MS Laboratory & Diagnostic Testing 2

Question 1

What does INR (International Normalized Ratio) measure, and why is accurate documentation critical for a medical scribe?

Accepted Answer

Blood clotting time; monitors patients on anticoagulants like warfarin

Answer

INR measures blood clotting time and is essential for monitoring patients on anticoagulant therapy such as warfarin to prevent dangerous bleeding or clotting events.

Question 2

A urinalysis report showing '3+' for protein indicates which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Significant proteinuria warranting further evaluation

Answer

A '3+' proteinuria result indicates a significant amount of protein in the urine, which can signal kidney disease, nephrotic syndrome, or other conditions requiring follow-up.

Question 3

Which imaging modality uses magnetic fields and radio waves rather than ionizing radiation?

Accepted Answer

MRI

Answer

MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) uses magnetic fields and radio frequency waves, making it free of ionizing radiation unlike CT scans or X-rays.

Question 4

When documenting a culture result, 'NGTD' typically stands for what?

Accepted Answer

No growth to date

Answer

'NGTD' means No Growth To Date, indicating that no bacteria have grown in the culture at the time of the interim report.

Question 5

A troponin level is ordered primarily to assess damage to which organ?

Accepted Answer

Heart

Answer

Troponin is a cardiac-specific protein released into the bloodstream when heart muscle cells are damaged, and it is the gold standard biomarker for diagnosing myocardial infarction.

(MS) Medical Scribe Certification Practice Test

(MS) Medical Scribe Certification Practice Test

MS Laboratory & Diagnostic Testing 2