Question 1

​Each laboratory has its own reporting system.Match the guidelines for normal values to the description provided.Note: Answers may be used more than once.
-​Presence of this budding indicates infection with Candida albicans

Accepted Answer

A)  ​WBCs
B)  ​RBCs
C)  spermatozoa
D)  ​yeast
E)  ​crystalsF) ​castsG) A) and E)
H) C) and F)

Question 2

Match each term with its definition.
-The crystal violet that is applied first when using the staining technique

Accepted Answer

A)  minimum inhibitory concentration (MI
C)  
B)  primary media
C)  selective media
D)  Gram negative
E)  Thayer-Martin plateF) Lowenstein-Jensen (L-J) slantG) primary dyeH) decolorizerI) safraninJ) acid-fast stainK) A) and F)
L) F) and G)

Question 3

​The most accurate way to describe color and clarity is to decant (pour) the specimen into a clear tube so that the opaqueness of the collection container does not adversely affect your analysis of these properties.Match the clarity with the description provided.
-​The print is fuzzy

Accepted Answer

A)  ​clear
B)  ​slightly hazy
C)  ​hazy
D)  ​cloudy or turbidE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 4

​Each laboratory has its own reporting system.Match the guidelines for normal values to the description provided.Note: Answers may be used more than once.
-​Indicates the disease includes cholesterol,tyrosine,cystine,leukocine,and sulfa

Accepted Answer

A)  ​WBCs
B)  ​RBCs
C)  spermatozoa
D)  ​yeast
E)  ​crystalsF) ​castsG) A) and F)
H) A) and B)

Question 5

​Generally a sufficient amount of urine for testing would fill a _______ test tube with enough left over to wet the chemical test strip and be used for culture if ordered.

Accepted Answer

A)   ​10 mL
B)   ​10 mg
C)   ​10 mcd
D)   ​.01 mLE) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 6

When collecting a throat swab from a patient for the rapid test or routine culture,you swab:

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A)   the lips,cheeks,gums,teeth,tongue,and peritonsillar area
B)   the cheeks,gums,and peritonsillar area
C)   only the cheeks and peritonsillar area
D)   only the peritonsillar areaE) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 7

​Match the staining characteristics of certain bacteria and the diseases they cause.Note: Answers may be used more than once.
-​Mycobacterium tuberculosis

Accepted Answer

A)  ​Gram-positive reaction (+) 
B)  ​Gram-negative reaction (−) 
C)  ​Gram-variable reaction​D) A) and B)
E) None of the above

Question 8

Match each term with its definition.
-The ethanol or acetone used with the staining technique

Accepted Answer

A)  minimum inhibitory concentration (MI
C)  
B)  primary media
C)  selective media
D)  Gram negative
E)  Thayer-Martin plateF) Lowenstein-Jensen (L-J) slantG) primary dyeH) decolorizerI) safraninJ) acid-fast stainK) C) and J)
L) B) and E)

Question 9

When collecting a specimen for substance abuse analysis the ____ of a urine specimen is immediately checked for following collection and is recorded with the patient observing you.

Accepted Answer

A)   pH
B)   volume
C)   temperature
D)   colorE) None of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 10

Match each term with its definition.
-Introduction of a sterile plastic tube into the bladder

Accepted Answer

A)  catheterization
B)  chain-of-custody
C)  pregnancy test
D)  sulfosalicylic acid (SS
A)  test
E)  ketonuriaF) urobilinogenG) hematuriaH) nitriteI) esteraseJ) glycosuriaK) diabetes insipidusL) sputum specimensM) PapanicolaouN) exudateO) culturetteP) N) and O)
Q) E) and J)

Question 11

Urine specimens that have a high number of bacteria will have a characteristic smell of:

Accepted Answer

A)   ammonia
B)   bleach
C)   sulfur
D)   vinegarE) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 12

When checking the clarity of a urine specimen,which of these descriptions is considered worst?

Accepted Answer

A)   cloudy
B)   turbid
C)   hazy
D)   clearE) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 13

Occult blood specimens from stools are common screening tools for early detection of:

Accepted Answer

A)   colon cancer
B)   leukemia
C)   liver disease
D)   stomach cancerE) B) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 14

Match each term with its definition.
-Normal by-product of hemoglobin degradation that occurs in the intestines by normal intestinal flora

Accepted Answer

A)  catheterization
B)  chain-of-custody
C)  pregnancy test
D)  sulfosalicylic acid (SS
A)  test
E)  ketonuriaF) urobilinogenG) hematuriaH) nitriteI) esteraseJ) glycosuriaK) diabetes insipidusL) sputum specimensM) PapanicolaouN) exudateO) culturetteP) D) and E)
Q) A) and F)

Question 15

Match each term with its definition.
-Sea-green media used in culturing for tuberculosis

Accepted Answer

A)  minimum inhibitory concentration (MI
C)  
B)  primary media
C)  selective media
D)  Gram negative
E)  Thayer-Martin plateF) Lowenstein-Jensen (L-J) slantG) primary dyeH) decolorizerI) safraninJ) acid-fast stainK) A) and J)
L) B) and G)

