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MDA 120
Exam Review
Question | Answer |
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Which laboratory department analyzes WBC, platelet count, hematocrit? | Hematology |
Which laboratory department analyzes bacteria, fungi, protozoa? | Microbiology |
Which laboratory department analyzes proteins, fats, waste products, organ function and electrolytes? | Chemistry |
Which laboratory department analyzes Prothrombin Time? | Coagulation |
What is anemia? | Low RBC |
Anemia that can be caused by destruction of RBC? | Hemolytic |
What is a written requisition (lab requisition) | Written order to the lab. Must have ICD-9-CM |
What information should be on a specimen container label? | Name, DOB, Source, Time, Date |
Most tests performed by MAs fall under what category? | Waived Test |
How often does a lab have to be recertified by CLIA? | Every 2 years |
What is the magnification for the following? Oil Immersion: lpf: hpf: | 100x 10x 40x |
Where does the other 10x magnification come from on a microscope? | The occulars |
What part of the microscope controls the amount of light that will shine on the slide? | Diaphragm |
Bronchoscopy | Using a lighted scope the visualize the respiratory system |
Congestive Heart Failure | Inadequate pumping of the heart |
Emphysema | Caused by smoking. Loss of alvioli elasticity |
Status asthmaticus | Severe allergic reaction that does mot respond to medication |
Infarction | Lack of blood flow that can cause necrosis |
Bronchitis | Inflammation of the bronchioles |
Hemoptysis | Coughing up blood |
Dyspnea | Painful/Difficulty breathing |
Apnea | No breath |
Wheezing | High pitched sound heard on expiration |
Thoracentesis | Aspiration through the thoracic cavity to remove fluid |
What is happening during a P wave tracing on an ECG? | Atrial depolarization - SA Node |
What is happening during a QRS Complex tracing on an ECG? | Ventricular depolarization - AV Node |
What is happening during a T wave tracing on an ECG? | Repolarization - heart at rest |
What is another name for chest leads? | Precordial Leads - they are unipolar |
Which lead is used to record the heart rythym? | Lead II |
A resting EKG has how many leads? | 12 |
The stylus deflects how many milimeters vertically when the standardization button is pressed on an ECG? | 10mm |
What causes a wandering baseline, somatic muscle tremor, and AC interference? | Artifacts: Wandering Baseline: Low Voltage Muscle Tremor: Muscle Movement AC interference: Something ese pluggeditno the outlet |
Define a holter monitor | a portable ECG worm for 24 hr |
What diet modification can help wiht cardiac health? | Polyunsaturated fats |
What is the specific gravity or urine? | Weigth of the urine |
What causes HIGH specific gravity of urine? | Dehydration, renal disease |
What type of urine collection is considered to be most concentrated? | 1st AM void |
If a patient has the presence of Protein in urine, what might be causing it? | Renal damage, Toxemia complication of pregnancy, vigorous exersice |
What might be the cause of glucose in the urine? | Diabetes Mellitus |
What might be the cuase of Blood in the urine? | Malignancy, Infection, Kidney Stone, UTI |
What might be the cause of HCG in the urine? | Pregnancy |
What is being examined ina UA? | The physical, Chemical and microscopic properties of urine |
What is urine mostly made up of? | Water 96% |
Symptoms of cystitis include? | Cloudy Urine, Frequency |
What specialty deals with disease and disorders of the kidneys? | Nephrology |
If a patient has failing kidneys, they may need to have what done several times a week? | Dialysis |
Microscopic examination of the urine falls in what category of testing? | PPMP, Moderate |
What can a femal dot o maintain a good urinary tract health? | Don't take baths, wear ctoton underwear, urinate oafter sex |
After obtaining a random sample, in what time frame must the urinalysis be performed before it needs to be refrigerated? | 1 hour |
How long does urine stay stable in the fridge? | 4 hours |
What is urinary incontinence? | Inability to maintain control of urine |
What is a PKU test and when is it done? | |
What ar ethe normal levels for a FBG | 70-110 |
What are the normal levels for LDL | <130 mg |
What are the normal levels for triglycerides | <150 mg |
What is the belach to water ratio for disinfection? | 10 to 1 |