Proper specimen collection and patient satisfaction are ...

[Deast7027]

Proper specimen collection and patient satisfaction are components of:
 
  a. Quality control
  b. Quality assurance
  c. Reliability
  d. Precision

Question 2

Match each lettered type of microscope to its clinical use.
 
  a. Phase contrast
  b. Darkfield
  c. Polarized light
  d. Fluorescent
  e. Brightfield
 
  1. _____ Used with fluorochrome dyes to identify lymphocyte subsets
 
  2. _____ Counting platelets manually
 
  3. _____ Routine differentials
 
  4. _____ Viewing spirochetes in microbiology
 
  5. _____ Identifying crystals in synovial fluid

[voltaire123]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
Quality assurance encompasses everything from the test order by the physician to the reporting of results to the correct patient chart. Quality control involves running control samples using the same methodology as for the patient specimens. Reliability is how well a method maintains both accuracy and precision over time. Precision is the ability to reproduce a result on the same specimen.

Answer to Question 2

1. ANS: D
2. ANS: A
3. ANS: E
4. ANS: B
5. ANS: C

[Deast7027]

YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

[ricroger]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it