Question 1

A total platelet count of 250× 10⁹/L is:

Accepted Answer

A)  below normal. 
B)  within the reference range. 
C)  above normal. 
D)  normal for children but not for adults. 
A)  below normal. 
B)  within the reference range. 
C)  above normal. 
D)  normal for children but not for adults. B

Question 2

Match the errors in staining with the appropriate description.
-large amounts of precipitated stain

Accepted Answer

A) if the pH of the staining system is too alkaline, the parts of the cells taking up basic dye will be overstained, giving an overall blue effect, with very dark blue to black nuclear chromatin and bluish RBCs 
B) parts of the cell taking up acidic dye will be overstained and will appear too red, while the parts of the cells taking up basic dye will appear pale 
C) an excessively blue appearance on gross examination 
D) improper washing (not washing enough to remove the metallic scum) 
A) if the pH of the staining system is too alkaline, the parts of the cells taking up basic dye will be overstained, giving an overall blue effect, with very dark blue to black nuclear chromatin and bluish RBCs 
B) parts of the cell taking up acidic dye will be overstained and will appear too red, while the parts of the cells taking up basic dye will appear pale 
C) an excessively blue appearance on gross examination 
D) improper washing (not washing enough to remove the metallic scum) D

Question 3

The total volume of blood in an average adult is about ____ liters.

Accepted Answer

A)  2 
B)  4 
C)  6 
D)  8 
A)  2 
B)  4 
C)  6 
D)  8 C

Question 4

Match the following granulocyte alterations with an appropriate description.
-Döhle bodies

Accepted Answer

A) composed of lysosomal materials and fused primary granules 
B) associated with acute bacterial infections 
C) pale blue inclusions associated with burns 
A) composed of lysosomal materials and fused primary granules 
B) associated with acute bacterial infections 
C) pale blue inclusions associated with burns

Question 5

The erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR)is used:

Accepted Answer

A)  to track tissue healing after a myocardial infarction (heart attack). 
B)  as a nonspecific index of inflammatory activity. 
C)  to diagnose anemias. 
D)  Both a and b are correct. 
A)  to track tissue healing after a myocardial infarction (heart attack). 
B)  as a nonspecific index of inflammatory activity. 
C)  to diagnose anemias. 
D)  Both a and b are correct.

Question 6

The reference range for adult (male)reticulocytes is ____% (uncorrected).

Accepted Answer

A)  0 to 0.2 
B)  0.3 to 0.5 
C)  0.5 to 1.5 
D)  0.5 to 2.5 
A)  0 to 0.2 
B)  0.3 to 0.5 
C)  0.5 to 1.5 
D)  0.5 to 2.5

Question 7

Leukopenia is a(n):

Accepted Answer

A)  increased total white blood count. 
B)  decreased total while blood count. 
C)  increased number of segmented neutrophils. 
D)  decreased number of lymphocytes. 
A)  increased total white blood count. 
B)  decreased total while blood count. 
C)  increased number of segmented neutrophils. 
D)  decreased number of lymphocytes.

Question 8

Match the following granulocyte alterations with an appropriate description.
-Auer rods

Accepted Answer

A) composed of lysosomal materials and fused primary granules 
B) associated with acute bacterial infections 
C) pale blue inclusions associated with burns 
A) composed of lysosomal materials and fused primary granules 
B) associated with acute bacterial infections 
C) pale blue inclusions associated with burns

Question 9

Howell-Jolly bodies represent:

Accepted Answer

A)  residual DNA. 
B)  residual RNA. 
C)  toxic granules. 
D)  either a or b. 
A)  residual DNA. 
B)  residual RNA. 
C)  toxic granules. 
D)  either a or b.

Question 10

A hematocrit determined by automated instrumentation is consistently ____ when done by the spun microhematocrit method.

Accepted Answer

A)  lower 
B)  higher 
C)  the same as 
D)  not comparable 
A)  lower 
B)  higher 
C)  the same as 
D)  not comparable

Question 11

The blood cell that produces immunoglobulins (antibodies)is the:

Accepted Answer

A)  lymphocyte. 
B)  plasma cell. 
C)  monocyte. 
D)  neutrophil. 
A)  lymphocyte. 
B)  plasma cell. 
C)  monocyte. 
D)  neutrophil.

