MLPAO MLA/T EXAM SCRIPT 2026 FULL
SOLUTION SET
◉ 1.1 Progressive staining means to overstain and then decolorize to
remove excess stain.
a. True
b. False. Answer: Answer: b) False
Regressive stain means to overstain and then decolorize to remove
excess stain.
◉ 1.3 All lab employees must take the WHMIS course.
a. True
b. False. Answer: Answer: a) True
It ensures they understand and can apply the knowledge about
hazardous products used in the lab.
◉ 1.4 What information is NOT required on a supplier label of a
hazardous product?
,a) A hazard statement describing the nature of the hazard posed by
the product
B) A hazard symbol
c) The contact details of the Canadian manufacturer or the Canadian
importer
d) The name of the product
e) The website of the Canadian manufacturer or the Canadian
importer. Answer: Answer: e) The website of the Canadian
manufacturer or the Canadian importer
◉ 1.5 Why is venipuncture carried out?
a) To obtain blood for diagnostic purposes
b) To monitor levels of blood components
c) To administer medications d. To remove blood due to excess levels
of iron
e) All of the above. Answer: Answer: e) All of the above
◉ 1.6 What does privacy legislation deal with?
a)The collection, use, and disclosure of personal information
b) The control of private health care
,c) The privacy of banking information
d) The privacy of the health care worker
e) The privatization of provincial health care. Answer: Answer: a)
The collection, use, and disclosure of personal information
The Privacy Act is federal legislation: Data privacy laws provide a
legal framework on how to obtain, use, store, and disclose people's
data
(PHIPA) Personal Health Information Protection Act
(PIPEDA) Personal Information Protection and Electronic
Documents Act: private sector organizations.
◉ 1.7 According to regulation 682, a medical lab technician is
defined as a person:
a) responsible for administration of technical and scientific lab
operations
b) who may perform specialized scientific tests
c) who under direct supervision performs tests which require
limited skills and responsibility
d) who under general supervision, performs tests which require
independent judgement. Answer: Answer: c) who under direct
supervision performs tests which require limited skills and
responsibility
, ◉ 1.8 Which task falls within the scope of practice of a lab
technician?
a) Collecting arterial blood gas
b) Interpreting lab results
c) Maintaining laboratory records
d) Preparing samples prior to testing
e) Quality control maintenance of lab instruments. Answer: Answer:
d) Preparing samples prior to testing
◉ 1.10 Who is responsible for compliance with the Act and
Regulations of the
OHSA?
a)The employee
b) The health and safety committee
c) The lab supervisor
d) The officers and directors of a corporation
e) The public. Answer: Answer: a) The employee
SOLUTION SET
◉ 1.1 Progressive staining means to overstain and then decolorize to
remove excess stain.
a. True
b. False. Answer: Answer: b) False
Regressive stain means to overstain and then decolorize to remove
excess stain.
◉ 1.3 All lab employees must take the WHMIS course.
a. True
b. False. Answer: Answer: a) True
It ensures they understand and can apply the knowledge about
hazardous products used in the lab.
◉ 1.4 What information is NOT required on a supplier label of a
hazardous product?
,a) A hazard statement describing the nature of the hazard posed by
the product
B) A hazard symbol
c) The contact details of the Canadian manufacturer or the Canadian
importer
d) The name of the product
e) The website of the Canadian manufacturer or the Canadian
importer. Answer: Answer: e) The website of the Canadian
manufacturer or the Canadian importer
◉ 1.5 Why is venipuncture carried out?
a) To obtain blood for diagnostic purposes
b) To monitor levels of blood components
c) To administer medications d. To remove blood due to excess levels
of iron
e) All of the above. Answer: Answer: e) All of the above
◉ 1.6 What does privacy legislation deal with?
a)The collection, use, and disclosure of personal information
b) The control of private health care
,c) The privacy of banking information
d) The privacy of the health care worker
e) The privatization of provincial health care. Answer: Answer: a)
The collection, use, and disclosure of personal information
The Privacy Act is federal legislation: Data privacy laws provide a
legal framework on how to obtain, use, store, and disclose people's
data
(PHIPA) Personal Health Information Protection Act
(PIPEDA) Personal Information Protection and Electronic
Documents Act: private sector organizations.
◉ 1.7 According to regulation 682, a medical lab technician is
defined as a person:
a) responsible for administration of technical and scientific lab
operations
b) who may perform specialized scientific tests
c) who under direct supervision performs tests which require
limited skills and responsibility
d) who under general supervision, performs tests which require
independent judgement. Answer: Answer: c) who under direct
supervision performs tests which require limited skills and
responsibility
, ◉ 1.8 Which task falls within the scope of practice of a lab
technician?
a) Collecting arterial blood gas
b) Interpreting lab results
c) Maintaining laboratory records
d) Preparing samples prior to testing
e) Quality control maintenance of lab instruments. Answer: Answer:
d) Preparing samples prior to testing
◉ 1.10 Who is responsible for compliance with the Act and
Regulations of the
OHSA?
a)The employee
b) The health and safety committee
c) The lab supervisor
d) The officers and directors of a corporation
e) The public. Answer: Answer: a) The employee
