Deck 33: Blood Chemistry and Immunology

Question 1

The function of glucose in the body is to

A) Maintain healthy epithelial tissue
B) Provide energy for the body
C) Make bones and teeth hard
D) Assist in normal blood clotting

Answer 1

Provide energy for the body

Question 2

Anatomy and Physiology

Answer 2

not answered

Question 3

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

A) Plasma
B) Serum
C) Whole blood
D) Clotted blood

Answer 3

Serum

Question 4

Identify common pathology related to each body system

Question 5

Medical Terminology

Question 6

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

A) Proficiency testing
B) Calibration
C) Standardization
D) Quality analysis

Question 7

Discuss implications for disease and disability when homeostasis is not maintained

Question 8

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

A) Standard
B) Analyte
C) Calibration
D) Control

Question 9

Analyze charts, graphs, and/or tables in the interpretation of health care results

Question 10

The purpose of quality control is to

A) Prevent accidents in the laboratory
B) Protect the medical assistant from bloodborne pathogens
C) Ensure accurate and valid test results
D) Ensure that the test results fall within the normal range
E) All of the above

Question 11

What should be done if a control does not perform as expected?

A) Do not perform patient testing until the problem is resolved.
B) Perform patient testing as usual.
C) Perform calibration procedures.
D) Record results as invalid.

Question 12

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

A) Outdated testing reagents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

Question 13

Identify disease processes that are indications for CLIA-waived tests

Question 14

What results are produced by a high-level control?

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 results

Question 15

Medical Office Clinical Procedures

Question 16

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

A) Glucagon
B) Carbohydrate
C) Glycogen
D) Lipoprotein

Question 17

Analyze pathology as it relates to the interaction of body systems

Question 18

Define both medical terms and abbreviations related to all body systems

Question 19

Medical Laboratory Procedures

Question 20

Describe implications for treatment related to pathology

Question 21

Which of the following does NOT contain cholesterol?

A) Fruit juice
B) Whole milk
C) Liver
D) Egg yolk

Question 22

Which of the following is a characteristic of cholesterol?

A) White, waxy substance
B) Component of all cell membranes
C) Used in the production of hormones
D) Used in the production of bile
E) All of the above

Question 23

Which of the following is NOT a restriction that must be followed by the patient during an oral glucose tolerance test?

A) No food consumption
B) No water consumption
C) Minimize activity
D) No smoking

Question 24

The primary use of the cholesterol test is to

A) Study liver functioning
B) Screen for the presence of coronary artery disease
C) Study thyroid functioning
D) Diagnose a myocardial infarction

Question 25

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

A) Headache
B) Irrational speech
C) Fainting
D) Profuse perspiration
E) All of the above

Question 26

What is the purpose of SMBG testing?

A) To maintain good blood glucose control
B) To delay or prevent long-term complications of diabetes
C) To test blood glucose when a side effect common to diabetes occurs
D) To make decisions regarding insulin dosage, meal planning, and physical activity
E) All of the above

Question 27

The buildup of fatty deposits on the walls of arteries is known as

A) Congestive heart failure
B) Atherosclerosis
C) Pericarditis
D) Thrombophlebitis

Question 28

The recommended A_1c level for an individual with diabetes is

A) 4-6%
B) Less than 6%
C) Less than 7%
D) Greater than 8%

Question 29

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

A) 20-80
B) 70-99
C) 100-125
D) 140-160

Question 30

Which of the following is NOT a handling and storage requirement for blood glucose reagent test strips?

A) Remove the desiccant after opening a new test strip container.
B) Store in a cool, dry area.
C) Store at room temperature.
D) Store with the cap tightly closed.

Question 31

Before meals, it is recommended that the blood glucose level for a diabetic patient fall between

A) 60-80 mg/dL
B) 80-120 mg/dL
C) 100-140 mg/dL
D) 100-180 mg/dL

Question 32

What hormone is required for the normal use of glucose in the body?

