Deck 18: Other Select Chemistry Tests

Question 1

Match the correct definition to the items listed below.
A.Hypokalemia
B.Positively charged particles
C.Hypernatremia
D.Extracellular
E.Negatively charged particles
F.Intracellular
Elevated levels of potassium in the bloodstream

Answer 1

A

Question 2

Cholesterol testing is seldom performed in physician office laboratories.

Answer 2

False
Cholesterol testing is one of the more common chemistry tests performed in physician office laboratories because elevated levels of cholesterol are closely related to cardiovascular disease. Early detection and treatment may help to save lives.

Question 3

Match the correct definition to the items listed below.
A.Hypokalemia
B.Positively charged particles
C.Hypernatremia
D.Extracellular
E.Negatively charged particles
F.Intracellular
Cations

Answer 3

E

Question 4

High levels of cholesterol in the bloodstream may lead to:

A)Acidosis
B)Plaque buildup
C)Hyperglycemia
D)Alkalosis

Question 5

Match the correct definition to the items listed below.
A.Hypokalemia
B.Positively charged particles
C.Hypernatremia
D.Extracellular
E.Negatively charged particles
F.Intracellular
Inside the cells
For each result, indicate whether this would be part of a typical lipid panel.

Question 6

Match the correct definition to the items listed below.
A.Hypokalemia
B.Positively charged particles
C.Hypernatremia
D.Extracellular
E.Negatively charged particles
F.Intracellular
Outside the cells

Question 7

Elevated triglyceride levels are often a component of:

A)Metabolic syndrome
B)Prediabetes
C)Alkalosis
D)Renal failure

Question 8

Cholesterol is secreted by the pancreas.

Question 9

Serum that appears slightly pink is described as being lipemic.

Question 10

Match the correct definition to the items listed below.
A.Hypokalemia
B.Positively charged particles
C.Hypernatremia
D.Extracellular
E.Negatively charged particles
F.Intracellular
Anions

Question 11

Electrolytes are utilized by the body to:

A)Regulate the acid-base balance
B)Maintain cellular membrane structure
C)Transmit nervous impulses
D)All of the above
E)None of the above

Question 12

CLIA-waived electrolyte testing may be performed on capillary blood specimens drawn from the fingers.

Question 13

Match the correct definition to the items listed below.

-Triglyceride 205 mg/dL

A)Hypokalemia
B)Positively charged particles
C)Hypernatremia
D)Extracellular
E)Negatively charged particles
F)Intracellular

Question 14

Match the correct definition to the items listed below.
A.Hypokalemia
B.Positively charged particles
C.Hypernatremia
D.Extracellular
E.Negatively charged particles
F.Intracellular
Low levels of sodium in the bloodstream

Question 15

Match the correct definition to the items listed below.
A.Hypokalemia
B.Positively charged particles
C.Hypernatremia
D.Extracellular
E.Negatively charged particles
F.Intracellular
Sodium 138 mmol/L

Question 16

Match the correct definition to the items listed below.

-Cholesterol 195 mg/dL

A)Hypokalemia
B)Positively charged particles
C)Hypernatremia
D)Extracellular
E)Negatively charged particles
F)Intracellular

Question 17

Malabsorption syndrome is a result of:

A)Poor absorption of nutrients in the esophagus
B)Poor absorption of nutrients in the digestive tract
C)The inability to chew food
D)Drinking too much fluid

Question 18

Match the correct definition to the items listed below.

-Chloride 95 mmol/L

A)Hypokalemia
B)Positively charged particles
C)Hypernatremia
D)Extracellular
E)Negatively charged particles
F)Intracellular

Question 19

Apolipoproteins are further classified as HDL, LDL, and VLDL.