Question 1

Generally positive and negative control samples are used with tests that yield a(n) ______ test response to show the substance being tested for is either present or absent.

Accepted Answer

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Question 2

Which of the following are chemicals or chemically treated substances used in test procedures?

Accepted Answer

A)   Standards
B)   Objectives
C)   Artifacts
D)   Controls
E)   ReagentsF) B) and E)
G) B) and C)

Question 3

Number 12 on the figure of the microscope is the ________ source.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Number 12 on the figure of the...

Question 4

The iris of the optical microscope is ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   the platform that holds the specimen slide
B)   the controls that bring the objective being examined into focus
C)   the eyepiece through which you view an image
D)   a diaphragm that opens and closes to change the amount of light illuminating the specimen
E)   the mechanism that controls left-right and forward-backward movement of the stageF) B) and E)
G) C) and E)

Question 5

Certificate of Waiver tests are classified as such if they ____.

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A)   are moderately complex
B)   pose an insignificant risk to the patient if they are performed or interpreted incorrectly
C)   are run by a pathologist
D)   are highly complex and require that the laboratory be inspected periodically
E)   are not performed in a POLF) C) and D)
G) B) and C)

Question 6

Number 6 on the figure of the microscope is the revolving ________.

Accepted Answer

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Question 7

Which of the following is an appropriate solution for cleaning a surface contaminated with blood, blood products, or body fluids?

Accepted Answer

A)   10% bleach
B)   Hot water and soap
C)   20% isopropyl alcohol
D)   Iodine
E)   20% ammoniaF) All of the above
G) A) and B)

Question 8

In order to calibrate a medical instrument there must be a set of known ________, which is a specimen with a known value.

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Question 9

Which of the following communications should be used when preparing a patient for a laboratory test?

Accepted Answer

A)   Use technical terminology and language when providing information about the test
B)   Avoid giving the patient test instructions if the patient has had the test before
C)   Let the patient be your guide in determining how much information to provide
D)   Interpret and communicate the test results to the patient as soon as they are available
E)   Use the patient's first name to establish a friendly atmosphereF) All of the above
G) A) and B)

Question 10

The chemically coated strip used in blood glucose monitoring is an example of a(n)  ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   reagent
B)   standard
C)   artifact
D)   objective
E)   controlF) C) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 11

-Number 12 on this microscope is the ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   ocular
B)   light source
C)   stage
D)   base
E)   irisF) C) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 12

Which of the following is used to measure small amounts of liquids and can be either mechanical or manual?

Accepted Answer

A)   Hemocytometer
B)   Volumetric flask
C)   Pipette
D)   Photometer
E)   BeakerF) B) and E)
G) A) and E)

Question 13

Two of the objectives on a microscope are dry objectives, but the third objective is a(n) ________ objective that allows for greater magnification.

Accepted Answer

oil-immers...

Question 14

Which of the following are considered high-complexity tests?

Accepted Answer

A)   Urinalysis, erythrocyte sedimentation rate, blood glucose, and pregnancy
B)   Tests in clinical cytogenics, histopathology, histocompatibility, and cytology
C)   Tests in bacteriology, mycobacteriology, virology, and parasitology
D)   Tests in mycology, immunology, and chemistry
E)   Tests in immunohematology and hematologyF) A) and E)
G) C) and E)

Question 15

What does QNS on a lab report mean?

Accepted Answer

A)   Enough blood was sent to the lab.
B)   These are the initials of the technician who ran the test.
C)   The specimen that was sent to perform the test was not large enough.
D)   This confirms that quality assurance standards have been met.
E)   The specimen was contaminated and therefore unusable.F) A) and B)
G) C) and D)

Question 16

Patients with diabetes and clinical personnel use which of the following to monitor blood glucose levels?

Accepted Answer

A)   Hemocytometer
B)   Glucometer
C)   Centrifuge
D)   Photometer
E)   MicroscopeF) A) and D)
G) A) and C)

Question 17

Number 5 on the figure of the microscope indicates the ________, or eyepieces, which contain a 10x magnifying lens.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Number 5 on the figure of the...

Question 18

A pap smear used to detect cervical cancer is sent to which department of a reference laboratory?

Accepted Answer

A)   Toxicology
B)   Histology
C)   Serology
D)   Immunology
E)   CytologyF) None of the above
G) B) and D)

Question 19

Which of the following is characteristic of an oil-immersion objective?

Accepted Answer

A)   There is an air space between the specimen under examination and the objective.
B)   It is used for specimens that need very high magnification.
C)   It has a low-power lens with a magnification factor of 10x.
D)   Condensed light passes through the specimen and the air space above the specimen.
E)   Combined with the lens in the ocular, it has a total magnification factor of 500x.F) B) and E)
G) B) and C)

Question 20

Number 2 on the figure of the microscope is the ________ adjustment control.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Number 2 on the figure of the...

Exam 45: Orientation to the Lab

What does QNS on a lab report mean?

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In order to calibrate a medical instrument there must be a set of known ________, which is a specimen with a known value.

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Number 5 on the figure of the microscope indicates the ________, or eyepieces, which contain a 10x magnifying lens.

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Which of the following is an appropriate solution for cleaning a surface contaminated with blood, blood products, or body fluids?

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The chemically coated strip used in blood glucose monitoring is an example of a(n) ____.

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Number 6 on the figure of the microscope is the revolving ________.

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Which of the following are considered high-complexity tests?

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Generally positive and negative control samples are used with tests that yield a(n) ______ test response to show the substance being tested for is either present or absent.

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Which of the following communications should be used when preparing a patient for a laboratory test?

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Which of the following is characteristic of an oil-immersion objective?

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The iris of the optical microscope is ____.

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Which of the following is used to measure small amounts of liquids and can be either mechanical or manual?

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Two of the objectives on a microscope are dry objectives, but the third objective is a(n) ________ objective that allows for greater magnification.

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Number 12 on the figure of the microscope is the ________ source.

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Which of the following are chemicals or chemically treated substances used in test procedures?

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Number 2 on the figure of the microscope is the ________ adjustment control.

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Patients with diabetes and clinical personnel use which of the following to monitor blood glucose levels?

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-Number 12 on this microscope is the ____.

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Certificate of Waiver tests are classified as such if they ____.

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A pap smear used to detect cervical cancer is sent to which department of a reference laboratory?

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