2.1.3 - Routine Testing: In the Lab

Open Ended

How can analyzing blood samples contribute to disease prevention and healthy lifestyle choices?

Multiple Choice

Why is it important to gather information from routine blood tests?

• To monitor overall health and detect diseases early

• To increase the number of doctor visits

• To avoid taking any medications

• To reduce the need for physical exams

Multiple Choice

Which of the following are functions of white blood cells?

• Fight infection

• Carry oxygen

• Help with clotting

• Analyze molecules

Multiple Choice

Which component of blood is responsible for carrying oxygen?

• Red blood cells

• White blood cells

• Platelets

• Plasma

Multiple Choice

What is the most common site for drawing blood in the arm?

• Cephalic vein

• Median cubital vein

• Radial vein

• Basilic vein

Fill in the Blank

The process of drawing blood from a vein is called ___.

Open Ended

What precautions or steps can a phlebotomist take to limit their exposure to blood-borne pathogens?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT measured in a Complete Blood Count (CBC)?

• Hemoglobin

• Hematocrit

• Blood glucose

• Platelets

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for heart disease that may prompt a cholesterol test?

• High blood pressure

• Obesity

• Regular exercise

• Family history

Open Ended

What do you think are some possible risk factors for the development of heart disease?

Multiple Select

Which of the following statements about cholesterol is/are correct?

• Cholesterol is made in the liver and absorbed from food.

• LDL carries cholesterol to cells, while HDL removes excess cholesterol.

• The body must keep LDL and HDL in balance.

• Cholesterol is only harmful and has no useful roles.

Fill in the Blank

Saturated fats such as butter and fatty meats tend to ___ LDL cholesterol levels.

Open Ended

What do you think happens to blood pressure when plaque builds up on the artery walls?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following cholesterol test results is considered optimal for LDL cholesterol?

• Less than 100 mg/dL

• 130-159 mg/dL

• 160-189 mg/dL

• 200 mg/dL and above

Fill in the Blank

High levels of ___ in the blood may indicate a risk for diabetes.

Multiple Select

Which of the following are electrolytes measured in a Basic Metabolic Panel (BMP)?

• Sodium

• Potassium

• Glucose

• Chloride

Open Ended

Explain how abnormal results in a blood test can indicate potential health problems. Use examples from the substances measured in a Basic Metabolic Panel (BMP).

Multiple Choice

Which of the following substances measured in a Basic Metabolic Panel (BMP) is primarily used to assess kidney function?

• Glucose

• Sodium

• Creatinine

• Calcium

Open Ended

How can the information obtained from routine blood tests help in making recommendations for disease prevention and healthy lifestyle choices?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT one of the goals of this lesson on routine blood testing?

• Investigate the information that can be gathered from routine blood tests.

• Analyze blood samples.

• Interpret blood testing and physical exam results.

• Perform surgical procedures.