Deck 46: Diagnostic Testing

Question 1

Match each term with its definition.
Abnormalities of the red blood cells such as size and shape

A)anemia
B)panic value
C)morphology
D)Wright's stain
E)neutrophils
F)B lymphocytes
G)monocytes
H)rouleaux pattern
I)fasting
J)glucose tolerance test (GTT)
K)glycohemoglobin

Answer 1

morphology

Question 2

Following an allergy immunotherapy injection,the patient must be observed for ____ minutes for a possible reaction.

A) 10
B) 20
C) 30
D) 60

Answer 2

20

Question 3

A life-threatening allergic reaction must be counteracted with an injection of:

A) antibiotics
B) insulin
C) adrenaline
D) testosterone

Answer 3

adrenaline

Question 4

Infectious mononucleosis is an illness caused by the ____ virus.

A) Epstein Barr
B) bovine mammillitis
C) mucosal disease
D) Sena Madureira

Question 5

What is the average glucose tolerance range for a fasting specimen?

A) 35-86 mg/dL
B) 70-100 mg/dL
C) 85-136 mg/dL
D) 110-132 mg/dL

Question 6

The normal hematocrit range for adult males is ______ percent.

A) 4-10
B) 16-25
C) 37-47
D) 42-52

Question 7

Match each term with its definition.
Usually ordered when a patient has a consistently high fasting blood sugar (FBS)

A)anemia
B)panic value
C)morphology
D)Wright's stain
E)neutrophils
F)B lymphocytes
G)monocytes
H)rouleaux pattern
I)fasting
J)glucose tolerance test (GTT)
K)glycohemoglobin

Question 8

The normal ESR rate value for a female is ____ mm/hr.

A) 50-100
B) 25-50
C) 0-20
D) 0-10

Question 9

Which of the following is not a symptom commonly observed in the first stages of HIV infection?

A) fatigue
B) vomiting
C) weight loss
D) lymph node swelling

Question 10

When HDL cholesterol levels are _____ mg/dL after fasting,the patient is more apt to have deposits of plaque in the arteries.

A) between 8 and 20
B) between 50 and 100
C) less than 45
D) greater than 100

Question 11

When a patient experiences polycythemia,the bone marrow is producing:

A) an insufficient amount of white blood cells
B) too many white blood cells
C) an insufficient amount of red blood cells
D) too many red blood cells

Question 12

The normal range of hemoglobin for females is _____ g/dL.

A) 5-9
B) 8-12
C) 12-16
D) 14-18

Question 13

A decrease in the total number of red blood cells constitutes a type of:

A) anemia
B) HIV infection
C) hemophilia
D) leukemia

Question 14

Which type of blood may be used for a hematocrit?

A) arterial or venous
B) capillary or venous
C) arterial or capillary
D) arterial,capillary,or venous

Question 15

When performing an allergy scratch test,the scratches should be ____ apart.

A) ½-1 inch
B) 1-2 inches
C) 1-1½ inches
D) 1½-2 inches

Question 16

Match each term with its definition.
Modified form of hemoglobin that is elevated when the blood glucose remains high

A)anemia
B)panic value
C)morphology
D)Wright's stain
E)neutrophils
F)B lymphocytes
G)monocytes
H)rouleaux pattern
I)fasting
J)glucose tolerance test (GTT)
K)glycohemoglobin

Question 17

When a nasal smear is performed,the secretions are examined to determine the _____ count.

A) eosinophil
B) platelet
C) bacteria
D) erythrocyte

Question 18

On which part of the body is a patch test typically performed?

A) back
B) leg
C) arm
D) chest

Question 19

The extracts of substances used in allergy immunotherapy:

A) may vary in strength from one company to another
B) should never be refrigerated
C) are manufactured as transdermal patches
D) should never be applied to a patient's skin

Question 20

The primary function of the _____ is delivering oxygen to the cells and picking up carbon dioxide to be exhaled.

A) red blood cells
B) white blood cells
C) platelets
D) lymph cells

Question 21

​Phenylketonuria is a congenital disease caused by a defect in the metabolism of the phenylalanine amino acid.This unmetabolized protein accumulates in the bloodstream and can prevent the brain from developing normally.If this condition goes undetected and untreated,the result is:

A) ​congenital abnormality
B) ​mental retardation
C) ​cleft palate
D) ​dwarfism

Question 22

​During the allergy patient's visit,especially if he or she is recently diagnosed as such,advice concerning the condition and the prevention of further problems is well received.Which of the following suggestions for discussion would not be appropriate with patients who have allergies?