Question 12

The term shift to the left refers to a(n):

Accepted Answer

A)  increase in mature neutrophils. 
B)  increase in immature neutrophils. 
C)  increase in immature lymphocytes. 
D)  decrease in mature neutrophils. 
A)  increase in mature neutrophils. 
B)  increase in immature neutrophils. 
C)  increase in immature lymphocytes. 
D)  decrease in mature neutrophils.

Question 13

Match the adult mean reference value (%) with each of the leukocyte types.
-eosinophils

Accepted Answer

A) 0.5 
B) 59 
C) 3 
D) 4-6 
E) 34 
A) 0.5 
B) 59 
C) 3 
D) 4-6 
E) 34

Question 14

Match the following terms with an appropriate definition.
-polychromasia

Accepted Answer

A) variation in cell size 
B) increased central pallor in RBCs 
C) faint blue-colored RBCs 
A) variation in cell size 
B) increased central pallor in RBCs 
C) faint blue-colored RBCs

Question 15

The criteria for a satisfactory blood smear include:

Accepted Answer

A)  no interruption of the smear with ridges, waves, or holes; progressively going from a thick smear to a thinner smear. 
B)  covering one quarter to half of the length of the slide; moving smoothly from a thin to a thick smear. 
C)  making the smear with a smooth action and having a good feathered edge with a defined border on the end. 
D)  both a and c. 
A)  no interruption of the smear with ridges, waves, or holes; progressively going from a thick smear to a thinner smear. 
B)  covering one quarter to half of the length of the slide; moving smoothly from a thin to a thick smear. 
C)  making the smear with a smooth action and having a good feathered edge with a defined border on the end. 
D)  both a and c.

Question 16

The identification of leukocytes is guided by:

Accepted Answer

A)  overall size of the cell. 
B)  shape and size of the cellular nucleus. 
C)  color of the cytoplasm. 
D)  all of the above. 
A)  overall size of the cell. 
B)  shape and size of the cellular nucleus. 
C)  color of the cytoplasm. 
D)  all of the above.

Question 17

Match the RBC indices term with the appropriate equation.
-MCV

Accepted Answer

A) $ (f L)=\frac{\operatorname{Hct} \times 10}{\operatorname{RBC}} $ 
B) $ (p g)=\frac{\mathrm{Hb} \times 10}{\mathrm{RBC}} $ 
C) $ (g / d L)=\frac{H b}{H c t} \times 100 $ 
A) $ (f L)=\frac{\operatorname{Hct} \times 10}{\operatorname{RBC}} $ 
B) $ (p g)=\frac{\mathrm{Hb} \times 10}{\mathrm{RBC}} $ 
C) $ (g / d L)=\frac{H b}{H c t} \times 100 $

Question 18

When RBCs are examined morphologically,what characteristics should be observed?

Accepted Answer

A)  Variations in color 
B)  Variations in size (anisocytosis) 
C)  Variations in shape (poikilocytosis) 
D)  All of the above 
A)  Variations in color 
B)  Variations in size (anisocytosis) 
C)  Variations in shape (poikilocytosis) 
D)  All of the above

Question 19

Match the cellular characteristic with the appropriate cell type.
-basophil

Accepted Answer

A) usually the most numerous of the mature leukocytes (WBCs) 
B) dark-purple or black granules in the cytoplasm 
C) orange granules in the cytoplasm 
D) cytoplasm usually stains a light blue 
E) the largest mature WBC 
A) usually the most numerous of the mature leukocytes (WBCs) 
B) dark-purple or black granules in the cytoplasm 
C) orange granules in the cytoplasm 
D) cytoplasm usually stains a light blue 
E) the largest mature WBC

Question 20

Match the errors in staining with the appropriate description.
-overstaining,inadequate washing,or using too thick a film

Accepted Answer

A) if the pH of the staining system is too alkaline, the parts of the cells taking up basic dye will be overstained, giving an overall blue effect, with very dark blue to black nuclear chromatin and bluish RBCs 
B) parts of the cell taking up acidic dye will be overstained and will appear too red, while the parts of the cells taking up basic dye will appear pale 
C) an excessively blue appearance on gross examination 
D) improper washing (not washing enough to remove the metallic scum) 
A) if the pH of the staining system is too alkaline, the parts of the cells taking up basic dye will be overstained, giving an overall blue effect, with very dark blue to black nuclear chromatin and bluish RBCs 
B) parts of the cell taking up acidic dye will be overstained and will appear too red, while the parts of the cells taking up basic dye will appear pale 
C) an excessively blue appearance on gross examination 
D) improper washing (not washing enough to remove the metallic scum)

A total platelet count of 250× 10⁹/L is:

Match the errors in staining with the appropriate description. -large amounts of precipitated stain

The total volume of blood in an average adult is about ____ liters.

