Question 1

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 above 
A)  Monocytes 
B)  Lymphocytes 
C)  Erythrocytes 
D)  All of the above

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

A)  Anemia 
B)  Inflammation 
C)  Polycythemia vera 
D)  Diabetes 
A)  Anemia 
B)  Inflammation 
C)  Polycythemia vera 
D)  Diabetes

Question 3

The ESR test results

Accepted Answer

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. 
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.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

A)  Erythrocytes 
B)  Leukocytes 
C)  Thrombocytes 
D)  Plasma 
A)  Erythrocytes 
B)  Leukocytes 
C)  Thrombocytes 
D)  Plasma

Question 5

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. 
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.

Question 6

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. 
A)  albumin levels. 
B)  BUN. 
C)  FBS. 
D)  GTT.

Question 7

B cells produce specific antibodies against a particular antigen.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

A)  thrombocytopenia. 
B)  thrombocytosis. 
C)  leukocytosis. 
D)  None of the above 
A)  thrombocytopenia. 
B)  thrombocytosis. 
C)  leukocytosis. 
D)  None of the above

Question 9

The buffy coat

Accepted Answer

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. 
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.

Question 10

Platelets

Accepted Answer

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 above 
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 above

Question 11

Hemoglobin A1c is measured to monitor

Accepted Answer

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

Question 12

An RBC that is larger than normal is described as

Accepted Answer

A)  microcytic. 
B)  macrocytic. 
C)  normocytic. 
D)  normochromic. 
A)  microcytic. 
B)  macrocytic. 
C)  normocytic. 
D)  normochromic.

Question 13

A properly prepared wedge smear

Accepted Answer

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. 
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.

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

A)  GGT 
B)  ALT 
C)  ALP 
D)  CBC 
A)  GGT 
B)  ALT 
C)  ALP 
D)  CBC

Question 15

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 metabolism 
A)  Liver disease 
B)  Possible MI 
C)  Dehydration 
D)  A problem with glucose metabolism

Question 16

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 negative 
A)  Type A positive 
B)  Type B negative 
C)  Type AB positive 
D)  Type O negative

Exam 44: Assisting in the Analysis of Blood

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

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

The ESR test results

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

Which statement is true about leukocytes?

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

B cells produce specific antibodies against a particular antigen.

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

The buffy coat

Platelets

Hemoglobin A1c is measured to monitor

An RBC that is larger than normal is described as

A properly prepared wedge smear

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

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

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