After 12hrs of fasting and abstention from strenuous exercise, the body is said to be
which state?
Correct Answer: basal
A test requisition lists the glucose specimen to be collected as a 2-hour postprandial.
when should it be collected?
Correct Answer: Two hours after patient eats
which te...
After 12hrs of fasting and abstention from strenuous exercise, the body is said to be
which state?
Correct Answer: basal
A test requisition lists the glucose specimen to be collected as a 2-hour postprandial.
when should it be collected?
Correct Answer: Two hours after patient eats
which test is used to diagnose hypoglycemia?
Correct Answer: 5 hour oral GTT
what test is used to diagnose gestational diabetes?
Correct Answer: 1 hour GTT
In an oral GTT, how much time may the patient take to drink the glucose solution?
Correct Answer: 5 minutes
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,which of the following shows significant diurnal variation?
Correct Answer: cortisol
which of the following is a therapeutic drug that might be measured?
Correct Answer: dilantin
what is the medical term for fainting?
Correct Answer: syncope
when you are unable to locate a vein after thoroughly examining a patient's arm, what
steep should be taken next ?
Correct Answer: examine the other arm for a vein
a patient has a seizure while you are performing a venipuncture. What should you do?
Correct Answer: remove the tourniquet and needle immediately, apply pressure, and
call the nurse for help
when collecting blood from a vein in the back of the hand, where should the tourniquet
be placed?
Correct Answer: Just above the wrist
which of the following tests is most seriously affected by hemolysis?
Correct Answer: Potassium
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, During a prolonged hospitalization, a patient requiring many laboratory tests may
develop what condition as a result of multiple blood samples being drawn?
Correct Answer: Anemia
which of the following may cause a hematoma?
Correct Answer: Going through the back side of the vein when inserting the needle
all of the following are reasons for specimen rejection except for what?
Correct Answer: collection from the wrong vein
Basal state
Correct Answer: refer to the bod's state after 8 to 12 hours of fasting
timed specimens are useful in monitoring
Correct Answer: cardiac enzymes
Patient preparation includes verifying patient age on the requisition
Correct Answer: because lab reference ranges may be set based on age
what is the effect of dehydration on the patients test result?
Correct Answer: Hemoconcentration
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