MLPAO Review Questions with Complete Solutions 100

MLPAO Review Questions with Complete Solutions 100% Verified Correct Answers

A profile is:

• A general screening test
• A quantitative laboratory test
• A number of related laboratory tests
• Dorsal view of the patient - Correct Answer c. A number of related laboratory tests

A specimen is:

• The removal of blood from the antecubital veins
• A small representative of body sample
• The surgical removal and examination of tissue
• The clinical analysis of a urine sample - Correct Answer b. A small representative of body sample

The purpose of cleansing the site selected for venipuncture is:

• To cause the veins to be more prominent
• To allow blood flow to the area
• To decrease circulation in the arteries
• To carry microorganisms away from the puncture site - Correct Answer d. To carry microorganisms

away from the puncture site The following may cause a hematoma;

• Pressure applied to the puncture site after the needle is removed
• Removing the tourniquet before the needle is removed
• Using proper venipuncture technique
• Inserting the needle through the vein and puncturing the opposite side. - Correct Answer d.

Inserting the needle through the vein and puncturing the opposite side. 1 / 4

Whole blood is obtained;

• By using a tube containing an anticoagulant
• By centrifuging a clotted specimen
• By using a red- stoppered tube
• By using an SST tube - Correct Answer a. By using a tube containing an anticoagulant

Venipuncture needles should be discarded:

• Directly into the garbage
• They are actually recycled, not discarded
• Directly into an autoclave bag
• Directly into a Sharps container - Correct Answer d. Directly into a Sharps container

If a vein feels lumpy or ropey when palpated it is probably:

• Flabby
• Deep
• Tortuous
• Superficial - Correct Answer Tortuous

To convert Farenheit to Celcius:

• 5/9 (F-32)
• 9/5 + 32 (C)
• 5/9 - 32 (F)
• 9/5 (C + 32) - Correct Answer a. 5/9 (F-32)

Which term means death of the heart muscle? 2 / 4

• Myocardial infarction
• Angina pectoris
• Cardiomyopathy
• Myocardial angina - Correct Answer a. Myocardial infarction

Glassware used to measure 24 hour urine is a (an)

• Volumetric flask
• Beaker
• Erlenmeyer cylinder
• Graduated cylinder
• Safety bulb - Correct Answer d. Graduated cylinder

Glassware used to make 100 mls. of a 12% solution is a (an):

• Volumetric flask
• Beaker
• Erlenmeyer cylinder
• Graduated cylinder
• Safety bulb - Correct Answer a. Volumetric flask

A suction device used to draw up liquids is a (an)

• Volumetric flask
• Beaker
• Erlenmeyer cylinder
• Graduated cylinder
• Safety bulb - Correct Answer e. Safety bulb

The pipette with a bulged out portion in the middle is a (an): 3 / 4

• Mohr pipette
• Pasteur pipette
• serological pipette
• Volumetric pipette
• Micro-pipette - Correct Answer d. Volumetric pipette

Which piece of glassware would not give critical measurement?

• Volumetric flask
• Beaker
• Erlenmeyer cylinder
• Graduated cylinder
• safety bulb - Correct Answer b. Beaker

The durable material used to make heat resistant glassware is:

• Polyethylene
• Soda lime
• Polystyrene
• Borosilicate - Correct Answer d. Borosilicate

Solid crystals of potassium oxalate are added to distilled water in a container. What term would describe the potassium oxalate?

• solution
• solvent
• solute
• reagent
• a & c - Correct Answer

The destruction of all micro-organisms including spores is called:

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