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MA Chapter 33
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1Michelle Villers, CMA (AAMA), supervises the office laboratory. She is getting ready to run an FBG on a blood glucose meter. Which of the following must be performed to ensure accurate and reliable test results?
- AClean the analyzer with a mild abrasive cleaner
- BRun two levels of controls on the analyzer
- CEat a healthy lunch
- DCheck the warranty on the analyzer
2Eva Marie is a 56-year-old woman with diabetes. Dr. Donor orders a 2-hour PPBG on Eva. Michelle Villers, CMA (AAMA), explains to her the patient preparation, which includes which statements?
- ADo not eat or drink beginning at midnight.
- BConsume a breakfast of 100 g of carbohydrate.
- CDrink as much water as you desire.
- DAll of the above
3David Albright has come to the office for an OGTT. Michelle Villers, CMA (AAMA), draws a blood specimen for an FBG and determines the value to be 88 mg/dL. At this point, Michelle should
- AContinue with the OGTT
- BRun another FBG
- CNotify the physician
- DDiscontinue the test
4Pollyanna Porter is having an OGTT. Michelle Villers, CMA (AAMA), explains to Pollyanna that during the testing period, she is allowed to
- Aeat
- Bsmoke
- Cdrink water
- Dgo to her health club and work out
5During the OGTT, Pollyanna experiences some symptoms. Which of the following are serious symptoms that Michelle should report to the physician?
- AHeadache
- BIrrational speech
- CProfuse perspiration
- DCold, clammy skin
- EAll of the above
6Michelle Villers, CMA (AAMA), receives an order of test strips for the Accu-Chek glucose meter. Michelle stores the strips in the
- ARefrigerator
- BCupboard
- CFreezer
- DFireproof safe
7Michelle gets ready to run a glucose test on the Accu-Chek glucose meter. She removes a test strip from the container and notices that it is discolored. What should Michelle do?
- AGo ahead and run the test.
- BRun the test but note the color change in the patient’s chart.
- CObtain a new container of test strips
- DAsk the physician what should be done.
8Stanley Seaver comes to the office for a general physical examination. Because he has a family history of heart disease, Dr. Donor orders a lipid profile on him. Michelle Villers, CMA (AAMA), explains the patient preparation for this profile, which includes which statement?
- ADo not take any medications for 48 hours before the test.
- BConsume a breakfast high in fat.
- CDo not eat or drink anything, except water, for 12 hours before the test.
- DDo not consume any foods containing cholesterol for 72 hours before the test.
9Michelle performs a lipid profile on Stanley Seaver. Which of the following test results indicates an abnormal value?
- ATotal cholesterol: 242
- BTriglycerides: 105
- CLDL cholesterol: 80
- DHDL cholesterol: 55
- EAll of the above
10Michelle is providing patient education to Stanley regarding coronary artery disease. All of the following factors are risk factors for CAD except
- ACigarette smoking
- BDiabetes
- CObesity
- DAn elevated HDL cholesterol level
11Stephanie Carter comes to the medical office for a prenatal examination. Dr. Donor has determined that Stephanie’s blood type is O-negative and wants to a run a blood test to determine whether there is an Rh incompatibility problem. Which of the following tests would Dr. Donor order for Stephanie?
- ACold agglutinins
- BABO and Rh blood typing
- CAntistreptolysin O test
- DRh antibody titer
12Dr. Donor suspects that a patient has syphilis and decides to order a test to screen for this condition. Which of the following is a screening test for syphilis?
- ARPR
- BARP
- CSTD
- DELISA
13The results of the screening test for syphilis come back as weakly reactive. What is Dr. Donor most likely to do?
- APerform a TB test on the patient
- BMake a final diagnosis of syphilis
- COrder a more specific test to determine whether the patient has syphilis
- DTell the patient that a weakly reactive test is nothing to worry about
14Carl Blackburn comes to the office exhibiting the symptoms of infectious mononucleosis. All of the following are symptoms of this condition except
- AFatigue
- BFever and sore throat
- CSwollen lymph nodes
- DJaundice
15Dr. Donor asks Michelle Villers, CMA (AAMA), to run a mono test on Carl. Michelle collects which of the following specimens to run this test?
- AUrine specimen
- BBlood specimen
- CThroat specimen
- DStool specimen
16Michelle runs a mono test, and the results are positive. Carl wants to know how he contracted mononucleosis. Which of the following would be the most appropriate response to give to Carl?
- AThrough saliva during oral contact such as kissing
- BThrough sexual intercourse
- CThrough contaminated food
- DThrough a spider bite
17Joan Whitmore is 17 years old. Her high school is having a blood drive, and she wants to donate blood. Which of the following is required before Joan can donate blood?
- AJoan must have a GPA of at least 3.0.
- BJoan must weigh at least 120 lb.
- CJoan must have written parental consent.
- DJoan must have a hemoglobin level of at least 12.5 mg/dL.
18Which of the following would temporarily defer Joan from donating blood?
