Question 1

What is the term for a substance that is capable of combining with an antigen?

Accepted Answer

A)  Antibody
B)  Antitoxin
C)  Vaccine
D)  AntigenE) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 2

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) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 3

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) None of the above
G) A) and E)

Question 4

Where are the blood antibodies located?

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A)  In the plasma
B)  On the surface of white blood cells
C)  In the cytoplasm of red blood cells
D)  In the lymph systemE) A) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 5

The hemoglobin A₁c test measures the

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A)  average amount of glucose in the blood over a 3-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) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 6

Why is agglutination of blood a threat to life?

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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 B)
F) A) and C)

Question 7

The buildup of fatty deposits on the walls of arteries is known as

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A)  congestive heart failure.
B)  atherosclerosis.
C)  pericarditis.
D)  thrombophlebitis.E) All of the above
F) None of the above

Question 8

All of the following are symptoms of infectious mononucleosis except

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A)  severe fatigue.
B)  anemia.
C)  fever.
D)  sore throat.
E)  swollen lymph nodes.F) A) and B)
G) B) and D)

Question 9

All of the following are handling and storage requirements for blood glucose reagent test strips except

Accepted Answer

A)  remove the desiccant after opening a new test strip container.
B)  store in a cool, dry area.
C)  store at room temperature.
D)  store with the cap tightly closed.E) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 10

What term is used to describe an abnormally low level of glucose in the blood?

Accepted Answer

A)  Hyperglycemia
B)  Glycosuria
C)  Hypoglycemia
D)  AcidosisE) None of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 11

Which of the following is considered a risk factor for coronary artery disease?

Accepted Answer

A)  LDL cholesterol level of 90 mg/dL
B)  HDL cholesterol level of 25 mg/dL
C)  Triglyceride level of 140 mg/dL
D)  Low blood pressureE) C) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 12

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) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 13

The function of LDL is to

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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) None of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 14

The purpose of quality control is to

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A)  prevent accidents in the laboratory.
B)  protect the medical assistant from bloodborne pathogens.
C)  ensure accurate and valid test results.
D)  ensure the test results fall within the normal range.
E)  do all of the above.F) All of the above
G) B) and D)

Question 15

Most of the cholesterol found in the blood comes from

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A)  dietary cholesterol intake.
B)  being manufactured by the liver.
C)  saturated fat.
D)  cellulite.E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 16

What should be done if a control does not perform as expected?

Accepted Answer

A)  Do not perform patient testing until the problem is resolved.
B)  Perform patient testing as usual.
C)  Perform calibration procedures.
D)  Record results as invalid.E) A) and C)
F) B) and C)

Question 17

Which of the following is a screening test for syphilis?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

A)  Epstein-Barr
B)  Varicella
C)  Treponema pallidum
D)  HIVE) None of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 19

Which of the following is an example of an antigen?

Accepted Answer

A)  Viruses
B)  Bacterial toxins
C)  Allergens
D)  Blood antigens
E)  All of the aboveF) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 20

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 D)

Exam 19: Blood Chemistry and Immunology

All of the following are symptoms of infectious mononucleosis except

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What should be done if a control does not perform as expected?

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The BUN test is used to

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What is the purpose of SMBG testing?

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The buildup of fatty deposits on the walls of arteries is known as

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Where are the blood antibodies located?

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Which of the following is a screening test for syphilis?

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

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Which of the following is considered a risk factor for coronary artery disease?

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

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The hemoglobin A₁c test measures the

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All of the following are handling and storage requirements for blood glucose reagent test strips except

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The function of LDL is to

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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 an example of an antigen?

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The purpose of quality control is to

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Most of the cholesterol found in the blood comes from

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Why is agglutination of blood a threat to life?

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What is the term for a substance that is capable of combining with an antigen?

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What term is used to describe an abnormally low level of glucose in the blood?

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