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Side A ------ Side B
A portion of a well-mixed sample removed for testing is a(n): ------ aliquot
A term used to describe a blood sample in which the red blood cells have ruptured is: ------ hemolyzed
Which of the following is not a responsibility of the medical assistant to the clinical laboratory? ------ interrupting abnormal results and providing diagnosis to patients
Decreased hemoglobin levels are seen in which of the following illnesses? ------ both A and C: iron-deficiency and cirrhosis of the liver
______involves the study of bacteria, fungi, yeasts, parasites, and viruses. ------ Microbiology
The act passed by Congress to establish quality standards for all laboratory testing is referred to as: ------ CLIA
Categories of tests performed in the clinical laboratory are assigned by the FDA on the basis of the: ------ potential risk to public health
Laboratory tests performed in a physician's office are most likely to be categorized as: ------ both A and B: waived and moderate-complexity
Which of the following is not a waived test? ------ Gram staining
A blood culture and sensitivity (C&S) test is most likely performed in which division of the clinical laboratory? ------ Microbiology
You are preparing a chemical hygiene plan for your employer and need copies of the material safety data sheets (MSDS) for several products in use in your laboratory. The first step is to contact: ------ the manufacturer of the product
In the identification system of the National Fire Association,the white diamond indicates: ------ special hazards of the chemical
Which of the following is most likely to prevent the spread of infection in a laboratory? ------ washing your hands
The pledge of healthcare professionals to work to achieve the highest degree of excellence in the care given to every patient is otherwise known as: ------ quality assurance
The most common temperature for an incubator in the microbiology laboratory is: ------ 37 degress C
You are required to transfer 10mL of urine from a 24-hour specimen into a special tube to be sent to a referral laboratory. You: ------ use a graduated cylinder to measure the urine, then pour it into the tube
Pipets used to prepare reagents include: ------ all of the above: serologic, graduated, volumetric
Which of the following is most accurate to measure 500mL? ------ 500-mL volumetric flask 
The ocular of the microscopic generally magnifies the image: ------ 10 times
The microscopic component that directs the light up through the stage is the: ------ condenser
When the 40x objective is in place on the microscope, the total magnification of the specimen is: ------ 400x
Immersion oil can be used with which of the following objective lenses of the microscope? ------ 100x
A centrifuge is used to seperate: ------ all of the above: liquids from solids, blood cells from serum or plasma, crystals from urine
Balancing a centrifuge requires that all tubes in the load: ------ all of the above:have an equal amt of liquid of the same viscosity, are of equal size and shape, have a partner in that they are directly across from one another in the rotor holder
Preventing aerosolization in a centrifuge can be accomplished by ensuring that:  ------ the tubes are tightly capped
An autoclave can best be compared with a(n): ------ pressure cooker
The word autoclaved appears on special tape used in an autoclave only if the temp has reached: ------ 121 degrees C
A medical assistant instructs a pt to collect a 1st morning specimen for which of the following tests? ------ all of the above: pregnancy testing, culture for bacteriuria, quantitative protein determination 
The recommended specimen for estradiol (a female hormone) testing on urine is most likely a ______ specimen. ------ 24-hour
If a urine specimen cannot be analyzed within 2-hours, the best course of action is to: ------ refrigerate the specimen
You return from your lunch break to find that several specimens are waiting in the refigerator to be tested. One of the specimens has a thick layer of pinkish-colored fluffy sediment in the bottom. What might this sediment be? ------ precipitated amorphous urate crystals
Which of the following is mismatched concerning urine color and the likely pathologic cause? ------ reddish brown: diabetes
Urine with suspected high levels of which substance should be stored in a dark place before testing? ------ bilirubin
If you fail to refrigerate a urine sample for an extended period of time before testing, which of the following is likely to increase? ------ pH
When instructing a female pt for a clean-catch midstream urine specimen, how many antiseptic towelettes should you instruct her to use?  ------ three
The normal volume of urine produced by an adult in a 24-hour period generally does not exceed: ------ 2 L
The physical assessment of a urine sample reveals clear, pale, straw-colored urine with a sweet odor. What pathologic condition might this suggest?  ------ diabetes mellitus
The specific gravity of a urine specimen reads 1.035. This value is considered to be: ------ abnormally high
You open a urine sample for testing and immediately detect a fruity odor. Which test do you expect to be elevated on chemical analysis? ------ ketones