- AA pulse rate of 82
- BA temperature reading of 100.1° F
- CA blood pressure of 110/70 mm Hg
- DBeing on her menstrual period
19Joan is getting ready to donate blood and asks a Red Cross volunteer how much blood will be removed. The Red Cross volunteer responds by telling her
- A1 liter
- B2 units
- C1 pint
- D1 gallon
20Joan asks the Red Cross volunteer how long she must wait before donating blood again. The Red Cross volunteer responds by telling her
- A1 week
- B8 weeks
- C6 months
- D1 year
21Blood glucose test results are used to detect diabetes mellitus.
- AVerdadeiro
- BFalso
22Blood glucose is usually measured when the patient is in a fasting state.
- AVerdadeiro
- BFalso
23Calibrating the glucose meter with a code key compensates for variations that occur in the manufacturing of the test strips.
- AVerdadeiro
- BFalso
24The 3-digit code number displayed on the glucose meter must match the code number that is indicated on the control solution container.
- AVerdadeiro
- BFalso
25Two levels of controls must be run each day before you use the meter for the first time.
- AVerdadeiro
- BFalso
26Replacing the lid of the test strip container as soon as possible protects the strips from being exposed to insects.
- AVerdadeiro
- BFalso
27After making the puncture, the first drop of blood should be wiped away with a gauze pad.
- AVerdadeiro
- BFalso
28The yellow target area of the test strip must be completely covered with blood.
- AVerdadeiro
- BFalso
29Mononucleosis is caused by bacteria.
- AVerdadeiro
- BFalso
30Mononucleosis is transmitted through saliva by direct oral contact.
- AVerdadeiro
- BFalso
31Controls should be run when a patient has a positive test result.
- AVerdadeiro
- BFalso
32If the puncture site is touched after it is cleansed with alcohol, the cleansing process needs to be repeated.
- AVerdadeiro
- BFalso
33The first drop of blood should be wiped away with a gauze pad.
- AVerdadeiro
- BFalso
34The puncture site should be gently massaged until a large drop of blood forms.
- AVerdadeiro
- BFalso
35If the “test complete” line is not visible after 10 minutes, the test is considered valid.
- AVerdadeiro
- BFalso
36A negative result is indicated by a horizontal blue line.
- AVerdadeiro
- BFalso
37What type of specimen is required for most blood chemistry tests?
- APlasma
- BSerum
- CWhole blood
- DClotted blood
38What is the term for a substance that is being identified or measured in a laboratory test?
- AStandard
- BAnalyte
- CCalibration
- DControl
39The purpose of quality control is to
- APrevent accidents in the laboratory
- BProtect the medical assistant from bloodborne pathogens
- CEnsure accurate and valid test results
- DEnsure that the test results fall within the normal range
- EAll of the above
40The use of a standard to detect errors caused by laboratory equipment that is not working properly is known as
- AProficiency testing
- BCalibration
- CStandardization
- DQuality analysis
41What results are produced by a high-level control?
- AResults that fall below the reference range for the test
- BInvalid results
- CResults that fall above the reference range for the test
- DNegative results
42Which of the following may cause a control to fail to produce expected results?
- AOutdated testing reagents
- BError in technique
- CImproper storage of testing components
- DAll of the above
43What should be done if a control does not perform as expected?
- ADo not perform patient testing until the problem is resolved
- BPerform patient testing as usual
- CPerform calibration procedures.
- DRecord results as invalid.
44The function of glucose in the body is to
- AMaintain healthy epithelial tissue
- BProvide energy for the body
- CMake bones and teeth hard
- DAssist in normal blood clotting
45What is the term for glucose that is stored in muscle and liver tissue for later use?
- AGlucagon
- BCarbohydrate
- CGlycogen
- DLipoprotein
46What hormone is required for the normal use of glucose in the body?
- AInsulin
- BEstrogen
- CThyroxine
- DBilirubin
47Which of the following instructions should be relayed to the patient regarding a fasting blood glucose test?
- AConsume a low-carbohydrate evening meal
- BRefrain from smoking for 12 hours before the test.
- CMinimize activity for 24 hours before the test.
- DDo not consume food or fluid (except water) for 12 hours before the test.
- EAll of the above
48According to the American Diabetes Association, what is the normal range for a fasting blood glucose level (in mg/dL)?
- A20–80
- B70–99
- C100–125
- D140–160
49Which of the following is true regarding a 2-hour postprandial glucose test?
- ABlood specimens are collected at intervals over 3 hours.
- BThe patient is required to fast for 2 hours before the test.
- CA blood specimen is collected 2 hours after the patient consumes 100 g of glucose.
- DA blood specimen is collected 2 hours after the patient administers his or her insulin injection.
50Which of the following is NOT a function of an oral glucose tolerance test?
- ATo assist in the diagnosis of pre-diabetes
- BTo assist in the diagnosis of hypoglycemia
- CTo assist in the diagnosis of diabetes
- DTo monitor insulin dosage
51Which of the following is NOT a restriction that must be followed by the patient during an oral glucose tolerance test?
