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The 2 hour postprandial test is done to: |
screen for diabetes mellitus |
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An automatic feature on the newer models of the glucose meters spare the pt from having to do this to make certain that the testing is accurate: |
matching the codes of the strips and most will not even test if the strips are expired |
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The blood test that measures the average glucose level in the blood for a 3 month period is the : |
glycosylated hemoglobin test |
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Capillary puncture: the first drop of blood is: |
wiped away |
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Cholesterol testing monitors the functions of: |
the liver, thyroid, and blood vessels |
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CLIA-waived testing: |
minimal risk of error |
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Clinitest, Acetest and Ictotest are: |
Brand names of reagent tablets that each test for one specific substance in urine |
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The ESR blood test measure: |
how fast the RBC's settle to the bottom of the tube. (ESR = Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate ) the test measures an inflammatory response |
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First morning samples of urine are requested because: |
It is more concentrated than later in the day |
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The following mistakes can cause an error on the glucose test meter using a reagent strip: |
not enough blood on the test strip, touching the finger to the test strip, using expired test strips. |
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For a complete blood count (CBC) collect the blood in: |
a lavender-topped tube |
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The glucose tolerance test is a _________ test: |
timed |
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HDL: |
high density lipoprotein, the "good" cholesterol |
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The hematocrit (hct) test measures: |
the percentage of formed cells in the blood. The number value is usually three times the number value of the hemoglobin test. |
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The hemoglobin (Hgb) test measures: |
hemoglobin's capacity to carry oxygen |
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LDL: |
low density lipoprotein, "bad" cholesterol |
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Multistix reagent strips should be dipped into the uring sample: |
and then blotted on a paper towel to remove excess urine |
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QC (quality control) measures for urine Multistix include: |
checking the expiration date on the bottle, keeping the lid on the bottle to prevent moisture and light from entering as well as keeping the strips in the original bottle, as well as recording the results in a lab log book . |
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Reagent strips are used in chemistry urinalysis as they detect: |
the presence and amount of a substance in the urine |
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Serology |
studies antibody/antigen reactions in blood |
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Specific gravity is a measurement of: |
the concentration of urine as compared to water. This indicates the kidneys' ability to concentrate urine |
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Supernatant is a term that means: |
the top liquid portion of a centrifuged urine specimen |
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A sweet-smelling, "fruity" odor to urine can be an indication of: |
diabetes mellitus |
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Viewable reactions in serological testing DO NOT include: |
viscosity |
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Viewable reaction in serological testing include: |
agglutination, precipitation, and lysis |
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When a whole blood specimen is centrifuged a white or beige-colored layer is seen on top of the red cells. This is called the "buffy" coat. it is made of: |
White blood cells and platelets |
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When blood is allowed to clot and then spun in the centrifuge this will be the top portion: |
serum |
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When unclotted whole blood is spun in the centrifuge this will be the top portion: |
Plasma |
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Which waste container would you use to dispose of the outer packaging for winged infusion set and bandage? |
Regular waste container |
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Which waste container would you use to dispose of the used winged infusion set: |
Puncture-resistant sharps container |
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You are running a QC test while performing a test on a pt specimen. When you look at the qc results, you note they are outside of the normal range, what do you do? |
Rerun the quality control sample and when it falls within the normal range, run the pt specimen. |
