Chapter 1, Problem 5RQ

I answered with a and c but keep getting told its the wrong answer.        Which of the following is not a component of effective experimental designs in the early stages of a scientific study? Select one or more: a. small sample sizes b. experimental groups taking a placebo c. double blind experiments d. short duration e. animal models f. repetitive testing

You are a lab worker in a hospital medical testing lab and observe how your coworker does not follow the aseptic technique when handling patient samples. Suggest a few procedures that your coworker would not be doing properly. What could happen to the samples? The patient? What do you think would be the right course of action?

How about the top two reasons why layering procedures should be used? Provide evidence by citing particular cases.

Are Mass Spectrometry and Immunoassay (IA) the most common drug screening methods that are used in labs? . Why are these two methodologies the gold standard for forensic drug testing in crime labs. (don't explain how this methods work)

Why is it important that you should know the laboratory apparatuses and reagents as a future medical technologist?

What is the difference between cost per billable test and cost per reportable result. (Give examples referring from the laboratory environment)

List down the material selection parameters for biomedical applications.

What is a process in which the scientist influences the results to obtain a desirable outcome? 

Please show the work as to how the answer is 210.