#1
Which of the following is not a common blood specimen collection method?
Venipuncture
Fingerstick
Nasogastric tube insertion
Heelstick
#2
What is the purpose of a fecal occult blood test (FOBT)?
To detect the presence of blood in the stool
To measure electrolyte levels in feces
To determine bacterial presence in feces
To assess liver function
#3
Which of the following is a common method for collecting a throat swab specimen?
Sputum induction
Nasopharyngeal swab
Gastric aspirate
Saliva collection
#4
Which of the following is not typically included in a basic metabolic panel (BMP)?
Glucose
Sodium
Albumin
Creatinine
#5
What is the primary purpose of a sputum culture?
To assess lung function
To diagnose gastrointestinal infections
To identify microorganisms causing respiratory infections
To measure sputum viscosity
#6
What is the primary purpose of a blood culture?
To test for blood type
To isolate and identify microorganisms in the bloodstream
To measure blood glucose levels
To analyze blood chemistry
#7
Which of the following anticoagulants is commonly used in blood collection for coagulation studies?
Sodium citrate
EDTA
Heparin
Sodium fluoride
#8
In urine sample collection, what does the term 'clean-catch' mean?
Collecting the first urine of the day
Collecting urine midstream after cleansing the genital area
Collecting urine from a catheterized patient
Collecting urine for 24 hours
#9
What does 'CBC' stand for in laboratory testing?
Complete Bilirubin Count
Cerebrospinal Blood Count
Complete Blood Count
Cardiac Biomarker Collection
#10
Which of the following tests is used to evaluate the body's response to infections?
Thyroid function test
Erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR)
Troponin test
Hemoglobin A1c
#11
Which of the following tests is typically ordered to assess kidney function?
Troponin
Lipid panel
Creatinine clearance
Thyroid panel
#12
In blood typing, what does the 'Rh factor' refer to?
Type of blood antigen
Number of red blood cells
Type of white blood cells
Blood platelet count
#13
Which of the following tests is used to diagnose anemia?
Prothrombin time (PT)
Serum electrolyte panel
Hematocrit
Liver function test
#14
Which of the following tests is used to evaluate thyroid function?
Hemoglobin A1c
TSH (thyroid-stimulating hormone)
Troponin
ALT (alanine aminotransferase)
#15
Which of the following tests is used to assess cardiac function?
Thyroid function test
Echocardiogram
Troponin test
Liver function test