MLA Practice Quiz

This 10-question quiz is designed to assess knowledge of core Medical Laboratory Assistant concepts. Select the best answer for each question and record your responses manually (A, B, C, or D).

1. Which of the following is the correct order of draw for a multi-tube venipuncture?

A. EDTA, Heparin, Serum, Citrate

B. Citrate, Serum, Heparin, EDTA

C. Serum, Citrate, EDTA, Heparin

D. Heparin, EDTA, Citrate, Serum

2. In a clinical laboratory, what does the acronym 'SDS' stand for?

A. Safety Data Sheet

B. Standard Delivery System

C. Specimen Diagnostic Survey

D. Sodium Deoxycholate Solution

3. Which additive is found in a lavender-top collection tube?

A. Sodium Citrate

B. Lithium Heparin

C. EDTA

D. Sodium Fluoride

4. What is the standard temperature for a laboratory incubator used for routine bacterial cultures?

A. 20°C

B. 25°C

C. 37°C

D. 56°C

5. Which of the following is an example of administrative control in infection prevention?

A. Biosafety cabinets

B. Vaccination programs and infection control training

C. Safety-engineered needles

D. Fume hoods

6. High-level disinfection is required for:

B. Semi-critical devices

A. Critical devices only

C. Non-critical devices

D. General surfaces only