Specimen Collection and Diagnostic Procedures in Clinical Medicine Quiz

Test your knowledge on specimen collection, diagnostic tests, and imaging techniques in clinical medicine. Explore topics like sputum culture, lumbar puncture, blood tests, and more.

#1

Which of the following specimens is typically collected for a sputum culture?

Urine
Blood
Stool
Sputum
#2

Which of the following is NOT a common method for collecting a urine sample?

Clean-catch midstream collection
Random voided collection
Catheterization
Fecal occult blood test
#3

Which of the following specimens is typically collected for a stool culture?

Urine
Blood
Sputum
Stool
#4

Which of the following specimens is typically collected for a throat culture?

Urine
Blood
Sputum
Throat swab
#5

Which of the following specimens is typically collected for a wound culture?

Urine
Blood
Sputum
Wound swab
#6

What is the primary purpose of a lumbar puncture?

To collect cerebrospinal fluid (CSF)
To measure blood pressure
To examine the gastrointestinal tract
To assess liver function
#7

Which of the following tests is used to diagnose diabetes mellitus?

Electrocardiogram (ECG)
Complete blood count (CBC)
Glucose tolerance test (GTT)
Thyroid function test (TFT)
#8

In which scenario is a throat swab most likely to be collected?

Suspected urinary tract infection
Suspected respiratory infection
Suspected gastrointestinal bleeding
Suspected cardiovascular disease
#9

What is the primary purpose of a Pap smear?

To screen for cervical cancer
To diagnose prostate cancer
To assess liver function
To evaluate lung function
#10

Which of the following blood tests is primarily used to assess kidney function?

Complete blood count (CBC)
Prothrombin time (PT)
Blood urea nitrogen (BUN)
Serum cholesterol test
#11

Which of the following diagnostic tests is used to detect antibodies in the blood to confirm a recent infection or immunity to a particular pathogen?

C-reactive protein (CRP) test
Western blot test
ELISA test
Rapid strep test
#12

Which imaging technique is commonly used to evaluate soft tissue injuries and bone fractures?

Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
Computed tomography (CT) scan
X-ray
Ultrasound
#13

Which of the following imaging techniques is most commonly used to visualize the structure and function of the heart and blood vessels?

Echocardiography
Positron emission tomography (PET) scan
Angiography
Single-photon emission computed tomography (SPECT) scan
#14

Which imaging technique is commonly used to visualize the brain and spinal cord?

Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
X-ray
Ultrasound
Computed tomography (CT) scan
#15

Which imaging technique is commonly used to examine the structure and function of the kidneys and urinary system?

Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
X-ray
Intravenous pyelogram (IVP)
Positron emission tomography (PET) scan
#16

Which imaging technique is commonly used to detect and evaluate tumors in the breast?

Mammography
Computed tomography (CT) scan
Ultrasound
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)

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