Diagnostic Tests

Open Ended

Describe a scenario in which failing to perform quality control could impact patient care in a medical laboratory.

Multiple Choice

Why is quality control important in diagnostic testing?

• It ensures the integrity of test results.

• It speeds up the testing process.

• It reduces the cost of testing.

• It eliminates the need for trained personnel.

Multiple Select

Which of the following items should be documented in the log book during quality control procedures?

• Patient's age

• Patient's name

• Test performed

• Kit, reagent strip, reagent lot numbers, expiration dates

Open Ended

Explain why hemoglobin is essential to the body and describe the normal ranges for males and females.

Multiple Select

What is the primary purpose of hematology testing as described in the slides?

• To measure blood pressure

• To screen for anemia and measure hemoglobin and hematocrit

• To test for glucose levels

• To determine cholesterol levels

Multiple Select

Which values are commonly measured in a Complete Blood Count (CBC)?

• Hemoglobin

• Glucose

• Hematocrit

• Total red blood cell count

Multiple Choice

Which of the following tests is performed to determine a patient's ability to metabolize a glucose load within a prescribed amount of time?

• Glucose Tolerance Test

• Hemoglobin A1C

• Cholesterol Testing

• Mononucleosis Testing

Open Ended

What is the typical sample type used for glucose testing, and what is an important step before using a glucometer?

Multiple Choice

What is the main purpose of the Hemoglobin A1C test in diabetic patients?

• To determine blood sugar control over the past 2-3 months

• To diagnose mononucleosis

• To test for cholesterol levels

• To detect the presence of EBV antibodies

Multiple Select

Which of the following statements about cholesterol testing are correct?

• Cholesterol is a steroid found in the body.

• Levels over 200 mg/dL can cause atherosclerosis or arteriosclerosis.

• Tests should be collected as fasting specimens.

• Cholesterol numbers considered ideal are always below 100 mg/dL.

Multiple Choice

Which virus is responsible for causing mononucleosis?

• Epstein Barr virus (EBV)

• Herpes simplex virus

• Influenza virus

• Hepatitis B virus

Open Ended

Compare and contrast the methods of allergy testing described in the slides. What are the advantages and disadvantages of each method?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a standard screening test for HIV?

• Enzyme immunoassays (EIA)

• Rapid antigen test

• Polymerase chain reaction (PCR)

• Western blot

Open Ended

Describe the responsibilities of a medical assistant (MA) when handling tests ordered outside the POL.

Multiple Select

Which of the following statements about quality control and patient instruction are correct?

• Perform quality controls at the beginning of each day

• Always provide clear, concise, written instructions to patients

• Assume patients know all about a procedure if they've had it before

• Log results before reporting patient results

Open Ended

Reflecting on today's lesson about quality control in diagnostic testing, what is one question you still have or something you would like to learn more about?