1st 6weeks Test Med Lab II

1.

1 point

The term "pathogenic" means:

highly communicable.

possessing virulence.

productive of disease.

systemic in nature.

2.

1 point

Isolation procedures are used to separate patients from contact with others if they:

are a carrier of bloodborne pathogen.

have highly transmissible infections.

require blood or body fluid precautions.

were exposed to a contagious disease.

3.

1 point

The term"phlebotomy " is derived from Greek words that , literally translated mean to:

cut a vein .

draw blood.

stick a vein.

withdraw blood.

4.

1 point

Which department performs blood cultures?

hematology

microbiology

serology

urinalysis

5.

1 point

When the chain of infection is broken, an :

individual is immune to that microbe.

individual is susceptible to infection.

infection is prevented from happening.

infection will most likely be the result.

6.

1 point

What does the NFPA codeword RACE mean?

react, activate, cover, extinguish

rescue, alarm, confine, extinguish

respond, activate, confine, escape

run, alarm, counter, extinguish

7.

1 point

A specimen processor removes the stopper from a tube without barrier protection and feels a mist of specimen touch the eyes. What type of exposure occurs through eye contact.

airborne

non intact skin

percutaneous

permucosal.

8.

1 point

A Pap smear is examined for the presence of cancer cells in this department.

cytology

hematology

histology

microbiology

9.

1 point

Transmission-based precautions must be followed for patients with:

compromised immune systems.

highly transmissible diseases.

sever gastrointestinal distress.

symptoms of acute appendicitis.

10.

1 point

The series of components that lead to infection are referred to as the:

chain of infection.

immune response.

infection cycle.

pathogenic series.

11.

1 point

Basic metabolic panels (BMPs) are performed in which department?

chemistry

hematology

histology

microbiology

12.

1 point

An individual who has little resistance to an infectious microbe is referred to as a susceptible:

agent.

host.

pathway.

reservoir.

13.

1 point

The phlebotomy supervisor asked a phlebotomist to collect a specimen in the otorhinolaryngology department. The phlebotomist proceeded to go to the department that provides treatment for:

bone and joint disorders.

ear, nose, and throat disorders.

eye problems or disease.

skin problems and disease.

14.

1 point

Standard precautions should be followed:

for anyone with hepatitis B.

if a patient is HIV positive.

while a patient is in isolation.

with all patients, at all times.

15.

1 point

Which department is responsible for administering a patient's oxygen therapy?

cardiodiagnostics

electroencephalography

physical therapy

respiratory therapy

16.

1 point

The medical specialty that treats skeletal system disorders is :

gastroenterology.

neurology.

orthopedics.

pediatrics.

17.

1 point

The first three components of fire that were traditionally referred to as the fire triangle are:

carbon, air, and static.

fuel, oxygen, and heat.

oxygen, energy, and fuel.

vapor, heat, and static.

18.

1 point

Which laboratory department performs test to identify abnormalities of the blood and blood forming tissues?

chemistry

hematology

microbiology

urinalysis

19.

1 point

Which type of precautions would be used for a patient who has pulmonary tuberculosis?

airborne

droplet

contact

reverse

20.

1 point

Which medical specialty treats patients with tumors?

geriatrics

oncology

ophthalmology

orthopedics

21.

1 point

Electrolyte testing includes:

bilirubin and creatinine.

BUN ad cholesterol.

glucose and uric acid.

sodium and potassium.

22.

1 point

Proper hand-washing procedure involves all of the following steps EXCEPT:

stand back so clothing does not touch the sink .

wet hands with water before applying the soap

wash hands thoroughly for at least 15 seconds.

use one towel to dry hands and turn off faucets.

23.

1 point

All of the following are proper laboratory safety procedures EXCEPt:

keep your lab coat on all time.

never eat or apply makeup in the lab.

secure long hair away from the face.

wear closed toe shoes when in the lab.

24.

1 point

The abbreviation for the virus that causes acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) is :

HAV.

HBV

HCV

HIV

25.

1 point

The pathogen responsible for causing an infection is called the infectious:

agent

host.

vector.

vehicle.

26.

1 point

The primary purpose of wearing gloves during phlebotomy procedures is to protect the:

patient from contamination by the phlebotomist.

phlebotomist from exposure to the patient's blood.

specimen from contamination by the phlebotomist.

venipuncture site from contamination by the hands.

27.

1 point

Which department processes and stains tissue samples for microscopic analysis?

chemistry.

coagulation.

histology

microbiology

28.

1 point

All of the following departments typically play a role in cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) analysis EXCEPT:

chemistry.

hematology.

immunohematology.

microbiology.

29.

1 point

The specialty of this physician is the treatment of newborns.

gerontologist

neonatologist

obstetrician

pediatrician

30.

1 point

The phlebotomist is asked to collect a specimen from a patient in the nephrology department. A Patient in this department is most likely being treated for a disorder for the:

joints

kidneys.

lungs.

nose.

31.

1 point

Which of the following tests is performed in the coagulation department?

BUN

CBC

glucose

PT

32.

1 point

These are the initials of the U.S. government agency that mandates and enforces safe working conditions for employees.

CDC

HICPAC

NIOSH

OSHA

33.

1 point

The primary duty of a phlebotomist is to:

accessiona all specimens.

collect blood specimens.

document the workload.

perform skin tests.

34.

1 point

Another name for blood bank is :

immunohematology.

immunology.

microbiology.

serology.

35.

1 point

Microbes included all of the following EXCEPT:

bacteria.

fungi

ova

viruses.

36.

1 point

All of the following personnel are required to have a college degree or equivalent EXCEPT:

clinical laboratory scientist.

medical technician .

medical technologist.

phlebotomist.

37.

1 point

Class C fires involve:

combustible metals.

electrical equipment.

flammable liquids.

ordinary materials.

38.

1 point

The prepaid group healthcare organizations in which members pay flat fees for defined services are called:

DRGs

HMOs

ICDs

SNFs

39.

1 point

All of the following are hematology test EXCEPT:

gycosylated hemoglobin.

hematocrit.

platelet count.

reticulocyte count.

40.

1 point

SDS information includes:

general and emergency information.

highly technical chemical formulas.

information on competitor products.

product manufacturing conditions.

41.

1 point

This an abbreviation for an independent group of hospital and physicians that offers services to employers at a discounted rate in exchange for a steady supply of patients.

CPT

DRG

PHS

PPO