#1
Which of the following tubes is commonly used for collecting blood for a complete blood count (CBC)?
Green top tube
Lavender top tube
Red top tube
Blue top tube
#2
Which anticoagulant is typically found in a lavender top tube?
Heparin
EDTA
Citrate
Sodium fluoride
#3
Which of the following tests is used to assess kidney function?
Lipid panel
Thyroid function tests
Complete blood count
Serum creatinine and blood urea nitrogen (BUN)
#4
What is the primary purpose of a sputum culture?
To identify bacteria causing respiratory infections
To assess liver function
To diagnose urinary tract infections
To evaluate thyroid function
#5
Which of the following tests is commonly used to diagnose diabetes mellitus?
Troponin
Hemoglobin A1c
C-reactive protein (CRP)
Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH)
#6
What is the primary purpose of a fecal occult blood test (FOBT)?
To evaluate kidney function
To detect blood in the stool
To assess liver function
To measure pancreatic enzyme levels
#7
What is the primary purpose of a blood smear?
To measure hemoglobin concentration
To count platelets
To visualize blood cell morphology
To assess coagulation status
#8
Which of the following is a proper technique for collecting a urine specimen for culture and sensitivity testing?
Collect urine in a sterile container after wiping the genital area with an alcohol swab
Collect urine midstream to minimize contamination
Collect urine at any time of the day without specific precautions
Collect urine in any clean container and refrigerate immediately
#9
Which of the following specimens should be transported to the laboratory on ice?
Stool specimen
Sputum specimen
Arterial blood gas sample
Serum specimen
#10
What is the primary purpose of a synovial fluid analysis?
To assess cardiac function
To diagnose liver disease
To evaluate joint inflammation or infection
To measure lung function
#11
Which of the following specimens should be collected first during a multiple specimen collection procedure?
#12
What is the primary purpose of a cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) analysis?
To assess liver function
To diagnose respiratory infections
To evaluate central nervous system disorders
To measure kidney function
#13
What is the primary purpose of performing a throat swab culture?
To diagnose urinary tract infections
To identify bacteria causing respiratory infections
To detect sexually transmitted infections
To assess gastrointestinal function
#14
Which of the following tests is used to detect anemia?
Hemoglobin A1c
Prothrombin time (PT)
Iron studies
Liver function tests
#15
Which of the following tests is used to assess thyroid function?
Glucose tolerance test
Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH)
Amylase
Troponin
#16
Which of the following tests is used to assess liver function?
Thyroid function tests
Liver function tests
Complete blood count
Lipid panel
#17
Which of the following tests is used to assess pancreatic function?
Troponin
Amylase
Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH)
Prothrombin time (PT)