Clinical Laboratory Science
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Course Introduction
Clinical Laboratory Science is the study and application of laboratory techniques and procedures essential for diagnosing, monitoring, and treating diseases. This course covers foundational concepts in hematology, microbiology, clinical chemistry, immunology, and molecular diagnostics. Students learn to operate laboratory equipment, perform assays, analyze biological samples, and interpret results with an emphasis on quality control and accuracy. The curriculum also highlights the importance of laboratory safety, ethical practices, and the regulatory environment governing clinical laboratories, preparing students for professional roles as vital members of the healthcare team.
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Medical Language Immerse Yourself 4th Edition by
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Susan M. Turley
Chapter 1: The Structure of Medical Language
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Q1) The abbreviation H&P means ________.
A)hemoglobin and hematocrit
B)herniated nucleus pulposus
C)history and physical
D)history of pain
Answer: C
Q2) The combining form gastr/o- means "nerve."
A)True
B)False
Answer: False
Q3) The prefix dys- means ________.
A)"bad;inadequate"
B)"below;underneath"
C)"abnormal; difficult; painful"
D)"before;in front of"
Answer: C
Q4) The combining form neur/o- means "________."
Answer: nerve
Q5) The combining form ________ means "mind;chin."
Answer: ment/o-
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Chapter 2: The Body in Health and Disease
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Q1) A doctor makes a notation in a patient's medical record that says "R/O cardiomegaly." The abbreviation R/O stands for ________. Answer: rule out
Q2) Anteroposterior is moving from front to back and posteroanterior is moving from back to front.
A)True
B)False
Answer: True
Q3) The combining form congenit/o- means "present at ________."
Answer: birth
Q4) In the medical word chronic,the combining form chron/o- means "________."
Answer: time
Q5) The abbreviation PA has two definitions: "physician's assistant" and "posteroanterior."
A)True
B)False
Answer: True
Q6) The abbreviation GYN stands for ________. Answer: gynecology
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Chapter 3: Gastroenterology /Gastrointestinal System
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Q1) Telescoping of one segment of the intestine inside the lumen of the next segment is a/an ________.
A)hernia
B)diverticulum
C)intussusception
D)ileus
Answer: C
Q2) The ________ is a teardrop-shaped,dark green sac posterior to the liver.
Answer: gallbladder
Q3) There are three pairs of salivary glands: the parotid glands,sublingual glands,and the ________ glands.
Answer: submandibular
Q4) A weakness in the wall of the colon where the mucosa forms a pouch or tube.
A)diverticulum
B)diverticulae
C)diverticulis
D)diverticulus
Answer: A
Q5) The sight,smell,and taste of food cause ________ to be released into the mouth.
Answer: saliva
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Chapter 4: Pulmonology Respiratory System
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Q1) A normal depth and rate of respiration is known as ________.
Q2) Another name for anthracosis is ________.
A)sick building syndrome
B)pulmonary edema
C)coal miner's lung
D)pulmonary embolism
Q3) A patient with cystic fibrosis would have which treatments?
A)postural drainage and chest percussion
B)bronchodilator drugs
C)digestive enzymes and a high-salt diet
D)all of the above
Q4) What is the medical word that means "the flu"?
Q5) Which of these treatments would NOT be used to treat chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)?
A)bronchodilator drugs
B)corticosteroid drugs
C)oxygen therapy
D)antiviral drugs
Q6) The percussion method of assessment is performed by ________ on the patient's back over the lung.
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Chapter 5: Cardiology /Cardiovascular System
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Q1) Laramie Johnson has been taking a drug to lower her cholesterol level.When her most recent lab test results come back,she is hoping to see a high level of HDL.
A)True
B)False
Q2) All of the following are signs of peripheral artery disease and decreased circulation EXCEPT ________.
A)low blood pressure
B)coolness and cyanosis of the feet and toes
C)pain in the calf while walking
D)intermittent claudication
Q3) The combining form ventricul/o- means "________;ventricle."
A)conduction system
B)fluid-filled sac
C)chamber that is open at the top
D)chamber that is filled
Q4) The combining form vascul/o- means ________.
Q5) The ________ valve is located between the left atrium and the left ventricle.
Q6) The combining forms phleb/o- and ven/o- both mean "________."
Q7) The combining form rrhythm/o- means "________."
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Chapter 6: Hematology and Immunology /Blood and the Lymphatic System
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Q1) The body's continuing immune response and defense against pathogens it has seen before is known as ________.
A)active immunity
B)passive immunity
C)immunoglobulins
D)graft-versus-host
Q2) Anemia can be caused by a deficiency of which of the following nutritional substances?
A)calcium and vitamin K
B)magnesium and vitamin C
C)zinc and vitamin A
D)folic acid and vitamin B
Q3) All of these are laboratory tests that measure how quickly the blood clots EXCEPT ________.
