MXT 2 EXAM 4 Flashcards
a disease that can be spread from one person to another is known as
a contagious disease
a microbiologic specimen may be obtained from the
all are correct
a mixed culture is a culture that
contains two or more kinds of microorganisms
a total cholestoral reading of 250 is considered
high
according to the american diabetes association, what is the normal range for a fasting blood glucose level ( in mg/dl?)
70 to 99
all of the following are benefits of receving the influenza vaccine except
remains effective for 5 years
all of the following are characteristics of influenza antiviral medication except
serves as a substitute for the influenza vaccine
all of the following are complications of influenza except
acute glomerulonephritis
all of the following are handling and storage requierments for blood glucose reagents test strips except
remove the desicant after opening a new test strip contaner
all of the following are natural defense mechanisms of the body except
antibotics
all of the following are restrictions that must be followed by the patient during an oral glucose tolerance test except
no water consumption
all of the following are symptoms of step throat except
nausea and vommiting
all of the following are used to identify a pathogen except
sensitivity testing
all of the following may result in elevated blood triglyceride levels sexcept
hyperthyroidism
before meals it is recommended that the blood glucose level for a diabetes patient fall between
80 and 120 mg/dl
cholestoral is transported in the blood as a complex molecule known as a
lipoprotein
conditions caused by staphylococcus ourrues include
all are correct
following admisitration, how long does it take for the influenza vaccine to become effective?
2 weeks
harmless microorganisms that normally reside in the body but do not cause disease are known as
normal flora
how is influenza most commonly diagnosed?
clinical signs and symptoms
if the pathogen were sensitive to an antibiotic, what would be observed using the disc diffusion method of sensitivity testing
a clear zone without bacterial growth around the disk
infectious mononucleosis is transmitted through
saliva by direct oral contact
most of the cholesterol found in the blood comes from
being manufactured by the liver
prolonged high blood pressure glucose levels can cause all of the following condiditions except
arthritis
staphylococcal infections usually result in which of the following
pus formation
syphilis is caused by a
spirochete
the buildup of fatty deposits on the walls of arteries is known as
atheroclerosis
the function of glucose in the body is to
provide energy for the body
the function of LDL is to
remove cholesterol from the cells
the hemoglobin A1c test measures the
average amount of glucose in the blood over a 3-month period
the high power objective has a magnification of
40x
the invasion of the body by a pathogenic microorganism is known as
infection
the period of time in which the first symptoms indicating as approaching disease occur is known as the
prodromal period
the primary use of the cholesterol test is to
screen for the presence of coronary artery diease
the purpose of quality is to
ensure accurate and valid test results
the purpose of sensitivity testing is to
determine the best antibiotic to use to treat the condition
the purpose of using transport media is to
preserve a specimen in its original state until it reaches its destinantion
the transfer of pathogen on a fine spray of moisture droplets is known as
droplet infection
the use of standard to detect errors caused by laboratory equipment that is not working properly is known as
calibration
to be more effective, when should influenza antiviral medication be started
48 hours
what is strep throat?
a bacterial infecxtion of throat and tonsils
what is incubation period range for influenza?
1 to 4 days
what is the name of the microorganism that causes infectious mononucleosis
epstein-bar
what is the purpose of SMBG testing?
all are correct
what is the term for a substance that is being identified or measured in a laboratory test
analyte
what is the term for a substance that is capable of combining with an antigen
antibody
what is the term for glucose that is stored in muscle and liver tissue for later use
glycogen
what results are produced by a high-level control
results that fall above the refernce range for the test
what should be done if a control does not perform as expected?
do not perform patient testing until the problem is resolved
what is the term to describe the scientific study of microorganisms and their activities
microbiology
what type of specimen is requited for most blood chemisty tests
serum
which of the following conditions is not caused by streptococci?
tuberculosis
which of the following coukld result in the medical assistant becoming infected with a pathogen?
all are correct
which of the following diseases is not caused by a virus?
chickenpox
which of the following does not contain cholestoral?
fruit juice
which of the following helps to prevent the transmittion of influenza?
all are correct
which of the following increases an individuals risks of developing a serious complication from influenza?
all are correct
which of the following is a poststreptococcal infection to streptococal sore throat?
rheumatic fever
which of the following is a screening test for syphilis?
VDRL
which of the following is a serious side effect of an oral glucose tolerance test
all are correct
which of the following is a symptom of influenza
all are correct
which of the following is an advantage of using a RADT to diagnose strep throat?
it provides results in ashort period of time
which of the following is an example of an antigen
all are correct
which of the following is not a function of an oral glucose tolerance test
to monitor insluin dosage
which of the following is not a guidline for the proper care of a microscope
clean the lenses of the microscope with a gauze or tissue
which of the following is not a symptom of infectious mononucleosis
anemia
which of the following is responsible for most annual influenza outbreaks
influenza type A
which of the following may cause a control to fail to produce expected results
all are correct
which of the following microscopes has adjestment knobs that allow movement of the slide in a vertical or horizontal position?
mechanical stage microscope
which of the following represents a violation of technique when collecting a throat specimen?
touching the inside of the mouth with the swab