A) Insulin
B) Estrogen
C) Thyroxine
D) Bilirubin

Question 33

Which of the following is true regarding a 2-hour postprandial glucose test?

A) Blood specimens are collected at intervals over 3 hours.
B) The patient is required to fast for 2 hours before the test.
C) A blood specimen is collected 2 hours after the patient consumes 100 g of glucose.
D) A blood specimen is collected 2 hours after the patient administers his or her insulin injection.

Question 34

Which of the following conditions CANNOT be caused by prolonged high blood glucose levels?

A) Blindness
B) Alzheimer's disease
C) Kidney disease
D) Circulatory problems

Question 35

During which of the following situations need control testing NOT be performed on a glucose meter?

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

Question 36

Which of the following is NOT a function of an oral glucose tolerance test?

A) To assist in the diagnosis of pre-diabetes
B) To assist in the diagnosis of hypoglycemia
C) To assist in the diagnosis of diabetes
D) To monitor insulin dosage

Question 37

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

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

Question 38

Most of the cholesterol found in the blood comes from

A) Dietary cholesterol intake
B) Being manufactured by the liver
C) Saturated fat
D) Cellulite

Question 39

The hemoglobin A_1c test measures the

A) Average amount of glucose in the blood over a three-month period
B) Amount of hemoglobin in the blood
C) Fasting blood glucose level
D) Amount of glycogen in the body over a 30-day period

Question 40

What term is used to describe an abnormally low level of glucose in the blood?

A) Hyperglycemia
B) Glycosuria
C) Hypoglycemia
D) Acidosis

Question 41

Which of the following is NOT a symptom of infectious mononucleosis?

A) Severe fatigue
B) Anemia
C) Fever
D) Sore throat
E) Swollen lymph nodes

Question 42

What is the name of the microorganism that causes infectious mononucleosis?

A) Epstein-Barr
B) Varicella
C) Treponema pallidum
D) HIV

Question 43

The function of LDL is to

A) Carry cholesterol to the cells
B) Transport fat-soluble vitamins in the blood
C) Remove cholesterol from the cells
D) Protect against coronary artery disease

Question 44

The BUN test is used to

A) Detect kidney disease
B) Assess liver functioning
C) Detect anemia
D) Assess thyroid functioning

Question 45

What is the term for a substance that is capable of combining with an antigen?

A) Antibody
B) Antitoxin
C) Vaccine
D) Antigen

Question 46

Infectious mononucleosis is transmitted through

A) Coughing and sneezing
B) Contaminated food
C) Sexual intercourse
D) Saliva by direct oral contact
E) All of the above

Question 47

Which of the following is considered a risk factor for coronary artery disease?

A) LDL cholesterol level of 90 mg/dL
B) HDL cholesterol level of 25 mg/dL
C) Triglyceride level of 140 mg/dL
D) Low blood pressure

Question 48

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

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

Question 49

Patient preparation instructions for a triglyceride test include which of the following?

A) Follow a normal diet for 7 days before the test.
B) Do not consume alcohol for 24 hours before the test.
C) Do not consume lipid-lowering medications before the test.
D) Do not eat or drink (except for water) for 12 hours before the test.
E) All of the above

Question 50

Which of the following CANNOT result in elevated blood triglyceride levels?

A) Obesity
B) Hyperthyroidism
C) Type 2 diabetes
D) Smoking

Question 51

Cholesterol is transported in the blood as a complex molecule known as a

A) Trans fat
B) Glycogen complex
C) Lipid
D) Lipoprotein

Question 52

Which of the following is an example of an antigen?

A) Viruses
B) Bacterial toxins
C) Allergens
D) Blood antigens
E) All of the above

Question 53

Which of the following is a screening test for syphilis?

A) STD
B) VDRL
C) RRP
D) ASO

Question 54

A total cholesterol reading of 250 is considered

A) High
B) Borderline high
C) Desirable
D) Low