Match the following granulocyte alterations with an appropriate description. -Döhle bodies

The erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR)is used:

The reference range for adult (male)reticulocytes is ____% (uncorrected).

Leukopenia is a(n):

Match the following granulocyte alterations with an appropriate description. -Auer rods

Howell-Jolly bodies represent:

A hematocrit determined by automated instrumentation is consistently ____ when done by the spun microhematocrit method.

The blood cell that produces immunoglobulins (antibodies)is the:

The term shift to the left refers to a(n):

Match the adult mean reference value (%) with each of the leukocyte types. -eosinophils

Match the following terms with an appropriate definition. -polychromasia

The criteria for a satisfactory blood smear include:

The identification of leukocytes is guided by:

Match the RBC indices term with the appropriate equation. -MCV

When RBCs are examined morphologically,what characteristics should be observed?

Match the cellular characteristic with the appropriate cell type. -basophil

Match the errors in staining with the appropriate description. -overstaining,inadequate washing,or using too thick a film

Fundamentals of the Clinical Laboratory

Safety in the Clinical Laboratory

Quality Assessment and Quality Control in the Clinical Laboratory

Phlebotomy: Collecting and Processing Blood

The Microscope

Systems of Measurement, laboratory Equipment, and Reagents

Laboratory Mathematics and Solution Preparation

Basic and New Techniques in the Clinical Laboratory

Delivery of Laboratory Testing From Point of Care to Total Automation

Introduction to Clinical Chemistry

Introduction to Hemostasis

Renal Physiology and Urinalysis

Examination of Body Fluids and Miscellaneous Specimens

Introduction to Microbiology

Immunology and Serology

Immunohematology and Transfusion Medicine

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Exam 11: Principles and Practice of Clinical Hematology

A total platelet count of 250× 10⁹/L is:

Match the errors in staining with the appropriate description. -large amounts of precipitated stain

The total volume of blood in an average adult is about ____ liters.

Match the following granulocyte alterations with an appropriate description. -Döhle bodies

The erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR)is used:

The reference range for adult (male)reticulocytes is ____% (uncorrected).

Leukopenia is a(n):

Match the following granulocyte alterations with an appropriate description. -Auer rods

Howell-Jolly bodies represent:

A hematocrit determined by automated instrumentation is consistently ____ when done by the spun microhematocrit method.

The blood cell that produces immunoglobulins (antibodies)is the:

The term shift to the left refers to a(n):

Match the adult mean reference value (%) with each of the leukocyte types. -eosinophils

Match the following terms with an appropriate definition. -polychromasia

The criteria for a satisfactory blood smear include:

The identification of leukocytes is guided by:

Match the RBC indices term with the appropriate equation. -MCV

When RBCs are examined morphologically,what characteristics should be observed?

Match the cellular characteristic with the appropriate cell type. -basophil

Match the errors in staining with the appropriate description. -overstaining,inadequate washing,or using too thick a film

Fundamentals of the Clinical Laboratory

Safety in the Clinical Laboratory

Quality Assessment and Quality Control in the Clinical Laboratory

Phlebotomy: Collecting and Processing Blood

The Microscope

Systems of Measurement, laboratory Equipment, and Reagents

Laboratory Mathematics and Solution Preparation

Basic and New Techniques in the Clinical Laboratory

Delivery of Laboratory Testing From Point of Care to Total Automation

Introduction to Clinical Chemistry

Introduction to Hemostasis

Renal Physiology and Urinalysis

Examination of Body Fluids and Miscellaneous Specimens

Introduction to Microbiology

Immunology and Serology

Immunohematology and Transfusion Medicine

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