- ANo food consumption
- BNo water consumption
- CMinimize activity
- DNo smoking
52Which of the following is a serious side effect of an oral glucose tolerance test?
- AHeadache
- BIrrational speech
- CFainting
- DProfuse perspiration
- EAll of the above
53What term is used to describe an abnormally low level of glucose in the blood?
- AHyperglycemia
- BGlycosuria
- CHypoglycemia
- DAcidosis
54What is the purpose of SMBG testing?
- ATo maintain good blood glucose control
- BTo delay or prevent long-term complications of diabetes
- CTo test blood glucose when a side effect common to diabetes occurs
- DTo make decisions regarding insulin dosage, meal planning, and physical activity
- EAll of the above
55Which of the following conditions CANNOT be caused by prolonged high blood glucose levels?
- ABlindness
- BAlzheimer’s disease
- CKidney disease
- DCirculatory problems
56Before meals, it is recommended that the blood glucose level for a diabetic patient fall between
- A60–80 mg/dL
- B80–120 mg/dL
- C100–140 mg/dL
- D100–180 mg/dL
57The hemoglobin A1c test measures the
- AAverage amount of glucose in the blood over a three-month period
- BAmount of hemoglobin in the blood
- CFasting blood glucose level
- DAmount of glycogen in the body over a 30-day period
58The recommended A1c level for an individual with diabetes is
- A4–6%
- BLess than 6%
- CLess than 7%
- DGreater than 8%
59Which of the following is NOT a handling and storage requirement for blood glucose reagent test strips?
- ARemove the desiccant after opening a new test strip container
- BStore in a cool, dry area
- CStore at room temperature.
- DStore with the cap tightly closed.
60During which of the following situations need control testing NOT be performed on a glucose meter?
- ADaily, before using the meter for the first time
- BWhen a new container of strips is opened
- CWhen a new battery is inserted into the meter
- DIf the glucose meter is dropped
61Which of the following is a characteristic of cholesterol?
- AWhite, waxy substance
- BComponent of all cell membranes
- CUsed in the production of hormones
- DUsed in the production of bile
- EAll of the above
62Most of the cholesterol found in the blood comes from
- ADietary cholesterol intake
- BBeing manufactured by the liver
- CSaturated fat
- DCellulite
63The buildup of fatty deposits on the walls of arteries is known as
- ACongestive heart failure
- BAtherosclerosis
- CPericarditis
- DThrombophlebitis
64The primary use of the cholesterol test is to
- AStudy liver functioning
- BScreen for the presence of coronary artery disease
- CStudy thyroid functioning
- DDiagnose a myocardial infarction
65Which of the following does NOT contain cholesterol?
- AFruit juice
- BWhole milk
- CLiver
- DEgg yolk
66Cholesterol is transported in the blood as a complex molecule known as a
- ATrans fat
- BGlycogen complex
- CLipid
- DLipoprotein
67The function of LDL is to
- ACarry cholesterol to the cells
- BTransport fat-soluble vitamins in the blood
- CRemove cholesterol from the cells
- DProtect against coronary artery disease
68Which of the following is considered a risk factor for coronary artery disease?
- ALDL cholesterol level of 90 mg/dL
- BHDL cholesterol level of 25 mg/dL
- CTriglyceride level of 140 mg/dL
- DLow blood pressure
69A total cholesterol reading of 250 is considered
- AHigh
- BBorderline high
- CDesirable
- DLow
70Patient preparation instructions for a triglyceride test include which of the following?
- AFollow a normal diet for 7 days before the test.
- BDo not consume alcohol for 24 hours before the test.
- CDo not eat or drink (except for water) for 12 hours before the test
- DDo not consume lipid-lowering medications before the test
- EAll of the above
71Which of the following CANNOT result in elevated blood triglyceride levels?
- AObesity
- BHyperthyroidism
- CType 2 diabetes
- DSmoking
72The BUN test is used to
- ADetect kidney disease
- BAssess liver functioning
- CDetect anemia
- DAssess thyroid functioning
73What is the term for a substance that is capable of combining with an antigen?
- AAntibody
- BAntitoxin
- CVaccine
- DAntigen
74
Which of the following is an example of an antigen?- AViruses
- BBacterial toxins
- CAllergens
- DBlood antigens
- EAll of the above
75Which of the following is a screening test for syphilis?
- ASTD
- BVDRL
- CRRP
- DASO
76Which of the following tests is used to detect a blood incompatibility problem with a mother and her unborn child?
- ARh antigen titer
- BC-reactive protein
- CRh antibody titer
- DRubella titer
77What is the name of the microorganism that causes infectious mononucleosis?
- AEpstein-Barr
- BVaricella
- CTreponema pallidum
- DHIV
78Infectious mononucleosis is transmitted through
- ACoughing and sneezing
- BContaminated food
- CSexual intercourse
- DSaliva by direct oral contact
- EAll of the above
79Which of the following is NOT a symptom of infectious mononucleosis?
- ASevere fatigue
- BAnemia
- CFever
- DSore throat
- ESwollen lymph nodes
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