Question 1

__________ cholesterol is known as "good" cholesterol because a high level seems to protect the body against heart attack.

Accepted Answer

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Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

A)   GGT
B)   ALT
C)   ALP
D)   CBCE) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

glycosylated hemoglobin

Question 4

Which of the following is an abnormal value for a differential?

Accepted Answer

A)   50% to 65% segmented neutrophils
B)   0% to 7% band neutrophils
C)   25% to 40% lymphocytes
D)   50% to 70% basophilsE) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 5

Microscopically,which of the following cells have large,dark,blue-black granules and contain histamine?

Accepted Answer

A)   Lymphocytes
B)   Basophils
C)   Eosinophils
D)   MonocytesE) A) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 6

The life span of an erythrocyte is approximately 120 days.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

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) B) and D)
G) D) and E) E

Question 8

The cytoplasm of lymphocytes stains purple.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Which of the following leukocytes are associated with allergies?

Accepted Answer

A)   Eosinophils
B)   Basophils
C)   Polymorphonuclear neutrophils
D)   All of the aboveE) B) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 10

A(n)____________ is an immature neutrophil.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n)____________ is an immature neutrophil....

Question 11

Blood type O is considered the "universal donor," because no anti-A or anti-B antibodies are found in the plasma.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

TSH levels are assessed to determine the function of what organ(s) ?

Accepted Answer

A)   Pituitary gland
B)   Pancreas
C)   Liver
D)   KidneysE) B) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

The answer of A patient who has a slightly higher...

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

A)   Erythrocytes
B)   Leukocytes
C)   Thrombocytes
D)   PlasmaE) All of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 15

An RBC with a normal amount of hemoglobin is said to be hyperchromic.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

You are responsible for teaching a new medical assistant in the practice how to perform a microhematocrit test.Summarize this procedure.

Accepted Answer

Refer to P...

Question 17

Which of the following are the most numerous type of T cell?

Accepted Answer

A)   Natural killer T cells
B)   Helper T cells
C)   Suppressor T cells
D)   Memory T cellsE) A) and B)
F) A) and C) B

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 19

In performance of a microhematocrit

Accepted Answer

A)   whole coagulated blood must be used.
B)   the capillary tube must be completely filled and sealed on one end.
C)   the open end of the capillary tube should be sealed with clay before centrifuging.
D)   the capillary tubes should be centrifuged in a labeled,sealed Vacutainer tube.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 20

AST and ALT testing is done to monitor potential liver damage in patients receiving statin drugs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 30: Assisting in the Analysis of Blood

__________ cholesterol is known as "good" cholesterol because a high level seems to protect the body against heart attack.

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

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

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Which of the following is an abnormal value for a differential?

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Microscopically,which of the following cells have large,dark,blue-black granules and contain histamine?

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The life span of an erythrocyte is approximately 120 days.

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Which statement is true about leukocytes?

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The cytoplasm of lymphocytes stains purple.

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Which of the following leukocytes are associated with allergies?

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A(n)____________ is an immature neutrophil.

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Blood type O is considered the "universal donor," because no anti-A or anti-B antibodies are found in the plasma.

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TSH levels are assessed to determine the function of what organ(s) ?

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

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

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An RBC with a normal amount of hemoglobin is said to be hyperchromic.

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You are responsible for teaching a new medical assistant in the practice how to perform a microhematocrit test.Summarize this procedure.

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Which of the following are the most numerous type of T cell?

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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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In performance of a microhematocrit

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AST and ALT testing is done to monitor potential liver damage in patients receiving statin drugs.

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