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CMLA Study guide

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show Kidney  
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The ability to achieve both accuracy and precision is:   show
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According to OSHA regulations who must provide PPE?   show
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ALL manufactures of laboratory reagents must supply a document stating the hazardous properties of the material and other data regarding the use and disposal of the reagent. What is this document called?   show
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show proper storage and collection  
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show imprecise timing  
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All test procedures in the clinical lab must be monitored for accuracy and precision using:   show
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Although many antiseptics and disinfectants may kill HIV the most practical one used on contaminated equipment is:   show
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show hypoglycemia  
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Another type of testing that can ensure accuracy in addition to QC is:   show
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show a bacteria  
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show using steam and pressure  
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show FUO/ fever of unknown origin  
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A cellophane tape preparation specimen goes to which department   show
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A centrifuge is used to:   show
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The change in the shape of erythrocytes as observed on a peripheral smear is described as:   show
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show waived testing  
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Clumping together of cells or particles is known as;   show
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A compound microscope is used to study all organisms except:   show
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A decrease in white blood cells is known as:   show
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When the body is at a state of physiological equilibrium it is called:   show
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show red and white blood cells  
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A false positive nitrate on a urine sample indicates:   show
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A lab that has a provider performed microscopy certificate, what healthcare person would not be allowed to perform microscopic procedures?   show
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The kidney function is to remove _________ and reabsorb _______   show
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Gamma-glutamyl transpeptidose (GGT) is elevated in:   show
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Glucose is stored in the liver as:   show
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show trend  
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Gram negative organisms stain:   show
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show blood, urine  
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show blood in stool  
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Hemoglobin electrophoresis is used to diagnose:   show
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show red blood cells  
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show accidentally overheard  
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How is the most sterile urine sample collected?   show
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show two years  
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How long can a tourniquet be on an arm   show
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show strait catheterization by a nurse  
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show three fresh samples  
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How long after the Westergern ESR is set up before the result is recorded   show
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show patient eats two hours prior to testing  
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show pregnancy  
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What specimen is collected when checking for a UTI   show
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If a patient has a seizure during a draw you call for help then:   show
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If a urine will not be tested within _______ it must be refrigerated   show
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If 2 patients have the same name how would their records be put in order   show
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if serum or plasma is pink it indicates:   show
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show discard ask for redraw  
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in a normal distribution curve more values are   show
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show pregnancy, cancer, connective tissue disorder  
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show checked  
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show a virus  
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infectious mononucleosis is caused by   show
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Insufficient centrifugation while performing a microhematocrit will result in:   show
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In the chemistry department the tests are performed on:   show
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show analyte  
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An invisible spray of liquid particles   show
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show one to six degree celsius  
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show a hundred and twenty days  
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show plasma  
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show bilirubin  
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show blood testing  
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Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) are stored:   show
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show bias  
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The medical term Leuk- means   show
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The medical term osteo- means:   show
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show stage  
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The common cause of leukocytosis is:   show
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show ringworm  
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The most commonly performed test for anticoagulant therapy is:   show
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show diabetes  
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The most common test performed in the hematology department is:   show
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Most hematology tests are performed on:   show
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Normal human body temp is:   show
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Normal urine output in an adult is:   show
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What type of infection is most likely to be contracted in a hospital setting   show
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A packed RBC volume ratio is:   show
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The pathogen most commonly isolated from a wound infection is:   show
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show glucose and ketones  
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A patient with an allergic reaction will have an increased number of these types of cells:   show
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show latent  
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A positive leukocyte esterase results in a urine sample indicates:   show
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show bacteria  
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PPE includes:   show
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The prefix hyper- means   show
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Prefix meaning 1/10th   show
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Privileged communication is the legal term that refers to confidential information:   show
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show phagocytosis  
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show hemoglobin  
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show kidney disease  
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Quality Control is plotted on a:   show
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The rapid plasma reagin (RPR) test is most commonly used to detect:   show
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A rapid strep kit tests for   show
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show hematocrit  
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show biopsy  
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show less than 2 minutes  
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Semen samples must be reviewed microscopically asap because:   show
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show hemolysis  
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show variola major  
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Specimens used to test the accuracy of urinalysis procedures, reagents, and equipment are:   show
