Question 1

Eosinophils are phagocytic and are closely associated with allergic reactions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

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 3

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 4

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

Accepted Answer

thrombocytosis
A patient who h

Question 5

Fasting is necessary before cholesterol testing because HDL and LDL cholesterol are greatly affected by food consumption.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

A low microhematocrit is seen in patients with ___________.

Accepted Answer

anemia
A low microhe

Question 7

An RBC that is larger than normal is described as ______________.

Accepted Answer

macrocytic
An RBC th

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 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 10

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

Question 11

A(n) ____________ is an immature neutrophil.

Accepted Answer

band
A ban

Question 12

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 13

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 14

__________ 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 15

An HDL cholesterol level over 20 mg/dL indicates a low risk for cardiac disease.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Which statement is true about HDL?

Accepted Answer

A)  It transports cholesterol. 
B)  It is referred to as the "bad" cholesterol. 
C)  If elevated, it can result in a greater risk of heart disease. 
D)  All of the above are true. 
A)  It transports cholesterol. 
B)  It is referred to as the "bad" cholesterol. 
C)  If elevated, it can result in a greater risk of heart disease. 
D)  All of the above are true.

Question 17

____________ cells, the most numerous types of agranular leukocytes, stimulate the activity of other T lymphocytes.

Accepted Answer

Helper T
Helper T cells, the m

Question 18

The physician orders both liver and cardiac panels for Mr. John Seymour, a 48-year-old patient. Summarize the blood tests included.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The physician orders both liver and cardiac...

Question 19

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 20

List five studies included in a CBC.

Accepted Answer

The complete blood cell count (CBC) is t

Exam 47: Assisting in the Analysis of Blood

Eosinophils are phagocytic and are closely associated with allergic reactions.

Erythrocytes have a typical ________ shape because of _______________________.

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

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

Fasting is necessary before cholesterol testing because HDL and LDL cholesterol are greatly affected by food consumption.

A low microhematocrit is seen in patients with ___________.

An RBC that is larger than normal is described as ______________.

Which department of the laboratory performs H&H tests?

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

Platelets

A(n) ____________ is an immature neutrophil.

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

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

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

An HDL cholesterol level over 20 mg/dL indicates a low risk for cardiac disease.

Which statement is true about HDL?

____________ cells, the most numerous types of agranular leukocytes, stimulate the activity of other T lymphocytes.

The physician orders both liver and cardiac panels for Mr. John Seymour, a 48-year-old patient. Summarize the blood tests included.

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

List five studies included in a CBC.

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Erythrocytes have a typical shape because of _______________.