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Advanced Diagnostics
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| which of the following is an advantage of completing laboratory tests in the physician's office laboratory (POL) | turnaround time is faster for finding out results |
| Which laboratory test uses samples of whole blood to identify problems with the count, size, or shape of blood cells that could indicate disease? | hematologic tests |
| Which laboratory tests examine blood, urine, sputum, reproductive fluids, and fluids from wounds to identify the presence of pathogenic organisms? | microbiologic tests |
| Sterilization, or eradication of all organisms on the surface of instruments and equipment before they can be used on patients or in a procedure, is performed by a(n) __________. | autoclave |
| A device for spinning a specimen at high speed until it separates into its component parts is a __________. | centrifuge |
| Patients with diabetes and clinical personnel use which of the following to monitor blood glucose levels? | glucometer |
| Which of the following is used to measure small amounts of liquids and can be either mechanical or manual? | pipette |
| A slide calibrated to the exact measurements needed to count blood cells or sperm under a microscope is a __________. | hemocytometer |
| Which of the following is included in the guidelines for Standard Precautions? | Wear eye protection and face masks when there is a risk that droplets or spray may come in contact with your eyes, nose, or mouth. |
| Which of the following is an appropriate solution for cleaning a surface contaminated with blood, blood products, or body fluids? | 10% bleach |
| Which of the following was created in response to public concern over the accuracy of laboratory testing? | Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments of 1988 |
| Certificate of Waiver tests are classified as such if they __________. | pose an insignificant risk to the patient if they are performed or interpreted incorrectly |
| Laboratories that perform moderate-complexity tests __________ | must be run by a pathologist |
| Which of the following types of tests may be performed in a physician’s office laboratory (POL) or as point-of-care tests (POCT) if a Certificate of Waiver has been granted? | erythrocyte sedimentation rate and urinalysis |
| Moderate-complexity tests include________ | chemistry, immunology, bacteriology, and virology |
| Which of the following are considered high-complexity tests? | tests in clinical cytogenics, histopathology, histocompatibility, and cytology |
| Which of the following are chemicals or chemically treated substances used in test procedures? | Reagents |
| The chemically coated strip used in urine glucose and ketone monitoring is an example of a(n) __________. | Reagent |
| What does QNS on a lab report mean? | The specimen that was sent to perform the test was not large enough. |
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