On chemical analysis a urine specimen from a female with a urinary tract infection most likely reveals: ------ increased pH, increased nitrite, increased leukocyte esterase
One of the 1st detectable signs of renal disease is: ------ proteinuria
One of the 1st detectable signs of liver disease is: ------ bilirubinuria
Which of the following is always present in a small quantityin normal urine? ------ urobilinogen
A urine specimen is tested and shown to have a pH of 8.0. This value is: ------ normal
The cell most likely seen in normal specimen is: ------ squamous epithelial cell
In the microscopic observation of urine sediment, yeast most resemble: ------ red blood cells
Casts in the urine sediment are best observed with the: ------ 10x objective with decreased illumination 
A urine pregnancy test result is positive: ------ from implantation of the fertilized egg through delivery 
Which of the following is a tubular structure found in urine and composed mainly of mucoprotein secreted by certain cells of the kidney? ------ casts
Urine from a child with a musty smell most likely has a diagnosis of: ------ PKU
______includes the physical, chemical, and microscopic examination of urine. ------ urinalysis
The clinical _______ department analyzes blood, cerebrospinal fluid (CSF), urine, and joint fluid. ------ chemistry
________is the single most important way to prevent the spread of infection. ------ handwashing
________on swabs, tubes, transport media, and other collection containers should be checked before these items are used. ------ expiration dates
The stepwise method used to collect, process, and test a specimen used as evidence in a legal case is termed ______ ------ chain of custody
An order found on a laboratory requisition indicating that the test mus be done immediately is ______. ------ STAT
_______ casts are not uncommon in the urine of athletes. ------ hyaline
A red blood cell seen in urine sediment that has scalloped, leaflike edges is termed ______. ------ crenated
The sugar most commonly found in urine is _______. ------ glucose
The pigment _______ is responsible for the color of urine. ------ urochrome
A random sample may contain blood from vaginal contamination if the woman is _______. ------ menstruating
When a woman enters menopause, the ovaries stop producing eggs and levels of ______ increase. ------ FSH
The most reliable test for detecting bladder cancer is a _______, but itis invasive. ------ cystoscopy
_______is the study of poisonous substances and their effects on the body.  ------ toxicology

Side A ------ Side B
A portion of a well-mixed sample removed for testing is a(n): ------ aliquot
A term used to describe a blood sample in which the red blood cells have ruptured is: ------ hemolyzed
Which of the following is not a responsibility of the medical assistant to the clinical laboratory? ------ interrupting abnormal results and providing diagnosis to patients
Decreased hemoglobin levels are seen in which of the following illnesses? ------ both A and C: iron-deficiency and cirrhosis of the liver
______involves the study of bacteria, fungi, yeasts, parasites, and viruses. ------ Microbiology
The act passed by Congress to establish quality standards for all laboratory testing is referred to as: ------ CLIA
Categories of tests performed in the clinical laboratory are assigned by the FDA on the basis of the: ------ potential risk to public health
Laboratory tests performed in a physician's office are most likely to be categorized as: ------ both A and B: waived and moderate-complexity
Which of the following is not a waived test? ------ Gram staining
A blood culture and sensitivity (C&S) test is most likely performed in which division of the clinical laboratory? ------ Microbiology
You are preparing a chemical hygiene plan for your employer and need copies of the material safety data sheets (MSDS) for several products in use in your laboratory. The first step is to contact: ------ the manufacturer of the product
In the identification system of the National Fire Association,the white diamond indicates: ------ special hazards of the chemical
Which of the following is most likely to prevent the spread of infection in a laboratory? ------ washing your hands
The pledge of healthcare professionals to work to achieve the highest degree of excellence in the care given to every patient is otherwise known as: ------ quality assurance
The most common temperature for an incubator in the microbiology laboratory is: ------ 37 degress C
You are required to transfer 10mL of urine from a 24-hour specimen into a special tube to be sent to a referral laboratory. You: ------ use a graduated cylinder to measure the urine, then pour it into the tube
Pipets used to prepare reagents include: ------ all of the above: serologic, graduated, volumetric
Which of the following is most accurate to measure 500mL? ------ 500-mL volumetric flask 
The ocular of the microscopic generally magnifies the image: ------ 10 times
The microscopic component that directs the light up through the stage is the: ------ condenser