A)PT
B)PTT
C)CD4 count
D)ACT
Q4) Justin Austin,a pediatric patient,received an immunization against polio;this process is also known as ________.
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Chapter 7: Dermatology-Integumentary System
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Q1) The physician ordered a Tzanck test to aid in making the diagnosis of ________.
A)squamous cell carcinoma
B)shingles
C)pediculosis
D)lupus erythematosus
Q2) Melanocytes in the epidermis produce a dark brown or black pigment known as ________.
Q3) Karina Metcalf wants to have the fat and drooping skin removed from her face,so her surgeon said he would perform a blepharoplasty.
A)True
B)False
Q4) Acne vulgaris occurs most often during puberty.
A)True
B)False
Q5) Basal cell carcinoma arises from which type of tissue?
A)adipose
B)connective
C)melanocytes
D)epidermis
Q6) The combining form cutane/o- means "________."
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Chapter 8: Orthopedics-Skeletal System
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Q1) The medical word for a finger or a toe is phalanx.
A)True
B)False
Q2) The surface of a bone is covered with ________,a thick,fibrous membrane.
Q3) The hinge-type and ball-and-socket joints are examples of ________ joints.
A)synovial
B)cartilage
C)suture
D)immovable
Q4) The patient had arthroscopic surgery of the knee joint to repair a torn ________.
A)diaphysis
B)fontanel
C)meniscus
D)nucleus pulposus
Q5) The combining form oste/o- means "________."
Q6) The ________,or shoulder blade,is a triangular-shaped bone on either side of the vertebral column in the upper back.
Q7) The combining form carp/o- means "________."
Q8) The combining form front/o- means "________."
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Chapter 9: Orthopedics-Muscular System
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Q1) Which of the following is classified as a repetitive stress disorder?
A)tennis elbow
B)rhabdomyoma
C)rotator cuff tear
D)myasthenia gravis
Q2) Rigor mortis is a reversible muscle disease,if it is caught in time.
A)True
B)False
Q3) There are approximately how many skeletal muscles in the body?
A)400
B)500
C)600
D)700
Q4) The ________ is a large muscle located in the buttocks.
A)rectus abdominis
B)brachioradialis
C)gluteus maximus
D)temporalis
Q5) The combining form ________ means "breastbone;sternum."
Q6) The combining form tax/o- means "________."
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Chapter 10: Neurology-Nervous System
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Q1) A carotid ________ is a surgical procedure done to remove plaque from the carotid artery.
Q2) A lumbar puncture is also known as a spinal tap.
A)True
B)False
Q3) Which part of the brain regulates body temperature and sensations of hunger and thirst?
A)hypothalamus
B)cerebrum
C)ventricles
D)cerebellum
Q4) The meninges contain all of the following structures EXCEPT ________.
A)pia mater
B)epidural space
C)dura mater
D)arachnoid
Q5) Partial or total loss of recent or remote memory is known as amnesia.
A)True
B)False
Q6) The ________ are four interconnected cavities within the brain.
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Chapter 11: Urology-Urinary System
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Q1) Which is the correct order for the process of producing urine?
A)filtration,collection of filtrate,reabsorption,excretion of urine
B)collection of filtrate,filtration,reabsorption,excretion of urine
C)reabsorption, filtration, collection of filtrate, excretion of urine
D)excretion of urine,filtration,collection of filtrate,reabsorption
Q2) Which is a nursing procedure that measures the amount of urine produced and the amount of fluid taken in by a patient?
A)sp gr
B)BUN
C)I&O
D)C&S
Q3) A cystocele is an abnormal passageway connecting the bladder to the vagina.
A)True
B)False
Q4) The combining form urethr/o- means ________.
A)"completely through"
B)"making urine"
C)"urethra"
D)"urine;urinary system"
Q5) Why would a culture and sensitivity test be done on a sample of urine?
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Chapter 12: Male Reproductive Medicine Male
Genitourinary System
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Q1) A TURP is a surgery that would be performed for ________.
A)DRE
B)BPH
C)STD
D)TRUS
Q2) Three columns of ________ tissue run the length of the penis.
Q3) Syphilis can be detected by the VDRL test.
A)True
B)False
Q4) Which nuclear medicine test is used to detect areas of metastasis from a primary site of prostate cancer?
A)ultrasonography
B)x-ray
C)testicular self-examination
D)ProstaScint scan
Q5) Which blood test is used to diagnose infertility problems?
A)hormone testing
B)culture and sensitivity
C)DNA analysis
D)prostate-specific antigen
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Chapter 13: Gynecology and Obstetrics /Female
Reproductive System
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Q1) An abnormal placement of the placenta with its edge partially or completely covering the cervical canal is known as ________.
