AAB Medical Technologist (MT) – Basic Knowledge Practice Exam

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• Which white blood cells are primarily responsible for fighting viruses?
• If the mean for BUN is 18.0 and one standard deviation is 0.15, what is the acceptable range for this control?
• What is the term used to describe material that contains concentrations of the substance being measured and closely resembles the test specimen?
• What is the recommended storage temperature for most laboratory reagents?
• What laboratory test evaluates the clotting ability of blood?
• What is recommended after preventative maintenance by field service personnel?
• Using the National Fire Protection Agency code, what color diamond represents reactivity?
• Which phrasing is included as a warning label requirement by OSHA?
• Which of the following best describes the role of a medical technologist?
• Which type of specimen is most commonly analyzed for urinalysis?
• All of the following are considered pre-analytical errors EXCEPT:
• Which laboratory test is used primarily to monitor blood glucose levels?
• Which plan is designed to minimize personnel exposure to hazardous chemicals?
• Which type of pipette is considered the most accurate for reconstituting control material?
• What result in proficiency testing (PT) does NOT meet CLIA performance criteria?
• Which type of microscope is most commonly used for hematological examinations?
• How does the body maintain acid-base balance?
• How often is it required to review laboratory procedures?
• What is the function of thrombocytes?
• What is a common test performed by medical technologists to assess kidney function?
• Given cholesterol levels of 225 mg/dL and HDL of 75 mg/dL, what is the cholesterol/HDL ratio?
• Quality control should primarily be performed to ensure what aspect?
• What does the term "hematocrit" refer to in laboratory tests?
• What is the role of the spleen in the immune system?
• Which of the following tests does NOT require a chain of custody?
• What is recommended if proficiency testing results are unsatisfactory?
• What does a positive result for glucose in urine indicate?
• What is the function of the thyroid hormone?
• What does the abbreviation AAB stand for in relation to medical technologists?
• Which agency is responsible for approving new test methodologies, instruments, and reagents?
• What is the normal range of hemoglobin for adult males?
• How is sepsis best defined?
• What are the main components of plasma?
• What is the normal range for adult white blood cells (WBCs)?
• What does an elevated bilirubin level indicate?
• What is the first step in the coagulation process?
• Why is it important to monitor electrolyte levels in the body?
• What is the purpose of the AAB Medical Technologist exam?
• Which of the following is NOT a benefit of having a chemical hygiene plan?
• What is the maximum magnification achievable with a brightfield microscope?
• Which unit of measure corresponds to 10^-3?
• What is the pH of pure water?
• A procedure has a 2SD variation from a mean value. How many values from a normal population will 2SD include?
• In laboratory testing, what does a proficiency sample ensure?
• Which condition is characterized by low red blood cell counts?
• Which of the following describes the term 'blank' in laboratory testing?
• What is the most common reason for a control value to fall outside of 3 standard deviations (3SD)?
• What does the hemoglobin A1c test reflect?
• What can elevated liver enzymes in a blood test indicate?
• Who is responsible for monitoring trends for corrected reports in the laboratory?
• Which of the following is NOT a job duty of the testing personnel?
• What is the final dilution when 200 microliters of patient serum is diluted with 800 microliters of saline?
• What action must not be overlooked when a fire alarm is activated?
• Which of the following is NOT classified as a pre-analytical error?
• According to the OSHA Tuberculosis plan, which of the following is NOT a requirement?
• What is the function of the immune system?
• Which federal law defines the minimum wage and overtime compensation?
• Why is whole blood considered the fastest specimen type for testing?
• What is the A/G ratio if the total protein is 7.2 g/dL with Albumin 3.8 g/dL and other fractions totaling 3.4 g/dL?
• What is the typical outcome of a positive blood culture?
• What is the most common analytical error in the laboratory setting?
• What is the purpose of a blood typing test?
• What is the significance of a complete blood count (CBC) in medical diagnostics?
• Which labor law requires an employer to provide reasonable accommodations to a wheelchair-bound employee?
• What are electrolytes in the context of blood?
• What is the primary function of the kidneys in maintaining homeostasis?
• What is "normal saline" in medical settings?
• Which law required the Department of Health and Human Services to establish standards for protected health information?
• How frequently does CLIA mandate inspections for clinical laboratories?
• Who are the testing personnel for proficiency samples?
• What can result from a deficiency in Vitamin K?
• When should the hospital operator be notified in the event of a fire?
• What is required for legal blood alcohol, pre-employment drug screening, and paternity testing to ensure integrity?
• Which agency is responsible for enforcing equal pay for equal work?
• What is the primary purpose of blood cultures?
• Which infection would likely show elevated white blood cell counts in laboratory results?
• Which clinical measurement is reflected by the term "BUN"?
• What role do platelets play in the body?
• Which type of specimen provides the fastest turnaround time?
• When calculating the coefficient of variation, which of the following formulas is used?
• What does "hypoglycemia" mean?
• What is the term used to describe a 99.95% purified chemical that can be precisely measured?
• Which factor is most critical for achieving precision in laboratory measurements?
• If the mean for BUN is 18.0 and one standard deviation is 0.13, what is the coefficient of variation?
• What does a urinalysis primarily assess?
• What is a potential consequence of prolonged hyperglycemia?
• What is the purpose of using a standard curve in laboratory testing?
• Which of the following are required to be kept in an employee's personnel records?
• Which statistical term most specifically describes analytical precision?
• Which statement concerning Continuing Education Units (CEUs) is false?
• How is relative centrifugal force calculated?
