Question 1

Which laboratory department would normally perform a prothrombin time (PT) test?&#10;A) Coagulation&#10;B) Chemistry&#10;C) Serology&#10;D) Urinalysis

Accepted Answer

A prothrombin time (PT) test is a test that measures how long it takes for a patient's blood to clot. This test is typically ordered by a healthcare provider in the coagulation laboratory department, as this department specializes in testing blood clotting factors and evaluating bleeding disorders.

Question 2

The director of a hospital clinical laboratory is usually which of the following?&#10;A) Medical technologist&#10;B) Pathologist&#10;C) Phlebotomist&#10;D) Registered nurse

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The director of a hospital clinical laboratory is usually a pathologist, who is responsible for overseeing the laboratory's operations, including quality control, interpretation of results, and development and implementation of policies and procedures. Medical technologists, phlebotomists, and registered nurses may work in the laboratory, but they are not typically in charge of its management.

Question 3

Which term is used to describe serum that is pink-tinged?&#10;A) Clotted&#10;B) Hemolyzed&#10;C) Icteric&#10;D) Lipemic

Accepted Answer

Pink-tinged serum is indicative of hemolysis, which occurs when red blood cells break open and release their contents into the serum.

Question 4

Which color tube may be used to obtain serum for a laboratory test?&#10;A) Green&#10;B) Gray&#10;C) Lavender&#10;D) Red

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The red tube is commonly used to obtain serum for laboratory tests as it contains no anticoagulant and allows the blood to clot, resulting in serum separation.

Question 5

Sodium, potassium, and chloride are all part of which panel of tests?&#10;A) Electrolytes&#10;B) Immune function&#10;C) Lipid&#10;D) Liver function

Accepted Answer

Sodium, potassium, and chloride are all electrolytes and are part of the electrolyte panel of tests.

Question 6

Which abbreviation stands for a type of blood collection vacuum tube?&#10;A) CCU&#10;B) GTT&#10;C) RBC&#10;D) SST

Accepted Answer

SST stands for Serum Separator Tube, which is a type of blood collection vacuum tube that separates serum from the blood cells. The other options (CCU, GTT, RBC) are not related to blood collection tubes.

Question 7

Which of the following is the organization that accredits and inspects clinical laboratories?&#10;A) POL&#10;B) HMO&#10;C) TJC (formerly JCAHO)&#10;D) NAACLS

Accepted Answer

The Joint Commission (TJC) formerly known as JCAHO (Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations) is the organization that accredits and inspects clinical laboratories. The other options are not relevant to accrediting and inspecting clinical laboratories. POL stands for physician office laboratory, HMO stands for health maintenance organization, and NAACLS stands for National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences, which is a specialized accrediting agency for educational programs in clinical laboratory sciences.

Question 8

Which department of the hospital dispenses drugs?&#10;A) Laboratory&#10;B) Pharmacy&#10;C) Occupational therapy&#10;D) Respiratory therapy

Accepted Answer

The department that dispenses drugs in the hospital is the pharmacy. The laboratory is responsible for testing blood and other bodily fluids, the occupational therapist works with patients to improve their daily life skills, and the respiratory therapist helps patients with breathing problems.

Question 9

What term is used to describe serum that is a darker yellow than normal?&#10;A) Clotted&#10;B) Hemolyzed&#10;C) Icteric&#10;D) Lipemic

Accepted Answer

Icteric serum is a term used to describe serum that is a darker yellow than normal due to increased levels of bilirubin, which can be caused by liver disease, hemolysis, or other conditions.

Question 10

Which abbreviation represents a certified laboratory professional?&#10;A) CCU&#10;B) CLIA&#10;C) CLS&#10;D) RN

Accepted Answer

CLS stands for Clinical Laboratory Scientist, which represents a certified laboratory professional. CCU stands for Coronary Care Unit, which is a hospital unit that specializes in the care of patients with heart disease. CLIA stands for Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments, which is a regulatory system for certifying laboratories that perform testing on human specimens for health assessment or to diagnose, prevent or treat disease. RN stands for Registered Nurse, which is a healthcare professional who provides patient care and support under the supervision of a physician or higher-level nurse.

Question 11

Which of the following hematology tests measures the blood's capacity to carry oxygen?&#10;A) Differential&#10;B) Hgb&#10;C) MCV&#10;D) WBC

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Question 12

Which department of the laboratory processes Pap smears?&#10;A) Cytology&#10;B) Hematology&#10;C) Microbiology&#10;D) Serology

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Question 13

Which laboratory department uses genetic and biochemical techniques to analyze DNA in specimens?&#10;A) Chemistry&#10;B) Hematology&#10;C) Histology&#10;D) Molecular diagnostics

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Question 14

Which of the following is the term for blood donated by a patient for his or her own use during a planned future surgical operation?&#10;A) Autologous donation&#10;B) Blood typing&#10;C) Compatibility testing&#10;D) Directed donation

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Question 15

The hospital laboratory falls under which of the following categories of administrative services?&#10;A) Fiscal&#10;B) Nursing&#10;C) Professional&#10;D) Support

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Question 16

Which laboratory department performs blood typing?&#10;A) Chemistry&#10;B) Hematology&#10;C) Immunohematology&#10;D) Urinalysis

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Question 17

Which term is used to describe serum that is cloudy or milky?&#10;A) Clotted&#10;B) Hemolyzed&#10;C) Icteric&#10;D) Lipemic

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Question 18

Most phlebotomists are employed by what type of health care organization?&#10;A) Clinic&#10;B) Hospital&#10;C) Physician's office&#10;D) Nursing home

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Question 19

Culture and sensitivity tests are performed by which laboratory department?&#10;A) Chemistry&#10;B) Hematology&#10;C) Immunohematology&#10;D) Microbiology

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Question 20

Which anticoagulant is used most often in collection tubes for hematology studies?&#10;A) Citrate&#10;B) EDTA&#10;C) Heparin&#10;D) Fluoride

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Question 21

Which department within the laboratory performs complete blood counts (CBCs)?&#10;A) Chemistry&#10;B) Hematology&#10;C) Immunohematology&#10;D) Microbiology

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Question 22

Which department of the clinical laboratory typically dips paper strips embedded with chemicals into its specimens?&#10;A) Chemistry&#10;B) Hematology&#10;C) Immunohematology&#10;D) Urinalysis

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Question 23

Which section within the chemistry laboratory identifies unknown drugs within specimens?&#10;A) Electrophoresis&#10;B) Endocrinology&#10;C) Immunochemistry&#10;D) Toxicology

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Question 24

In addition to the clinical laboratory, which professional service in a hospital may perform arterial blood gases?&#10;A) Occupational therapy&#10;B) Nuclear medicine&#10;C) Radiology&#10;D) Respiratory therapy

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Question 25

Which kind of laboratory is independent and analyzes samples from other health care facilities?&#10;A) HMO lab&#10;B) POL lab&#10;C) PPO lab&#10;D) Reference lab

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Deck 2: Health Care Structure