Chapter 12

Question 1

The process of entering a password and gaining access to a computer is called

Answer 1

logging on

Question 2

A specimen would most likely be accepted for testing despite this problem

Answer 2

no phlebotomist initials

Question 3

This is permanent computer memory that instructs the computer to carry out user requested operations

Answer 3

ROM

Question 4

Which of the following is used by the laboratory to identify a specimen throughout the testing process

Answer 4

accession number

Question 5

A barcode is a

Answer 5

series of bars and spaces representing numbers or letters

Question 6

a pneumatic tube is a

Answer 6

pressurized air transportation system

Question 7

applications software called “middleware”

Answer 7

accepts data downloaded from POD instruments

Question 8

an example of pre analytical error happening during specimen processing is

Answer 8

inadequate centrifugation

Question 9

Use of one of the newer technologies, RFID, is emerging in healthcare as a

Answer 9

method of specimen identification

Question 10

transporting blood specimens with the stopper up has nothing to do with

Answer 10

maintaining the sterility of the sample

Question 11

Which of the following would not be considered a preanalytical error?

Answer 11

misreporting patient results

Question 12

this is a source of preanalytical error that occurs before specimen collection

Answer 12

dehydrated patient

Question 13

which of the following specimens need to be chilled?

Answer 13

ammonia

Question 14

this organization develops standards for specimen handling and processing

Answer 14

CLSI

Question 15

According to CLSI, the maximum time limit for separating serum or plasma from cells is

Answer 15

2.0 hrs from TOC

Question 16

Which of the following specimens are least likely to require special handling?

Answer 16

cholesterol and uric acid

Question 17

which statement describes proper centrifuge operation?

Answer 17

place tubes of equal size and volume opposite one another for balance

Question 18

which of the following collection circumstances is least likely to result in delayed clotting of a serum sample

Answer 18

collection was difficult, hemolyzing red cells

Question 19

which specimen can be centrifuged immediately upon arrival in specimen processing

Answer 19

calcium in a green top tube

Question 20

Which of the following represents improper aliquot preparation?

Answer 20

carefully pouring the contents into a aliquot tube

Question 21

the handling of a specimen before it is actually tested is part of the _____ phase

Answer 21

preanaytical

Question 22

A specimen arrives with less volume than is needed for the test. It will be noted why the specimen was rejected by using the abbreviation _____

Answer 22

QNS (quality not sufficient)

Question 23

True or False Accession takes place in central processing or triage

Answer 23

false

Question 24

True or False “ASAP” or “Med Emerg” specimens must be attended to before routine specimens

Answer 24

True

Question 25

True or False Glycolysis by erythrocytes and leukocytes in blood specimens can lower glucose values at a rate of up to 20 mg/dL per hour

Answer 25

True