Reference Ranges
The normal range of hemoglobin for females is _____ g/dL.
a. 5 to 9
b. 8 to 12
c. 12 to 16
d. 14 to 18
c. 12 to 16
When a microscope is not in use, its cord should be:
a. allowed to dangle.
b. kept tightly wrapped.
c. kept loosely wrapped.
d. left plugged in.
c. kept loosely wrapped.
If you notice that a urine specimen has a very strong ammonia-like smell, it probably indicates that the patient has:
a. low blood sugar.
b. high blood sugar.
c. phenylketonuria.
d. a urinary tract infection
d. a urinary tract infection
When collecting a specimen for substance abuse analysis the ____ of a urine specimen is immediately checked for following collection and is recorded with the patient observing you.
a. pH
b. volume
c. temperature
d. color
c. temperature
When documenting in the patient’s chart and on the logbooks, the initials _________ would be used in the case of not having enough urine to perform the ordered testing, unless otherwise specified per laboratory protocol.
a. “CMA” (indicating the MAs credentialing and ability to perform the procedure)
b. “NSQ” (non-sufficient quantity)
c. “QNS” (quantity not sufficient)
d. all the initials indicated should be used
c. “QNS” (quantity not sufficient)
What is the reported normal glucose range for a fasting specimen?
a. 35 to 86 mg/dL
b. 70 to 100 mg/dL
c. 85 to 136 mg/dL
d. 110 to 132 mg/dL
b. 70 to 100 mg/dL
You should wipe the eyepieces of the microscope with ____ after each use to avoid the transmission of diseases.
a. water
b. a dry paper towel
c. straight bleach
d. a disinfectant
d. a disinfectant
What color is bilirubin?
a. red to orange
b. blue to purple
c. yellow to orange
d. green to blue
c. yellow to orange
Which is not one of the major areas of testing in the examination of the urine?
a. analytical
b. physical
c. chemical
d. microscopic
a. analytical
The agency that established guidelines concerning contact with blood and body fluids, referred to as universal precautions, is:
a. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
b. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).
c. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).
d. Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA)
a. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
The normal ESR rate value for a female is ____ mm/hr.
a. 50 to 100
b. 25 to 50
c. 0 to 20
d. 0 to 10
c. 0 to 20
When using the oil-immersion lens objective, how much oil should be used?
a. none at all
b. a very sparing amount
c. a moderate amount
d. an ample amount
b. a very sparing amount
A urine sample from a patient with hepatitis will have a ____ foam if shaken.
a. white
b. green
c. orange
d. yellow
b. green
What is the normal value of mucus in a urine sample?
a. heavy
b. much
c. slight
d. moderate
c. slight
Which agency provides the application for a certificate of waiver?
a. Department of Labor (DOL)
b. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
c. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)
d. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
c. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)
The normal hematocrit range for adult males is ______ percent.
a. 4 to 10
b. 16 to 25
c. 37 to 47
d. 42 to 52
d. 42 to 52
The high-power field (hpf) objective magnifies an object approximately ___ times.
a. 20
b. 30
c. 40
d. 50
c. 40
When using the Ictotest, if the mat shows a _____ color, the urine sample contains bilirubin.
a. yellowish to orange
b. bluish to green
c. reddish to orange
d. bluish to purple
d. bluish to purple
Urine should be:
a. very alkaline.
b. slightly alkaline.
c. very acidic.
d. slightly acidic.
d. slightly acidic.
Other bodies that provide regulation inspections of a physician’s office laboratory (POL) are:
a. COLA (an independent accreditor).
b. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).
c. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).
d. all of the responses are correct
d. all of the responses are correct
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 their skin.
b. pale appearance to their skin and a rapid heartbeat.
c. rapid heartbeat and shortness of breath.
d. irregular heartbeat.
a. shortness of breath and tiredness and have a pale appearance to their skin.
When a nasal smear is performed, the secretions are examined to determine the _____ count.
a. eosinophil
b. platelet
c. bacteria
d. erythrocyte
a. eosinophil
When performing Gram staining, if the microorganisms on the slide are identified as Gram positive, they will appear:
a. bright red to maroon.
b. bright yellow to dark orange.
c. dark green to light blue.
d. dark blue to violet.
d. dark blue to violet.
Generally a sufficient amount of urine for testing would fill a _______ test tube with enough left over to wet the chemical test strip and be used for culture if ordered.
a. 10 mL
b. 10 mg
c. 10 mcd
d. .01 mL
a. 10 mL
The Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) of 1988 are administered by the:
a. Department of Labor (DOL).
b. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).
c. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
d. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).
d. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).