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Specimen Preparation and Handling — Unit test Answers

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Which is an example of biotechnology?

A
Researchers design a prosthetic foot.
B
A doctor uses a tiny robot to observe the interior of an artery.
C
The genes of a crop are manipulated to be insect resistant.
D
Engineers design a more efficient way to purify oil.
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Which is the least likely benefit of using computers in the health-care field?

A
improves the quality of health care by providing state-of-the-art tools and technology that enable safer medical procedures
B
improves efficiency by helping workers share information
C
helps provide high technology jobs in the health-care industry
D
helps coordinate information of health records, insurance coverage, billings, and payments
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A hospital employee that regularly uses the technical skills of interpreting X-rays, accurately prescribing medicine, and recording patient information in a chart would most likely be

A
a lab technician.
B
a physician.
C
a physical therapist.
D
a nurse.
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Which specimen is typically collected by the patient unless he or she has a catheter?

A
saliva
B
tissue
C
blood
D
urine
5

Tana, a medical student, is analyzing a tissue specimen under a microscope and sees a microorganism that she thinks is causing the patient’s illness. Her instructor tells her that she is incorrect. What was most likely the medical student’s error?

A
The student identified the microorganism as a fungus, which cannot be seen under a microscope.
B
The student identified the microorganism as a virus, which cannot be seen under a microscope.
C
The student identified the microorganism as a parasite, which is not harmful.
D
The student identified the microorganism as a virus, which is not harmful.
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How is biotechnology related to better preventative health?

A
Biotechnology can cure certain infections.
B
Biotechnology can create applications that diagnose and prevent diseases.
C
Biotechnology can lead to better safety around sick patients.
D
Biotechnology can generate larger numbers of crops for farmers.
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How did the process of a CBC (complete blood count) change with the invention of the automatic cell counter?

A
Cell counts were done using a microscope instead of a machine.
B
Cell counts were done more slowly but more accurately.
C
Cell counts were done for white blood cells instead of red blood cells.
D
Cell counts were done more quickly and were more reliable.
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Rank the following technical skills from the most basic to the most advanced.

A
perform an MRI, repair an EEG machine, read patient charts, calibrate microscopes
B
read patient charts, perform an MRI, calibrate microscopes, repair an EEG machine
C
read patient charts, calibrate microscopes, perform an MRI, repair an EEG machine
D
repair an EEG machine, read patient charts, calibrate microscopes, perform an MRI

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