Question 1

Match between columns
                        Premises: Activates prothrombin to become thrombin
A natural anticoagulant that prevents excessive clotting
The final sticky, stringy product of coagulation
Activates fibrinogen to become fibrin
A moving clot

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The Answer of Heparin and Fibrin and Embolus and Thrombin is...

Question 2

Which of the following is not a granulocyte?

Accepted Answer

A)  Eosinophil 
B)  Neutrophil 
C)  Lymphocyte 
D)  Basophil 
E)  Band/seg 
A)  Eosinophil 
B)  Neutrophil 
C)  Lymphocyte 
D)  Basophil 
E)  Band/seg C

Question 3

Which of the following is not a formed element in the blood?

Accepted Answer

A)  Prothrombin 
B)  White blood cells (WBCs) 
C)  Red blood cells (RBCs) 
D)  Platelets 
A)  Prothrombin 
B)  White blood cells (WBCs) 
C)  Red blood cells (RBCs) 
D)  Platelets A

Question 4

The complete blood count (CBC) generally includes all of the following except:

Accepted Answer

A)  hemoglobin. 
B)  hematocrit. 
C)  ESR. 
D)  RBC count. 
E)  WBC count. 
A)  hemoglobin. 
B)  hematocrit. 
C)  ESR. 
D)  RBC count. 
E)  WBC count.

Question 5

Which of the following WBCs does not match the associated description?

Accepted Answer

A)  Basophil becomes a mast cell when it enters the tissues to mediate the inflammatory response. 
B)  Lymphocyte is the smallest WBC. 
C)  Eosinophil increases in number during allergic reactions. 
D)  Neutrophil can differentiate into a T cell or B cell. 
E)  Monocyte is the largest WBC. 
A)  Basophil becomes a mast cell when it enters the tissues to mediate the inflammatory response. 
B)  Lymphocyte is the smallest WBC. 
C)  Eosinophil increases in number during allergic reactions. 
D)  Neutrophil can differentiate into a T cell or B cell. 
E)  Monocyte is the largest WBC.

Question 6

Match between columns
                        Premises: A byproduct of RBC breakdown that is sent to the liver
The protein portion of the hemoglobin molecule
The iron portion of the hemoglobin molecule
A condition in which the RBC or hemoglobin levels are below normal
A molecule that has a reddish pigment and is capable of carrying oxygen

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The Answer of Anemia and Heme and Bilirubin and Hemoglobin is...

Question 7

The anticoagulant and Vacutainer tube used for most hematology testing in a reference lab is:

Accepted Answer

A)  heparin in a green-top tube. 
B)  heparin in a lavender-top tube. 
C)  ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDT
A)  in a green-top tube. 
D)  EDTA in a lavender-top tube. 
E)  none of these; no anticoagulant is needed for hematology tests. 
A)  heparin in a green-top tube. 
B)  heparin in a lavender-top tube. 
C)  ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDT
A)  in a green-top tube. 
D)  EDTA in a lavender-top tube. 
E)  none of these; no anticoagulant is needed for hematology tests.

Question 8

Match between columns
                        Premises: Pro time
ESR
Hemoglobin
Hematocrit

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The Answer of 36% to55% and 0 to20 mm/hour and is...

Question 9

Hematology is the study of:

Accepted Answer

A)  blood chemistry. 
B)  proteins in the blood. 
C)  blood plasma. 
D)  formed elements in the blood and bone marrow. 
E)  infectious diseases in the blood. 
A)  blood chemistry. 
B)  proteins in the blood. 
C)  blood plasma. 
D)  formed elements in the blood and bone marrow. 
E)  infectious diseases in the blood.

Question 10

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                        Premises: Newly released RBCs into the blood that still contain some nuclear DNA
Immature red cell in bone marrow (also called rubriblast)
Variances in RBC size
Abnormally shaped
Specialists who evaluate the cellular elements of blood microscopically and analytically

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The Answer of Erythroblast and Hematologists and Reticulocytes and Anisocytosis is...

Question 11

The erythrocyte indices:

Accepted Answer

A)  aid in diagnosing anemia classifications. 
B)  provide information for hematocrit. 
C)  allow for calculations of oxygen in hemoglobin. 
D)  compare the RBC count to the WBC count. 
E)  are taken from the ESR results. 
A)  aid in diagnosing anemia classifications. 
B)  provide information for hematocrit. 
C)  allow for calculations of oxygen in hemoglobin. 
D)  compare the RBC count to the WBC count. 
E)  are taken from the ESR results.

Question 12

Which term does not match its description?

Accepted Answer

A)  Erythrocytes are the most numerous blood cells, occupying almost 50% of blood volume. 
B)  Bands are immature neutrophils. 
C)  Platelets are fragments of cytoplasm. 
D)  Segs are mature neutrophils. 
E)  Basophils have coarse red granules in their cytoplasm. 
A)  Erythrocytes are the most numerous blood cells, occupying almost 50% of blood volume. 
B)  Bands are immature neutrophils. 
C)  Platelets are fragments of cytoplasm. 
D)  Segs are mature neutrophils. 
E)  Basophils have coarse red granules in their cytoplasm.

Question 13

Match between columns
                        Premises: MCH (mean cell hemoglobin)
MCHC (mean cell hemoglobin concentration)
MCV (mean cell volume)

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The Answer of Hgb/HCT (31% to37% or g/dL) and Hgb/RBC is...

