Clinical Laboratory Procedures
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Course Introduction
This course provides an in-depth exploration of the fundamental techniques and protocols utilized in clinical laboratory settings. Students will develop a thorough understanding of specimen collection, processing, and analysis through instruction on hematology, clinical chemistry, microbiology, and urinalysis. Emphasis is placed on laboratory safety, quality control, instrumentation, and the interpretation of results. Practical sessions and case studies reinforce theoretical knowledge, preparing students to perform common laboratory tests accurately and contribute effectively to patient care.
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Clinical Procedures for Medical Assistants 9th Edition by Kathy Bonewit
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Chapter 1: The Medical Record
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Q1) A decrease in the amount of water in the body is known as A)edema.
B)acidosis.
C)epistaxis.
D)dehydration.
Answer: D
Q2) Which of the following provides subjective data about a patient to assist the physician in arriving at a diagnosis?
A)Laboratory tests
B)Physical examination
C)Health history
D)Diagnostic tests
Answer: C
Q3) The acronym for the format used to organize POR progress notes is A)SOAP.
B)TGIF.
C)OSHA.
D)PPR.
Answer: A
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Chapter 2: Medical Asepsis and the Osha Standard
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Q1) The purpose of the OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Standard is to
A)improve the quality of laboratory testing in the United States.
B)protect public health and the environment outside of the workplace.
C)reduce the risk to employees of exposure to infectious diseases.
D)prevent exposure of employees to bloodborne pathogens.
Answer: C
Q2) All of the following are considered other potentially infectious materials (OPIM)except
A)any body fluid visibly contaminated with blood.
B)vaginal secretions.
C)tears and sweat.
D)semen.
Answer: C
Q3) Which of the following employees would be least likely to have occupational exposure?
A)Medical laboratory technician
B)Dental hygienist
C)Electrician
D)Law enforcement officer
Answer: C
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Chapter 3: Sterilization and Disinfection
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Q1) According to the Hazard Communications Standard,which of the following must be included on the label of a hazardous chemical?
A)Name of the chemical
B)Physical hazards of the chemical
C)Health hazards of the chemical
D)Storing and handling of the chemical
E)All of the above
Answer: E
Q2) Which of the following represents an error in technique during the chemical disinfection procedure?
A)Sanitizing articles before disinfecting them
B)Opening hinged instruments before placing them in the disinfectant
C)Completely immersing articles in the chemical disinfectant
D)Making sure articles are wet before immersing them in the disinfectant
Answer: D
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Chapter 4: Vital Signs
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Q1) Which of the following could result in an inaccurate temporal artery temperature reading?
A)Having the patient remove his SpongeBob hat
B)Using a probe with a shiny lens
C)Quickly scanning the forehead
D)Keeping the button continually depressed while scanning
Q2) The phase in the cardiac cycle in which the heart relaxes between contractions is known as
A)diastole.
B)systole.
C)pulse pressure.
D)baseline recording.
Q3) Excessive pressure should not be applied when measuring radial pulse because
A)the pulse may increase.
B)the pulse may decrease.
C)it could close off the radial artery and the pulse may not be felt.
D)it could affect the rhythm of the pulse.
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Chapter 5: The Physical Examination
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Q1) What is the name of the instrument used to examine the interior of the eye?
A)Otoscope
B)Ophthalmoscope
C)Rhinoscope
D)Stethoscope
Q2) A branch of medicine
A)audi/o
B)bar/o
C)dia-
D)-gnosis
E)-iatrics
F)-meter
G)ophthalm/o
H)ot/o
I)-scope
Q3) The height of an adult patient usually is measured only
A)when the patient is ill.
B)during the first office visit.
C)when medication has been prescribed.
D)after a loss of weight.
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Chapter 6: Eye and Ear Assessment and Procedures
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Q1) An optometrist performs all of the following except
A)diagnoses and treats eye disorders.
B)prescribes corrective lenses.
C)measures visual acuity.
D)performs eye surgery.
Q2) During ear irrigation,which of the following techniques is performed to prevent injury to the tympanic membrane?
A)Cleansing the outer ear
B)Straightening the external ear canal
C)Injecting the irrigating solution toward the roof of the ear canal
D)Placing a cotton wick loosely in the ear canal
Q3) How much time should the patient be given to identify the number on each Ishihara color plate?
A)3 seconds
B)10 seconds
C)1 minute
D)As long as is needed
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Chapter 7: Physical Agents to Promote Tissue Healing
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Q1) Which of the following factors is taken into consideration before an ambulatory assistive device is prescribed?
A)The age of the patient
B)The patient's muscular coordination
C)The type of disability
D)The amount of support required
E)All of the above
Q2) What is the name of the crutch stance that is used before crutch walking?