A) ​Advise them to monitor consumption of what they are allergic to.
B) ​Instruct patients to read all labels carefully (household products,clothing,consumable products,etc. )to identify possible allergens.
C) ​If patients have a known severe reaction to a particular substance,remind them to carry their EpiPen kit with them at all times.
D) ​Advise them to take only prescribed medication and to avoid OTC medications unless advised by the provider.

Question 23

Match each term with its definition.
Naturally produced by the body to attach itself to certain cells to cause dilation of blood vessels and contraction of smooth muscles

A)plaque
B)immunoassays
C)radioallergosorbent test (RAST)
D)histamine
E)epinephrine
F)phenylketonuria (PKU)
G)liver panel
H)kidney function test
I)creatine kinase (CK)
J)prothrombin time (PT)

Question 24

Match each term with its definition.
Test that determines the presence of immunoglobulins that are present in greater amounts in those with allergies

A)plaque
B)immunoassays
C)radioallergosorbent test (RAST)
D)histamine
E)epinephrine
F)phenylketonuria (PKU)
G)liver panel
H)kidney function test
I)creatine kinase (CK)
J)prothrombin time (PT)

Question 25

Match each term with its definition.
Should be administered about an inch above the site by order of the provider if severe reaction occurs during intradermal allergy testing

A)plaque
B)immunoassays
C)radioallergosorbent test (RAST)
D)histamine
E)epinephrine
F)phenylketonuria (PKU)
G)liver panel
H)kidney function test
I)creatine kinase (CK)
J)prothrombin time (PT)

Question 26

Match each term with its definition.
Their functions include phagocytosis of microorganisms and cell debris and cooperation in immune response

A)anemia
B)panic value
C)morphology
D)Wright's stain
E)neutrophils
F)B lymphocytes
G)monocytes
H)rouleaux pattern
I)fasting
J)glucose tolerance test (GTT)
K)glycohemoglobin

Question 27

Match each term with its definition.
Laboratories commonly use this prior to reviewing a slide under the oil immersion lens of a microscope when performing a WBC differential

A)anemia
B)panic value
C)morphology
D)Wright's stain
E)neutrophils
F)B lymphocytes
G)monocytes
H)rouleaux pattern
I)fasting
J)glucose tolerance test (GTT)
K)glycohemoglobin

Question 28

Match each term with its definition.
Their functions include phagocytosis,killing of bacteria,and releasing a pyrogen that produces fever

A)anemia
B)panic value
C)morphology
D)Wright's stain
E)neutrophils
F)B lymphocytes
G)monocytes
H)rouleaux pattern
I)fasting
J)glucose tolerance test (GTT)
K)glycohemoglobin

Question 29

Match each term with its definition.
Diagnostic tests that use techniques for measuring the amount of antigens and antibodies present relative to a specific illness

A)plaque
B)immunoassays
C)radioallergosorbent test (RAST)
D)histamine
E)epinephrine
F)phenylketonuria (PKU)
G)liver panel
H)kidney function test
I)creatine kinase (CK)
J)prothrombin time (PT)

Question 30

Match each term with its definition.
Always requires immediate intervention by a health care provider

A)anemia
B)panic value
C)morphology
D)Wright's stain
E)neutrophils
F)B lymphocytes
G)monocytes
H)rouleaux pattern
I)fasting
J)glucose tolerance test (GTT)
K)glycohemoglobin

Question 31

Match each term with its definition.
Coagulation test commonly used to assess the therapeutic range of warfarin therapy

A)plaque
B)immunoassays
C)radioallergosorbent test (RAST)
D)histamine
E)epinephrine
F)phenylketonuria (PKU)
G)liver panel
H)kidney function test
I)creatine kinase (CK)
J)prothrombin time (PT)

Question 32

Match each term with its definition.
This might include electrolytes,BUN,and creatinine

