OSMT Test Prep Graded A+
-16 degrees = _____________ degrees F - ANSWER-3.2
1 Litre of a 15% solution of acetic acid is required. How much of a 50% solution of
acetic acid would be needed to make the 15% solution? - ANSWER-300 mL
100mL of 20% hydrochloric acid will make how many mL of 4% HCL? - ANSWER-500
14.37 mg= - ANSWER-0.01437 g
2.99 is between: - ANSWER-2.98 and 3.00
36.5 degrees C taken orally will record at _________________ when taken axillary. -
ANSWER-36 degrees C
41 degrees C= ___________________ degrees F - ANSWER-105.8 degrees F
45uL = ___________________L - ANSWER-4.5 x 10 exponent 7
5 pg= ________________kg. - ANSWER-5 x 10 exponent -15
5 ug =_____________________________kg. - ANSWER-5 x 10-9
8 degrees F = _________ degrees C - ANSWER--13.3
805 cm=_____________nm. - ANSWER-8.05 x 10 exponent 9
A 1 in 12 dilution of blood for a procedure a required for a procedure. How is it
prepared? - ANSWER-Add 1 part blood to 11 parts diluent
A 1/6 dilution of serum in water was made. The dilution was tested for glucose. The
result was 4 mmil/L. What result was given to the doctor? - ANSWER-24 mmil/L
A 1/8 dilution of urine is: - ANSWER-7 parts water and 1 part urine
A 5:10 solution of salt and water is (Ratio): - ANSWER-5 parts salt and 10 parts water
A 5/10 solution of salt and water is (Whole): - ANSWER-5 parts water and 5 parts salt
A backup test to confirm a positive protein in urine would be: - ANSWER-SSA test
TCA test
A Bill is defined as: - ANSWER-A proposed act that is before the legislative assembly
,A biopsy is? - ANSWER-Removal of biological fluid
Excision of a small representative tissue sample
A blank solution contains reagents used in a procedure, but does not contain the
substance to be measured. True or False? - ANSWER-True
A blood donor can donate: - ANSWER-450 mL of blood
A blood glucose test is usually done on? - ANSWER-Whole blood with an anticoagulant
and preservative.
A blood specimen to which an anticoagulant has not been added will separate into? -
ANSWER-Serum and blood cells
A cervical smear: - ANSWER-- Is also called a PAP smear
- Detects cancer of the cervix
- Is collected by the physician
- Is stained with Papanicolaou stain
A chemical substance produced by microorganism which inhibits the growth of or kills
other microorganisms is known as a/ an: - ANSWER-Antibiotic
A chemotherapy patient with a weakened immune system would be hospitalized in: -
ANSWER-Reverse isolation
A common preservative used in hematology and blood banking reagents is: - ANSWER-
Sodium azide
A condition where there are not enough red blood cells or hemoglobin is called: -
ANSWER-Anemia
A control does not read what it should upon testing even though the same results are
obtained when repeated. This problem is____________. - ANSWER-An accuracy
problem
A decrease in the size of the erythrocyte is known as? - ANSWER-Microcytosis
A dilute urine specimen would be expected to: - ANSWER-Be pale yellow in colour
A hematoma may be caused by? - ANSWER--Failure to apply sufficient pressure to the
puncture site
- Repeated venipuncture
- Failure to release the tourniquet before withdrawing the needle
- Only partial penetration of the vein
,A histology cassette is used to: - ANSWER-Hold tissue during processing
A lab finding on a patient indicates the presence of a communicable disease. According
to the Health Protection and Promotion Act the results are to be reported to the Medical
officer of health within: - ANSWER-Twenty-four hours
A lactose fermenter media is: - ANSWER-MacConkey
A meniscus is: - ANSWER-The curved surface formed by a liquid in a container
A microhematocrit is generally centrifuged for: - ANSWER-5 minutes
A microorganism that requires oxygen is a/an: - ANSWER-Aerobe
A milligram is: - ANSWER-0.0001g
A neutrophil which has phagocytosed a homogenous nucleus derive form a cell which
has been attacked is: - ANSWER-An LE cell
A panic or critical value indicates a test result that is: - ANSWER-Abnormal and must be
reported immediately
A part of the blood buffer system is? - ANSWER-Bicarbonate ion
A patient has hepatitis. Which of the following will be elevated? - ANSWER-- ALT
- AST
- Alkaline phosphatase
- Billrubin
A patient's OHIP number consists of _____________ digits. - ANSWER-10