A)Two-point position
B)Quad position
C)Four-point position
D)Tripod position
Q3) The most frequent reason for applying a cast is to
A)support and stabilize a dislocated joint.
B)align a fracture until proper healing occurs.
C)promote healing after a surgical correction.
D)aid in the nonsurgical correction of a deformity.
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Chapter 8: The Gynecologic Examination and Prenatal Care
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Q1) The drug commonly employed to treat trichomoniasis is
A)nystatin (Mycostatin).
B)tetracycline (Sumycin).
C)amoxicillin (Amoxil).
D)metronidazole (Flagyl).
Q2) If Candida albicans is present,what would be observed under the microscope?
A)Yeast buds, spores, and hyphae
B)Motile protozoa
C)Gram-negative diplococci
D)Nits and eggs
Q3) The multiple marker test is used to detect which of the following fetal abnormalities?
A)Kidney problems
B)Neural tube defects
C)Cleft palate
D)Cerebral palsy
E)All of the above
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Chapter 9: The Pediatric Examination
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Q1) What term is used for a suspension of attenuated or killed microorganisms that stimulate antibody production in an individual?
A)Toxoid
B)Antiserum
C)Antitoxin
D)Vaccine
Q2) The child's genitalia should be cleansed before applying a pediatric urine collector to
A)prevent contaminants from entering the urine specimen.
B)protect the child from infection.
C)prevent false-negative test results.
D)prevent irritation of the patient's skin from the adhesive.
Q3) Measuring pediatric blood pressure helps to identify children at risk for developing A)hypertension.
B)type 2 diabetes.
C)juvenile rheumatoid arthritis.
D)heart disease.
E)all of the above.
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Chapter 10: Minor Office Surgery
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Q1) The purpose of a sterile fenestrated drape is to
A)provide comfort and warmth.
B)provide a sterile area around the operative site.
C)prevent the patient from observing the operative site.
D)protect the patient's clothing from blood and other secretions.
Q2) Which of the following types of exudates contains pus?
A)Serous
B)Sanguineous
C)Serosanguineous
D)Purulent
Q3) Which of the following instruments consists of a handle and a blade and is used to make surgical incisions and divide tissue?
A)Operating scissors
B)Scalpel
C)Bandage scissors
D)Dissecting scissors
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Chapter 11: Administration of Medication and Intravenous Therapy
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Q1) What is the name of the blood test for tuberculosis?
A)Mantoux test
B)Tine test
C)QuantiFERON-TB Gold
D)BCG
Q2) The purpose of aspirating when administering an injection is to
A)prevent air bubbles from entering the tissues.
B)ensure that the needle is not in a blood vessel.
C)reduce patient discomfort.
D)prevent tissue damage.
Q3) Which of the following should be recorded in a patient's medication record?
A)Prescription medications
B)Nonprescription medications
C)Vitamins
D)Herbal products
E)All of the above
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Chapter 12: Cardiopulmonary Procedures
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Q1) A disposable electrode is held in place by
A)a rubber strap.
B)a vacuum cup.
C)an adhesive backing on the electrode.
D)superglue.
Q2) What is the name of the structure in the heart that distributes the electrical impulse to the ventricles?
A)Epicardium
B)Endocardium
C)Bundle of His
D)Purkinje fibers
Q3) Which of the following should be recorded in the Holter monitor diary notebook?
A)Meals
B)Emotional states
C)Bowel movements
D)Sleep periods
E)All of the above
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Chapter 13: Colon Procedures and Male Reproductive Health
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Q1) All of the following make up the large intestine except the A)cecum.
B)ileum.
C)colon.
D)rectum.
Q2) Which of the following may result in a false-positive test result on a guaiac slide test?
A)Taking aspirin
B)Eating red meat
C)Eating foods containing peroxidase
D)Performing the test during a menstrual period
E)All of the above
Q3) All of the following medications must be discontinued before and during guaiac slide testing except A)aspirin.
B)antihistamines.
C)iron supplements.
D)vitamin C.
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Chapter 14: Radiology and Diagnostic Imaging
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Q1) What effect does the barium suspension have on the stool after an upper GI is performed?
A)It is dark and tarlike.
B)It is streaked with blood.
C)It is whitish in color.
D)It is loose and watery.
Q2) How does a radiopaque structure appear on a radiograph?
A)Black
B)Clear
C)Silver
D)White
Q3) Which of the following instructions should be relayed to the patient regarding a bone density scan?
A)Do not take a calcium supplement on the morning of the scan.
B)Take a laxative the evening before the scan.
C)Do not eat or drink after midnight on the day before the scan.