Question 16

Match each term with its definition.
-Used to isolate gonorrhea from vaginal or penile excretions

Accepted Answer

A)  minimum inhibitory concentration (MI
C)  
B)  primary media
C)  selective media
D)  Gram negative
E)  Thayer-Martin plateF) Lowenstein-Jensen (L-J) slantG) primary dyeH) decolorizerI) safraninJ) acid-fast stainK) C) and I)
L) D) and H)

Question 17

​A brown color when describing urine is usually associated with:

Accepted Answer

A)   ​blood
B)   ​old blood
C)   ​Pyridium
D)   ​jaundiceE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 18

​Match the staining characteristics of certain bacteria and the diseases they cause.Note: Answers may be used more than once.
-​Causes tuberculosis

Accepted Answer

A)  ​Gram-positive reaction (+) 
B)  ​Gram-negative reaction (−) 
C)  ​Gram-variable reaction​D) A) and B)
E) B) and C)

Question 19

Match each term with its definition.
-Precipitates albumin in a measurable visual state for reporting purposes

Accepted Answer

A)  catheterization
B)  chain-of-custody
C)  pregnancy test
D)  sulfosalicylic acid (SS
A)  test
E)  ketonuriaF) urobilinogenG) hematuriaH) nitriteI) esteraseJ) glycosuriaK) diabetes insipidusL) sputum specimensM) PapanicolaouN) exudateO) culturetteP) F) and N)
Q) I) and M)

Question 20

​Which is not one of the major areas of testing in the examination of the urine?

Accepted Answer

A)   ​analytical
B)   ​physical
C)   ​chemical
D)   ​microscopicE) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Exam 44: Specimen Collection and Processing

​Each laboratory has its own reporting system.Match the guidelines for normal values to the description provided.Note: Answers may be used more than once. -​Indicates the disease includes cholesterol,tyrosine,cystine,leukocine,and sulfa

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Match each term with its definition. -Used to isolate gonorrhea from vaginal or penile excretions

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​Each laboratory has its own reporting system.Match the guidelines for normal values to the description provided.Note: Answers may be used more than once. -​Presence of this budding indicates infection with Candida albicans

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​Match the staining characteristics of certain bacteria and the diseases they cause.Note: Answers may be used more than once. -​Mycobacterium tuberculosis

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When collecting a specimen for substance abuse analysis the ____ of a urine specimen is immediately checked for following collection and is recorded with the patient observing you.

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​The most accurate way to describe color and clarity is to decant (pour) the specimen into a clear tube so that the opaqueness of the collection container does not adversely affect your analysis of these properties.Match the clarity with the description provided. -​The print is fuzzy

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​Match the staining characteristics of certain bacteria and the diseases they cause.Note: Answers may be used more than once. -​Causes tuberculosis

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​Generally a sufficient amount of urine for testing would fill a _______ test tube with enough left over to wet the chemical test strip and be used for culture if ordered.

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Match each term with its definition. -The ethanol or acetone used with the staining technique

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Match each term with its definition. -Introduction of a sterile plastic tube into the bladder

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​A brown color when describing urine is usually associated with:

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Urine specimens that have a high number of bacteria will have a characteristic smell of:

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Match each term with its definition. -Sea-green media used in culturing for tuberculosis

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Occult blood specimens from stools are common screening tools for early detection of:

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​Which is not one of the major areas of testing in the examination of the urine?

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Match each term with its definition. -The crystal violet that is applied first when using the staining technique

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Match each term with its definition. -Normal by-product of hemoglobin degradation that occurs in the intestines by normal intestinal flora

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When collecting a throat swab from a patient for the rapid test or routine culture,you swab:

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Match each term with its definition. -Precipitates albumin in a measurable visual state for reporting purposes

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When checking the clarity of a urine specimen,which of these descriptions is considered worst?

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Each laboratory has its own reporting system.Match the guidelines for normal values to the description provided.Note: Answers may be used more than once. -Indicates the disease includes cholesterol,tyrosine,cystine,leukocine,and sulfa

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Each laboratory has its own reporting system.Match the guidelines for normal values to the description provided.Note: Answers may be used more than once. -Presence of this budding indicates infection with Candida albicans

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Match the staining characteristics of certain bacteria and the diseases they cause.Note: Answers may be used more than once. -Mycobacterium tuberculosis

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The most accurate way to describe color and clarity is to decant (pour) the specimen into a clear tube so that the opaqueness of the collection container does not adversely affect your analysis of these properties.Match the clarity with the description provided. -The print is fuzzy

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Match the staining characteristics of certain bacteria and the diseases they cause.Note: Answers may be used more than once. -Causes tuberculosis

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Generally a sufficient amount of urine for testing would fill a _______ test tube with enough left over to wet the chemical test strip and be used for culture if ordered.

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A brown color when describing urine is usually associated with:

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Which is not one of the major areas of testing in the examination of the urine?

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