Question 1

Platelets maintain the structure or integrity of the endothelium by plugging any gaps in the lining.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

The reference range for hemoglobin in normal adult females is ____ g/dL.

Accepted Answer

A)  15 to 20 
B)  12 to 16 
C)  9 to 14 
D)  13 to 18 
A)  15 to 20 
B)  12 to 16 
C)  9 to 14 
D)  13 to 18

Question 3

The principal adult hemoglobin contains:

Accepted Answer

A)  two alpha and two beta globin chains. 
B)  three alpha and one beta globin chain. 
C)  two alpha and two gamma chains. 
D)  either a or c. 
A)  two alpha and two beta globin chains. 
B)  three alpha and one beta globin chain. 
C)  two alpha and two gamma chains. 
D)  either a or c.

Question 4

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

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 5

If a patient has a total leukocyte count of 20.0× 10⁹/L with 70% neutrophils and 30% lymphocytes on the leukocyte differential smear,what is the absolute lymphocyte count?

Accepted Answer

A)  3.6× 109/L 
B)  6.0× 109/L 
C)  6.6× 109/L 
D)  14.0× 109/L 
A)  3.6× 109/L 
B)  6.0× 109/L 
C)  6.6× 109/L 
D)  14.0× 109/L

Question 6

Observation of many smudge cells on a blood smear can be associated with a diagnosis of:

Accepted Answer

A)  chronic myelogenous leukemia. 
B)  chronic lymphocytic leukemia. 
C)  acute bacterial infection. 
D)  acute viral infection. 
A)  chronic myelogenous leukemia. 
B)  chronic lymphocytic leukemia. 
C)  acute bacterial infection. 
D)  acute viral infection.

Question 7

In normochromic,normocytic individuals,a quick quality control check on hemoglobin results can be done by:

Accepted Answer

A)  remeasuring the hemoglobin. 
B)  checking the hematocrit. 
C)  comparing the hemoglobin and hematocrit results. 
D)  none of the above. 
A)  remeasuring the hemoglobin. 
B)  checking the hematocrit. 
C)  comparing the hemoglobin and hematocrit results. 
D)  none of the above.

Question 8

Match the following terms with an appropriate definition.
-anisocytosis

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 9

Blood samples that are unsuitable for hematology testing include ____ specimens.

Accepted Answer

A)  hemolyzed 
B)  clotted 
C)  icteric 
D)  both a and b 
A)  hemolyzed 
B)  clotted 
C)  icteric 
D)  both a and b

Question 10

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

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 11

A properly stained Wright-Giemsa stained blood smear has a ____ appearance when observed with the naked eye.

Accepted Answer

A)  blue 
B)  red 
C)  pink 
D)  yellow 
A)  blue 
B)  red 
C)  pink 
D)  yellow

Question 12

The reference range for the MCV is:

Accepted Answer

A)  65 to 85 pg. 
B)  65 to 86 fL. 
C)  80 to 96 g/dL. 
D)  80 to 96 fL. 
A)  65 to 85 pg. 
B)  65 to 86 fL. 
C)  80 to 96 g/dL. 
D)  80 to 96 fL.

Question 13

Hemoglobin F makes up ____% of hemoglobin in an adult.

Accepted Answer

A)  5 
B)  10 
C)  25 
D)  75 
A)  5 
B)  10 
C)  25 
D)  75

Question 14

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

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 15

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

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 16

An example of a clinically important abnormal hemoglobin is hemoglobin:

Accepted Answer

A)  S. 
B)  C. 
C)  E. 
D)  All of the above are correct. 
A)  S. 
B)  C. 
C)  E. 
D)  All of the above are correct.

Question 17

Heme iron is normally recycled for reuse.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

A hematocrit and PCV are the same measurement.However,the hematocrit is expressed in percentage (%)but the PCV is expressed as:

Accepted Answer

A)  g/dL. 
B)  L/L. 
C)  ×1012/L. 
D)  ×109/L. 
A)  g/dL. 
B)  L/L. 
C)  ×1012/L. 
D)  ×109/L.

Question 19

Another term used for the RBC measurement,hematocrit,is:

Accepted Answer

A)  RBC count. 
B)  packed cell volume. 
C)  packed cell count. 
D)  erythrocyte indices. 
A)  RBC count. 
B)  packed cell volume. 
C)  packed cell count. 
D)  erythrocyte indices.

Question 20

RBCs that have a central area of hemoglobin are called:

Accepted Answer

A)  spherocytes. 
B)  target cells. 
C)  microcytes. 
D)  discocytes. 
A)  spherocytes. 
B)  target cells. 
C)  microcytes. 
D)  discocytes.

Platelets maintain the structure or integrity of the endothelium by plugging any gaps in the lining.

The reference range for hemoglobin in normal adult females is ____ g/dL.

The principal adult hemoglobin contains:

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

If a patient has a total leukocyte count of 20.0× 10⁹/L with 70% neutrophils and 30% lymphocytes on the leukocyte differential smear,what is the absolute lymphocyte count?

Observation of many smudge cells on a blood smear can be associated with a diagnosis of:

In normochromic,normocytic individuals,a quick quality control check on hemoglobin results can be done by:

Match the following terms with an appropriate definition. -anisocytosis

Blood samples that are unsuitable for hematology testing include ____ specimens.

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

A properly stained Wright-Giemsa stained blood smear has a ____ appearance when observed with the naked eye.

The reference range for the MCV is:

Hemoglobin F makes up ____% of hemoglobin in an adult.

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

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

An example of a clinically important abnormal hemoglobin is hemoglobin:

Heme iron is normally recycled for reuse.

A hematocrit and PCV are the same measurement.However,the hematocrit is expressed in percentage (%)but the PCV is expressed as:

Another term used for the RBC measurement,hematocrit,is:

RBCs that have a central area of hemoglobin are called:

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

Platelets maintain the structure or integrity of the endothelium by plugging any gaps in the lining.

The reference range for hemoglobin in normal adult females is ____ g/dL.

The principal adult hemoglobin contains:

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

If a patient has a total leukocyte count of 20.0× 10⁹/L with 70% neutrophils and 30% lymphocytes on the leukocyte differential smear,what is the absolute lymphocyte count?

Observation of many smudge cells on a blood smear can be associated with a diagnosis of:

In normochromic,normocytic individuals,a quick quality control check on hemoglobin results can be done by:

Match the following terms with an appropriate definition. -anisocytosis

Blood samples that are unsuitable for hematology testing include ____ specimens.

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

A properly stained Wright-Giemsa stained blood smear has a ____ appearance when observed with the naked eye.

The reference range for the MCV is:

Hemoglobin F makes up ____% of hemoglobin in an adult.

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

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

An example of a clinically important abnormal hemoglobin is hemoglobin:

Heme iron is normally recycled for reuse.

A hematocrit and PCV are the same measurement.However,the hematocrit is expressed in percentage (%)but the PCV is expressed as:

Another term used for the RBC measurement,hematocrit,is:

RBCs that have a central area of hemoglobin are called:

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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