Question 1

Using capillary blood from a finger, the Cholestech LDX analyzer is capable of measuring which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  HDL, LDL, and VLDL 
B)  TC/HDL ratio 
C)  Glucose 
D)  All of the above 
A)  HDL, LDL, and VLDL 
B)  TC/HDL ratio 
C)  Glucose 
D)  All of the above

Question 2

Lavender-topped tubes are used for routine CBC counts.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

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

Question 4

The ESR test results

Accepted Answer

A)  are diagnostic for rheumatoid arthritis. 
B)  vary greatly between genders and as people age. 
C)  are obtained with a complex, automated test. 
D)  are reported in percentage per hour. 
A)  are diagnostic for rheumatoid arthritis. 
B)  vary greatly between genders and as people age. 
C)  are obtained with a complex, automated test. 
D)  are reported in percentage per hour.

Question 5

Increases in the WBC count that are not related to disease are seen in pregnant women and individuals facing extreme stress.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Which of the following tests is used to determine renal function?

Accepted Answer

A)  Ferritin 
B)  Total bilirubin 
C)  pH 
D)  Creatinine 
A)  Ferritin 
B)  Total bilirubin 
C)  pH 
D)  Creatinine

Question 7

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 8

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 
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 9

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Erythrocytes have a typical ________ shape because of _______________________.

Accepted Answer

A)  concave; the presence of oxygen 
B)  oval; their short life span 
C)  convex; adequate hemoglobin concentration 
D)  concave; their lack of a nucleus 
A)  concave; the presence of oxygen 
B)  oval; their short life span 
C)  convex; adequate hemoglobin concentration 
D)  concave; their lack of a nucleus

Question 11

A(n) ____________ is an immature neutrophil.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 12

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

Question 13

Fasting is necessary before cholesterol testing because HDL and LDL cholesterol are greatly affected by food consumption.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Which department of the laboratory performs H&H tests?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 15

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 16

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 17

Increases in the ___________ may indicate conditions such as acute and chronic infections, rheumatoid arthritis, tuberculosis, hepatitis, cancer, multiple myeloma, rheumatic fever, and lupus erythematosus.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Increases in the ___________ may indicate conditions...

Question 18

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 19

If the Vacutainer is not completely filled with blood, a FALSE (ESR) reading may result.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

The answer of An RBC that is larger than normal...

Exam 47: Assisting in the Analysis of Blood

Using capillary blood from a finger, the Cholestech LDX analyzer is capable of measuring which of the following?

Lavender-topped tubes are used for routine CBC counts.

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

The ESR test results

Increases in the WBC count that are not related to disease are seen in pregnant women and individuals facing extreme stress.

Which of the following tests is used to determine renal function?

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

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

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

Erythrocytes have a typical ________ shape because of _______________________.

A(n) ____________ is an immature neutrophil.

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

Fasting is necessary before cholesterol testing because HDL and LDL cholesterol are greatly affected by food consumption.

Which department of the laboratory performs H&H tests?

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

Hemoglobin A1c is measured to monitor

Increases in the ___________ may indicate conditions such as acute and chronic infections, rheumatoid arthritis, tuberculosis, hepatitis, cancer, multiple myeloma, rheumatic fever, and lupus erythematosus.

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

If the Vacutainer is not completely filled with blood, a FALSE (ESR) reading may result.

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

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Erythrocytes have a typical shape because of _______________.

Hemoglobin A_1c is measured to monitor