Question 14

Match between columns
                        Premises: RBC layer
Air
Buffy layer
Clay sealant
Plasma

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The Answer of Label C and Label E and Label is...

Question 15

Match between columns
                        Premises: Many-shaped nucleus or "seg"
Lymphocyte and monocyte group
Large nuclear cell in the bone marrow that fragments its cytoplasm to become platelets
WBC stem cell that develops into the three kinds of granulocytes
Large engulfing cells in the tissues that came from monocytes

Accepted Answer

The Answer of Macrophages and Nongranulocytes and Polymorphonuclear and Megakaryocyte is...

Question 16

The major component in the erythrocyte that carries oxygen is:

Accepted Answer

A)  hematocrit. 
B)  hemoglobin. 
C)  plasma. 
D)  protein. 
E)  iron. 
A)  hematocrit. 
B)  hemoglobin. 
C)  plasma. 
D)  protein. 
E)  iron.

Question 17

Which of the following statements regarding hematocrits is false?

Accepted Answer

A)  If capillary blood from a finger is used for the microhematocrit, the capillary tube must not contain an anticoagulant. 
B)  Spun hematocrits should be performed in duplicate, with results falling within 2% of each other. 
C)  Note the appearance of the plasma for hemolysis (red) and/or lipemia (cloudy white due to high fat content). 
D)  One condition in which a high hematocrit value might be found is polycythemia. 
A)  If capillary blood from a finger is used for the microhematocrit, the capillary tube must not contain an anticoagulant. 
B)  Spun hematocrits should be performed in duplicate, with results falling within 2% of each other. 
C)  Note the appearance of the plasma for hemolysis (red) and/or lipemia (cloudy white due to high fat content). 
D)  One condition in which a high hematocrit value might be found is polycythemia.

Question 18

Which of the following statements regarding the making and staining of a blood smear is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  When identifying cells, one should note the size, shape, and color of the blood cell, its nucleus, and its cytoplasm. 
B)  Blood cells are observed and identified under the low power lens of the microscope. 
C)  A properly done blood smear will have a blunt edge at the end of the smear and a thinner distribution of blood cells in the heel of the slide. 
D)  Medical assistants are qualified to read and report a stained blood smear. 
A)  When identifying cells, one should note the size, shape, and color of the blood cell, its nucleus, and its cytoplasm. 
B)  Blood cells are observed and identified under the low power lens of the microscope. 
C)  A properly done blood smear will have a blunt edge at the end of the smear and a thinner distribution of blood cells in the heel of the slide. 
D)  Medical assistants are qualified to read and report a stained blood smear.

Question 19

Match between columns
                        Premises: Abnormal decrease in RBCs
Cancer of the WBCs
Abnormal increase in WBCs
Abnormal decrease in WBCs
Abnormal increase in RBCs

Accepted Answer

The Answer of Leukocytosis and Leukopenia and Leukemia and Anemia is...

Question 20

Which of the following statements regarding erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) is false?

Accepted Answer

A)  The following technical interferences will increase the ESR result: vibrating surface, reading after 60 minutes, and tilting the sedimentation rate tube. 
B)  When plasma proteins increase, they cause the RBCs to stack together like poker chips, a condition known as rouleaux. 
C)  ESR tests cannot be performed on capillary blood because of the volume of blood needed. 
D)  The following medical conditions will cause a decreased ESR result: inflammatory diseases, autoimmune disorders, cancer, and leukemia. 
A)  The following technical interferences will increase the ESR result: vibrating surface, reading after 60 minutes, and tilting the sedimentation rate tube. 
B)  When plasma proteins increase, they cause the RBCs to stack together like poker chips, a condition known as rouleaux. 
C)  ESR tests cannot be performed on capillary blood because of the volume of blood needed. 
D)  The following medical conditions will cause a decreased ESR result: inflammatory diseases, autoimmune disorders, cancer, and leukemia.

Which of the following is not a granulocyte?

Which of the following is not a formed element in the blood?

The complete blood count (CBC) generally includes all of the following except:

Which of the following WBCs does not match the associated description?

The anticoagulant and Vacutainer tube used for most hematology testing in a reference lab is:

Hematology is the study of:

The erythrocyte indices:

Which term does not match its description?

The major component in the erythrocyte that carries oxygen is:

Which of the following statements regarding hematocrits is false?

Which of the following statements regarding the making and staining of a blood smear is true?

Which of the following statements regarding erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) is false?

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Exam 5: Hematology

Which of the following is not a granulocyte?

Which of the following is not a formed element in the blood?

The complete blood count (CBC) generally includes all of the following except:

Which of the following WBCs does not match the associated description?

The anticoagulant and Vacutainer tube used for most hematology testing in a reference lab is:

Hematology is the study of:

The erythrocyte indices:

Which term does not match its description?

The major component in the erythrocyte that carries oxygen is:

Which of the following statements regarding hematocrits is false?

Which of the following statements regarding the making and staining of a blood smear is true?

Which of the following statements regarding erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) is false?

Introduction to the Laboratory and Safety Training

Regulations, Microscope Setup, and Quality Control

Urinalysis

Blood Collection

Chemistry

Immunology

Microbiology

Toxicology

Electrocardiography and Spirometry

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