Which Term Refers to a Group of Eight Specific Tests

question 16

Multiple Choice

Which term refers to a group of eight specific tests that provide important information about the current status of the patient's kidneys, electrolyte balance, blood sugar, and calcium levels?​

• A) ​basic metabolic panel
• B) ​lipid panel
• C) ​thyroid-stimulating hormone assay
• D) ​arterial blood gas analysis

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Definitions:

Personality Inventories

Assessments used to measure and evaluate an individual's personality traits and characteristics, often through self-report questionnaires.

Projective Tests

Personality assessments that present ambiguous visual stimuli to the client and ask the client to respond with whatever comes to mind.

Personality Inventory

Paper-and-pencil or computerized test that consists of statements that require a specific, standardized response from the person taking the test.

Paper/Pencil Test

A traditional assessment method where individuals answer questions or solve problems on paper, often used in educational settings and psychological testing.