Question 1

Summarize methods that can be used to prevent physical hazards in the clinical laboratory.

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Question 2

Patient samples are tested in the medical laboratory to determine whether test results are within a certain reference range.

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Standards for normal test results determine the sample outcome.

Question 3

The longer the objective of the microscope, the greater the magnification of the lens.

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The longest objective, oil immersion (100*), allows the finest focusing of the object.

Question 4

Physical hazards in the laboratory can be classified as electrical, fire, or mechanical.

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Electrical, fire, or mechanical factors are environmental factors that must be controlled for safety.

Question 5

A centrifuge load always contains an even number of tubes.

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The most important safety rule for a centrifuge is balance; tubes of equal size and containing equal volumes are placed directly across from one another in the rotor holders; the centrifuge must always have an even number of tubes.

Question 6

A chemical added to a blood sample after collection to prevent clotting is called a(n) __________.

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Question 7

__________ encompasses a comprehensive set of policies and procedures developed to ensure the reliability of laboratory results.

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Question 8

The objective of __________ in the medical laboratory is to ensure the accuracy and reliability of test results.

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Question 9

Specimens collected in the ambulatory care setting frequently are sent to a(n) __________ for analysis.

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Question 10

The microscopic analysis of cells is the science of __________.

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Question 11

Describe the purpose of the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA).

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Question 12

__________ are fluids that have escaped from blood vessels and have been deposited in surrounding tissues.

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Question 13

An important responsibility of the medical assistant is to make sure collected specimens are labeled properly before they are sent to a reference laboratory. Summarize at least five items that must be included on a specimen label.

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Question 14

The medical assistant is trained to perform CLIA-waived tests in the ambulatory laboratory setting. Based on your understanding of these tests, summarize at least five of them, along with their functions.

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Question 15

Medical assistants are trained to perform high-complexity tests in the physician's office.

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Under CLIA regulations, medical assistants are not permitted to perform high-complexity tests.

Question 16

For a quantitative test, the result is expressed numerically.

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A quantitative test provides a number in the reported result.

Question 17

The most effective means of preventing infection is the repeated, thorough hand washing or sanitization of the hands.

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Repeated, thorough hand washing or sanitization is the most important factor in preventing the spread of infection.

Question 18

The military clock time of 1735 hours corresponds to 5:35 AM on the Greenwich clock.

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The military time 1735 hours corresponds to 5:35 PM on the Greenwich clock.

Question 19

The gram is the unit of mass in the metric system.

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Weight is measured in grams.

Question 20

Laboratories that perform moderate- to high-complexity tests must undergo an unannounced inspection every 2 years.

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Government regulations require laboratories that perform moderate- to high-complexity tests to undergo an unannounced inspection every 2 years.

Quiz 44: Assisting in the Clinical Laboratory