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What is the main role of the Medical Assistant in the laboratory?
What is the main role of the Medical Assistant in the laboratory?
- To perform waived testing
- To supervise laboratory operations
- To assist in laboratory testing procedures (correct)
- To collect and process specimens
What is the primary purpose of laboratory testing?
What is the primary purpose of laboratory testing?
- To assist in the development of new medications
- To monitor the effectiveness of treatment
- To perform research on new diseases
- To determine the diagnosis of a patient (correct)
What is the term for the three stages of laboratory testing?
What is the term for the three stages of laboratory testing?
- Components of laboratory analysis
- Steps of laboratory processing
- Stages of specimen collection
- Phases of laboratory testing (correct)
What is the term for the process of improving laboratory testing?
What is the term for the process of improving laboratory testing?
What is the term for simple laboratory tests that can be performed by non-laboratory personnel?
What is the term for simple laboratory tests that can be performed by non-laboratory personnel?
What is the process of collecting and processing specimens called?
What is the process of collecting and processing specimens called?
What is the main purpose of postexposure follow-up procedure in a laboratory setting?
What is the main purpose of postexposure follow-up procedure in a laboratory setting?
What is the primary goal of quality control and quality assurance in a laboratory?
What is the primary goal of quality control and quality assurance in a laboratory?
What is the correct order of draw for venipuncture?
What is the correct order of draw for venipuncture?
What is the primary reason for selecting a specific site for venipuncture?
What is the primary reason for selecting a specific site for venipuncture?
What is the purpose of using different blood collection tubes?
What is the purpose of using different blood collection tubes?
What is the primary concern when performing capillary punctures?
What is the primary concern when performing capillary punctures?
What is the purpose of contraindications and areas to avoid in blood collection?
What is the purpose of contraindications and areas to avoid in blood collection?
What is the primary focus of CHAPTER 4 in the given content?
What is the primary focus of CHAPTER 4 in the given content?
What chapter discusses the physical characteristics of urine?
What chapter discusses the physical characteristics of urine?
What is discussed in CHAPTER 21?
What is discussed in CHAPTER 21?
What is related to the section that discusses Urine Analytes and Their Clinical Significance?
What is related to the section that discusses Urine Analytes and Their Clinical Significance?
What is discussed after the section on 'How Immunity Is Acquired'?
What is discussed after the section on 'How Immunity Is Acquired'?
What is performed in the physician office laboratory?
What is performed in the physician office laboratory?
What chapter discusses blood types?
What chapter discusses blood types?
What is a potential source of error in urine testing?
What is a potential source of error in urine testing?
What is discussed in 'Urine Testing Methods'?
What is discussed in 'Urine Testing Methods'?
Who is the Medical Assisting Faculty and Program Coordinator at Olympic College?
Who is the Medical Assisting Faculty and Program Coordinator at Olympic College?
What is the name of the college where Constance L. Lieseke is the Medical Assisting Faculty and Program Coordinator?
What is the name of the college where Constance L. Lieseke is the Medical Assisting Faculty and Program Coordinator?
What is the title of Elizabeth A. Zeibig?
What is the title of Elizabeth A. Zeibig?
Where is Olympic College located?
Where is Olympic College located?
What is the name of the company that published the book 'Essentials of Medical Laboratory Practice'?
What is the name of the company that published the book 'Essentials of Medical Laboratory Practice'?
What is the address of F.A. Davis Company?
What is the address of F.A. Davis Company?
Who is the author of the book 'Essentials of Medical Laboratory Practice'?
Who is the author of the book 'Essentials of Medical Laboratory Practice'?
What is the year of the copyright of the book 'Essentials of Medical Laboratory Practice'?
What is the year of the copyright of the book 'Essentials of Medical Laboratory Practice'?
What is the main purpose of the 'On the Horizon' section in each chapter?
What is the main purpose of the 'On the Horizon' section in each chapter?
What is the 'Case in Point' section?
What is the 'Case in Point' section?
What can instructors find on the DavisPlus website?
What can instructors find on the DavisPlus website?
What is the purpose of the 'Questions for Consideration' section?
What is the purpose of the 'Questions for Consideration' section?
What can students find on the F.A.Davis website?
What can students find on the F.A.Davis website?
What is included in the appendices of the book?
What is included in the appendices of the book?
What is the purpose of the 'Learning Outcomes' section?
What is the purpose of the 'Learning Outcomes' section?
What is included at the beginning of the book?
What is included at the beginning of the book?
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Study Notes
Essentials of Medical Laboratory Practice
- The book is written by Constance L. Lieseke and Elizabeth A. Zeibig
- The book covers various aspects of medical laboratory practice, including hematology, chemistry, urinalysis, and immunology
Organization of the Book
- The book is divided into sections, each focusing on a specific type of laboratory test
- Each section begins with "On the Horizon," which provides an overview of the chapters in that section
- Each chapter includes a patient scenario, "Case in Point," and a series of questions, "Questions for Consideration"
- The book also includes a comprehensive list of abbreviations, CAAHEP and ABHES competencies, and reference ranges for common laboratory tests
Clinical Laboratory
- The clinical laboratory is a crucial part of healthcare, providing information for diagnosis and treatment
- Laboratory departments include hematology, chemistry, urinalysis, and immunology
- The role of the medical assistant in the laboratory is to assist with testing and specimen collection
Laboratory Testing
- Laboratory testing is performed to diagnose and monitor diseases
- The three phases of laboratory testing are pre-analytical, analytical, and post-analytical
- Laboratory safety is essential to prevent diseases caused by bloodborne pathogens
Specimen Collection and Processing
- Specimen collection and processing are critical steps in laboratory testing
- The chapter covers the overview of specimen collection and processing, including site selection, contraindications, and venipuncture equipment
Urine Analysis
- Urine analysis is a common laboratory test used to diagnose and monitor diseases
- The chapter covers the physical characteristics of urine, potential sources of error, and urine testing methods
Immunology
- Immunology is the study of the immune system and its response to disease
- The chapter covers the immune process, how immunity is acquired, and common serology tests performed in reference or hospital laboratories
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