• How often should thermometers be calibrated against the NIST thermometer?
• Which of the following conditions may be suggested by a high reticulocyte count?
• What is the primary function of red blood cells (RBCs)?
• What is the primary role of white blood cells?
• What is the accuracy ratio of a volumetric pipette?
• What is the acceptable temperature range for most laboratory refrigerators storing specimens?
• What substance is commonly used to treat dehydration in patients?
• All of the following are job duties of testing personnel EXCEPT:
• Which vitamin is essential for proper blood clotting?
• In the serum protein analysis, which fraction typically has the highest percentage?
• Tracking and trending customer complaints concerning the laboratory is a responsibility of which area?
• What is the primary function of hemoglobin?
• What does a complete blood count (CBC) measure?
• Which federal law requires that the competency of laboratory personnel be documented?
• What does the acronym "Hgb" stand for in medical terminology?
• What component is essential for laboratory employees regarding tuberculosis prevention?
• To prepare a 10% bleach solution for disinfecting, how much bleach is added to water?
• Title VII, which prohibits discrimination, is part of which labor law?
• How frequently should biological safety hoods be inspected?
• What is the common cause of jaundice?
• Which of the following is not a reason for performing quality control in laboratory practices?
• What does the total protein measurement indicate in a patient?
• What federal legislation governs most clinical laboratory operations?
• What does the term "pH" measure in blood gases?
• Which laboratory test is commonly used to evaluate kidney function?
• What is considered the most frequent post-analytical error?
• What is the primary purpose of quality control in laboratory testing?
• Which of the following conditions can be indicated by prolonged jaundice?
• What is the main method used for glucose testing?
• Which of the following parameters is NOT typically measured in a basic metabolic panel?
• What is meant by the term "extrinsic pathway" in coagulation?
• What is the first step when responding to a hazardous spill in the laboratory?
• In which condition would you expect to see elevated potassium levels?
• What is a differential leukocyte count?
• What does a reticulocyte count indicate in medical testing?
• What is the minimum number of standards required to create a standard curve?
• Where should unopened containers of methanol be safely stored?
• What is a solution in which the molecules of solute in the solution are in equilibrium with excess undissolved molecules?
• What laboratory test is often ordered to assess kidney function?
• Which type of laboratory is NOT required to participate in proficiency testing?
• What is the role of the liver in metabolism?
• What is a substance that minimizes any change in hydrogen ion concentration?
• What is the principle behind the enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA)?
• If one control is outside the 95% confidence limits, what is the most appropriate initial remedial action?
• In statistical analysis, what does the term 'bias' refer to?
• Which information is NOT required on original container labels according to the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard?
• Which vitamin is essential for proper clotting ability?
• What instrument is commonly used to measure the absorbance of a solution?
• How long should a patient fast before having blood drawn for lipid studies to ensure reliable results?
• Which document is not required to be kept in the employee's personnel records?
• What is the typical use of a peripheral blood smear?
• Which label component is specifically mentioned as a requirement under OSHA standards?
• Which of the following is a factor that can influence white blood cell counts?
• What level of complexity is most common in clinical laboratory testing?
• What are the signs of dehydration?
• What must occur if a laboratory employee has a positive PPD test for tuberculosis?
• How is hyperglycemia characterized?
• How can anemia be defined?
• Which federal agency regulates the disposal of hazardous chemicals and biohazardous wastes?
• Which organization is responsible for accreditation of medical laboratories?
• What is indicated by a high A/G ratio?
• Which component of the blood is primarily responsible for clot formation?
• Which type of blood test is primarily used to evaluate electrolytes?
• What does the term "controls" refer to in laboratory testing?
• When should quality control be suggested following equipment maintenance?
• What type of safety equipment is essential in reducing exposure to biological hazards?
• Which of the following best describes a standard operating procedure (SOP)?
• Which federal agency issues regulations to ensure employee safety?
• Based on a lipid profile with triglycerides at 190 mg/dL, cholesterol at 225 mg/dL, and HDL at 75 mg/dL, what is the calculated LDL cholesterol?
• What is the primary federal agency responsible for safety training during new employee orientation?
• How is blood type determined?
• Which agency regulates facilities that utilize radioisotopes?
• What is the primary purpose of the AAB certification?
• In which medical test is urine clarity assessed?
• Which federal agency regulates packaging, labeling, and transportation of biological products?
• What test is commonly used to diagnose diabetes mellitus?
• What does the term "serum" refer to in laboratory contexts?
• What laboratory test is primarily used to monitor anticoagulant therapy?
• What is the significance of the ratio of cholesterol to HDL in cardiovascular risk assessment?
• What does the term "leukocytosis" refer to?
• Which federal agency is responsible for enforcing employment discrimination laws?
• What might a low hematocrit level indicate?
• What is the primary goal of quality control in medical laboratories?
• What do the etched rings on the top of a pipette indicate?
• In laboratory testing, what is the function of a biological safety hood?
• Which bloodborne pathogens pose the greatest risk to laboratory workers?
• What is the function of platelets in the blood?
• Which federal agency is responsible for the regulation of biohazardous waste disposal?
• What is a common symptom of electrolyte imbalance?
• What is typically the main determinant of turnaround time for lab specimens?
• Who is responsible for specimen processing, test performance, and reporting test results according to CLIA?
• Which of the following is considered an example of alternate proficiency testing?
• What is the primary use of a volumetric pipette?
• What is a key function of white blood cells (WBCs)?
• In which document are the directions for running quality control for specific assays maintained?