Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

A)  Pituitary gland 
B)  Pancreas 
C)  Liver 
D)  Kidneys 
A)  Pituitary gland 
B)  Pancreas 
C)  Liver 
D)  Kidneys

Question 2

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 3

Blood is able to form a clot as the result of a coordinated process involving more than 50 blood factors and processes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

The answer of Fibrin creates a network of threadlike structures...

Question 5

Troponin is a component of a(n) ________ panel.

Accepted Answer

A)  liver 
B)  renal 
C)  cardiac 
D)  electrolyte 
A)  liver 
B)  renal 
C)  cardiac 
D)  electrolyte

Question 6

Plasma makes up approximately 45% of blood by volume.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

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

Question 8

The WBC count is lowest in newborns and highest in adults.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

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

Eosinophils are phagocytic and are closely associated with allergic reactions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

glycosylat

Question 12

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 13

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 14

Which of the following measures the PT according to the time it takes the blood to form a fibrin clot?

Accepted Answer

A)  ESR 
B)  Hgb determination 
C)  CLIA-waived 
D)  CBC 
A)  ESR 
B)  Hgb determination 
C)  CLIA-waived 
D)  CBC

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

The answer of __________ cholesterol is known as "good" cholesterol...

Question 16

___________ is nitrogenous waste material from protein metabolism that collects in the bloodstream if the kidneys are not functioning properly.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ___________ is nitrogenous waste material from protein...

Question 17

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% basophils 
A)  50% to 65% segmented neutrophils 
B)  0% to 7% band neutrophils 
C)  25% to 40% lymphocytes 
D)  50% to 70% basophils

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 47: Assisting in the Analysis of Blood

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

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

Blood is able to form a clot as the result of a coordinated process involving more than 50 blood factors and processes.

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

Troponin is a component of a(n) ________ panel.

Plasma makes up approximately 45% of blood by volume.

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

The WBC count is lowest in newborns and highest in adults.

The buffy coat

Eosinophils are phagocytic and are closely associated with allergic reactions.

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

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

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

Which of the following measures the PT according to the time it takes the blood to form a fibrin clot?

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

___________ is nitrogenous waste material from protein metabolism that collects in the bloodstream if the kidneys are not functioning properly.

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

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

Competency-Based Education and the Medical Assistant Student

The Medical Assistant and the Healthcare Team

Professional Behavior in the Workplace

Therapeutic Communications

Medicine and Law

Medicine and Ethics

Technology and Written Communication in the Medical Office

Telephone Techniques

Scheduling Appointments and Patient Processing

Daily Operations in the Ambulatory Care Setting

The Health Record

Basics of Diagnostic Coding

Basics of Procedural Coding

Basics of Health Insurance

Medical Billing and Reimbursement

Patient Accounts, Collections, and Practice Management

Banking Services and Procedures

Supervision and Human Resources Management

Medical Practice Marketing and Customer Service

Infection Control

Patient Assessment

Patient Education

Nutrition and Health Promotion

Vital Signs

Assisting With the Primary Physical Examination

Principles of Pharmacology

Pharmacology Math

Administering Medications

Safety and Emergency Practices

Assisting in Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology

Assisting in Dermatology

Assisting in Gastroenterology

Assisting in Urology and Male Reproduction

Assisting in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Assisting in Pediatrics

Assisting in Orthopedic Medicine

Assisting in Neurology and Mental Health

Assisting in Endocrinology

Assisting in Pulmonary Medicine

Assisting in Cardiology

Assisting in Geriatrics

Principles of Electrocardiography

Assisting With Diagnostic Imaging

Assisting in the Clinical Laboratory

Assisting in the Analysis of Urine

Assisting in Blood Collection

Assisting in Microbiology and Immunology

Surgical Supplies and Instruments

Surgical Asepsis and Assisting With Surgical Procedures

Career Development and Life Skills

Filters