amounts of blood from fragile veins.

Front 29

Which of the following is a combination system and can be used with the syringe or the vacuum tube?

Back 29

Butterfly Collection system

Front 30

Which of the following is NOT a factor that can affect laboratory values?

Back 30

Tourniquet on one minute or less

Front 31

Which of the following is in a mixture of blood obtained from capillary puncture specimens?

Back 31

All the above.

(Blood from: arterioles, venules, and interstitial fluid )

Front 32

Which of the following is the usual site for

capillary puncture in adults?

Back 32

Fingertip

Front 33

Which of the following is the usual site for the

capillary puncture on in infants?

Back 33

Heel

Front 34

Which of the following best describes the cause of hemolysis?

Back 34

Puncturing the skin before allowing the alcohol to dry completely.

Front 35

Which of the following is not an appropriate

action when collecting a capillary blood sample?

Back 35

Use the first drop

Front 36

When performing a venipuncture, which vein is used the majority of the time?

Back 36

Median cubital

Front 37

Which of the following is NOT one of the arteries of the arm?

Back 37

Femoral

Front 38

Which of the following method(s) is used to

perform a venipuncture?

Back 38

All the Above.

(Methods: syringe, vacuum tube, butterfly)

Front 39

Which of the following best defines

hematology?

Back 39

Study of the blood cells.

Front 40

Which of the following is NOT generally included

in the complete blood count(CBC)?

Back 40

Erythrocyte sedimentation Rate

Front 41

Which of the following is required for the synthesis of the heme portion of the

hemoglobin molecule?

Back 41

Iron

Front 42

Which of the following is the major component of the RBC that transports oxygen?

Back 42

Hemoglobin.

Front 43

Which of the following is a true statement

regarding immunity?

Back 43

None of the above.

Front 44

Which of the following best describes a

hematocrit test?

Back 44

ratio of volume of packed red blood cells.

Front 45

Platelets or thrombocytes are involved in doing what in the blood?

Back 45

Coagulation

Front 46

Which of the following is the normal range of values for hemoglobin of the adult women?

Back 46

12-16 g/dl

Front 47

Which of the following is the normal range of values for hemoglobin of the adult male?

Back 47

40-55%

Front 48

Oxygenated hemoglobin is what color?

Back 48

Bright red.

Front 49

What type of blood is used for the

microhematocrit test?

Back 49

Capillary

Front 50

Which of the following blood cells is not a granulocyte?

Back 50

Lymphocyte

Front 51

which of the following is NOT a cellular component of the blood?

Back 51

Buffy Coat.

Front 52

Which of the following is the most frequently

performed procedure in the medical office laboratory?

Back 52

Urinalysis.

Front 53

Which of the following is the most appropriate action of the medical assistant when handling urine specimens?

Back 53

Avoid splashes that may enter eyes.

Front 54

Which of the following specimens usually

requires added preservatives in the container?

Back 54

24-Hour

Front 55

Which of the following urine specimens is usually requested when quantitative tests are needed for different substances?

Back 55

24-Hour