CMT Clinical Diagnostic Procedures 2

Question 1

When performing a 12-lead ECG, where is lead V1 placed?

Accepted Answer

Fourth intercostal space, right sternal border

Answer

Fourth intercostal space, left sternal border

Answer

Fifth intercostal space, midclavicular line

Answer

Second intercostal space, right sternal border

Question 2

A fasting blood glucose level of 126 mg/dL or higher on two separate occasions indicates:

Accepted Answer

Diabetes mellitus

Answer

Hypoglycemia

Answer

Normal glucose metabolism

Answer

Prediabetes

Question 3

Which specimen tube color is used for a complete blood count (CBC)?

Accepted Answer

Lavender/purple top

Answer

Red top

Answer

Blue top

Answer

Green top

Question 4

What does a pulse oximeter measure?

Accepted Answer

Oxygen saturation of hemoglobin

Answer

Blood pressure

Answer

Heart rate only

Answer

Carbon dioxide levels

Question 5

When collecting a clean-catch midstream urine specimen, the patient should:

Accepted Answer

Begin voiding, then collect the midstream portion

Answer

Collect the first portion of urine

Answer

Collect urine over a 24-hour period

Answer

Use a catheter for all specimens

Question 6

An abnormally low platelet count is termed:

Accepted Answer

Thrombocytopenia

Answer

Leukopenia

Answer

Anemia

Answer

Neutropenia