PCT Final 2
- 1.
Another name for blood bank is?
- A.
Immunohematology
- B.
Immunology
- C.
Microbiology
- D.
Serology
Correct Answer
A. Immunohematology -
- 2.
Electrolyte testing includes?
- A.
Bilirubin, creatinine
- B.
BUN, cholesterol
- C.
Glucose, uric acid
- D.
Sodium, potassium
Correct Answer
D. Sodium, potassium -
- 3.
Of the following laboratory personnel, which one is referred to as a clinical laboratory scientist?
- A.
Clinical laboratory technician
- B.
Medical technologist
- C.
MLT
- D.
Phlebotomist
Correct Answer
B. Medical technologist -
- 4.
Which of the following is an example of a barrier to effective communication with a patient?
- A.
Does not speak English
- B.
Is a child
- C.
Is emotionally upset
- D.
All are correct
Correct Answer
D. All are correct -
- 5.
The government amendment that defines the responsibilities of medical laboratory personnel is the ____ law.
Correct Answer
CLIA 88 - 6.
The study of a person's concept and use of space is known as _______
Correct Answer
Proxemics - 7.
A national organization that sets standards for phlebotomy procedures is the?
- A.
ASCP
- B.
NAACLS
- C.
NCA
- D.
CLSI
Correct Answer
D. CLSI -
- 8.
Chilling will adversely affect the quality of test results for which of the following?
- A.
Ammonia
- B.
Lactic acid
- C.
Potassium
- D.
Renin
Correct Answer
C. Potassium -
- 9.
A clinical laboratory "path of workflow" is all of the following except?
- A.
Defined as the steps necessary to delivery a product or service
- B.
Made up of preanalytical, analytical, and postanalytical processes
- C.
Monitored throughout the process by quality indicators
- D.
Overseen by the hospital administrator through periodic reports
Correct Answer
D. Overseen by the hospital administrator through periodic reports -
- 10.
Some test specimens require immedite cooling in ice and water slurry to?
- A.
Prevent activation of cold agglutinin
- B.
Prevent clotting
- C.
Separate serum more completely
- D.
Slow metabolic process
Correct Answer
D. Slow metabolic process -
- 11.
All of the following take place in the various phases of malpratice litigation except?
- A.
A complaint against the defendant is filed by the plaintiff
- B.
A healthcare institution is informed of an injury to a patient
- C.
Appeal of the jury decision is begun by the losing party
- D.
Depositions are given while a court reporter records every word
Correct Answer
B. A healthcare institution is informed of an injury to a patient -
- 12.
The main principles involved in radiation exposure are?
- A.
Exposure time, amount of radiation, and glove thickness
- B.
Exposure time, distance, and shielding
- C.
Time of day, amount of radiation, and source
- D.
Time of day, distance, and eye protection
Correct Answer
B. Exposure time, distance, and shielding -
- 13.
A major cause of respiratory distress in infants and yound children is?
- A.
Cystic fibrosis
- B.
Emphysema
- C.
Mycobacterium tuberculosis
- D.
Respiratory syncytial virus
Correct Answer
D. Respiratory syncytial virus -
- 14.
The pancreas is considered anaccessory organ in the digestive system as well as an eddocrine organ.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
- 15.
The peripheral nervous system is composed of the brain and spinal cord.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. False -
- 16.
The type of meteabolism that breaks complex substance into simple substance is know as _________
Correct Answer
Catabolism - 17.
The avascular layer of the skin is the?
- A.
Dermis
- B.
Epidermis
- C.
Subcutaneous
- D.
None of the above
Correct Answer
B. Epidermis -
- 18.
Three of the following are basic structural components found inside the cell. Which one is not?
- A.
Centrioles
- B.
Gametes
- C.
Golgi apparatus
- D.
Nucleus
Correct Answer
B. Gametes -
- 19.
The layer of the skin containing blood vessels are?
- A.
Epidermis and dermis
- B.
Epidermis only
- C.
Dermis and subcutaneous
- D.
Subcutaneous only
Correct Answer
C. Dermis and subcutaneous -
- 20.
The receiving chambers of the heart are the?
- A.
Artia
- B.
Chordae tendineae
- C.
Vena cavae
- D.
Ventricles
Correct Answer
A. Artia -
- 21.
AN Rh-postive pregant patient must receive a RhoGAM shot?
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. False -
- 22.
Oxygen-poor blood enters the heart through the right atrium?
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
- 23.
The pulmonary artery provides oxygen-rich bood to the heart?
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. False -
- 24.
Blood that is flowing back to the heart is known as _____ blood.
Correct Answer
Venus - 25.
A white blood cell that stains bright orange is called __________
Correct Answer
Eosinophil - 26.