A patient's personal information________________________. - ANSWER-Must be kept
confidential
A person who has a blood clot stuck in one area has a? - ANSWER-Thrombus
A person with type A+ blood would have antigens: - ANSWER-A and D
A pH of 6.4 is? - ANSWER-Slightly acidic
A pH of 9 of a solution is a (an) ____________ with ______________. - ANSWER-
Base; 10 exponent -5
A physician orders a protein electrophoresis on a patient. When you check the
laboratory manual, 4 mL of serum is required for the test. What size and what tube
would you choose? - ANSWER-Red top; 10 mL
, A physician performed a lumber puncture on a patient. What would be the expected
requests from the physician? - ANSWER-Glucose, Gram stain, CBC, C&S
A physician requests for an ECG specifying rhythm strip. What does rhythm strip
represent? - ANSWER-Lead II
A pipette marked "TC" would be: - ANSWER-Rinsed out after delivery
A plasma protein involved in coagulation is: - ANSWER-Fibrinogen
A quantitative result is indicated by: - ANSWER-S.G. 1.025
A reagent with a _________ ___________ _________, such as _____ ______ is used
to concentrate fecal matter to analyze O&P. - ANSWER-High, specific gravity; zinc
sulfate
A reagent you are making requires 1.24 grams of sodium carbonate. You would
measure it by using a/an: - ANSWER-Analytical balance
A refractometer is used: - ANSWER-To test the SG of urine
A serum is diluted 1/5 the result given by the glucometer reads 4 mmoI/L. What result
do we report to the doctor? - ANSWER-20 mmoI/L
A Sharp's container is used to dispose of: - ANSWER-Lancets
Needles
A simple substance that cannot be broken down by ordinary chemicals means: -
ANSWER-An element
A solution that has a solute concentration equal to that in the cell is described as? -
ANSWER-Isotonic
A solution which will cause a cell to swell is called: - ANSWER-Hypotonic
A specimen is: - ANSWER-A small sample taken to represent the whole organism
A sticky paddle specimen is preferable to a stool specimen for investigation for: -
ANSWER-Pinworm
A technician has just passed the OSMT exam. He submitted his application to the
CMLTO for registration. The CMLTO returned his application saying that he was not
eligible for membership. Why? - ANSWER-The CMLTO is the governing college for the
MLTs; not the MLA/Ts.
-16 degrees = _____________ degrees F - ANSWER-3.2
1 Litre of a 15% solution of acetic acid is required. How much of a 50% solution of
acetic acid would be needed to make the 15% solution? - ANSWER-300 mL
100mL of 20% hydrochloric acid will make how many mL of 4% HCL? - ANSWER-500
14.37 mg= - ANSWER-0.01437 g
2.99 is between: - ANSWER-2.98 and 3.00
36.5 degrees C taken orally will record at _________________ when taken axillary. -
ANSWER-36 degrees C
41 degrees C= ___________________ degrees F - ANSWER-105.8 degrees F
45uL = ___________________L - ANSWER-4.5 x 10 exponent 7
5 pg= ________________kg. - ANSWER-5 x 10 exponent -15
5 ug =_____________________________kg. - ANSWER-5 x 10-9
8 degrees F = _________ degrees C - ANSWER--13.3
805 cm=_____________nm. - ANSWER-8.05 x 10 exponent 9
A 1 in 12 dilution of blood for a procedure a required for a procedure. How is it
prepared? - ANSWER-Add 1 part blood to 11 parts diluent
A 1/6 dilution of serum in water was made. The dilution was tested for glucose. The
result was 4 mmil/L. What result was given to the doctor? - ANSWER-24 mmil/L
A 1/8 dilution of urine is: - ANSWER-7 parts water and 1 part urine
A 5:10 solution of salt and water is (Ratio): - ANSWER-5 parts salt and 10 parts water
A 5/10 solution of salt and water is (Whole): - ANSWER-5 parts water and 5 parts salt
A backup test to confirm a positive protein in urine would be: - ANSWER-SSA test
TCA test
A Bill is defined as: - ANSWER-A proposed act that is before the legislative assembly
,A biopsy is? - ANSWER-Removal of biological fluid
Excision of a small representative tissue sample
A blank solution contains reagents used in a procedure, but does not contain the
substance to be measured. True or False? - ANSWER-True
A blood donor can donate: - ANSWER-450 mL of blood
A blood glucose test is usually done on? - ANSWER-Whole blood with an anticoagulant
and preservative.