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A specimen that is divided into two parts an analyzed in two different laboratories to check for accuracy is:   show
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A spinal tap is also known as a:   show
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Sputum is collected from the:   show
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The study of fungi:   show
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show a shift  
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show bacteria  
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The term card or card means:   show
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The term for increased white blood cell count is:   show
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A _________ test determines how much of a substance is present.   show
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show storeroom shelf  
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A test used to detect the presence of inflammation   show
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show genitourinary  
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Throat swab samples can be used   show
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show peak theophylline level  
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show Do I need to know this  
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show inoculation  
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Trichomonas vaginalis is a:   show
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show symbiosis  
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An upper GI series requires the patient to:   show
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Urine pregnancy test detects   show
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A urine sample can be refrigerated for up to ___________ and must be allowed to warm up to room temperature prior to testing.   show
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show urobilinogen  
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The value of QC material provided by the manufacturer is known as:   show
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show 4.1mEq/L  
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show coefficient of variation  
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show anisocytosis  
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show alcohol-acetone  
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What additive is in a green top tube   show
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show arteries  
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show excessive bacteria  
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What cells are involved in hemostasis   show
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What cells produce antibodies   show
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show light blue  
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What color tube is used for a CBC   show
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show hematology  
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What does an elevated ESR/ erythrocyte sedimentation rate indicate   show
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What does the term syncope mean   show
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What does universal precaution mean to a healthcare worker   show
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show 100,000 colonies/ml  
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show nitrites  
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What critical information has to be clearly noted in a prominent area of a patients file, such as on front cover or immediately inside the cover   show
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show cancer causing agent  
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What is a contact transmission hazard   show
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show preservative  
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What is an example of a physical hazard   show
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What is a patients most common mistake while collecting a 24 hour urine sample   show
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show ren  
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show aseptic  
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show glucose level  
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What is produced by the breakdown of hemoglobin   show
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Which tube is the choice for hematology tests   show
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What is the coefficient of variation used to determine   show
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What are the steps for performing a microscopic urine   show
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What is the highest percentage of WBC in a peripheral smear   show
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What is the main function of white blood cells   show
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show Hgb S  
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What is the major type of WBC seen in the peripheral smear of a patient with aplastic anemia   show
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What is the minimum number of values that must be obtained before calculating standard deviation   show
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What is the most important factor in controlling the spread of disease   show
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show pectoralis major  
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What is the normal pH of urine   show
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What is the normal range for urine specific gravity   show
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show 20% to 44%  
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What is the number one STD in the USA   show
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show hemoglobin  
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show kidney, ureters, bladder, urethra  
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show EDTA  
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show carry oxygen  
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show one hand under base one hand holding the arm  
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show stain  
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show describe a diagnosis  
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show 400 times  
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show median cubital  
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What is used to calibrate instruments   show
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What laboratory finding is seen in a patient with appendicitis   show
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What microscope objective is used when initially focusing   show
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show Iron  
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What objective is used to read a gram stain   show
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show virus  
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show kidney  
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show diaphragm, condenser  
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What patient filing system provides for the greatest degree of patient confidentiality   show
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show 40%-45%  
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show crystal violet  
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What results from leaving a tourniquet on too long   show
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What should a healthcare worker do if they come across an open shredding bin full of papers revealing patient names, addresses and diagnosis   show
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show try twice then ask for help  
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show ask for a new specimen  
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show Wright's stain  
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show electrolytes  
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show k+, CL-, Na++  
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show keytones  
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Which tube can stabilize glucose for up to 3 days   show
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show cocci  
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show atypical lymphocytes  
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What type of laboratory must perform proficiency testing   show
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What virus causes mononucleosis (mono)   show
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show it will be elevated  
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What will not protect against HIV   show
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When a practitioner orders an unusual test, the best way of ensuring a good specimen is   show
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When blood is allowed to coagulate, the liquid portion is known as:   show
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show Choose the specific analyte code, if available  
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show slowly pour acid into water  
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When is it acceptable to share your computer login identification and password   show
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Which organ produces insulin?   show
