MEDICAL LABORATORY
TECHNICIAN EXAM ONE WITH
CORRECT SOLUTIONS
hematocrit - ANSWER-the % of packed RBC (the ratio of the volume of red blood
cells to the total volume of blood.)
Medical Director/Pathologist - ANSWER-"the doc's doc"...responsible for lab...M.D.
or PhD. (went to med school)
Chief Technologist - ANSWER-- trained in lab technique, experienced B.S. or
Master's... hires, staffs, budgets...may have business backgrounds
Staff Tech/Area Supervisor - ANSWER-- does testing, reports to chief tech B.S. or
A.S. with experience
Lab tech/MLT - ANSWER-- brings in samples...performs routine testing under
supervision of technologist....A.S. or certificate
Are phlebotomist, lab assistants, lab trainees, etc. needed? - ANSWER-Yes, they
are needed and necessary to keep flow of the lab. They are certified or have OJT
Phlebotomy - ANSWER-specimen drawing and handling
common test: Venipuncture
Microbiology - ANSWER-common test:Blood culture
study microorganisms or "microscopic bacteria, viruses, and parasites
Hematology - ANSWER-common test: CBC
the study of blood, they detect RBC for anemia, WBC for leukocytes, platelets for
blood clotting disorders
When can you abbreviate percentage? - ANSWER-when it is grams/ 100 milliliters
What is the biggest safety rule in the lab? - ANSWER-Use COMMON SENSE
Name some PPE found in the lab - ANSWER-Personal Protective Equipment
1. Gloves
2.Closed toe shoes
3.lab coat
4.face mask
5. face shields
Name some equipment found in the lab for safety purposes - ANSWER-1. Sharps
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TECHNICIAN EXAM ONE WITH
CORRECT SOLUTIONS
hematocrit - ANSWER-the % of packed RBC (the ratio of the volume of red blood
cells to the total volume of blood.)
Medical Director/Pathologist - ANSWER-"the doc's doc"...responsible for lab...M.D.
or PhD. (went to med school)
Chief Technologist - ANSWER-- trained in lab technique, experienced B.S. or
Master's... hires, staffs, budgets...may have business backgrounds
Staff Tech/Area Supervisor - ANSWER-- does testing, reports to chief tech B.S. or
A.S. with experience
Lab tech/MLT - ANSWER-- brings in samples...performs routine testing under
supervision of technologist....A.S. or certificate
Are phlebotomist, lab assistants, lab trainees, etc. needed? - ANSWER-Yes, they
are needed and necessary to keep flow of the lab. They are certified or have OJT
Phlebotomy - ANSWER-specimen drawing and handling
common test: Venipuncture
Microbiology - ANSWER-common test:Blood culture
study microorganisms or "microscopic bacteria, viruses, and parasites
Hematology - ANSWER-common test: CBC
the study of blood, they detect RBC for anemia, WBC for leukocytes, platelets for
blood clotting disorders
When can you abbreviate percentage? - ANSWER-when it is grams/ 100 milliliters
What is the biggest safety rule in the lab? - ANSWER-Use COMMON SENSE
Name some PPE found in the lab - ANSWER-Personal Protective Equipment
1. Gloves
2.Closed toe shoes
3.lab coat
4.face mask
5. face shields
Name some equipment found in the lab for safety purposes - ANSWER-1. Sharps
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