Question 1

What is the term for a substance that is being identified or measured in a laboratory test?

Accepted Answer

A)   Standard
B)   Analyte
C)   Calibration
D)   ControlE) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 2

According to the American Diabetes Association,what is the normal range for a fasting blood glucose level (in mg/dL) ?

Accepted Answer

A)   20-80
B)   70-99
C)   100-125
D)   140-160E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 3

Which of the following instructions should be relayed to the patient regarding a fasting blood glucose test?

Accepted Answer

A)   Consume a low-carbohydrate evening meal.
B)   Refrain from smoking for 12 hours before the test.
C)   Minimize activity for 24 hours before the test.
D)   Do not consume food or fluid (except water) for 12 hours before the test.
E)   All of the aboveF) B) and D)
G) A) and D)

Question 4

Which of the following is a serious side effect of an oral glucose tolerance test?

Accepted Answer

A)   Headache
B)   Irrational speech
C)   Fainting
D)   Profuse perspiration
E)   All of the aboveF) A) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 5

What results are produced by a high-level control?

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A)   Results that fall below the reference range for the test
B)   Invalid results
C)   Results that fall above the reference range for the test
D)   Negative resultsE) B) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 6

Which of the following tests is used to detect a blood incompatibility problem with a mother and her unborn child?

Accepted Answer

A)   Rh antigen titer
B)   C-reactive protein
C)   Rh antibody titer
D)   Rubella titerE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 7

Why is agglutination of blood a threat to life?

Accepted Answer

A)   It leads to hemorrhaging.
B)   It can lead to severe anemia.
C)   The clumped red blood cells hemolyze.
D)   It causes circulatory collapse to occur.E) A) and C)
F) B) and C)

Question 8

The BUN test is used to

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A)   detect kidney disease.
B)   assess liver functioning.
C)   detect anemia.
D)   assess thyroid functioning.E) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 9

What is the name of the microorganism that causes infectious mononucleosis?

Accepted Answer

A)   Epstein-Barr
B)   Varicella
C)   Treponema pallidum
D)   HIVE) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 10

Which of the following is a screening test for syphilis?

Accepted Answer

A)   STD
B)   VDRL
C)   RRP
D)   ASOE) A) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 11

What is the purpose of SMBG testing?

Accepted Answer

A)   To maintain good blood glucose control
B)   To delay or prevent long-term complications of diabetes
C)   To test blood glucose when a side effect common to diabetes occurs
D)   To make decisions regarding insulin dosage,meal planning,and physical activity
E)   All of the aboveF) D) and E)
G) B) and C)

Question 12

Prolonged high blood glucose levels can cause all of the following conditions except:

Accepted Answer

A)   Blindness
B)   Alzheimer's disease
C)   Kidney disease
D)   Circulatory problemsE) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 13

Which of the following is not a symptom of infectious mononucleosis?

Accepted Answer

A)   Severe fatigue
B)   Anemia
C)   Fever
D)   Sore throat
E)   Swollen lymph nodesF) A) and B)
G) A) and E)

Question 14

Which of the following is not a function of an oral glucose tolerance test?

Accepted Answer

A)   To assist in the diagnosis of pre-diabetes
B)   To assist in the diagnosis of hypoglycemia
C)   To assist in the diagnosis of diabetes
D)   To monitor insulin dosageE) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 15

Cholesterol is transported in the blood as a complex molecule known as a

Accepted Answer

A)   trans fat.
B)   glycogen complex.
C)   lipid.
D)   lipoprotein.E) B) and C)
F) A) and C)

Question 16

A total cholesterol reading of 250 is considered

Accepted Answer

A)   high.
B)   borderline high.
C)   desirable.
D)   low.E) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 17

The function of LDL is to

Accepted Answer

A)   carry cholesterol to the cells.
B)   transport fat-soluble vitamins in the blood.
C)   remove cholesterol from the cells.
D)   protect against coronary artery disease.E) All of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 18

The hemoglobin A1c test measures the

Accepted Answer

A)   average amount of glucose in the blood over a three-month period.
B)   amount of hemoglobin in the blood.
C)   fasting blood glucose level.
D)   amount of glycogen in the body over a 30-day period.E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 19

Which of the following is true regarding a 2-hour postprandial glucose test?

Accepted Answer

A)   Blood specimens are collected at intervals over 3 hours.
B)   The patient is required to fast for 2 hours before the test.
C)   A blood specimen is collected 2 hours after the patient consumes 100 g of glucose.
D)   A blood specimen is collected 2 hours after the patient administers his or her insulin injection.E) None of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 20

Patient preparation instructions for a triglyceride test include which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)   Follow a normal diet for 7 days before the test.
B)   Do not consume alcohol for 24 hours before the test.
C)   Do not eat or drink (except for water) for 12 hours before the test.
D)   Do not consume lipid-lowering medications before the test.
E)   All of the aboveF) B) and E)
G) A) and D)

Exam 19: Blood Chemistry and Immunology

Why is agglutination of blood a threat to life?

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The BUN test is used to

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The hemoglobin A1c test measures the

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Prolonged high blood glucose levels can cause all of the following conditions except:

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What results are produced by a high-level control?

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Which of the following tests is used to detect a blood incompatibility problem with a mother and her unborn child?

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Which of the following is not a function of an oral glucose tolerance test?

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Which of the following is true regarding a 2-hour postprandial glucose test?

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Which of the following is a serious side effect of an oral glucose tolerance test?

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Patient preparation instructions for a triglyceride test include which of the following?

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Cholesterol is transported in the blood as a complex molecule known as a

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What is the purpose of SMBG testing?

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What is the term for a substance that is being identified or measured in a laboratory test?

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According to the American Diabetes Association,what is the normal range for a fasting blood glucose level (in mg/dL) ?

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Which of the following is not a symptom of infectious mononucleosis?

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What is the name of the microorganism that causes infectious mononucleosis?

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Which of the following instructions should be relayed to the patient regarding a fasting blood glucose test?

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The function of LDL is to

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A total cholesterol reading of 250 is considered

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Which of the following is a screening test for syphilis?

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