When the 40x objective is in place on the microscope, the total magnification of the specimen is: ------ 400x
Immersion oil can be used with which of the following objective lenses of the microscope? ------ 100x
A centrifuge is used to seperate: ------ all of the above: liquids from solids, blood cells from serum or plasma, crystals from urine
Balancing a centrifuge requires that all tubes in the load: ------ all of the above:have an equal amt of liquid of the same viscosity, are of equal size and shape, have a partner in that they are directly across from one another in the rotor holder
Preventing aerosolization in a centrifuge can be accomplished by ensuring that:  ------ the tubes are tightly capped
An autoclave can best be compared with a(n): ------ pressure cooker
The word autoclaved appears on special tape used in an autoclave only if the temp has reached: ------ 121 degrees C
A medical assistant instructs a pt to collect a 1st morning specimen for which of the following tests? ------ all of the above: pregnancy testing, culture for bacteriuria, quantitative protein determination 
The recommended specimen for estradiol (a female hormone) testing on urine is most likely a ______ specimen. ------ 24-hour
If a urine specimen cannot be analyzed within 2-hours, the best course of action is to: ------ refrigerate the specimen
You return from your lunch break to find that several specimens are waiting in the refigerator to be tested. One of the specimens has a thick layer of pinkish-colored fluffy sediment in the bottom. What might this sediment be? ------ precipitated amorphous urate crystals
Which of the following is mismatched concerning urine color and the likely pathologic cause? ------ reddish brown: diabetes
Urine with suspected high levels of which substance should be stored in a dark place before testing? ------ bilirubin
If you fail to refrigerate a urine sample for an extended period of time before testing, which of the following is likely to increase? ------ pH
When instructing a female pt for a clean-catch midstream urine specimen, how many antiseptic towelettes should you instruct her to use?  ------ three
The normal volume of urine produced by an adult in a 24-hour period generally does not exceed: ------ 2 L
The physical assessment of a urine sample reveals clear, pale, straw-colored urine with a sweet odor. What pathologic condition might this suggest?  ------ diabetes mellitus
The specific gravity of a urine specimen reads 1.035. This value is considered to be: ------ abnormally high
You open a urine sample for testing and immediately detect a fruity odor. Which test do you expect to be elevated on chemical analysis? ------ ketones
On chemical analysis a urine specimen from a female with a urinary tract infection most likely reveals: ------ increased pH, increased nitrite, increased leukocyte esterase
One of the 1st detectable signs of renal disease is: ------ proteinuria
One of the 1st detectable signs of liver disease is: ------ bilirubinuria
Which of the following is always present in a small quantityin normal urine? ------ urobilinogen
A urine specimen is tested and shown to have a pH of 8.0. This value is: ------ normal
The cell most likely seen in normal specimen is: ------ squamous epithelial cell
In the microscopic observation of urine sediment, yeast most resemble: ------ red blood cells
Casts in the urine sediment are best observed with the: ------ 10x objective with decreased illumination 
A urine pregnancy test result is positive: ------ from implantation of the fertilized egg through delivery 
Which of the following is a tubular structure found in urine and composed mainly of mucoprotein secreted by certain cells of the kidney? ------ casts
Urine from a child with a musty smell most likely has a diagnosis of: ------ PKU
______includes the physical, chemical, and microscopic examination of urine. ------ urinalysis
The clinical _______ department analyzes blood, cerebrospinal fluid (CSF), urine, and joint fluid. ------ chemistry
________is the single most important way to prevent the spread of infection. ------ handwashing
________on swabs, tubes, transport media, and other collection containers should be checked before these items are used. ------ expiration dates
The stepwise method used to collect, process, and test a specimen used as evidence in a legal case is termed ______ ------ chain of custody
An order found on a laboratory requisition indicating that the test mus be done immediately is ______. ------ STAT
_______ casts are not uncommon in the urine of athletes. ------ hyaline
A red blood cell seen in urine sediment that has scalloped, leaflike edges is termed ______. ------ crenated
The sugar most commonly found in urine is _______. ------ glucose
The pigment _______ is responsible for the color of urine. ------ urochrome
A random sample may contain blood from vaginal contamination if the woman is _______. ------ menstruating
When a woman enters menopause, the ovaries stop producing eggs and levels of ______ increase. ------ FSH
The most reliable test for detecting bladder cancer is a _______, but itis invasive. ------ cystoscopy
_______is the study of poisonous substances and their effects on the body.  ------ toxicology