A blood specimen to which an anticoagulant has not been added will separate into? -
ANSWER-Serum and blood cells
A cervical smear: - ANSWER-- Is also called a PAP smear
- Detects cancer of the cervix
- Is collected by the physician
- Is stained with Papanicolaou stain
A chemical substance produced by microorganism which inhibits the growth of or kills
other microorganisms is known as a/ an: - ANSWER-Antibiotic
A chemotherapy patient with a weakened immune system would be hospitalized in: -
ANSWER-Reverse isolation
A common preservative used in hematology and blood banking reagents is: - ANSWER-
Sodium azide
A condition where there are not enough red blood cells or hemoglobin is called: -
ANSWER-Anemia
A control does not read what it should upon testing even though the same results are
obtained when repeated. This problem is____________. - ANSWER-An accuracy
problem
A decrease in the size of the erythrocyte is known as? - ANSWER-Microcytosis
A dilute urine specimen would be expected to: - ANSWER-Be pale yellow in colour
A hematoma may be caused by? - ANSWER--Failure to apply sufficient pressure to the
puncture site
- Repeated venipuncture
- Failure to release the tourniquet before withdrawing the needle
- Only partial penetration of the vein
,A histology cassette is used to: - ANSWER-Hold tissue during processing
A lab finding on a patient indicates the presence of a communicable disease. According
to the Health Protection and Promotion Act the results are to be reported to the Medical
officer of health within: - ANSWER-Twenty-four hours
A lactose fermenter media is: - ANSWER-MacConkey
A meniscus is: - ANSWER-The curved surface formed by a liquid in a container
A microhematocrit is generally centrifuged for: - ANSWER-5 minutes
A microorganism that requires oxygen is a/an: - ANSWER-Aerobe
A milligram is: - ANSWER-0.0001g
A neutrophil which has phagocytosed a homogenous nucleus derive form a cell which
has been attacked is: - ANSWER-An LE cell
A panic or critical value indicates a test result that is: - ANSWER-Abnormal and must be
reported immediately
A part of the blood buffer system is? - ANSWER-Bicarbonate ion
A patient has hepatitis. Which of the following will be elevated? - ANSWER-- ALT
- AST
- Alkaline phosphatase
- Billrubin
A patient's OHIP number consists of _____________ digits. - ANSWER-10
A patient's personal information________________________. - ANSWER-Must be kept
confidential
A person who has a blood clot stuck in one area has a? - ANSWER-Thrombus
A person with type A+ blood would have antigens: - ANSWER-A and D
A pH of 6.4 is? - ANSWER-Slightly acidic
A pH of 9 of a solution is a (an) ____________ with ______________. - ANSWER-
Base; 10 exponent -5
A physician orders a protein electrophoresis on a patient. When you check the
laboratory manual, 4 mL of serum is required for the test. What size and what tube
would you choose? - ANSWER-Red top; 10 mL
, A physician performed a lumber puncture on a patient. What would be the expected
requests from the physician? - ANSWER-Glucose, Gram stain, CBC, C&S
A physician requests for an ECG specifying rhythm strip. What does rhythm strip
represent? - ANSWER-Lead II
A pipette marked "TC" would be: - ANSWER-Rinsed out after delivery
A plasma protein involved in coagulation is: - ANSWER-Fibrinogen
A quantitative result is indicated by: - ANSWER-S.G. 1.025
A reagent with a _________ ___________ _________, such as _____ ______ is used
to concentrate fecal matter to analyze O&P. - ANSWER-High, specific gravity; zinc
sulfate
A reagent you are making requires 1.24 grams of sodium carbonate. You would
measure it by using a/an: - ANSWER-Analytical balance
A refractometer is used: - ANSWER-To test the SG of urine
A serum is diluted 1/5 the result given by the glucometer reads 4 mmoI/L. What result
do we report to the doctor? - ANSWER-20 mmoI/L
A Sharp's container is used to dispose of: - ANSWER-Lancets
Needles
A simple substance that cannot be broken down by ordinary chemicals means: -
ANSWER-An element
A solution that has a solute concentration equal to that in the cell is described as? -
ANSWER-Isotonic
A solution which will cause a cell to swell is called: - ANSWER-Hypotonic
A specimen is: - ANSWER-A small sample taken to represent the whole organism
A sticky paddle specimen is preferable to a stool specimen for investigation for: -
ANSWER-Pinworm
A technician has just passed the OSMT exam. He submitted his application to the
CMLTO for registration. The CMLTO returned his application saying that he was not
eligible for membership. Why? - ANSWER-The CMLTO is the governing college for the
MLTs; not the MLA/Ts.
