Mathnasium Job Assessment / Comprehensive Study Guide – Expert Strat
UPDATED ACTUAL Questions and CORRECT Answers
Complete Blood Count (CBC) Evaluates overall health and detects infections or anemia.
Measures the rate at which red blood cells settle; an ele-
Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR)
vated ESR indicates inflammation.
A protein produced by the liver; elevated levels suggest
C-Reactive Protein (CRP)
inflammation.
An antibody found in the blood; its presence can indicate
Rheumatoid Factor (RF)
rheumatoid arthritis.
Highly specific markers for diagnosing rheumatoid arthri-
Anti-Cyclic Citrullinated Peptide (Anti-CCP) Antibodies
tis.
Detects autoantibodies that attack the body's own tissues,
Antinuclear Antibodies (ANA)
commonly found in autoimmune diseases.
Assess bone metabolism; abnormalities may indicate
Serum Calcium and Phosphorus Levels
bone disease.
An enzyme found in muscles; elevated levels can indicate
Creatine Kinase (CK)
muscle damage.
High levels can lead to crystal formation in joints, causing
Uric Acid Levels
gout.
Involves extracting synovial fluid from a joint to detect
Joint Fluid Analysis (Arthrocentesis)
crystals, infection, or crystal-induced arthritis.
Utilized to detect bone fractures, joint dislocations, and
X-rays
degenerative joint diseases like osteoarthritis.
Provides detailed images of soft tissues, including mus-
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
cles, ligaments, and cartilage.
Combines X-ray images to create cross-sectional views,
Computed Tomography (CT) Scan
useful for assessing complex bone fractures and tumors.
, Measures bone mineral density to diagnose conditions
Bone Density Scan (DEXA)
like osteoporosis.
Uses sound waves to visualize soft tissues, aiding in the
Ultrasonography
diagnosis of tendon tears, muscle injuries, and bursitis.
Involves injecting a small amount of radioactive material
Bone Scan
to detect bone infections, or unexplained bone pain.
Assesses the electrical activity of muscles to diagnose neu-
Electromyography (EMG)
romuscular disorders like myasthenia gravis.
Measures the speed of electrical signals through nerves to
Nerve Conduction Studies (NCS)
detect nerve compression or damage.
A minimally invasive procedure using a scope to visualize
Arthroscopy
the interior of a joint.
Involves injecting contrast dye into the spinal canal to
Myelography detect spinal cord abnormalities, such as herniated discs
or tumors.
Measures the clarity of vision using a standardized eye
Visual Acuity Test
chart, commonly the Snellen chart.
Assesses intraocular pressure (IOP) to screen for glauco-
Tonometry
ma.
Allows examination of the retina to detect abnormalities
Ophthalmoscopy
such as diabetic retinopathy or macular degeneration.
Provides a magnified view of the anterior eye structures,
Slit-Lamp Examination
including the cornea, iris, and lens.
Produces cross-sectional images of the retina to diagnose
Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT)
conditions like macular degeneration.
UPDATED ACTUAL Questions and CORRECT Answers
Complete Blood Count (CBC) Evaluates overall health and detects infections or anemia.
Measures the rate at which red blood cells settle; an ele-
Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR)
vated ESR indicates inflammation.
A protein produced by the liver; elevated levels suggest
C-Reactive Protein (CRP)
inflammation.
An antibody found in the blood; its presence can indicate
Rheumatoid Factor (RF)
rheumatoid arthritis.
Highly specific markers for diagnosing rheumatoid arthri-
Anti-Cyclic Citrullinated Peptide (Anti-CCP) Antibodies
tis.
Detects autoantibodies that attack the body's own tissues,
Antinuclear Antibodies (ANA)
commonly found in autoimmune diseases.
Assess bone metabolism; abnormalities may indicate
Serum Calcium and Phosphorus Levels
bone disease.
An enzyme found in muscles; elevated levels can indicate
Creatine Kinase (CK)
muscle damage.
High levels can lead to crystal formation in joints, causing
Uric Acid Levels
gout.
Involves extracting synovial fluid from a joint to detect
Joint Fluid Analysis (Arthrocentesis)
crystals, infection, or crystal-induced arthritis.
Utilized to detect bone fractures, joint dislocations, and
X-rays
degenerative joint diseases like osteoarthritis.
Provides detailed images of soft tissues, including mus-
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
cles, ligaments, and cartilage.
Combines X-ray images to create cross-sectional views,
Computed Tomography (CT) Scan
useful for assessing complex bone fractures and tumors.
, Measures bone mineral density to diagnose conditions
Bone Density Scan (DEXA)
like osteoporosis.
Uses sound waves to visualize soft tissues, aiding in the
Ultrasonography
diagnosis of tendon tears, muscle injuries, and bursitis.
Involves injecting a small amount of radioactive material
Bone Scan
to detect bone infections, or unexplained bone pain.
Assesses the electrical activity of muscles to diagnose neu-
Electromyography (EMG)
romuscular disorders like myasthenia gravis.
Measures the speed of electrical signals through nerves to
Nerve Conduction Studies (NCS)
detect nerve compression or damage.
A minimally invasive procedure using a scope to visualize
Arthroscopy
the interior of a joint.
Involves injecting contrast dye into the spinal canal to
Myelography detect spinal cord abnormalities, such as herniated discs
or tumors.
Measures the clarity of vision using a standardized eye
Visual Acuity Test
chart, commonly the Snellen chart.
Assesses intraocular pressure (IOP) to screen for glauco-
Tonometry
ma.
Allows examination of the retina to detect abnormalities
Ophthalmoscopy
such as diabetic retinopathy or macular degeneration.
Provides a magnified view of the anterior eye structures,
Slit-Lamp Examination
including the cornea, iris, and lens.
Produces cross-sectional images of the retina to diagnose
Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT)
conditions like macular degeneration.
