Mod 1 Week 3 Flashcards

1
Q

What type of test is a workforce drug test?

A

Urinalysis

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2
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A ______ sample is a specimen like those that are taken from a patient and has known values.

A

Control

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3
Q

What device is used to spin a specimen at high rate of speed to separate the components of blood?

A

Centrifuge

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4
Q

A pap smear is sent to which laboratory department for testing?

A

Cytology

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5
Q

What are some advantages of POCT?

A

-Shorter waiting times for test results
-Earlier treatment for diseases and conditions
-Decreased # of follow-up appointments to go to get lab results
-Increased patient involvement in there own care
- Test results in remote areas that do no have comprehensive labs

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6
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What is the ocular of an optical microscope?

A

The eye pieces through which you view the image

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7
Q

What is the objective of an ocular microscope?

A

It produces the base magnification

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8
Q

The ________ is used to sterilize instruments.

A

Autoclave

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9
Q

What is the purpose of an optical microscope?

A

Light is concentrated through a condenser and focused through the object being examined

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10
Q

______________ can be used to prepare the skin for a venipuncture when alcohol can cause an inaccurate results.

A

Providone-iodine or Benzal Chloride

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11
Q

What are formed elements?

A

Red blood cells, platelets compose 45% of blood volume

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12
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What is morphology?

A

The study of the shape or form of objects

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13
Q

________________ is the volume of red blood cells after spinning in centrifuge

A

Hematocrit determination

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14
Q

What tests are used to confirm HIV infection?

A

Western blot, Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay

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15
Q

A patient should be instructed to do what 3 days before a glucose test?

A

Eat a high-carbohydrate diet

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