MED253 Final exam review

A urine sample has a fruity odor. Which reagent on the dipstick will be affected?

The most common phlebotomy site(s) in adults is (are) the:

Without a clot activator, whole blood typically clots in about what time frame?

A cellulose tape test for pinworms requires:

A patient must give verbal consent before venipuncture can be performed.

This instrument is used to separate blood cells from plasma.

The proper venipuncture tube for collecting a serum specimen is:

An anaerobic organism is most likely to be isolated from a(n):

Before a lab test can be used for patient samples, quality control must be run to ensure that the test is considered:

Reagent strip urine testing must be performed on a preserved specimen within 1 hour of collection.

Which component of the complete blood count is not necessary to calculate the red cell indices?

Which of the following is a normal hemoglobin for a female?

The liquid portion of whole blood that contains clotting factors is called:

The FDA assigns categories of tests performed in the clinical lab based on what?

What are tubular structures found in the urine & composed mainly of mucoprotein produced in the kidney?

The smaller the gauge number, the larger the lumen of the venipuncture needle.

Bacteria are classified as:

The sugar most commonly found in urine is:

A CLIA-waived urine pregnancy test result can detect hCG as early as:

Increases in the RBC count are found in which of the following?

The clinical chemistry department performs which of the following tests?

When drawing blood on a patient with a history of collapsed veins, you should collect the blood sample with a syringe.

Which of the following is not a CLIA-waived test?

A winged infusion set is also known as a butterfly needle assembly.

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

A needlestick is more likely to occur if a phlebotomist does which of the following?

The color of the tube top for collection of a coagulation test is:

The Gram reaction a bacterium exhibits are the result of its:

In the microscopic observation of urine sediment, yeast most resembles:

The device used for dermal puncture is a(n):

Decreased hemoglobin levels are seen in which of the following illnesses?

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

A small amount of which of the following is always present in normal urine?

Per OSHA, needle holders can be reused for multiple patients, because they are not contaminated during the venipuncture.

Using a urine dipstick test on a urine specimen from a female with a UTI, which tests will most likely be positive?

A medical assistant instructs a patient to collect a first morning specimen for which of the following tests?

The slant at the open end of a needle used for venipuncture is called the:

What is required to "balance the tubes in the centrifuge"?

Which department of the laboratory performs H&H tests?

What organism that is unlikely to be transmitted by airborne droplets?

Which of the following tests is used to determine renal function?

The most accurate method of testing urine in patients with diabetes requires a second-voided specimen.

Casts in a urine specimen develop in what part of the urinary system?

Platelets:

In the ID system of the National Fire Protection Assoc., the white diamond on the label indicates the chemical's:

What blood test that analyzes the ability of the kidneys to perform their function?

Most pathogenic organisms remain viable at temperatures of ____°C.

What are the types of molecules that are needed for metabolism? Examples include carbohydrates, lipids, and proteins.

The liquid portion of the blood that does not contain clotting factors is called _________________.

The term used to describe a blood sample in which the red blood cells have ruptured is:

Which type of blood is considered the “universal donor”?

Polyuria is common in which of the following clinical situations?

Laboratory department that studies bacteria, fungi, yeasts, parasites, and viruses is:

TSH levels are assessed to determine the function of what organ(s)?

An RBC that is larger than normal is described as:

Specimen labels should include all of the following except:

A urine reagent dipstick is highly sensitive to:

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

Diagnosis of a helminth infection requires a:

Which statement is true about HDL?

A cloudy urine specimen may be the result of which of the following?

Rh-positive babies born to mothers with Rh-negative blood are at risk of developing what condition?

The needle size most commonly used by a blood bank for donations units is:

A chemical added to a blood sample after collection to prevent clotting is called a(n):

Which of the following infections is caused by a fungus?

What causes an ammonia or putrid smell in the urine?

One of the first detectable signs of renal disease is:

A tourniquet should remain tied on a patient's arm no longer than:

Which statement is true about leukocytes?

Normally the medical assistant documents the presence of foam on a urine specimen.

What is the first step OSHA recommends for the effective management of an accidental sharps exposure?

In a routine venipuncture, the angle at which the needle enters the arm should be _____ degrees.

Which of the following antiseptics may be used for a blood culture collection site to eliminate contaminating bacteria?

Before a routine venipuncture or capillary puncture, what substance is used to cleanse the site?

What is the #1 cause of specimen rejection?

A centrifuge is used to separate:

Which department of the laboratory analyzes blood, cerebrospinal fluid (CSF), urine, and joint fluid?

Phlebotomy certifying agencies include which of the following?

Lavender-topped tubes are used for routine CBC tests.

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