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The Entamoeba histolytica trophozoite is usually characterized by the presence of the following:
correct answers Small central karyosome in the nucleus, ingested RBCs
Lewis Blood Group System is a human blood group unlike most others. The antigen is produced
and secreted by exocrine glands, eventually adsorbing to the surface of red blood cells. Its
expression is based on the genetic expression of the Lewis and Secretor genes.
Based on the following genotype (Le) (sese), what would you predict the Lewis antigen
phenotypic expression to be? correct answers Le(a+ b-)
The accuracy of an immunoassay is its ability to discriminate between results that are true
positives and results that are true negatives. Two parameters of test accuracy are specificity and
sensitivity. Which of these statements apply to an immunoassay with high specificity, but low
sensitivity? correct answers Accurately identifies the absence of disease and has few false-
positives
Which of the following is a correct pairing of cell type in the image and a disease state associated
with that type of cell? All cells are from a Wright stained peripheral blood smear. correct
answers Frame C- primary myelofibrosis
Which of the following enzymes is associated with conditions affecting skeletal muscles? correct
answers Aldolase
This species of Candida accounts for around 20 percent of urinary yeast isolates. correct answers
Candida glabrata
Suppose a patient with stiffness in her fingers has a positive antinuclear antibody (ANA) test
with a centromere pattern at a 1:1280 titer. What is the most likely diagnosis? correct answers
CREST syndrome
What procedure utilizes leukapheresis to collect the buffy coat from whole blood? correct
answers Photopheresis
Which of the following blood tests is used in the determination of prostate cancer? correct
answers Acid phosphatase
Which of the following analytes would be increased due to delay in centrifugation? correct
answers ALT
Which of the following phrases best describes a segmented neutrophil? correct answers
Cytoplasm appears pink-purple due to small specific granules.
, Which of the following tests require a 72 hour stool (fecal) collection? correct answers
Quantitative fecal fat
Which antinuclear antibody (ANA) pattern is seen in the image on the right, which represents the
result of an ANA test viewed using fluorescent microscopy?
Note: (a) points to the nuclei of interphase cells, the primary consideration for discerning the
ANA pattern and (b) indicates a metaphase mitotic cell. correct answers There is no discernable
pattern
All of the following are factors that will affect migration in gel electrophoresis, EXCEPT?
correct answers Amount of light present
The first intermediate host in all of the fluke life cycles are the: correct answers Snails
All of the following represent a 2 week temporary deferral from donating blood or blood
products EXCEPT: correct answers German measles (rubella) vaccine
The normal Myeloid-to-erythroid ratio (M:E ratio) ranges from: correct answers 2:1 to 4:1
Homogentisic acid in urine will cause urine to be which of the following colors? correct answers
Brown/black
From the IgG molecule illustration, which region is the heavy chain? correct answers A
You are collecting a throat swab specimen from a child with a suspected streptococcal infection.
Which of the following collection techniques will ensure that only the posterior pharynx is
sampled with the swab? correct answers Sit the patient in a well-lit area. Have the patient tilt
his/her head back. Use a tongue blade to depress the tongue. Access the posterior pharynx
without touching the tongue, inside of the cheeks, teeth, or uvula.
Which of the following analytes would be increased due to delay in centrifugation? correct
answers AST
Approximately how many doses are required to obtain a steady-state oscillation allowing for
peak and trough levels to be evaluated? correct answers 5 to 7
The presence of an increased number of hypersegmented neutrophils in the peripheral blood, as
shown in this image, is an indication of which of the following conditions? correct answers
Megaloblastic anemia
Which of the following statements is TRUE for specific gravity measured by the urine chemical
reagent strip method? correct answers The urine chemical reagent strip method is not affected by
the presence of x-ray contrast media in the urine specimen.
Testing Exam Review || A Verified A+ Pass.
The Entamoeba histolytica trophozoite is usually characterized by the presence of the following:
correct answers Small central karyosome in the nucleus, ingested RBCs
Lewis Blood Group System is a human blood group unlike most others. The antigen is produced
and secreted by exocrine glands, eventually adsorbing to the surface of red blood cells. Its
expression is based on the genetic expression of the Lewis and Secretor genes.
Based on the following genotype (Le) (sese), what would you predict the Lewis antigen
phenotypic expression to be? correct answers Le(a+ b-)
The accuracy of an immunoassay is its ability to discriminate between results that are true
positives and results that are true negatives. Two parameters of test accuracy are specificity and
sensitivity. Which of these statements apply to an immunoassay with high specificity, but low
sensitivity? correct answers Accurately identifies the absence of disease and has few false-
positives
Which of the following is a correct pairing of cell type in the image and a disease state associated
with that type of cell? All cells are from a Wright stained peripheral blood smear. correct
answers Frame C- primary myelofibrosis
Which of the following enzymes is associated with conditions affecting skeletal muscles? correct
answers Aldolase
This species of Candida accounts for around 20 percent of urinary yeast isolates. correct answers
Candida glabrata
Suppose a patient with stiffness in her fingers has a positive antinuclear antibody (ANA) test
with a centromere pattern at a 1:1280 titer. What is the most likely diagnosis? correct answers
CREST syndrome
What procedure utilizes leukapheresis to collect the buffy coat from whole blood? correct
answers Photopheresis
Which of the following blood tests is used in the determination of prostate cancer? correct
answers Acid phosphatase
Which of the following analytes would be increased due to delay in centrifugation? correct
answers ALT
Which of the following phrases best describes a segmented neutrophil? correct answers
Cytoplasm appears pink-purple due to small specific granules.
, Which of the following tests require a 72 hour stool (fecal) collection? correct answers
Quantitative fecal fat
Which antinuclear antibody (ANA) pattern is seen in the image on the right, which represents the
result of an ANA test viewed using fluorescent microscopy?
Note: (a) points to the nuclei of interphase cells, the primary consideration for discerning the
ANA pattern and (b) indicates a metaphase mitotic cell. correct answers There is no discernable
pattern
All of the following are factors that will affect migration in gel electrophoresis, EXCEPT?
correct answers Amount of light present
The first intermediate host in all of the fluke life cycles are the: correct answers Snails
All of the following represent a 2 week temporary deferral from donating blood or blood
products EXCEPT: correct answers German measles (rubella) vaccine
The normal Myeloid-to-erythroid ratio (M:E ratio) ranges from: correct answers 2:1 to 4:1
Homogentisic acid in urine will cause urine to be which of the following colors? correct answers
Brown/black
From the IgG molecule illustration, which region is the heavy chain? correct answers A
You are collecting a throat swab specimen from a child with a suspected streptococcal infection.
Which of the following collection techniques will ensure that only the posterior pharynx is
sampled with the swab? correct answers Sit the patient in a well-lit area. Have the patient tilt
his/her head back. Use a tongue blade to depress the tongue. Access the posterior pharynx
without touching the tongue, inside of the cheeks, teeth, or uvula.
Which of the following analytes would be increased due to delay in centrifugation? correct
answers AST
Approximately how many doses are required to obtain a steady-state oscillation allowing for
peak and trough levels to be evaluated? correct answers 5 to 7
The presence of an increased number of hypersegmented neutrophils in the peripheral blood, as
shown in this image, is an indication of which of the following conditions? correct answers
Megaloblastic anemia
Which of the following statements is TRUE for specific gravity measured by the urine chemical
reagent strip method? correct answers The urine chemical reagent strip method is not affected by
the presence of x-ray contrast media in the urine specimen.
