MCQ – Lab Technologist Assistant
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Total: 100
Date: 28/10/2024
Duration : 90 minutes
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1 mark for each MCQ Marks: 20
1. Which of the following is a common laboratory test?
A) Blood glucose test
B) X-ray
C) MRI
D) Ultrasound
2. In which of the following scenarios would a rapid diagnostic test (RDT) be most beneficial?
A) Routine health check-ups
B) Screening for chronic diseases
C) Outbreak response in a remote area
D) Long-term monitoring of patients
3. What is the purpose of quality control in laboratory testing?
A) To increase the workload
B) To ensure accuracy and reliability of test results
C) To reduce the number of tests performed
D) To validate patient records
4. Which laboratory technique is primarily used for identifying specific proteins in a sample
based on their size and charge?
A) ELISA
B) Western blotting
C) Mass spectrometry
D) Gas chromatography
5. When performing a Gram stain, what color will Gram-positive bacteria appear after the
staining process?
A) Red
B) Blue
C) Pink
D) Green
6. Which of the following is used to confirm the presence of bacteria in a sample?
A) Culture and sensitivity test
B) Complete blood count
C) Electrolyte panel
D) Liver function tests
7. Which anticoagulant is commonly used for coagulation studies?
A) EDTA
B) Sodium citrate
C) Heparin
D) Oxalate
8. Which of the following tests is used to assess kidney function?
A) Blood urea nitrogen (BUN)
B) Liver function test
C) Thyroid function test
D) Coagulation profile
9. Which of the following markers is commonly used to assess liver function?
A) Creatinine
B) Alanine aminotransferase (ALT)
C) Albumin
D) Both B and C
10. What is the primary purpose of performing a differential white blood cell count?
A) To assess kidney function
B) To determine the type of infection or inflammation
C) To evaluate liver enzymes
D) To measure blood glucose levels
11. Which laboratory test is used to assess the intrinsic pathway of coagulation?
A) Prothrombin time (PT)
B) Activated partial thromboplastin time (aPTT)
C) Thrombin time (TT)
D) Fibrinogen level
12. Which instrument is primarily used to measure the hematocrit level?
A) Hemoglobinometer
B) Microcentrifuge
C) Capillary tube
D) Automated analyzer
13. In microbiology, what does the term "colony-forming unit (CFU)" refer to?
A) The total number of cells in a sample
B) A measure of viable bacterial or fungal cells
C) A method of sterilization
D) A type of growth medium
14. What is the function of a biosafety cabinet?
A) To store chemicals
B) To provide a sterile environment for specimen handling
C) To incubate samples
D) To cool laboratory equipment
15. Which condition is characterized by the presence of "target cells" on a peripheral blood
smear?
A) Iron deficiency anemia
B) Sickle cell disease
C) Thalassemia
D) Aplastic anemia
16. What type of sample is required for a lipid profile test?
A) Serum
B) Whole blood
C) Plasma
D) Urine
17. Which of the following is NOT a method for preventing contamination during specimen
collection?
A) Using sterile equipment
B) Proper hand hygiene
C) Collecting samples in a busy environment
D) Labeling samples immediately
18. What is the primary function of the hematocrit test?
A) To measure blood glucose levels
B) To assess the proportion of blood volume occupied by red blood cells
C) To evaluate liver function
D) To determine electrolyte balance
19. Which of the following factors can interfere with laboratory test results?
A) Patient fasting status
B) Medications taken by the patient
C) Time of day when the sample is collected
D) All of the above
20. What is the main purpose of using a buffer solution in laboratory procedures?
A) To provide nutrients for bacteria
B) To maintain a stable pH
C) To enhance the color of a solution
D) To facilitate coagulation
Written- Lab Technologist Assistant
10 Marks for each question Marks: 80
1. What is Complete Blood Count (CBC)? Discuss its components? What is the clinical
significance of CBC? How it is performed in a laboratory setting.
2. Describe the key differences between serum and plasma. When would you choose to use one
over the other for laboratory testing? Explain the importance of maintaining a chain of
custody in laboratory testing.
3. What is "coagulation," and why is it important in laboratory testing? List at least three
tests used to assess coagulation
4. What is Immunoassay? Explain the role of immunology in laboratory diagnostics. What are
some common immunological tests, and how do they contribute to disease diagnosis and
management?
5. Define Routine Urine Examination. Discuss its components, including what each component
assesses and its clinical significance.
6. What is Rapid Diagnostic Tests (RDTs)? Discuss the types of RDTs commonly used in
clinical practice, including their applications and the diseases they are designed to detect.
Provide examples of specific tests.
7. What is the importance of quality control in laboratory testing, and what measures can be
taken to ensure it? Describe the procedure for preparing and analyzing a urine sample for a
routine urinalysis.
8. What are the key components of a laboratory safety program, and why are they important?
Explain the proper procedure for disposing of biohazardous waste in the laboratory.
