Clinical Exam Quiz #16

Question 1

A chemical substance that prevents clotting of blood in a blood specimen

Answer 1

Heparin

Question 2

A vacutainer that contains no anticoagulant has a stopper colored

Answer 2

Red

Question 3

Material that presents a risk of possible infection

Answer 3

Biological hazard

Question 4

The first step in preparing a laboratory specimen

Answer 4

Patient indentification

Question 5

The usual site for capillary testing

Answer 5

Fingertip

Question 6

Urine specimen obtained by the patient simply urinating in a cup is called

Answer 6

Random catch

Question 7

Patient is instructed to cleanse the urethra with an antiseptic towelette

Answer 7

Clean catch

Question 8

Legal method of documenting lab testing process security

Answer 8

Chain of custody

Question 9

A sterile swab would be used for a?

Answer 9

Wound culture

Question 10

The intensity of color in a urine specimen indicates

Answer 10

Concentration

Question 11

Improper handling of lab specimens can results in

Answer 11

Contamination

Question 12

Instrument used to prepare urine for microscopic examination

Answer 12

Centrifuge

Question 13

The standard EKG consists of How many leads?

Answer 13

Twelve

Question 14

Simple laboratory test with a high degree of accuracy

Answer 14

Waived test

Question 15

Quality control in the laboratory ensures the

Answer 15

Accuracy of results

Question 16

Stool specimens are tested for?

Answer 16

Occult blood

Question 17

A machine used for testing lung capacity

Answer 17

Spirometer

Question 18

Tuberculosis can be diagnosed from a ?

Answer 18

Sputum specimen

Question 19

Patient begins urinating in the toilet and catches the remainder in a cup

Answer 19

Midstream catch

Question 20

Physical chemical and microscopic examination

Answer 20

Urinalysis