AMCA Diagnostic Procedures 3

Question 1

Which laboratory test is primarily used to evaluate kidney function by measuring the waste product filtered by the glomeruli?

Accepted Answer

Creatinine

Answer

ALT

Answer

Bilirubin

Answer

Amylase

Question 2

During a capillary blood collection from an infant's heel, the puncture should be made:

Accepted Answer

On the medial or lateral plantar surface

Answer

On the posterior curve of the heel

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On the arch of the foot

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Directly on the Achilles tendon

Question 3

Which test is used to diagnose H. pylori infection via breath analysis?

Accepted Answer

Urea breath test

Answer

Hydrogen breath test

Answer

Methane exhalation test

Answer

Carbon monoxide diffusion test

Question 4

A specimen labeled 'STAT' in the laboratory means:

Accepted Answer

Immediate processing required

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Store at temperature

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Process at end of shift

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Send to reference lab

Question 5

Which electrocardiogram lead is considered the primary monitoring lead in most clinical settings?

Accepted Answer

Lead II

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Lead I

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Lead aVR

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Lead V1

Question 6

A Wright-stained peripheral blood smear is used to evaluate:

Accepted Answer

Blood cell morphology

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Serum electrolytes

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Urine specific gravity

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Serum protein levels

Question 7

Which of the following results would indicate hemolysis in a blood specimen?

Accepted Answer

Pink or red-tinged serum

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Pale yellow serum

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Slightly turbid serum

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Clear serum with white precipitate