A)placenta previa
B)placental separation
C)abruptio placentae
D)ectopic pregnancy
Q2) A pregnant woman with ________ is more likely to carry a fetus that is large for its gestational age.
A)cervical cancer
B)diabetes mellitus
C)anovulation
D)jaundice
Q3) ________ is the abbreviation for a surgical procedure in which the uterus and both uterine tubes and ovaries are removed.
Q4) The combining form metri/o- means ________.
A)"uterine tube"
B)"ovary"
C)"uterus; womb"
D)"menstruation"
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Chapter 14: Endocrinology-Endocrine System
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Q1) The suffix -physis means ________.
A)"state of growing"
B)"condition;process"
C)"below; deficient"
D)"gland
Q2) Hyposecretion of antidiuretic hormone results in ________.
A)hypoglycemia
B)diabetes insipidus
C)diabetes mellitus
D)panhypopituitarism
Q3) ________ syndrome is associated with weight gain and deposition of fat in the face (moon face)and the upper back (buffalo hump).
Q4) The abbreviation NIDDM means the same as ________.
A)type 2 diabetes mellitus
B)non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus
C)adult-onset diabetes mellitus
D)all of the above
Q5) Diabetes insipidus is caused by hyposecretion of antidiuretic hormone (ADH).
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 15: Ophthalmology-Eyes
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Q1) The lower eyelid turns outward with an ectropion.
A)True
B)False
Q2) The condition in which old age causes loss of flexibility of the lens with blurry near vision and loss of accommodation is called ________.
Q3) Which medical procedure is performed to test the ability of the ciliary body to contract and flex the lens?
A)retinopexy
B)tonometry
C)convergence
D)accommodation
Q4) The ________ gland produces and releases tears.
A)caruncle
B)ocular
C)fundus
D)lacrimal
Q5) The ________ is a tough,fibrous connective tissue that forms a continuous outer layer around most of the eyeball.
Q6) Describe the conjunctiva and its function.
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Chapter 16: Otolaryngology Ears,Nose,and Throat
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Q1) The combining form acous/o- means ________.
A)"eardrum;tympanic membrane"
B)"hearing;sound"
C)"nerve"
D)"mass;tumor"
Q2) The ________,or nasal conchae,are three long projections of the bone covered with mucosa that jut into the nasal cavity.
Q3) Briefly explain how hearing occurs.
Q4) ________ disease results from edema in the semicircular canals causing hearing loss,ringing in the ears,and vertigo.
A)Hertz
B)Rinne
C)Meniere
D)Weber
Q5) Romberg's sign is a medical test to assess the equilibrium of a patient with an inner ear disorder.
A)True
B)False
Q6) Name the three areas of the throat and describe each one.
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Chapter 17: Psychiatry
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Q1) The combining form phob/o- means ________.
A)"avoidance;fear"
B)"harm;injury"
C)"light"
D)"sleep"
Q2) Making up medical or psychiatric symptoms to get attention (but without realizing that it is to get attention)is known by the name of ________ syndrome.
A)Tourette
B)Munchausen
C)Beck
D)Rorschach
Q3) The ________ is the outward display on the face of the inward emotions and thoughts.
Q4) The primary accented syllable in the pronunciation of the medical word delusional (dee-loo-shun-al)is ________.
A)dee
B)loo
C)shun
D)al
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Chapter 18: Oncology
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Q1) ________ cell carcinoma is a cancer of the deepest layer of the epidermis of the skin.
Q2) Dimpling of the surface of the skin caused by advanced breast cancer is known by the medical name of peau d' ________.
Q3) Describe the significance of the HER2/neu cytology test.
Q4) The FIGO Staging System is a classification system for cancer of the ________.
Q5) A/an ________ is a surgical procedure to excise (remove)a small tumor without taking any surrounding tissue.
A)radical resection
B)lumpectomy
C)exploratory laparotomy
D)punch biopsy
Q6) What is the TNM system and what is it used for?
Q7) The primary accented syllable in the pronunciation of osteosarcoma (aws-tee-oh-sar-koh-mah)is ________.
A)aws
B)tee
C)sar
D)koh
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Chapter 19: Radiology and Nuclear Medicine
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Q1) The combining form dos/i- means ________.
A)"amount"
B)"drug"
C)"x-ray"
D)"dose"
Q2) The abbreviation for chest x-ray is ________.
Q3) An echocardiography uses high-frequency sound waves to show the heart during contraction and relaxation.
A)True
B)False
Q4) The combining form fluor/o- means ________.
A)"brighten"
B)"enlighten"
C)"fluorescence"
D)"presence"
Q5) Which of the following is NOT a meaning for the combining form tom/o-?
A)"cut"
B)"incise"
C)"layer"
D)"slice"
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