Chapter 12 - Computers and Specimen
Handling and Processing
Clinical and Laboratory Standars Institute (CLSI) and Occupational Safety and Health
Administration (OSHA) guidelines do not require specimen transport bags to have
a.a visible biohazard logo.
b.liquid-tight closure top.
c.shock-resistant features.
d.slip pockets for paperwork
shock-resistant features.
Computer verification of test orders is best described as a process that allows a user to
a.access the system to view the patient's diagnosis.
b.confirm that the test was ordered by a physician.
c.establish that the appropriate test was ordered.
d.modify, delete, or accept test orders after review of data.
modify, delete, or accept test orders after review of data.
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HIPAA was enacted to
,a.examine all patient healthcare records.
b.protect HCW from malpractice issues.
c.provide guidelines for sharing of PHI.
d.standardize patient electronic records.
provide guidelines for sharing of PHI.
A separator gel prevents glycolysis
a.after the specimen has been centrifuged.
b.as soon as the specimen is collected.
c.in tubes used for serum samples only.
d.when the specimen is thoroughly mixed.
after the specimen has been centrifuged.
Inadequate mixing of an anticoagulant tube can lead to
a.hemolysis of the specimen.
b.lipemia of the specimen.
c.microclots in the specimen.
d.the sample clotting too fast
microclots in the specimen.
Computerized analyzers in the laboratory can read barcodes and ID patients if the
a.barcode is anywhere on the specimen.
b.label is placed horizontally on the tube.
c.label is placed correctly on the tube.
d.specimen is in the right evacuated tube.
label is placed correctly on the tube.
In specimen handling it is very important to appreciate that
a.effects of mishandling the specimen are not always obvious.
b.centrifuging specimens are considered to be error-free.
c.most laboratory errors occur in the postanalytical phase.
d.quality of results is not affected by collection procedures.
effects of mishandling the specimen are not always obvious.
If a serum specimen is not completely clotted before it is centrifuged, the
a.buffy coat may not form properly.
b.red blood cells in it may hemolyze.
c.separator gel may come to the top.
, d.serum may have a fibrin clot in it.
serum may have a fibrin clot in it.
A pneumatic tube is a
a.pressurized air transportation system.
b.temporary computer data storage unit.
c.tube connection between two computers.
d.type of collection tube for blood gases.
pressurized air transportation system.
A USB drive is a
a.network connection device.
b.secondary storage device.
c.terminal linking device.
d.word processing device.
secondary storage device.
According to CLSI, there is a 2-hour time limit for separating serum and plasma from the
cells for which of the following tests?
a.Lactic acid
b.Creatinine
c.Total bilirubin
d.Troponin T
Lactic acid
An aliquot is a
a.filter for separating serum from cells.
b.portion of a specimen being tested.
c.specimen being preprared for testing.
d.tube used to balance the centrifuge.
portion of a specimen being tested.
ESR determinations on specimens held at room temperature must be made within
a.1 hour.
b.4 hours.
c.12 hours.
d.24 hours.
4 hours.
Handling and Processing
Clinical and Laboratory Standars Institute (CLSI) and Occupational Safety and Health
Administration (OSHA) guidelines do not require specimen transport bags to have
a.a visible biohazard logo.
b.liquid-tight closure top.
c.shock-resistant features.
d.slip pockets for paperwork
shock-resistant features.
Computer verification of test orders is best described as a process that allows a user to
a.access the system to view the patient's diagnosis.
b.confirm that the test was ordered by a physician.
c.establish that the appropriate test was ordered.
d.modify, delete, or accept test orders after review of data.
modify, delete, or accept test orders after review of data.
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HIPAA was enacted to
,a.examine all patient healthcare records.
b.protect HCW from malpractice issues.
c.provide guidelines for sharing of PHI.
d.standardize patient electronic records.
provide guidelines for sharing of PHI.
A separator gel prevents glycolysis
a.after the specimen has been centrifuged.
b.as soon as the specimen is collected.
c.in tubes used for serum samples only.
d.when the specimen is thoroughly mixed.
after the specimen has been centrifuged.
Inadequate mixing of an anticoagulant tube can lead to
a.hemolysis of the specimen.
b.lipemia of the specimen.
c.microclots in the specimen.
d.the sample clotting too fast
microclots in the specimen.
Computerized analyzers in the laboratory can read barcodes and ID patients if the
a.barcode is anywhere on the specimen.
b.label is placed horizontally on the tube.
c.label is placed correctly on the tube.
d.specimen is in the right evacuated tube.
label is placed correctly on the tube.
In specimen handling it is very important to appreciate that
a.effects of mishandling the specimen are not always obvious.
b.centrifuging specimens are considered to be error-free.
c.most laboratory errors occur in the postanalytical phase.
d.quality of results is not affected by collection procedures.
effects of mishandling the specimen are not always obvious.
If a serum specimen is not completely clotted before it is centrifuged, the
a.buffy coat may not form properly.
b.red blood cells in it may hemolyze.
c.separator gel may come to the top.
, d.serum may have a fibrin clot in it.
serum may have a fibrin clot in it.
A pneumatic tube is a
a.pressurized air transportation system.
b.temporary computer data storage unit.
c.tube connection between two computers.
d.type of collection tube for blood gases.
pressurized air transportation system.
A USB drive is a
a.network connection device.
b.secondary storage device.
c.terminal linking device.
d.word processing device.
secondary storage device.
According to CLSI, there is a 2-hour time limit for separating serum and plasma from the
cells for which of the following tests?
a.Lactic acid
b.Creatinine
c.Total bilirubin
d.Troponin T
Lactic acid
An aliquot is a
a.filter for separating serum from cells.
b.portion of a specimen being tested.
c.specimen being preprared for testing.
d.tube used to balance the centrifuge.
portion of a specimen being tested.
ESR determinations on specimens held at room temperature must be made within
a.1 hour.
b.4 hours.
c.12 hours.
d.24 hours.
4 hours.
