CSMLS MLA Certification Exam: Practice Test 1

By The Examelot Team

CSMLS MLA Certification Exam Practice Tests: Prepare for Success

Taking the CSMLS MLA exam? If yes, then this unofficial practice book is a great way to prepare. This book contains 180 multiple-choice practice questions for the CSMLS MLA exam, along with answers and explanations, to help you prepare for the real exam.

ABOUT THE SERIES
This is the first book of five books in this series of CSMLS MLA practice test books. For the additional books in the series, visit amazon.ca/dp/B093TG1FDR.

WHY THIS BOOK?
With 180 multiple-choice questions, this book covers all major topics you'll encounter on the CSMLS MLA exam, including: Safe Work PracticesAnalytical ProceduresQuality ManagementCritical ThinkingAnd more All answers come with explanations, helping you fully understand the questions and answers.

KEY FEATURES
Our questions are modeled after the real CSMLS MLA exam, encompassing eight core competency areas: Safe Work PracticesData and Specimen Collection and HandlingPre-analytical ProceduresReagent PreparationCommunication and InteractionQuality ManagementProfessional PracticeCritical ThinkingThis book is designed to mirror the actual CSMLS MLA certification exam, making it an ideal tool for thorough preparation.

---SAMPLE QUESTIONS---

Here are five sample questions from the book:

1) SAFE WORK PRACTICES
What is the TLV-C?
a. The concentration a worker can be exposed to for one hour without adverse effect
b. The concentration a worker can be exposed to over a working lifetime without adverse effects
c. The concentration a worker can be exposed to up to 4 times per day
d. The concentration that should never be exceeded

Answer: d. The concentration that should never be exceeded
Explanation: TLV-C stands for Threshold Limit Value Ceiling. It is the exposure limit that should not be exceeded at any time.

2) DATA AND SPECIMEN COLLECTION AND HANDLING
A phlebotomist must collect an urgent blood sample, but the patient is asleep. What should the phlebotomist do?
a. Cancel the test
b. Come back later when the patient is awake
c. Draw the sample while the patient is asleep
d. Wake up the patient

Answer: d. Wake up the patient
Explanation: In this situation, the phlebotomist should wake the patient, since the blood sample is urgent.

3) PRE-ANALYTICAL PROCEDURES
Which vacutainer tube is used for trace metal analysis?
a. Light blue
b. Orange
c. Red
d. Royal blue

Answer: d. Royal blue
Explanation: Royal blue top tubes are used for analysing trace metals, such as lead, arsenic, and cadmium.

4) REAGENT PREPARATION
Which of these is a 1/8 dilution?
a. 1 part solute and 7 parts solvent
b. 1 part solute and 8 parts solvent
c. 7 parts solute and 1 part solvent
d. 8 parts solute and 1 part solvent

Answer: a. 1 part solute and 7 parts solvent
Explanation: A 1/8 dilution means the solute makes up 1/8 of the final volume, and the solvent (usually water) makes up the other 7/8.

5) COMMUNICATION AND INTERACTION
In a team with diverse backgrounds and cultures, which teamwork skill best increases cohesiveness?
a. Tolerance
b. Assertiveness
c. Compromise
d. Dependability

Answer: a. Tolerance
Explanation: Tolerance is having an open mind in your interactions with others and making an effort to understand their backgrounds and beliefs.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B093KPXCV7
• ISBN13: 9798744679071
• Release Date: April 2021
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 104 Pages
• Weight: 0.49 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 8.0" x 10.0"