OSMT EXAM PREP QUESTIONS
WITH ALL CORRECT ANSWERS
Which test in a CBC is a calculated value - Answer-hematocrit
Term used for an abnormal increase in white blood cells - Answer-leukocytosis
A urine specimen for routine bacteriology would be collected in a container that contains
- Answer-unfixed
What type of atmosphere is required for strict anaerobic growth - Answer-elevated C02
When a CFS specimen is collected for routine bacteriology studies, which of the
following tubes can be used? - Answer-red
Which of the following is the purpose of transport medium that is used in the
microbiology specimen - Answer-sustainable bacterial growth
A muscle artifact can be identified by what - Answer-an erratic baseline
A holster monitor is not used for - Answer-assessing cardiac risk prior to surgery
After the holster monitor has been attached to the patient, the lab tech must properly
instruct the patient to do which of the following? - Answer-keep an active diary of
activities, emotional states and symptoms
An ecg is a test that is described as what? - Answer-records the activity of the heart
Which electrode are used for Lead II - Answer-RA and LL
What are the two stains routinely used in papanicolauo stains are - Answer-EA65 and
eosin
Cytology smears must remain fixed for how long - Answer-15 minutes
When using thermometers, which statement is not correct? - Answer-either alcohol or
mercury are used as an indicator
How should a lab tech dispose of a used needles - Answer-placing the uncapped
needle and plastic holder in a ridgied biohazard bin
WITH ALL CORRECT ANSWERS
Which test in a CBC is a calculated value - Answer-hematocrit
Term used for an abnormal increase in white blood cells - Answer-leukocytosis
A urine specimen for routine bacteriology would be collected in a container that contains
- Answer-unfixed
What type of atmosphere is required for strict anaerobic growth - Answer-elevated C02
When a CFS specimen is collected for routine bacteriology studies, which of the
following tubes can be used? - Answer-red
Which of the following is the purpose of transport medium that is used in the
microbiology specimen - Answer-sustainable bacterial growth
A muscle artifact can be identified by what - Answer-an erratic baseline
A holster monitor is not used for - Answer-assessing cardiac risk prior to surgery
After the holster monitor has been attached to the patient, the lab tech must properly
instruct the patient to do which of the following? - Answer-keep an active diary of
activities, emotional states and symptoms
An ecg is a test that is described as what? - Answer-records the activity of the heart
Which electrode are used for Lead II - Answer-RA and LL
What are the two stains routinely used in papanicolauo stains are - Answer-EA65 and
eosin
Cytology smears must remain fixed for how long - Answer-15 minutes
When using thermometers, which statement is not correct? - Answer-either alcohol or
mercury are used as an indicator
How should a lab tech dispose of a used needles - Answer-placing the uncapped
needle and plastic holder in a ridgied biohazard bin
