Diagnostic testing

Question 1

Hemoglobin A1C (Hgb A1C) =

Answer 1

glycosylated hemoglobin

Question 2

Patients without diabetes have ________of hemoglobin

Answer 2

3% to 5%

Question 3

Diabetics under control have __ to ___ of hemoglobin

Answer 3

7% to 11%

Question 4

Diabetics with poor control have greater than ____ of hemoglobin.

Answer 4

> 11%

Question 5

what are the 3 types of proteins?

Answer 5

• albumin
• fibrinogen
• globulins

Question 6

Endoscopyis a

Answer 6

general term used to describe the examination of the interior of an organ or cavity

Question 7

Needle aspirations are

Answer 7

procedures that are used to remove fluid and tissue for testing.

Question 8

A paracentesis

Answer 8

involves removing fluid from the peritoneal cavity.

Question 9

A thoracentesis

Answer 9

removes fluid from the pleural space.

Question 10

A biopsy involves

Answer 10

removing a larger collection of cells, as in a tumor or mass, and may be used to detect cancer in the skin, breast, or liver.

Question 11

Hemoconcentration =

Answer 11

an increased concentration of RBCs compared with plasma volume

Question 12

Hemolysis =

Answer 12

the breakdown of RBCs and the subsequent release of hemoglobin.

Question 13

can blood glucose testing be delegated to a UAP?

Answer 13

yes

Question 14

can voided urine specimen be delegates to a UAP

Answer 14

yes

Question 15

what should the UAP report after the collection of the urine sample?

Answer 15

•Completion of the procedure

.•Sample color, odor, and consistency.

•Difficulties in performing the procedure or other concerns verbalized by the patient.

Question 16

when would you send a small still to be tested verses a large one?

Answer 16

• small= Testing for occult blood

- testing for ova and parasites

Question 17

Sputum is

Answer 17

the mucus that is found in the lungs, bronchial tubes, and trachea when inflammation or infection is present.

Question 18

can sputum collection be delegated to a UAP?

Answer 18

yes