Question 1

The use of a standard to detect errors caused by laboratory equipment that is not working properly is known as

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A)  proficiency testing.
B)  calibration.
C)  standardization.
D)  quality analysis.E) All of the above
F) A) and B) B

Question 2

What is the term for glucose that is stored in muscle and liver tissue for later use?

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A)  Glucagon
B)  Carbohydrate
C)  Glycogen
D)  LipoproteinE) A) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 3

The recommended A₁c level for an individual with diabetes is

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A)  4% to 6%.
B)  less than 6%.
C)  less than 7%.
D)  greater than 8%.E) A) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 4

Control testing should be performed on a glucose meter during all of the following situations except

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A)  daily before using the meter for the first time.
B)  when a new container of strips is opened.
C)  when a new battery is inserted into the meter.
D)  if the glucose meter is dropped.E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 5

What blood antigens are present if an individual has type O-positive blood?

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A)  A, B, Rh
B)  A and B
C)  Rh
D)  NoneE) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 6

Which of the following is a serious side effect of an oral glucose tolerance test?

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A)  Headache
B)  Irrational speech
C)  Fainting
D)  Profuse perspiration
E)  All of the aboveF) D) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 7

Which of the following tests is used to detect a blood incompatibility problem with a mother and her unborn child?

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A)  Rh antigen titer
B)  C-reactive protein
C)  Rh antibody titer
D)  Rubella titerE) B) and D)
F) B) and C) C

Question 8

All of the following are restrictions that must be followed by the patient during an oral glucose tolerance test except

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A)  no food consumption.
B)  no water consumption.
C)  minimize activity.
D)  no smoking.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 9

Infectious mononucleosis is transmitted through

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A)  coughing and sneezing.
B)  contaminated food.
C)  sexual intercourse.
D)  saliva by direct oral contact.
E)  all of the above.F) B) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 10

In vivo means in

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A)  glass.
B)  the living body.
C)  test tubes.
D)  the uterus.E) A) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 11

Which of the following instructions should be relayed to the patient regarding a fasting blood glucose test?

Accepted Answer

A)  Consume a low-carbohydrate evening meal.
B)  Refrain from smoking for 12 hours before the test.
C)  Minimize activity for 24 hours before the test.
D)  Do not consume food or fluid (except water)  for 12 hours before the test.
E)  All of the above are appropriate instructions.F) A) and C)
G) B) and D)

Question 12

Which of the following may cause a control to fail to produce expected results?

Accepted Answer

A)  Outdated testing reagents
B)  Error in technique
C)  Improper storage of testing components
D)  All of the aboveE) B) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 13

What blood antibodies are present if an individual has type AB-negative blood?

Accepted Answer

A)  A, B
B)  None
C)  A, B, Rh
D)  RhE) C) and D)
F) A) and B) B

Question 14

What blood antibodies are present if an individual has type B-negative blood?

Accepted Answer

A)  B
B)  A
C)  A, Rh
D)  RhE) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 15

What type of specimen is required for most blood chemistry tests?

Accepted Answer

A)  Plasma
B)  Serum
C)  Whole blood
D)  Clotted bloodE) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 16

The function of glucose in the body is to

Accepted Answer

A)  maintain healthy epithelial tissue.
B)  provide energy for the body.
C)  make bones and teeth hard.
D)  assist in normal blood clotting.E) C) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 17

A total cholesterol reading of 250 is considered

Accepted Answer

A)  high.
B)  borderline high.
C)  desirable.
D)  low.E) A) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 18

What is the term for a substance that is being identified or measured in a laboratory test?

Accepted Answer

A)  Standard
B)  Analyte
C)  Calibration
D)  ControlE) A) and C)
F) B) and C)

Question 19

According to the American Diabetes Association,what is the normal range for a fasting blood glucose level (in mg/dL) ?

Accepted Answer

A)  20 to 80
B)  70 to 99
C)  100 to 125
D)  140 to 160E) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 20

What results are produced by a high-level control?

Accepted Answer

A)  Results that fall below the reference range for the test
B)  Invalid results
C)  Results that fall above the reference range for the test
D)  Negative resultsE) B) and D)
F) A) and C)

Exam 19: Blood Chemistry and Immunology

The use of a standard to detect errors caused by laboratory equipment that is not working properly is known as

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What is the term for glucose that is stored in muscle and liver tissue for later use?

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The recommended A₁c level for an individual with diabetes is

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Control testing should be performed on a glucose meter during all of the following situations except

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What blood antigens are present if an individual has type O-positive blood?

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Which of the following is a serious side effect of an oral glucose tolerance test?

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Which of the following tests is used to detect a blood incompatibility problem with a mother and her unborn child?

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All of the following are restrictions that must be followed by the patient during an oral glucose tolerance test except

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Infectious mononucleosis is transmitted through

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In vivo means in

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Which of the following instructions should be relayed to the patient regarding a fasting blood glucose test?

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Which of the following may cause a control to fail to produce expected results?

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What blood antibodies are present if an individual has type AB-negative blood?

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What blood antibodies are present if an individual has type B-negative blood?

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What type of specimen is required for most blood chemistry tests?

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The function of glucose in the body is to

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A total cholesterol reading of 250 is considered

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What is the term for a substance that is being identified or measured in a laboratory test?

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According to the American Diabetes Association,what is the normal range for a fasting blood glucose level (in mg/dL) ?

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What results are produced by a high-level control?

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