Question 1

Which department of the laboratory performs H&H tests?

Accepted Answer

A)  Hematology
B)  Cytology
C)  Immunology
D)  Chemistry

Question 2

Plasma makes up approximately 55% of blood by volume.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

A counting chamber known as a(n) ___________ is used to enumerate blood cells in a diluted specimen.

Accepted Answer

hemacytometer
The counting cha...

Question 4

A(n) _____________ is performed by the immunohematology department to determine blood compatibility before a transfusion.

Accepted Answer

type and cross
A type and cros...

Question 5

Fibrin creates a network of threadlike structures called __________ that begin clot formation.

Accepted Answer

fibrils
Fibrin creat...

Question 6

Which of the following is a normal H&H for a female?

Accepted Answer

A)  30% and 11 g/dL
B)  36% and 14 g/dL
C)  52% and 17 g/dL
D)  35% and 11 g/dL

Question 7

Which component of the complete blood count is not necessary to calculate the red cell indices?

Accepted Answer

A)  Differential
B)  Hemoglobin
C)  Hematocrit
D)  Erythrocyte count

Question 8

If the shape of RBCs shows significant variation from normal, the alteration in shape is called thrombocytopenia.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The cytoplasm of lymphocytes stains purple.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The physician orders both liver and cardiac panels for Mr.John Seymour, a 48-year-old patient.Summarize the blood tests included.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The physician orders both liver and cardiac...

Question 11

A(n) ____________ is an immature neutrophil.

Accepted Answer

band
A ban...

Question 12

A decreased hematocrit value could be the result of:

Accepted Answer

A)  polycythemia vera
B)  hemorrhage
C)  anemia
D)  A and B
E)  B and C

Question 13

The most important red cell index for classification of anemias as macrocytic or microcytic is the mean corpuscular volume.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

A patient who has a slightly higher number of platelets is diagnosed with __________.

Accepted Answer

thrombocytosis
A patient who h...

Question 15

A test that determines long-range blood glucose control is the __________ test.

Accepted Answer

glycosylated hemoglobin
A meth...

Question 16

Cytotoxic T cells produce proteins that cause cellular death.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Patients with __________ have an unusually large number of all blood cells.

Accepted Answer

polycythemia vera
Patients wit...

Question 18

An RBC that is larger than normal is described as ____________.

Accepted Answer

macrocytic
An RBC th...

Question 19

Blowing on a blood slide smear to help it dry quickly can cause __________ to form.

Accepted Answer

artifacts
Blowing on...

Question 20

Mrs.Grace Hernandez is suspected of having rheumatoid arthritis.Explain the ESR procedure to Mrs.Hernandez.

Accepted Answer

Determination of the erythrocyte sedimen...

Exam 54: Assisting in the Analysis of Blood

A counting chamber known as a(n) ___________ is used to enumerate blood cells in a diluted specimen.

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Which of the following is a normal H&H for a female?

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An RBC that is larger than normal is described as ____________.

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Cytotoxic T cells produce proteins that cause cellular death.

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If the shape of RBCs shows significant variation from normal, the alteration in shape is called thrombocytopenia.

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Mrs.Grace Hernandez is suspected of having rheumatoid arthritis.Explain the ESR procedure to Mrs.Hernandez.

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The most important red cell index for classification of anemias as macrocytic or microcytic is the mean corpuscular volume.

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Patients with __________ have an unusually large number of all blood cells.

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Which department of the laboratory performs H&H tests?

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The cytoplasm of lymphocytes stains purple.

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Plasma makes up approximately 55% of blood by volume.

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Fibrin creates a network of threadlike structures called __________ that begin clot formation.

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Which component of the complete blood count is not necessary to calculate the red cell indices?

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A patient who has a slightly higher number of platelets is diagnosed with __________.

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The physician orders both liver and cardiac panels for Mr.John Seymour, a 48-year-old patient.Summarize the blood tests included.

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A(n) _____________ is performed by the immunohematology department to determine blood compatibility before a transfusion.

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Blowing on a blood slide smear to help it dry quickly can cause __________ to form.

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A test that determines long-range blood glucose control is the __________ test.

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A decreased hematocrit value could be the result of:

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A(n) ____________ is an immature neutrophil.

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