OSMT Exam Prep 2026Questions and
Answers
a. 0.5 - 1 % - Correct answer-The proper concentration of hypochlorite to
decontaminate bench tops is:
a. 0.5 - 1 %
b. 5 - 6 %
c. 1 - 2 %
d. 5 - 10 %
a. 1-2 ml of whole blood drawn into an
EDTA tube - Correct answer-The specimen requirements for a red cell folate is: a.
1-2 ml of whole blood drawn into an
EDTA tube
b. 1-2 ml serum drawn into a red top tube
c. 3-5 ml of plasma drawn into an EDTA tube
d. 3-5 ml of serum drawn into an SST tube
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,a. 52%-62% and 91% - Correct answer-Plasma makes up _% of the total blood and
is itself % water.
a. 52%-62% and 91%
b. 91%-92% and 55%
c. 65%-75% and 80%
d. 50%-60% and 50%
a. 6.2 - Correct answer-The classification for transporting biohazards, according to
the TDG Act is:
a. 6.2
b. 1A
c. 2B
d. 5.3
a. A and B antigens on the RBCs and neither anti-A nor anti-B antibodies in the
plasma - Correct answer-A person with type AB blood has:
a. A and B antigens on the RBCs and neither anti-A nor anti-B antibodies in the
plasma
b. A antigens on the RBCs and anti-B Antibodies in the plasma
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,c. B antigens on the RBCs and anti-A Antibodies in the plasma
d. A and B antibodies on the RBCs and no antigens in the plasma
a. A electromyography - Correct answer-Record of strength of muscle contraction:
a. A electromyography
b. anti-nuclear antibody test
c. erythrocyte sedimentation rate
d. muscle biopsy
e. photon absorptiometry
a. a four quadrant pattern is employed - Correct answer-In setting up a throat swab:
a. a four quadrant pattern is employed
b. you may isolate strep, leprosy, viruses and protozoa
c. you swab plates and slides
d. a Loeffler's, SSA and Amies charcoal media required
a. A layer of cells that is demonstrated when whole anticoagulated blood is
centrifuged - Correct answer-The buffy coat can be defined as:
a. A layer of cells that is demonstrated when whole anticoagulated blood is
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, centrifuged
b. The buffering layer on a white cell
c. A layer of cells that is demonstrated when whole coagulated blood is centrifuged
d. The layer of buffer that appears when a SST tube is centrifuged
a. a rough surface - Correct answer-The stimulus for the formation of a platelet
plug or a blood clot is:
a. a rough surface
b. a smooth surface
c. a very smooth surface
d. an intact vessel lining
a. alcohol - Correct answer-An example of an antiseptic is:
a. alcohol
b. ethylene oxide
c. formaldehyde
d. hand soap
e. both a and b
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Answers
a. 0.5 - 1 % - Correct answer-The proper concentration of hypochlorite to
decontaminate bench tops is:
a. 0.5 - 1 %
b. 5 - 6 %
c. 1 - 2 %
d. 5 - 10 %
a. 1-2 ml of whole blood drawn into an
EDTA tube - Correct answer-The specimen requirements for a red cell folate is: a.
1-2 ml of whole blood drawn into an
EDTA tube
b. 1-2 ml serum drawn into a red top tube
c. 3-5 ml of plasma drawn into an EDTA tube
d. 3-5 ml of serum drawn into an SST tube
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,a. 52%-62% and 91% - Correct answer-Plasma makes up _% of the total blood and
is itself % water.
a. 52%-62% and 91%
b. 91%-92% and 55%
c. 65%-75% and 80%
d. 50%-60% and 50%
a. 6.2 - Correct answer-The classification for transporting biohazards, according to
the TDG Act is:
a. 6.2
b. 1A
c. 2B
d. 5.3
a. A and B antigens on the RBCs and neither anti-A nor anti-B antibodies in the
plasma - Correct answer-A person with type AB blood has:
a. A and B antigens on the RBCs and neither anti-A nor anti-B antibodies in the
plasma
b. A antigens on the RBCs and anti-B Antibodies in the plasma
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,c. B antigens on the RBCs and anti-A Antibodies in the plasma
d. A and B antibodies on the RBCs and no antigens in the plasma
a. A electromyography - Correct answer-Record of strength of muscle contraction:
a. A electromyography
b. anti-nuclear antibody test
c. erythrocyte sedimentation rate
d. muscle biopsy
e. photon absorptiometry
a. a four quadrant pattern is employed - Correct answer-In setting up a throat swab:
a. a four quadrant pattern is employed
b. you may isolate strep, leprosy, viruses and protozoa
c. you swab plates and slides
d. a Loeffler's, SSA and Amies charcoal media required
a. A layer of cells that is demonstrated when whole anticoagulated blood is
centrifuged - Correct answer-The buffy coat can be defined as:
a. A layer of cells that is demonstrated when whole anticoagulated blood is
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, centrifuged
b. The buffering layer on a white cell
c. A layer of cells that is demonstrated when whole coagulated blood is centrifuged
d. The layer of buffer that appears when a SST tube is centrifuged
a. a rough surface - Correct answer-The stimulus for the formation of a platelet
plug or a blood clot is:
a. a rough surface
b. a smooth surface
c. a very smooth surface
d. an intact vessel lining
a. alcohol - Correct answer-An example of an antiseptic is:
a. alcohol
b. ethylene oxide
c. formaldehyde
d. hand soap
e. both a and b
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