Question 1

B cells produce specific antibodies against a particular antigen.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

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 3

Hemoglobin A₁c determination is more useful than blood glucose measurement in the management of diabetes, because it provides information on the average blood sugar level over a 2- to 3-month period.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Which of the following is a normal adult WBC count?

Accepted Answer

A) 3,000 cells/mm3 
B) 1,500 cells/mm3 
C) 10,000 cells/mm3 
D) 12,000 cells/mm3 
A) 3,000 cells/mm3 
B) 1,500 cells/mm3 
C) 10,000 cells/mm3 
D) 12,000 cells/mm3

Question 5

Specific _____________ are complex proteins produced by the liver when it is damaged.

Accepted Answer

enzymes
Specific enz

Question 6

The INR therapeutic range for a patient receiving warfarin is 1 to 2.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Explain the significance of the HbA₁c test in the control of diabetes mellitus.Include in your discussion the relationship between A₁c and blood glucose levels.

Accepted Answer

RBCs have a life span of approximately 9

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

HDL
HDL cholesterol is known a

Question 9

Babies born to mothers with Rh-negative blood are at risk of developing __________.

Accepted Answer

HDN
Babies born to m

Question 10

A(n) __________ is used to separate blood parts from plasma.

Accepted Answer

centrifuge
A centrif

Question 11

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 12

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 13

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 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

Increases in the RBC count are found in which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A) Anemia 
B) Infection 
C) Dehydration 
D) Liver disease 
A) Anemia 
B) Infection 
C) Dehydration 
D) Liver disease

Question 16

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 17

The smallest of the formed elements in the peripheral blood is a cell fragment that assists with clotting; it is known as a(n) ____________.

Accepted Answer

platelet
thrombocyte
The small

Question 18

A high level of ____________ is indicative of an increased risk of heart disease.

Accepted Answer

LDL
A high level of

Question 19

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) should be dried with the "heel" end up before staining 
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) should be dried with the "heel" end up before staining

Question 20

When is administration of Rho(D) immune globulin absolutely necessary?

Accepted Answer

A) If an Rh-negative mother gives birth to an Rh-positive stillborn 
B) If an Rh-positive mother gives birth to an Rh-negative baby 
C) If both mother and baby are Rh negative 
D) If an Rh-negative man fathers an Rh-negative baby 
A) If an Rh-negative mother gives birth to an Rh-positive stillborn 
B) If an Rh-positive mother gives birth to an Rh-negative baby 
C) If both mother and baby are Rh negative 
D) If an Rh-negative man fathers an Rh-negative baby

Exam 54: Assisting in the Analysis of Blood

B cells produce specific antibodies against a particular antigen.

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

Hemoglobin A₁c determination is more useful than blood glucose measurement in the management of diabetes, because it provides information on the average blood sugar level over a 2- to 3-month period.

Which of the following is a normal adult WBC count?

Specific _____________ are complex proteins produced by the liver when it is damaged.

The INR therapeutic range for a patient receiving warfarin is 1 to 2.

Explain the significance of the HbA₁c test in the control of diabetes mellitus.Include in your discussion the relationship between A₁c and blood glucose levels.

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

Babies born to mothers with Rh-negative blood are at risk of developing __________.

A(n) __________ is used to separate blood parts from plasma.

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?

Hemoglobin A₁c is measured to monitor:

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

Increases in the RBC count are found in which of the following?

Which statement is true about leukocytes?

The smallest of the formed elements in the peripheral blood is a cell fragment that assists with clotting; it is known as a(n) ____________.

A high level of ____________ is indicative of an increased risk of heart disease.

A properly prepared wedge smear:

When is administration of Rho(D) immune globulin absolutely necessary?

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