OSMT EXAM QUESTIONS
WITH ALL CORRECT
ANSWERS
The purpose to cut the thickness of tissues in histology is? - Answer-To ensure the
tissue is properly fixed and completely processed
Bluing tissue sections is performed With regressive staining - Answer-after
differentiation
Bluing can be accomplished by? - Answer-Running the slides in tap water of pH 8 for 10
minutes and adding lithium carbonate to water, using scotts tap water
The heat-regulating center of the body is the? - Answer-hypothalamus
blood pressure measures? - Answer-the force exerted on the arterial walls with every
heart beat
which temperature is most accurate? - Answer-rectal
a remittent fever is characterized by? - Answer-a wide range of temperature fluctuations
all of which are above normal
Which of the following has the most influence on the transparency of the cytoplasm on
the Papanicolaou staining procedure? - Answer-alcoholic counter stains
where is the apex located? - Answer-fourth intercostal space, left mid- clavicular line.
blood pressure cuff that is too small may? - Answer-read falsely high
the P wave represents? - Answer-the electrical activity associated with contraction of
atria
a standard ECG consists of? - Answer-12 leads
if artifact is present on an ECG you should? - Answer-check lead placement and run
again
, wandering base line can be caused by? - Answer-loose electrodes, body lotions.
the T wave represents? - Answer-electrical recovery of the ventricles
purpose of the holter monitor? - Answer-to evaluate chest pain, to asses the
effectiveness of a pacemaker and effectiveness of antidysrhythmic medications.
"ug" is a unit to describe? - Answer-weight
A profile is - Answer-A number of related laboratory tests
A PKU test detects? - Answer-a genetic defect in metabolism
purpose of cleaning venipuncture site? - Answer-to carry away micro organisms
cause of a hematoma? - Answer-puncturing a vein through both sides
whole blood is obtained by using? - Answer-a tube containing an anticoagulant
needles should be discarded into? - Answer-sharps container
if a vein feels lumpy or ropey it is probably? - Answer-tortuous (full of twists and turns)
equation for Celsius to Fahrenheit - Answer-F = C / 1.8 - 32
equation for Fahrenheit to Celsius - Answer-C = F x 1.8 + 32
myocardial infarction is? - Answer-death of a heart muscle
glassware used to measure a 24 hour urine? - Answer-graduated cylinder
Glassware used to make 100 mls. of a 12% solution is a? - Answer-volumetric flask
a safety bulb is? - Answer-a suction device used to suck up liquids
The pipette with a bulged out portion in the middle is a? - Answer-volumetric pipette
glassware that would not give critical measurement? - Answer-beaker
Solid crystals of potassium oxalate are added to distilled water in a container. What
term would
describe the potassium oxalate? - Answer-solute
The destruction of all microorganisms including spores is called? - Answer-sterilization
WITH ALL CORRECT
ANSWERS
The purpose to cut the thickness of tissues in histology is? - Answer-To ensure the
tissue is properly fixed and completely processed
Bluing tissue sections is performed With regressive staining - Answer-after
differentiation
Bluing can be accomplished by? - Answer-Running the slides in tap water of pH 8 for 10
minutes and adding lithium carbonate to water, using scotts tap water
The heat-regulating center of the body is the? - Answer-hypothalamus
blood pressure measures? - Answer-the force exerted on the arterial walls with every
heart beat
which temperature is most accurate? - Answer-rectal
a remittent fever is characterized by? - Answer-a wide range of temperature fluctuations
all of which are above normal
Which of the following has the most influence on the transparency of the cytoplasm on
the Papanicolaou staining procedure? - Answer-alcoholic counter stains
where is the apex located? - Answer-fourth intercostal space, left mid- clavicular line.
blood pressure cuff that is too small may? - Answer-read falsely high
the P wave represents? - Answer-the electrical activity associated with contraction of
atria
a standard ECG consists of? - Answer-12 leads
if artifact is present on an ECG you should? - Answer-check lead placement and run
again
, wandering base line can be caused by? - Answer-loose electrodes, body lotions.
the T wave represents? - Answer-electrical recovery of the ventricles
purpose of the holter monitor? - Answer-to evaluate chest pain, to asses the
effectiveness of a pacemaker and effectiveness of antidysrhythmic medications.
"ug" is a unit to describe? - Answer-weight
A profile is - Answer-A number of related laboratory tests
A PKU test detects? - Answer-a genetic defect in metabolism
purpose of cleaning venipuncture site? - Answer-to carry away micro organisms
cause of a hematoma? - Answer-puncturing a vein through both sides
whole blood is obtained by using? - Answer-a tube containing an anticoagulant
needles should be discarded into? - Answer-sharps container
if a vein feels lumpy or ropey it is probably? - Answer-tortuous (full of twists and turns)
equation for Celsius to Fahrenheit - Answer-F = C / 1.8 - 32
equation for Fahrenheit to Celsius - Answer-C = F x 1.8 + 32
myocardial infarction is? - Answer-death of a heart muscle
glassware used to measure a 24 hour urine? - Answer-graduated cylinder
Glassware used to make 100 mls. of a 12% solution is a? - Answer-volumetric flask
a safety bulb is? - Answer-a suction device used to suck up liquids
The pipette with a bulged out portion in the middle is a? - Answer-volumetric pipette
glassware that would not give critical measurement? - Answer-beaker
Solid crystals of potassium oxalate are added to distilled water in a container. What
term would
describe the potassium oxalate? - Answer-solute
The destruction of all microorganisms including spores is called? - Answer-sterilization