A)plaque
B)immunoassays
C)radioallergosorbent test (RAST)
D)histamine
E)epinephrine
F)phenylketonuria (PKU)
G)liver panel
H)kidney function test
I)creatine kinase (CK)
J)prothrombin time (PT)

Question 33

Match each term with its definition.
Screening test done with capillary blood from an infant's heel

A)plaque
B)immunoassays
C)radioallergosorbent test (RAST)
D)histamine
E)epinephrine
F)phenylketonuria (PKU)
G)liver panel
H)kidney function test
I)creatine kinase (CK)
J)prothrombin time (PT)

Question 34

Match each term with its definition.
Cannot be formed by the red blood cells of a patient with sickle cell anemia

A)anemia
B)panic value
C)morphology
D)Wright's stain
E)neutrophils
F)B lymphocytes
G)monocytes
H)rouleaux pattern
I)fasting
J)glucose tolerance test (GTT)
K)glycohemoglobin

Question 35

Match each term with its definition.
Their functions include humoral immunity and the production of specific antibodies against viruses,bacteria,and other proteins

A)anemia
B)panic value
C)morphology
D)Wright's stain
E)neutrophils
F)B lymphocytes
G)monocytes
H)rouleaux pattern
I)fasting
J)glucose tolerance test (GTT)
K)glycohemoglobin

Question 36

Match each term with its definition.
Medical name for when a patient's circulating erythrocytes are deficient

A)anemia
B)panic value
C)morphology
D)Wright's stain
E)neutrophils
F)B lymphocytes
G)monocytes
H)rouleaux pattern
I)fasting
J)glucose tolerance test (GTT)
K)glycohemoglobin

Question 37

Match each term with its definition.
Having nothing to eat or drink for at least 12 hours prior to a test

A)anemia
B)panic value
C)morphology
D)Wright's stain
E)neutrophils
F)B lymphocytes
G)monocytes
H)rouleaux pattern
I)fasting
J)glucose tolerance test (GTT)
K)glycohemoglobin

Question 38

Match each term with its definition.
This would include enzymes and chemistries related to liver function and dysfunction

A)plaque
B)immunoassays
C)radioallergosorbent test (RAST)
D)histamine
E)epinephrine
F)phenylketonuria (PKU)
G)liver panel
H)kidney function test
I)creatine kinase (CK)
J)prothrombin time (PT)

Question 39

Match each term with its definition.
Enzyme found in muscles that is released if a muscle is damaged

A)plaque
B)immunoassays
C)radioallergosorbent test (RAST)
D)histamine
E)epinephrine
F)phenylketonuria (PKU)
G)liver panel
H)kidney function test
I)creatine kinase (CK)
J)prothrombin time (PT)

Question 40

Match each term with its definition.
Substance that can build up on the inside of the arteries if cholesterol levels stay elevated for an extended period of time

A)plaque
B)immunoassays
C)radioallergosorbent test (RAST)
D)histamine
E)epinephrine
F)phenylketonuria (PKU)
G)liver panel
H)kidney function test
I)creatine kinase (CK)
J)prothrombin time (PT)

Question 41

​Match the chemistry to the normal range and the indication if abnormal.Note: Answers may be used more than once.
​40-150 mg/dL (fasting)

A)​total cholesterol
B)​HDL cholesterol
C)​LDL cholesterol
D)triglycerides
E)creatinine
F)​uric acid
G)​BUN (blood urea nitrogen)
H)​sodium (Na)
I)​potassium (K)
J)​CK (creatinine kinase)
K)​prothrombin time (PT)

Question 42

​Match the chemistry to the normal range and the indication if abnormal.Note: Answers may be used more than once.
​Atherosclerosis,arteriosclerosis

A)​total cholesterol
B)​HDL cholesterol
C)​LDL cholesterol
D)triglycerides
E)creatinine
F)​uric acid
G)​BUN (blood urea nitrogen)
H)​sodium (Na)
I)​potassium (K)
J)​CK (creatinine kinase)
K)​prothrombin time (PT)

Question 43

​Match the chemistry to the normal range and the indication if abnormal.Note: Answers may be used more than once.
​0.7-1.4 mg/dL

A)​total cholesterol
B)​HDL cholesterol
C)​LDL cholesterol
D)triglycerides
E)creatinine
F)​uric acid
G)​BUN (blood urea nitrogen)
H)​sodium (Na)
I)​potassium (K)
J)​CK (creatinine kinase)
K)​prothrombin time (PT)

