Medical Laboratory Values Quiz

Test your knowledge of blood tests and lab values. Identify normal ranges and abbreviations in medical laboratory reports.

#1

Which of the following is a normal range for blood pressure in adults?

120/80 mmHg
140/90 mmHg
160/100 mmHg
110/70 mmHg
#2

Which laboratory value is used to assess kidney function?

Alanine Aminotransferase (ALT)
Blood Urea Nitrogen (BUN)
Creatine Kinase (CK)
Prothrombin Time (PT)
#3

Which laboratory test is commonly used to assess thyroid function?

Lipid panel
Complete Blood Count (CBC)
Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) test
Prothrombin Time (PT)
#4

Which of the following is an indicator of kidney function and is often included in a comprehensive metabolic panel (CMP)?

Troponin
Blood Urea Nitrogen (BUN)
Prostate-specific Antigen (PSA)
Thyroid-stimulating Hormone (TSH)
#5

Which laboratory value is used to assess the oxygen-carrying capacity of the blood?

White blood cell count
Hemoglobin
Platelet count
Red blood cell count
#6

What does the term 'CBC' stand for in medical laboratory testing?

Complete Blood Count
Cardiac Blood Chemistry
Cerebral Blood Circulation
Cholesterol and Blood Clotting
#7

In a laboratory report, what does the abbreviation 'ALT' typically refer to?

Aspartate Aminotransferase
Alanine Aminotransferase
Alkaline Phosphatase
Activated Leukocyte Test
#8

What is the normal range for total cholesterol levels in adults?

Less than 150 mg/dL
150-199 mg/dL
200-249 mg/dL
250 mg/dL or higher
#9

Which of the following is NOT a component of a lipid panel test?

HDL cholesterol
LDL cholesterol
Triglycerides
Troponin
#10

What is the primary function of the prostate-specific antigen (PSA) test?

Evaluate kidney function
Assess liver function
Screen for prostate cancer
Measure blood glucose levels
#11

Which electrolyte is crucial for maintaining muscle and nerve function?

Sodium
Potassium
Calcium
Magnesium
#12

Which of the following is a normal range for fasting blood glucose levels in milligrams per deciliter (mg/dL)?

Less than 70 mg/dL
70-99 mg/dL
100-125 mg/dL
126 mg/dL or higher
#13

What is the primary purpose of a prothrombin time (PT) test?

To measure blood glucose levels
To assess liver function
To evaluate blood clotting time
To determine kidney function
#14

What does the term 'HbA1c' represent in diabetes management?

High-density lipoprotein cholesterol
Glycated hemoglobin
Activated Leukocyte Test
Serum creatinine
#15

In a complete blood count (CBC), which component provides information about the number of red blood cells in the blood?

White blood cell count
Hemoglobin
Platelet count
Red blood cell count
#16

In a liver function panel, which enzyme is commonly measured to assess liver health?

Alanine Aminotransferase (ALT)
Aspartate Aminotransferase (AST)
Creatine Kinase (CK)
Troponin
#17

What is the normal range for the international normalized ratio (INR) in a prothrombin time (PT) test?

0.5-1.0
1.5-2.5
3.0-4.0
5.0 or higher

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