D)Avoid vigorous physical exercise for 2 days before the scan.
E)All of the above are appropriate instructions.
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Chapter 15: Introduction to the Clinical Laboratory
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Q1) How are laboratory reports delivered to the medical office?
A)Faxed
B)Mailed
C)Hand-delivered by a laboratory courier
D)Electronically
E)All of the above
Q2) What is the name for a control that is built into the test system?
A)External control
B)Standard
C)Proficiency control
D)Internal control
Q3) Which of the following is a violation of laboratory safety precautions?
A)Disposing of broken glassware in a puncture-resistant container
B)Talking in the laboratory
C)Opening a centrifuge before it comes to a complete stop
D)Recapping reagent bottles immediately after use
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Chapter 16: Urinalysis
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Q1) Which of the following urine tests may be positive when a patient has undiagnosed diabetes mellitus?
A)Glucose
B)Protein
C)Nitrite
D)Bilirubin
E)All of the above
Q2) Which of the following is not a function of the urinary system?
A)Removal of waste products from the blood
B)Regulation of the fluid balance of the body
C)Regulation of the temperature of the body
D)Regulation of the electrolyte balance of the body
Q3) Which of the following represents an error in technique when testing a urine specimen with a reagent strip?
A)Using a freshly voided urine specimen
B)Touching the reagent areas with the fingers
C)Completely immersing the reagent areas in the urine specimen
D)Holding the reagent strip in a horizontal position when reading results
E)None of the above
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Chapter 17: Phlebotomy
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Q1) Which of the following is another name for the butterfly method of venipuncture?
A)Winged infusion method
B)Syringe method
C)Luer adapter method
D)Z-track method
Q2) How is serum obtained?
A)From whole blood that has been centrifuged
B)By using a tube containing an anticoagulant
C)From clotted blood that has been centrifuged
D)From whole blood that has been left standing
Q3) Methods for performing venipuncture include all of the following except the _____ method.
A)butterfly
B)syringe
C)retractable lancet
D)vacuum tube
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Chapter 18: Hematology
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Q1) What is the PT/INR result of a healthy individual with a normal clotting ability?
A)10 to 20 seconds
B)0.8 to 1.2
C)1 to 2
D)2.5 to 3.5
Q2) An increase in neutrophils occurs during
A)an acute infection.
B)polycythemia.
C)bone marrow damage.
D)a chronic infection.
Q3) Which of the following is not a granular leukocyte?
A)Neutrophil
B)Eosinophil
C)Basophil
D)Monocyte
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Chapter 19: Blood Chemistry and Immunology
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Q1) The hemoglobin A c test measures the
A)average amount of glucose in the blood over a 3-month period.
B)amount of hemoglobin in the blood.
C)fasting blood glucose level.
D)amount of glycogen in the body over a 30-day period.
Q2) Patient preparation instructions for a triglyceride test include which of the following?
A)Follow a normal diet for 7 days before the test.
B)Do not consume alcohol for 24 hours before the test.
C)Do not eat or drink (except for water) for 12 hours before the test.
D)Do not consume lipid-lowering medications before the test.
E)All of the above are correct.
Q3) Before meals,it is recommended that the blood glucose level for a diabetic patient fall between _____ mg/dL.
A)60 to 80
B)80 to 120
C)100 to 140
D)100 to 180
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Chapter 20: Medical Microbiology
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Q1) What is a smear?
A)Material spread on a slide for microscopic examination
B)A small sample taken to represent the nature of the whole
C)A mass of microorganisms growing in a laboratory culture medium
D)A small piece of cotton wrapped around the end of a wooden stick
Q2) Which of the following microscopes has adjustment knobs that allow movement of the slide in a vertical or horizontal position?
A)Monocular microscope
B)Compound microscope
C)Mechanical stage microscope
D)Binocular microscope
Q3) If the pathogen were sensitive to an antibiotic,what would be observed when using the disc diffusion method of sensitivity testing?
A)Bacterial growth around the disc
B)Overgrowth of the disc with bacteria
C)A change in color of the disc
D)A clear zone without bacterial growth around the disc
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Chapter 21: Emergency Medical Procedures
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Q1) In what type of seizure is the abnormal electrical activity localized to very specific areas of the brain?
A)Tonic-clonic
B)Partial
C)Generalized
D)Status epilepticus
Q2) What is another name for a stroke?
A)Paraplegia
B)Transient ischemia
C)Coronary artery disease
D)Cerebrovascular accident
Q3) What term describes a progressive lung disorder in which there is a loss of elasticity of the alveoli of the lungs?
A)Emphysema
B)Chronic bronchitis
C)Asthma
D)Cystic fibrosis
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