*1.* Which of the following steps generally remains a manual process in most labs?

A) preparation of sample ********************************************** B) specimen measurement and delivery into reaction cuvet C) reagent measurement and delivery into reaction cuvet D) chemical reaction phase and reading E) all of these *2.* According to Joint Commission on Accreditation of HealthcareOrganization, or JCAHO, the medical lab produces nearly ----(what percent)---- of the information that physicians use for medical decision making? A) 20% B) 40% C) 60% D) 80%********************************************** *3.* Which of the following is NOT a driving force for more automation? A) high-volume of testing B) faster turn around times demanded C) expectation of high-quality accurate results D) decrease in safety********************************************** *4.* The goal of the electronic record initiative is to implement a*PHR*, which would A) B) C) D) enable patients to take personal ownership of records. educate patients about their health. enable patient access of lab data. all of these apply **********************************************

*5.* Which of these analyzer brands utilize the DRY SLIDE technology, which contains the reagent system? A) Beckman Coulter CX9 B) Ortho Clinical J & J Vitros*************************************** C) Hitachi 911 D) Abbott Aeroset *6.* How much data for the electronic medical record (EMR)originates in the lab? A) 20% to 30% B) 40% - 50% C) 60% - 70%********************************************** D) 80% - 90% *7.* Which of the following approaches to analyzer automation is used during mixing? A) convection by force of liquid

B) C) D) E)

stirring by paddle agitation with ultrasonic waves all of these*********************************************** none of these

*8.* According to the article, the third leading cause of death in the United States is ---A) congestive heart failure B) lung cancer C) breast cancer D) medical errors ***************************************************** *9.* The definition of *PACS* in Web technology is A) B) C) D) picture picture partial patient assessment combination systems archive communication systems ********************************* archive communication service assessment communication service

*10.* All of the following are advantages to automation EXCEPT A) increased number of tests performed B) minimized labor component C) correction for deficiencies or interferences inherent in methodologies******* ************************************************** D) use of small sample and reagent volumes compared to manual procedures

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