NAPSR Exam, Quiz 15, Chapter 16
Which of the below is the least commonly analyzed fluid for conducting a medical diagnostic test? -
Answer-Salive
(T/F) "Gold standard" testing achieves the greatest results among the diagnostic testing measurements.
Gold standards provide the best understanding of what is happening to a patient so cost is not a factor
when deciding to run these tests routinely. - Answer-False
(T/F) Every test has some risk. The risk may be the possibility of injury during the test, or it may be the
need for further testing if the results are abnormal. - Answer-True
For Genetic Testing, which of the below cell material is not commonly used for examination to check for
abnormalities of chromosomes, genes (including DNA), or both? - Answer-Urine
There are 4 common test sites for Bone Marrow aspiration and biopsy. Which of the below is not one of
them? - Answer-The bottom bone of the foot
(T/F) DEXA is the only method that may be used to make a definitive diagnosis of osteoporosis and to
monitor the response to treatment. - Answer-True
Which of the below tests uses small needle sensors (electrodes) to record the electrical activity in
selected muscles and peripheral nerves during rest? - Answer-Electromyography (EMG)
Which of the below is the least commonly analyzed fluid for conducting a medical diagnostic test? -
Answer-Salive
(T/F) "Gold standard" testing achieves the greatest results among the diagnostic testing measurements.
Gold standards provide the best understanding of what is happening to a patient so cost is not a factor
when deciding to run these tests routinely. - Answer-False
(T/F) Every test has some risk. The risk may be the possibility of injury during the test, or it may be the
need for further testing if the results are abnormal. - Answer-True
For Genetic Testing, which of the below cell material is not commonly used for examination to check for
abnormalities of chromosomes, genes (including DNA), or both? - Answer-Urine
There are 4 common test sites for Bone Marrow aspiration and biopsy. Which of the below is not one of
them? - Answer-The bottom bone of the foot
(T/F) DEXA is the only method that may be used to make a definitive diagnosis of osteoporosis and to
monitor the response to treatment. - Answer-True
Which of the below tests uses small needle sensors (electrodes) to record the electrical activity in
selected muscles and peripheral nerves during rest? - Answer-Electromyography (EMG)
