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Questionnaire CC
Questionnaire CC
Clinical Chemistry
10. The purpose of the glass coils in a continuous flow system is to:
a. Provide proper mixing
b. Prevent carry-over of sample
c. Allow visual inspection
d. Allow close packing of tubing
12. How many mL of 95% alcohol do you need to make 1 liter of a 70%
solution?
a. 74 mL
b. 138 mL
c. 737 mL
d. 1360 mL
17. A properly labeled specimen will include all of the following EXCEPT:
a. Name of patient
b. Unique identification number
c. Date of collection
d. Date of birth of patient
21. What term applies to the sum of all the values in a set of numbers
divided by the number of values in that set?
a. Median
b. Mode
c. Mean
d. Standard deviation
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22. What does the preparation of a Levey-Jennings QC chart for any single
constituent of serum require?
a. Analysis of control serum over a period of 20 consecutive days
b. 20 to 30 analyses of the control serum on 1 day, in one batch
c. Analyses consistently performed by one person
d. Weekly analyses of the control serum for 1 month
26. Hemolysis releases intracellular ions into the serum. Therefore, even
slight hemolysis will cause erroneous results for the following:
1. Na++ 3. Mg++ 5. Cl-
2. K + 4. HCO3 - 6. Fe++
a. 1, 2 and 3 c. 2
b. 2, 3, 4 and 5 d. 2, 3, 6
29. Determine the anion gap from the given serum electrolyte data:
Na++ = 132 mmol/L HCO3- = 22 mmol/L
Cl = 90 mmol/L
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a. 12 mmol/L
b. 64 mmol/L
c. 20 mmol/L
d. Cannot be determined from the information provided
31. Which of the following conditions will cause an increased osmolal gap?
a. Drug overdose
b. Diabetic ketoacidosis
c. Renal failure
d. All of these
32. Hyperaldosteronism will cause ____ serum sodium and ___ serum
potassium levels
a. Increased; Decreased
b. Increased; Increased
c. Decreased; Increased
d. Decreased; Decreased
34. Which of the following clearance tests offers the most accurate
measure of glomerular filtration?
a. Inulin
b. Creatinine
c. p-aminohippurate (PAH)
d. Urea
38. A condition in which the metabolism of uric acid, but not of other
nitrogenous urinary constituents, is impaired:
a. Uremia
b. Azotemia
c. Gout
d. Nephritis
41. Urea concentration is calculated from the blood urea nitrogen (BUN) by
multiplying by the factor of:
a. 0.5
b. 2.14
c. 6.45
d. 14
43. Which of the following is the reference method for measuring serum
glucose?
a. Somogyi-Nelson
b. Hexokinase
c. Glucose oxidase
d. Glucose dehydrogenase
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44. Which of the following hormones does not promote an increase in blood
glucose levels?
a. Growth hormone
b. Cortisol
c. Insulin
d. Glucagon
45. Which of the following does not properly describe type I diabetes
mellitus?
a. Insulin deficiency
b. Associated with autoimmune destruction of pancreatic beta-cells
c. Ketoacidosis prone
d. Occurs more frequently in adults
46. For every 1% change in the HbA1c value, ___ mg/dL is added to plasma
glucose
a. 15
b. 25
c. 35
d. 50
47. According to WHO, what is the standard glucose load for OGTT
procedure?
a. 75g
b. 150g
c. 50g
d. 100g
50. To produce reliable results, at which time should blood specimens for
lipid studies be drawn?
a. 2-4 hour fasting
b. 6-8 hour fasting
c. 8-10 hour fasting
d. 12-16 hour fasting
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69. Which of the following markers will remain elevated for 48-72 hours
after the onset of myocardial infarction?
a. CK-MB
b. AST
c. LDH
d. Troponin I
77. Select the most appropriate single screening test for thyroid disease
a. Free thyroxine index
b. TSH assay
c. Total T3 level assay
d. Total T4 level assay
93. What will happen if blood is exposed to air during collection for pH
and blood gas studies?
a. CO2 content increases
b. pH decreases
c. pO2 decreases
d. pCO2 decreases
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94. Emphysema, pneumonia and other pulmonary diseases are associated with
which acid-base disorders?
a. Respiratory alkalosis
b. Metabolic alkalosis
c. Respiratory acidosis
d. Metabolic acidosis
95. For each degree of fever in a patient, pO2 values will decrease by ___
% and pCO2 values will increase by ___%
a. 7; 3
b. 3; 7
c. 3; 3
d. 7; 7
100. This class of fire is usually allowed to burn out and nearby
materials protected
a. Type A (Ordinary Combustibles)
b. Type B (Flammable Liquids)
c. Type D (Flammable Metals)
d. Type E (Arsenal Fire)
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