9.02 SECTION I (Liu TIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS 1, In some countries, clinical chemistry encompasses multi- ple specialties, Which of the following is never included ‘within clinical chemistry? a. Hematology D. Coagulation ¢. Therapeutic drug monitoring a. Cytology «. Serology 2, Which of the following statements is not part of the pro- fessional role ofthe clinical laboratory specialist? ‘a. Develop and validate de novo laboratory tests to meet clinical needs D. Evaluate and characterize the analytical and clinical performance of laboratory tests «€. Decide the pricing of the test and market laboratory 4. Present laboratory results to clinicians in an effective e Determine cost-effectiveness and intrinsic value of laboratory tests 3, Each of the following guiding principles of practicing the profession is correct except ‘a. Maintaining confidentiality of medical information . Using resources appropriately ¢. Establishing strong ties with manufacturers 4. Abiding by codes of conduct . Following ethical publishing rules 4, Each of the following statements is correct except a. Reviewer must excuse himself if he has a conflict of Interest regarding the manuscript ’. Reviewer should complete the review ina timely fashion ¢. Reviewer should contact the author ihe has a question . Reviewer should provide a thorough examination of the manuscript «. Reviewer should provide useful comments to author 5, Molecular diagnostics a. Is as old as clinical chemistry . Focuses on long polymers of carbohydrates ¢. Has a long history of providing mltiplex assays that translate (o clinical practice 4. Studies the quantity or sequence of nucleic acids €. Isnone of the above Basics of Laboratory Medicine 6. 10, ‘The following statements regarding the laboratory medi- cine diector are correct except: ‘a. Must have an MD, PAD, or a pharmacy degree, de- pending on the country b, Usually has undergone a minimum of 9 years of training ¢, Determine the strategic direction of the laboratory 4. Assist physicians in test utilization . Must be an expert in computer technology Which of the following is not considered part of of a journal editor: 1, Establishing conflict-of interest policy for editors b. Determining the direction of the journal ¢. Being responsible for the integrity of the overall review process 4, Establishing the subscription price ¢. Developing journal policies 1e role . Which of the following is not considered a recognized discipline in laboratory medicine? a, Immunology b. Physiology © Microbiology 4, Hematology ©. Clinical chemistry . Which of the following is not an impostant driver in transforming laboratory data (o information and knowl- edge? 1. Application of evidence-based medicine b. Application of information management technology ¢. Data mining 4, Patient-focused laboratory medicine . Technology-driven laboratory medicine With respect to handling of patient information, itis in- appropriate to Store and keep record of patient identifiers b. Publicly disclose without obtaining the patient's consent €. Store securely in the laboratory information system 4. Monitor data access by laboratory personnel e, Include genetic information