Question 1

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. E

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

glycosylated hemoglobin

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 B

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

Question 5

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 6

The cytoplasm of lymphocytes stains purple.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The life span of an erythrocyte is approximately 120 days.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

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. 
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.

Question 9

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 10

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 11

__________ 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 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

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

A)  Lymphocytes 
B)  Basophils 
C)  Eosinophils 
D)  Monocytes 
A)  Lymphocytes 
B)  Basophils 
C)  Eosinophils 
D)  Monocytes

Question 15

Which of the following leukocytes are associated with allergies?

Accepted Answer

A)  Eosinophils 
B)  Basophils 
C)  Polymorphonuclear neutrophils 
D)  All of the above 
A)  Eosinophils 
B)  Basophils 
C)  Polymorphonuclear neutrophils 
D)  All of the above

Question 16

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 17

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

Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

A(n)____________ is an immature neutrophil.

Accepted Answer

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

Exam 30: Assisting in the Analysis of Blood

Which statement is true about leukocytes?

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

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

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

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

The cytoplasm of lymphocytes stains purple.

The life span of an erythrocyte is approximately 120 days.

In performance of a microhematocrit

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

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

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

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

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

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

Which of the following leukocytes are associated with allergies?

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

Which of the following makes up approximately 55% 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?

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

A(n)____________ is an immature neutrophil.

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