Question 1

Patients with this condition produce an unusually large number of red blood cells.

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A)   Anemia
B)   Inflammation
C)   Polycythemia vera
D)   DiabetesE) None of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 2

The ESR test results

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A)   are diagnostic for rheumatoid arthritis.
B)   are an indicator of inflammation in the body.
C)   are obtained with a complex, automated test.
D)   are reported in percentage per hour.E) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 3

Platelets

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A)   assist in the delivery of oxygen to tissues.
B)   are elevated in thrombocytopenia.
C)   are fragments of a larger cell called a megakaryocyte.
D)   None of the aboveE) A) and B)
F) A) and D)

Question 4

In emergencies, if there is no time for the laboratory to perform a type and cross-match, which type of blood is administered?

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A)   Type A positive
B)   Type B negative
C)   Type AB positive
D)   Type O negativeE) A) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 5

Which of the following makes up approximately 55% of blood by volume?

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A)   Erythrocytes
B)   Leukocytes
C)   Thrombocytes
D)   PlasmaE) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

Question 6

Hemoglobin A1c is measured to monitor

Accepted Answer

A)   anemia.
B)   transfusion reactions.
C)   diabetes.
D)   hemolytic disease of the newborn.E) A) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 7

A blood test that analyzes the ability of the kidneys to perform their function is the

Accepted Answer

A)   albumin levels.
B)   BUN.
C)   FBS.
D)   GTT.E) All of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 8

B cells produce specific antibodies against a particular antigen.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Dr. Lim orders a CPK draw on Mr. Roberts. What do elevated CPK levels indicate?

Accepted Answer

A)   Liver disease
B)   Possible MI
C)   Dehydration
D)   A problem with glucose metabolismE) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 10

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

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A)   thrombocytopenia.
B)   thrombocytosis.
C)   leukocytosis.
D)   None of the aboveE) A) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 11

T cells and B cells are a subclassification of which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)   Monocytes
B)   Lymphocytes
C)   Erythrocytes
D)   All of the aboveE) None of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 12

An RBC that is larger than normal is described as

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A)   microcytic.
B)   macrocytic.
C)   normocytic.
D)   normochromic.E) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 13

Which statement is true about leukocytes?

Accepted Answer

A)   Leukocytes are the largest circulating blood cells.
B)   Granulocytes have segmented nuclei.
C)   Neutrophils are the most numerous WBCs in circulation.
D)   Bacterial infections stimulate increased production of neutrophils.
E)   All of the above are true.F) None of the above
G) A) and B)

Question 14

Which of the following is not detected in a liver panel test?

Accepted Answer

A)   GGT
B)   ALT
C)   ALP
D)   CBCE) A) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 15

The buffy coat

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A)   is a layer of thrombocytes between the plasma and cells in a centrifuged microhematocrit tube.
B)   can be seen in a centrifuged microhematocrit tube but not in a centrifuged Vacutainer™ tube.
C)   is white.
D)   is removed for Wright's staining during the differential portion of the CBC.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 16

A properly prepared wedge smear

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A)   has blood covering one-half to three-quarters of the slide.
B)   is dried quickly with forceful blowing.
C)   has a blunt edge.
D)   can have small streaks or holes in smear.E) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Exam 44: Assisting in the Analysis of Blood

Patients with this condition produce an unusually large number of red blood cells.

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A properly prepared wedge smear

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Which of the following is not detected in a liver panel test?

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T cells and B cells are a subclassification of which of the following?

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Dr. Lim orders a CPK draw on Mr. Roberts. What do elevated CPK levels indicate?

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B cells produce specific antibodies against a particular antigen.

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

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Which statement is true about leukocytes?

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An RBC that is larger than normal is described as

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A blood test that analyzes the ability of the kidneys to perform their function is the

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In emergencies, if there is no time for the laboratory to perform a type and cross-match, which type of blood is administered?

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Hemoglobin A_1c is measured to monitor

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Which of the following makes up approximately 55% of blood by volume?

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Platelets

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The buffy coat

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The ESR test results

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Exam 44: Assisting in the Analysis of Blood

Patients with this condition produce an unusually large number of red blood cells.

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A properly prepared wedge smear

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Which of the following is not detected in a liver panel test?

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T cells and B cells are a subclassification of which of the following?

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Dr. Lim orders a CPK draw on Mr. Roberts. What do elevated CPK levels indicate?

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B cells produce specific antibodies against a particular antigen.

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

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Which statement is true about leukocytes?

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An RBC that is larger than normal is described as

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A blood test that analyzes the ability of the kidneys to perform their function is the

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In emergencies, if there is no time for the laboratory to perform a type and cross-match, which type of blood is administered?

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Hemoglobin A1c is measured to monitor

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Which of the following makes up approximately 55% of blood by volume?

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Platelets

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The buffy coat

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The ESR test results

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