Question 44

​Match the chemistry to the normal range and the indication if abnormal.Note: Answers may be used more than once.
​Levels are above 145 mEq/L indicates a level of dehydration

A)​total cholesterol
B)​HDL cholesterol
C)​LDL cholesterol
D)triglycerides
E)creatinine
F)​uric acid
G)​BUN (blood urea nitrogen)
H)​sodium (Na)
I)​potassium (K)
J)​CK (creatinine kinase)
K)​prothrombin time (PT)

Question 45

​Match the chemistry to the normal range and the indication if abnormal.Note: Answers may be used more than once.
​132-145 mEq/L

A)​total cholesterol
B)​HDL cholesterol
C)​LDL cholesterol
D)triglycerides
E)creatinine
F)​uric acid
G)​BUN (blood urea nitrogen)
H)​sodium (Na)
I)​potassium (K)
J)​CK (creatinine kinase)
K)​prothrombin time (PT)

Question 46

​Match the chemistry to the normal range and the indication if abnormal.Note: Answers may be used more than once.
​The responsible agent for gouty arthritis when levels exceed 7.5 mg/dL

A)​total cholesterol
B)​HDL cholesterol
C)​LDL cholesterol
D)triglycerides
E)creatinine
F)​uric acid
G)​BUN (blood urea nitrogen)
H)​sodium (Na)
I)​potassium (K)
J)​CK (creatinine kinase)
K)​prothrombin time (PT)

Question 47

​Match the chemistry to the normal range and the indication if abnormal.Note: Answers may be used more than once.
​>45 mg/dL (fasting)

A)​total cholesterol
B)​HDL cholesterol
C)​LDL cholesterol
D)triglycerides
E)creatinine
F)​uric acid
G)​BUN (blood urea nitrogen)
H)​sodium (Na)
I)​potassium (K)
J)​CK (creatinine kinase)
K)​prothrombin time (PT)

Question 48

​Match the chemistry to the normal range and the indication if abnormal.Note: Answers may be used more than once.
​The function of this type of cholesterol is to transport the bad cholesterol out of the vessels and to the liver

A)​total cholesterol
B)​HDL cholesterol
C)​LDL cholesterol
D)triglycerides
E)creatinine
F)​uric acid
G)​BUN (blood urea nitrogen)
H)​sodium (Na)
I)​potassium (K)
J)​CK (creatinine kinase)
K)​prothrombin time (PT)

Question 49

​Match the chemistry to the normal range and the indication if abnormal.Note: Answers may be used more than once.
​130-200 mg/dL (fasting)

A)​total cholesterol
B)​HDL cholesterol
C)​LDL cholesterol
D)triglycerides
E)creatinine
F)​uric acid
G)​BUN (blood urea nitrogen)
H)​sodium (Na)
I)​potassium (K)
J)​CK (creatinine kinase)
K)​prothrombin time (PT)

Question 50

​Match the chemistry to the normal range and the indication if abnormal.Note: Answers may be used more than once.
​Primarily responsible for depositing plaque on the interior of arterial walls

A)​total cholesterol
B)​HDL cholesterol
C)​LDL cholesterol
D)triglycerides
E)creatinine
F)​uric acid
G)​BUN (blood urea nitrogen)
H)​sodium (Na)
I)​potassium (K)
J)​CK (creatinine kinase)
K)​prothrombin time (PT)

Question 51

​Match the chemistry to the normal range and the indication if abnormal.Note: Answers may be used more than once.
​8-20 mg/dL

A)​total cholesterol
B)​HDL cholesterol
C)​LDL cholesterol
D)triglycerides
E)creatinine
F)​uric acid
G)​BUN (blood urea nitrogen)
H)​sodium (Na)
I)​potassium (K)
J)​CK (creatinine kinase)
K)​prothrombin time (PT)

Question 52

​Match the chemistry to the normal range and the indication if abnormal.Note: Answers may be used more than once.
When levels become elevated,it can indicate a problem with renal function

