Question 1

If a capillary tube is not plugged,it must be filled with a special clay before centrifugation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 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.

Accepted Answer

RBCs have a life span of approximately 1

Question 3

A hematocrit reading of 37 indicates what?

Accepted Answer

A)  The patient has a hemoglobin level of 12. 
B)  RBCs account for 37% of the total blood volume. 
C)  WBCs account for 37% of the total blood volume. 
D)  RBCs account for 63% of the total blood volume. 
A)  The patient has a hemoglobin level of 12. 
B)  RBCs account for 37% of the total blood volume. 
C)  WBCs account for 37% of the total blood volume. 
D)  RBCs account for 63% of the total blood volume.

Question 4

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 5

A low microhematocrit is seen in patients with ___________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A low microhematocrit is seen in patients...

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

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 8

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 9

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 10

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 11

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 12

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

Question 13

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 14

___________ 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 15

List five studies included in a CBC.

Accepted Answer

The complete blood cell count (CBC)is th

Question 16

Which of the following tests is used for the initial screening of a patient for diabetes type 2?

Accepted Answer

A)  Fasting blood glucose 
B)  Blood glucose tolerance test 
C)  Glycosylated hemoglobin A1C 
D)  All of the above 
A)  Fasting blood glucose 
B)  Blood glucose tolerance test 
C)  Glycosylated hemoglobin A1C 
D)  All of the above

Question 17

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 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

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 20

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 poikilocyte. 
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 poikilocyte. 
D)  None of the above

Exam 30: Assisting in the Analysis of Blood

If a capillary tube is not plugged,it must be filled with a special clay before centrifugation.

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.

A hematocrit reading of 37 indicates what?

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

A low microhematocrit is seen in patients with ___________.

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

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

Which department of the laboratory performs H&H tests?

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

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

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

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

Erythrocytes have a typical ________ shape because of _______________________.

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

List five studies included in a CBC.

Which of the following tests is used for the initial screening of a patient for diabetes type 2?

Hemoglobin A1C is measured to monitor

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

The buffy coat

Platelets

Competency-Based Education and the Medical Assistant Student

The Health Record

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

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Explain the significance of the HbA_1C test in the control of diabetes mellitus.Include in your discussion the relationship between A_1C and blood glucose levels.

Erythrocytes have a typical shape because of _______________.

Hemoglobin A_1C is measured to monitor