MT AMT PRACTICE EXAM
GUARANTEED ANSWERS
,MT AMT PRACTICE EXAM
GUARANTEED ANSWERS
What is the predominant white blood cell found in urine?
Select one:
a. Lymphocyte
b. Neutrophil
c. Monocyte
d. Eosinophil - CORRECT ANSWERSNeutrophil
The chemistry specimen tube from a spinal tap is not sent to the lab for 4 hrs. A spinal fluid
glucose test is requested. Which of the following statements is true?
Select one:
a. The CSF will be decreased.
b. The CSF glucose will be increased.
c. The CSF glucose is not affected.
d. The CSF will be twice the protein level of the CSF fluid - CORRECT ANSWERSThe CSF will be decreased
A graphical presentation of run to run or day to day quality control values is a
Select one:
a. Levey-Jennings chart.
b. systematic flow chart.
c. westgard chart.
d. lawson chart. - CORRECT ANSWERSLevey-Jennings chart
An abrupt demonstrated change in the mean is a
Select one:
a. shift.
,b. trend.
c. variance.
d. deviation. - CORRECT ANSWERSshift
Qualitative examinations are those that
a. qualify for waived testing.
b. produce non-numerical results.
c. do not require quality control.
d. do not require proficiency testing - CORRECT ANSWERSproduce non-numerical results
What characteristics/functions do calibrators have?
a. They contain a known amount of analyte being tested.
b. They monitor the quality of reagents.
c. They monitor the quality of the sample.
d. They prevent equipment failure. - CORRECT ANSWERSThey contain a known amount of analyte being
tested
Established measures used to determine how well an organization meets needs and
operational performance expectations is referred to as
Select one:
a. quality indicators.
b. quality assurance.
c. process controls.
d. quality control. - CORRECT ANSWERSquality indicators
A phrase used to describe the location where testing is performed (such as the bedside) is
known as
Select one:
a. point of care testing.
, b. bedside remote testing.
c. physician performed testing.
d. waived testing. - CORRECT ANSWERSpoint of care testing
Under CLIA law, the assaying of materials of known concentration in the same manner as
patient samples to substantiate the instrument or test system's calibration throughout the
reportable range for the patient test results is
Select one:
a. calibration.
b. calibration verification.
c. a challenge.
d. quality control. - CORRECT ANSWERScalibration verification
What agency determines the complexity of a lab test system?
Select one:
a. CMS
b. FDA
c. CDC
d. OSHA - CORRECT ANSWERSFDA
The FDA Modernization Act of 1997 amended CLIA 1988's criteria for waived testing to state
that
Select one:
a. an associate degree is required for testing.
b. tests performed at home must be approved by the state.
c. the procedures perform methodologies that are so simple to perform and accurate as
to render the likelihood of erroneous results by the user negligible.
d. all operators must be licensed in their states. - CORRECT ANSWERSthe procedures perform
methodologies that are so simple to perform and accurate as
GUARANTEED ANSWERS
,MT AMT PRACTICE EXAM
GUARANTEED ANSWERS
What is the predominant white blood cell found in urine?
Select one:
a. Lymphocyte
b. Neutrophil
c. Monocyte
d. Eosinophil - CORRECT ANSWERSNeutrophil
The chemistry specimen tube from a spinal tap is not sent to the lab for 4 hrs. A spinal fluid
glucose test is requested. Which of the following statements is true?
Select one:
a. The CSF will be decreased.
b. The CSF glucose will be increased.
c. The CSF glucose is not affected.
d. The CSF will be twice the protein level of the CSF fluid - CORRECT ANSWERSThe CSF will be decreased
A graphical presentation of run to run or day to day quality control values is a
Select one:
a. Levey-Jennings chart.
b. systematic flow chart.
c. westgard chart.
d. lawson chart. - CORRECT ANSWERSLevey-Jennings chart
An abrupt demonstrated change in the mean is a
Select one:
a. shift.
,b. trend.
c. variance.
d. deviation. - CORRECT ANSWERSshift
Qualitative examinations are those that
a. qualify for waived testing.
b. produce non-numerical results.
c. do not require quality control.
d. do not require proficiency testing - CORRECT ANSWERSproduce non-numerical results
What characteristics/functions do calibrators have?
a. They contain a known amount of analyte being tested.
b. They monitor the quality of reagents.
c. They monitor the quality of the sample.
d. They prevent equipment failure. - CORRECT ANSWERSThey contain a known amount of analyte being
tested
Established measures used to determine how well an organization meets needs and
operational performance expectations is referred to as
Select one:
a. quality indicators.
b. quality assurance.
c. process controls.
d. quality control. - CORRECT ANSWERSquality indicators
A phrase used to describe the location where testing is performed (such as the bedside) is
known as
Select one:
a. point of care testing.
, b. bedside remote testing.
c. physician performed testing.
d. waived testing. - CORRECT ANSWERSpoint of care testing
Under CLIA law, the assaying of materials of known concentration in the same manner as
patient samples to substantiate the instrument or test system's calibration throughout the
reportable range for the patient test results is
Select one:
a. calibration.
b. calibration verification.
c. a challenge.
d. quality control. - CORRECT ANSWERScalibration verification
What agency determines the complexity of a lab test system?
Select one:
a. CMS
b. FDA
c. CDC
d. OSHA - CORRECT ANSWERSFDA
The FDA Modernization Act of 1997 amended CLIA 1988's criteria for waived testing to state
that
Select one:
a. an associate degree is required for testing.
b. tests performed at home must be approved by the state.
c. the procedures perform methodologies that are so simple to perform and accurate as
to render the likelihood of erroneous results by the user negligible.
d. all operators must be licensed in their states. - CORRECT ANSWERSthe procedures perform
methodologies that are so simple to perform and accurate as