A)​total cholesterol
B)​HDL cholesterol
C)​LDL cholesterol
D)triglycerides
E)creatinine
F)​uric acid
G)​BUN (blood urea nitrogen)
H)​sodium (Na)
I)​potassium (K)
J)​CK (creatinine kinase)
K)​prothrombin time (PT)

Question 53

​Match the chemistry to the normal range and the indication if abnormal.Note: Answers may be used more than once.
​One of the waste products found in urine

A)​total cholesterol
B)​HDL cholesterol
C)​LDL cholesterol
D)triglycerides
E)creatinine
F)​uric acid
G)​BUN (blood urea nitrogen)
H)​sodium (Na)
I)​potassium (K)
J)​CK (creatinine kinase)
K)​prothrombin time (PT)

Question 54

​Match the chemistry to the normal range and the indication if abnormal.Note: Answers may be used more than once.
​This is a lipid but is not as structurally complex as cholesterol molecules

A)​total cholesterol
B)​HDL cholesterol
C)​LDL cholesterol
D)triglycerides
E)creatinine
F)​uric acid
G)​BUN (blood urea nitrogen)
H)​sodium (Na)
I)​potassium (K)
J)​CK (creatinine kinase)
K)​prothrombin time (PT)

Question 55

​Match the chemistry to the normal range and the indication if abnormal.Note: Answers may be used more than once.
​3.5-7.5 mg/dL

A)​total cholesterol
B)​HDL cholesterol
C)​LDL cholesterol
D)triglycerides
E)creatinine
F)​uric acid
G)​BUN (blood urea nitrogen)
H)​sodium (Na)
I)​potassium (K)
J)​CK (creatinine kinase)
K)​prothrombin time (PT)

Question 56

​Match the chemistry to the normal range and the indication if abnormal.Note: Answers may be used more than once.
​3.5-5.2 mEq/L

A)​total cholesterol
B)​HDL cholesterol
C)​LDL cholesterol
D)triglycerides
E)creatinine
F)​uric acid
G)​BUN (blood urea nitrogen)
H)​sodium (Na)
I)​potassium (K)
J)​CK (creatinine kinase)
K)​prothrombin time (PT)

Question 57

​Match the chemistry to the normal range and the indication if abnormal.Note: Answers may be used more than once.
​This is the good cholesterol

A)​total cholesterol
B)​HDL cholesterol
C)​LDL cholesterol
D)triglycerides
E)creatinine
F)​uric acid
G)​BUN (blood urea nitrogen)
H)​sodium (Na)
I)​potassium (K)
J)​CK (creatinine kinase)
K)​prothrombin time (PT)

Question 58

​Match the chemistry to the normal range and the indication if abnormal.Note: Answers may be used more than once.
​Essential for proper muscle functioning,particularly for the heart muscle

A)​total cholesterol
B)​HDL cholesterol
C)​LDL cholesterol
D)triglycerides
E)creatinine
F)​uric acid
G)​BUN (blood urea nitrogen)
H)​sodium (Na)
I)​potassium (K)
J)​CK (creatinine kinase)
K)​prothrombin time (PT)

Question 59

​Match the chemistry to the normal range and the indication if abnormal.Note: Answers may be used more than once.
​This is the bad cholesterol

A)​total cholesterol
B)​HDL cholesterol
C)​LDL cholesterol
D)triglycerides
E)creatinine
F)​uric acid
G)​BUN (blood urea nitrogen)
H)​sodium (Na)
I)​potassium (K)
J)​CK (creatinine kinase)
K)​prothrombin time (PT)

Question 60

​Match the chemistry to the normal range and the indication if abnormal.Note: Answers may be used more than once.
​<100 mg/dL (fasting)

A)​total cholesterol
B)​HDL cholesterol
C)​LDL cholesterol
D)triglycerides
E)creatinine
F)​uric acid
G)​BUN (blood urea nitrogen)
H)​sodium (Na)
I)​potassium (K)
J)​CK (creatinine kinase)
K)​prothrombin time (PT)

Question 61

​Match the chemistry to the normal range and the indication if abnormal.Note: Answers may be used more than once.
​Normal 10-13 seconds;International normalized ratio (INR): 1.0-1.4

