Diagnostic Testing- Foundations exam Questions with Correct Answers

Diagnostic Testing- Foundations exam Questions with
Correct Answers


Question 1.
Diagnostic testing
Correct Answer: Helps healthcare providers identify diseases, monitor
conditions and severity, and guide treatment decisions.


Question 2.
Laboratory studies Analyze samples taken from
Correct Answer: the body, e.g., blood, urine, stool, or other body fluids.


Question 3.
Imaging studies Create visual representations of structures inside
Correct Answer: the body.


Question 4.
X-rays Show
Correct Answer: bones and dense structures.


Question 5.
Mammogram X-ray
Correct Answer: on breast.


Question 6.
Computed Tomography (CT)
Correct Answer: Detailed cross-sectional images.


Question 7.
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
Correct Answer: Highly detailed images using powerful magnet.


Question 8.
Ultrasound
Correct Answer: Uses sound waves; common in pregnancy and abdominal
exams.

,Question 9.
PET scan
Correct Answer: Used to show tumors using radioactive tracers.


Question 10.
are used frequently in inpatient and
outpatient settings. Venous blood is the primary source of sampling for these tests.
Correct Answer: Blood test Common diagnostic tools that


Question 11.
is easy to collect and inexpensive to
analyze. Provides valuable information about renal function, hydration status,
infection, metabolic
disorders.
Correct Answer: Urine test Commonly ordered because urine


Question 12.
Stool test Evaluate how well the gastrointestinal (GI) system is functioning. Help
diagnose disorders of the GI tract, liver, and pancreas. Stools appearance and
composition provide
important clinical
Correct Answer: clues including evaluation for occult blood, fecal fat,
urobilinogen, and ova and
parasites.


Question 13.
can be collected from body fluids such as blood, throat swabs,
sputum, stool, urine, or wounds to identify the organism causing the infection. Sent to
lab to see if
bacteria grows.
Correct Answer: Cultures Specimens


Question 14.
Imaging modalities Visual representations of structures inside
Correct Answer: the body.


Question 15.
Erythrocytes (RBCs) Contain hemoglobin

, Correct Answer: to carry oxygen and carbon dioxide and help maintain
acid-base.


Question 16.
Leukocytes (WBCs) Defend
Correct Answer: the body through immune and inflammatory responses.
Include neutrophils, eosinophils, basophils, monocytes, and lymphocytes (T
and B cells).


Question 17.
Thrombocytes (platelets) Clump together to stop bleeding and start
Correct Answer: the clotting process.


Question 18.
Plasma Fluid
Correct Answer: portion of blood, carries water, electrolytes, nutrients,
hormones, and waste products. Moves wastes like urea and creatinine to the
kidneys for removal.


Question 19.
Plasma
Correct Answer: protein Albumin, fibrinogen, and globulins-help maintain fluid
balance, support blood clotting, act as antibodies, and transport substances
like lipids and minerals.


Question 20.
Blood Culture Diagnostic test
Correct Answer: used to detect the presence of bacteria or fungi in the
bloodstream for identifying sepsis, bacteremia, or systemic infection.


Question 21.
Type
Correct Answer: & Screen Blood test done to ensure safe transfusion therapy.
It includes two parts: A Blood Type and Antibody Screen test.


Question 22.
Blood Type Test that identifies
Correct Answer: the patient's blood group (A, B, AB, or O) and whether they
are Rh-positive or Rh-negative.