Lymphatic fluid originates from
- A.
Excess tissue fluid
- B.
Lymph nodes
- C.
The kidneys
- D.
The liver
Correct Answer
A. Excess tissue fluid -
- 27.
Heparin prevents blood from clotting by?
- A.
Activating calcium
- B.
Blinding calcium
- C.
Inhibiting thrombin
- D.
It does not prevent clotting
Correct Answer
C. Inhibiting thrombin -
- 28.
STAT electrolytes are run off of what?
- A.
Whool blood
- B.
Plasma
- C.
Serum
- D.
WBC
Correct Answer
C. Serum -
- 29.
What is the buffy coat composed of when whole blood is spun down?
- A.
Clotted RBC
- B.
Serum layer
- C.
Plateles and WBC
- D.
WBC & RBC
Correct Answer
C. Plateles and WBC -
- 30.
What may happen if you mix tubes too vigorously?
- A.
Hemoconcentration
- B.
Hemolysis
- C.
Lipemia
- D.
Has no effect
Correct Answer
B. Hemolysis -
- 31.
The priority designation for a test request is based on all of the following except?
- A.
Age & gender
- B.
Diet restrictions
- C.
Patient condition
- D.
Timed collection
Correct Answer
A. Age & gender -
- 32.
Functions of the CPU include all the following except?
- A.
Displaying the processed information on a screen
- B.
Instructing the computer to carry out user-requested operations
- C.
Managing processing and complarisions of user-required tasks
- D.
Performing logical comparisions of data
Correct Answer
A. Displaying the processed information on a screen -
- 33.
Which of the following is used by the laboratory to identify a specimen throught the testing process?
- A.
Accession number
- B.
Hospital number
- C.
Mnemonic code
- D.
Password
Correct Answer
A. Accession number -
- 34.
Which of the following would not be considered a preanalytical error?
- A.
Failing to mix an additive tube
- B.
Mislabeling an aliquot tube
- C.
Misreporting patient results
- D.
Using the wrong order of draw
Correct Answer
C. Misreporting patient results -
- 35.
Which of the following tests cannot be performed on a hemolyzed specimen?
- A.
Magnesium
- B.
Most enzyme tests
- C.
Potassium
- D.
All of the above
Correct Answer
C. Potassium -
- 36.
Which of the following conditions would cause a specimen to be rejected for testing?
- A.
Icteric bilirubin
- B.
Partially filled red top tube
- C.
Potassium secimen on ice
- D.
All of the above
Correct Answer
C. Potassium secimen on ice -
- 37.
The term "quality not supportable" has the abbreviation QNS.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. False -
- 38.
The handling of a specimen before it is actually tested is known as the _____ phase.
Correct Answer
Preanalytical - 39.
Which fluid is aspirated from the peritoneal cavity?
- A.
Ascites
- B.
Gastric
- C.
Sputum
- D.
Synovial
Correct Answer
A. Ascites -
- 40.
Which of the following tests requires a 24-hour urine specimen?
- A.
Culture and sesitivity
- B.
Creatinine clearance
- C.
Glucose tolerance test (GTT)
- D.
Guaiac
Correct Answer
B. Creatinine clearance -
- 41.
An NP culture is collected to detect the presence of organisms that cause
- A.
Genetic defects
- B.
Strep throat
- C.
UTI
- D.
Whooping cough
Correct Answer
D. Whooping cough -
- 42.
Which type of specimen must be protected from light?
- A.
Ammiotic fluid
- B.
Cerebrospinal fluid
- C.
Sputum
- D.
Tissue biopsy
Correct Answer
A. Ammiotic fluid -
- 43.
Sputum samples are typically collected to diagnose
- A.
Gastric function
- B.
H pylori
- C.
Meningitis
- D.
Tuberculosis
Correct Answer
D. Tuberculosis -
- 44.
This type of urine specimen is aspirated directly through the wall of the blatter using a sterile needle and syringe.
- A.
Catherized
- B.
Fractional
- C.
Pediatric
- D.
Suprapubic
Correct Answer
D. Suprapubic -
- 45.
Preganc can be detected within 8-10 days of conception by detecting the hormone?
Correct Answer
HCG - 46.
Mucus or phlegm from the lungs is known as __________
Correct Answer
Sputum - 47.
Urine is the most common nonblood specimen that has tests ordered by the lab.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
- 48.
Part of a phlebotomist's job may be to instruct a patient on ow to collect a clean catch midstream urine specimen.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
- 49.
Sputum is used to analyze a UTI.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. False -
- 50.
Which artery is typically the easiest to access during low cardiac output?
- A.
Brachial
- B.
Femoral
- C.
Radial
- D.
Ulnar
Correct Answer
B. Femoral -
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