A)​total cholesterol
B)​HDL cholesterol
C)​LDL cholesterol
D)triglycerides
E)creatinine
F)​uric acid
G)​BUN (blood urea nitrogen)
H)​sodium (Na)
I)​potassium (K)
J)​CK (creatinine kinase)
K)​prothrombin time (PT)

Question 62

If you have to open a new bottle of reagent strips or a new test kit during the day,you might need to:

A) ​calibrate the instrument
B) ​change the code to agree with what is printed on the bottle
C) ​repeat the quality controls
D) ​all of the above

Question 63

​The chief function of the white blood cells is:

A) ​to deliver oxygen to the cells
B) ​to pick up carbon dioxide to be exhaled
C) ​to protect the body against invaders such as bacteria and viruses
D) ​stop bleeding when an injury occurs

Question 64

​Match the type of white blood cell with the percent in a normal WBC and its function.Note: Answers may be used more than once.
​Regulation of immune response

A)eosinophils
B)basophils
C)T lymphocytes
D)monocytes

Question 65

​When a patient's hemoglobin falls below 10 g/dL,the patient can experience:

A) ​shortness of breath and tiredness and have a pale appearance to his or her skin
B) ​pale appearance to his or her skin and a rapid heart beat
C) ​rapid heartbeat and shortness of breath
D) ​irregular heartbeat

Question 66

​Match the type of white blood cell with the percent in a normal WBC and its function.Note: Answers may be used more than once.

-​2.7 $\pm$ 2

A)eosinophils
B)basophils
C)T lymphocytes
D)monocytes

Question 67

​Match the type of white blood cell with the percent in a normal WBC and its function.Note: Answers may be used more than once.
​Cooperation in immune response

A)eosinophils
B)basophils
C)T lymphocytes
D)monocytes

Question 68

​Match the type of white blood cell with the percent in a normal WBC and its function.Note: Answers may be used more than once.
​Phagocytosis of antigen-antibody complexes;killing of parasites

A)eosinophils
B)basophils
C)T lymphocytes
D)monocytes

Question 69

​Match the type of white blood cell with the percent in a normal WBC and its function.Note: Answers may be used more than once.

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A)eosinophils
B)basophils
C)T lymphocytes
D)monocytes

Question 70

​Match the type of white blood cell with the percent in a normal WBC and its function.Note: Answers may be used more than once.
​Release of chemical mediators of immediate hypersensitivity

A)eosinophils
B)basophils
C)T lymphocytes
D)monocytes

Question 71

​With strict regulations regarding quality control and quality assurance,you are required to keep a log book to record all specimens and the results of the tests performed.The log should include all but which the following?

A) patient's date of birth
B) ​tests performed
C) ​any kit,reagent strip,or reagent lot numbers and expiration dates
D) ​patient's name

Question 72

​Match the type of white blood cell with the percent in a normal WBC and its function.Note: Answers may be used more than once.
​Phagocytosis of microorganisms and cell debris

A)eosinophils
B)basophils
C)T lymphocytes
D)monocytes

Question 73

​Medical assistants are not trained to perform WBC counts,but it is useful for you to have an idea of what such a report entails.This knowledge is useful in _______________ as reported in graphs and tables to ensure the results are being delivered to providers for evaluation in a timely manner.

A) ​reporting to the FDA and OSHA
B) ​updating the patient portal
C) ​analyzing the specific content
D) ​analyzing health care results

Question 74

​Match the type of white blood cell with the percent in a normal WBC and its function.Note: Answers may be used more than once.
​Cell-mediated immunity,including delayed hypersensitivity and graft rejection

A)eosinophils
B)basophils
C)T lymphocytes
D)monocytes

Question 75

​Match the type of white blood cell with the percent in a normal WBC and its function.Note: Answers may be used more than once.

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A)eosinophils
B)basophils
C)T lymphocytes
D)monocytes

Question 76

​Match the chemistry to the normal range and the indication if abnormal.Note: Answers may be used more than once.
​This enzyme is especially helpful in diagnosing a myocardial infarction (MI)in patients with chest pain.

A)​total cholesterol
B)​HDL cholesterol
C)​LDL cholesterol
D)triglycerides
E)creatinine
F)​uric acid
G)​BUN (blood urea nitrogen)
H)​sodium (Na)
I)​potassium (K)
J)​CK (creatinine kinase)
K)​prothrombin time (PT)