AUBF Flashcards
1
Q
- Designated tube intended for chemistry and serology in CSF?
A. 1st
B. 2nd
C. 3rd
D. 4th
A
A. 1st
2
Q
- Term used to describe CSF supernatant that is pink, orange, or yellow?
A. Hemolyzed
B. Pellicle
C. Xanthochromia
D. AOTA
A
C. Xanthochromia
3
Q
- The following descriptions, uneven blood distribution in 3 tubes, clear supernatant, presence of clot, but negative for erythrophage, are characteristics of
A. Intracranial hemorrhage
B. Traumatic tap
C. Meningitis
D. Hepatic coma
A
B. Traumatic tap
4
Q
- Abnormal condition where there is an increased number of normal cells in CSF
A. Monocytosis
B. Lymphocytosis
C. Polycythemia
D. Pleocytosis
A
D. Pleocytosis
5
Q
- Centrifuge should be disinfected
A. Monthly
B. Weekly
C. Every other shift
D. Daily
A
B. Weekly
6
Q
- Which of the following results may be expected with the breakdown of urea by bacteria in a urine specimen?
A. Negative glucose
B. Negative nitrite
C. Elevated pH
D. Low pH
A
C. Elevated pH
7
Q
- The following lead/s to polyhydramnios:
A. Spina bifida
B. Anencephaly
C. Umbilical cord compression
D. A and B
A
D. A and B
8
Q
- Most of the solutes in urine are
A. Urea and protein
B. Urea and bilirubin
C. Sodium and protein
D. Urea and sodium chloride
A
D. Urea and sodium chloride
9
Q
- Normally, night urine volume of an adult would be how much?
A. 1,000 mL
B. 400 mL
C. 600 mL
D. 1,500 mL
A
B. 400 mL
10
Q
- Most of the glucose that is filtered through the glomerulus is reabsorbed in what part of the nephron?
A. Proximal convoluted tubule
B. Loop of Henle
C. Collecting duct
D. Distal convoluted tubule
A
A. Proximal convoluted tubule
11
Q
- Step-by-step documentation of handling and testing legal specimens:
A. Chain of infection
B. Mode of transmission
C. Route of infection
D. Chain of custody
A
D. Chain of custody
12
Q
- The MedTech staff received a urine specimen at 8 am, refrigerated it, and tested it at 12 pm. What tests will most likely be affected?
A. Protein
B. Glucose
C. Ketones
D. Specific gravity
A
D. Specific gravity
13
Q
- Used to monitor the course of multiple sclerosis?
A. Rheumatoid factor
B. Myelin basic protein
C. Anti dsDNA
D. Anti CCP
A
B. Myelin basic protein
14
Q
- Dark brown urine was seen with low pH after standing with (+) pseudo peroxidase chem test
A. RBCs oxidized to methemoglobin
B. Methyldopa
C. Homogentistic acid
D. Metronidazole
A
A. RBCs oxidized to methemoglobin
15
Q
- 3rd specimen is 10x WBC/HPF count and a bacterial count 10x that of the 1st specimen
A. Pancreatitis
B. Prostitis
C. UTI
D. Cystitis
A
B. Prostitis
16
Q
- A mousy urine odor is associated with which of the following disorders?
A. Tyrosinemia
B. Trimethylaminuria
C. Methionine malabsorption
D. Phenylketonuria
A
D. Phenylketonuria
17
Q
- HCG bioassay using Aschheim-Zondek injects female’s urine to the subcutaneous tissue of the
A. Male frog
B. Female frog
C. Male mice
D. Female mice
A
D. Female mice
18
Q
- Product of ammonia that indicates a possible hematic coma
A. CSF glutamine
B. CSF lactate
C. CSF glucose
D. F2 isoprostanes
A
A. CSF glutamine
19
Q
- Calibration temperature of the urinometer is 20°. A refrigerated urine specimen with a temperature of 17° gives a specific gravity reading of 1.015. What is the correct reading?
A. 1.015
B. 1.014
C. 1.013
D. 1.016
A
B. 1.014
20
Q
- What is the principle of the automated reagent strip readers?
A. Reflectance photometry
B. Nephelometry
C. Turbidimetry
D. Dry slide technology
A
A. Reflectance photometry