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When the control values on a distribution curve are close to the mean value, but deviate a small amount on either side of the mean from day to day it is known as:   show
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show improper mixing during collection  
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show mix lot numbers  
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show on the 2nd or 3rd finger  
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Where should a phlebotomist perform a baby heel stick   show
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Which blood test is drawn from an artery   show
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Which department has a special patient identification system   show
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Which department performs an ESR Wintrobe method   show
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show K+ Potassium  
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show physical, chemical, microscopic  
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show neutrophils and monocytes  
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What is not a protein normally found in urine   show
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What analyte in blood is not a red or white blood cell   show
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show reticulocyte count  
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What test is used to detect gout   show
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Which test is used to aid in the detection of cancer of the prostate   show
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show clean catch, mid stream  
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Which part of the name Mr. Charles D. Anderson-Jones would be used to alphabetize the patient chart   show
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show neutrophils  
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Which poses the greatest potential risk of damage to a computer's stored information   show
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Which power is used to perform a microscopic UA   show
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Which RBC disorder changes the hemoglobin molecule   show
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Which term describes the top portion of a centrifuged specimen   show
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Which test is performed in the hematology/coagulation department   show
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show lavender  
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Which tube produces a serum specimen   show
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Which urine parameters measures the number of solutes in the urine   show
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show protein  
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show nitrates  
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show ketones  
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Which urine parameter would be abnormal when a patient has been fasting   show
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show creatinine and clearance  
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Which WBC produces antibodies   show
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Who can give consent for treatment if the patient is married minor   show
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Which WBC engulf and digest bacteria?   show
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Which WBC carries histamine?   show
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Which WBC are active against parasitic infections?   show
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show Lymphocytes  
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show Monocytes  
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Bacteria that stains deep purple such as staph or strep are known as:   show
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show gram negative  
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show acidosis  
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show hemostasis  
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show neutrophil  
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The most common type of WBC in infants and children creating antibodies to bacteria and viruses is:   show
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The least common type of WBC containing large cytoplasmic granules that stain blue-black with alkaline dyes and secrets histamine is:   show
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Granular white blood cell with a bilobed nucleus and cytoplasmic granules that stain red-orange with eosin. Increase in number during allergic reaction or parasitic infection is:   show
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A counting device or counting chamber to count cells such as red or white blood cells is called a :   show
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Largest WBC that stains grey-blue with fine granules. They remove dead or damaged cells and fight cancer cells are   show
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show granulocytes  
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The kidney hormone that triggers red blood cell formation, produced when hemoglobin concentration or oxygen saturation declines is called:   show
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The formation of red blood cells is know as:   show
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A noticeable pattern of error is known as   show
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show precision  
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A chart on which control values are plotted daily, divided into areas of acceptable low and high values, enabling lab workers to easily see/address the normalcy of test results is called:   show
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The skewing of test results away from the true value is known as   show
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How close a test result comes to the true value being measured is known as:   show
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What reagent is part of a gram stain   show
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show electrolytes  
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show keynotes  
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What happens to the WBC count in a patient with appendicitis   show
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What type of cell will be increased in case of mononucleosis (mono)   show
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What type of bacteria is spherical:   show
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When blood is allowed to coagulate the liquid portion is known as:   show
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show Pancreas  
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show improper mixing during collection  
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show Mix lot numbers  
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What department has a specialized patient identification system?   show
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show k+ potassium  
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show chemical, physical, microscopic  
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show Neutrophils and monocytes  
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What protein is not normally found in urine?   show
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show Hematology  
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What analyte in blood is not a red or white blood cell   show
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What test is used for gout   show
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Which phagocytic cell produces lysozymes   show
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Which poses the greatest potential risk of damage to a computer's stored info?   show
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show 40x low power  
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What RBC disorder changes the hemoglobin molecule?   show
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show supernatant  
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Which test is performed in the hematology/coagulation department   show
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Which tube is not centrifuged?   show
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show Red, gold, tiger top  
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show Specific gravity  
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show Protein  
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Which urine parameter would be abnormal if there were bacteria present in the urine?   show
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What urine parameter will be abnormal when a patient has been fasting   show
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Which urine test measures the glomerular filtration rate- the amount of blood filtered by the kidneys?   show
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show Lymphocytes  
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show The patient  
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show Neutrophils  
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show Basophils  
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show Eosinophils  
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show Monocytes  
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Which WBC is active against viruses   show
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