MLPAO Review questions with answers

MLPAO Review questions with answers |\ |\ |\ |\




A profile is:
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a. A general screening test
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b. A quantitative laboratory test
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c. A number of related laboratory tests
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d. Dorsal view of the patient - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔c. A
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number of related laboratory tests
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A specimen is:
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a. The removal of blood from the antecubital veins
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b. A small representative of body sample
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c. The surgical removal and examination of tissue
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d. The clinical analysis of a urine sample - CORRECT
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ANSWERS ✔✔b. A small representative of body sample
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The purpose of cleansing the site selected for
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venipuncture is: |\




a. To cause the veins to be more prominent
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,b. To allow blood flow to the area
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c. To decrease circulation in the arteries
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d. To carry microorganisms away from the puncture site -
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CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔d. To carry microorganisms away |\ |\ |\ |\ |\ |\ |\



from the puncture site
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The following may cause a hematoma;
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a. Pressure applied to the puncture site after the needle is
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removed
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b. Removing the tourniquet before the needle is removed
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c. Using proper venipuncture technique
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d. Inserting the needle through the vein and puncturing
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the opposite side. - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔d. Inserting
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the needle through the vein and puncturing the opposite
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side.


Whole blood is obtained; |\ |\ |\




a. By using a tube containing an anticoagulant
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b. By centrifuging a clotted specimen
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c. By using a red- stoppered tube
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d. By using an SST tube - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔a. By
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using a tube containing an anticoagulant
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,Venipuncture needles should be discarded: |\ |\ |\ |\




a. Directly into the garbage
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b. They are actually recycled, not discarded
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c. Directly into an autoclave bag
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d. Directly into a Sharps container - CORRECT ANSWERS
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✔✔d. Directly into a Sharps container
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If a vein feels lumpy or ropey when palpated it is
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probably:


a. Flabby
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b. Deep
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c. Tortuous
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d. Superficial - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔Tortuous
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To convert Farenheit to Celcius:
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a. 5/9 (F-32)
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b. 9/5 + 32 (C)
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c. 5/9 - 32 (F)
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, d. 9/5 (C + 32) - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔a. 5/9 (F-32)
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Which term means death of the heart muscle?
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a. Myocardial infarction
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b. Angina pectoris
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c. Cardiomyopathy
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d. Myocardial angina - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔a.
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Myocardial infarction |\




Glassware used to measure 24 hour urine is a (an)
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a. Volumetric flask
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b. Beaker
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c. Erlenmeyer cylinder
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d. Graduated cylinder
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e. Safety bulb - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔d. Graduated
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cylinder


Glassware used to make 100 mls. of a 12% solution is a
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(an):


a. Volumetric flask
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