Chapter 12 quiz Questions & answers

Chapter
12
quiz
The
TAT
refers
to:
-
correct
answer-the
time
it
takes
for
laboratory
test
results
to
be
completed
Which
of
the
following
is
a
possible
occurrence
if
a
blood
specimen
tube
for
hematology
tests
is
filled
correctly
but
not
mixed
long
enough?
-
correct
answer-Tiny
clots
will
form
in
the
specimen.
Which
of
the
following
is
a
possible
occurrence
if
a
blood
specimen
tube
for
hematology
tests
is
filled
correctly
but
mixed
too
long
or
too
vigorously?
-
correct
answer-Hemolysis
will
occur.
Glycolytic
action
refers
to:
-
correct
answer-breakdown
of
glucose
Serum
should
be
transported
to
the
laboratory
for
testing
and
separated
from
blood
cells
within
which
of
the
following
time
periods
to
prevent
erroneous
test
results?
-
correct
answer-as
soon
as
possible
Cooling
a
blood
specimen
causes:
-
correct
answer-slowing
of
metabolic
processes
Assays
that
require
a
chilled
specimen
include:
-
correct
answer-gastrin,
ammonia,
catecholamines,
and
lactic
acid
Which
of
the
following
is
considered
confidential
patient
information?
-
correct
answer-clinical
laboratory
results
of
a
patient
Specimens
that
require
protection
from
light
include
those
for:
-
correct
answer-bilirubin
and
folate
Specimens
being
tested
would
not
usually
require
centrifugation
in
which
of
the
following
areas?
-
correct
answer-hematology
(and
coagulation)
For
specimens
that
require
centrifugation,
serum
or
plasma
should
be
removed
from
the
cells
within
what
period
of
time?
-
correct
answer-2
hours
How
long
does
it
usually
take
for
a
serum
specimen
(without
additives)
to
form
a
clot?
-
correct
answer-30-60
minutes
Which
specimen
tube
may
be
centrifuged
immediately.
Select
all
that
applies.
Lithium
heparin
Red
topped
tube
Sodium
citrate
Sodium
heparin
Tiger
topped
tube