Question 1

Which of the following is the normal value for a platelet count?

Accepted Answer

A) 20,000-50,000 
B) 50,000-100,000 
C) 150,000-450,000 
D) 400,000-600,000 
A) 20,000-50,000 
B) 50,000-100,000 
C) 150,000-450,000 
D) 400,000-600,000 C

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT generally included in the complete blood count (CBC)?

Accepted Answer

A) Hemoglobin determination 
B) Hematocrit determination 
C) Erythrocyte sedimentation rate 
D) Red blood cell (RB
C)  count 
A) Hemoglobin determination 
B) Hematocrit determination 
C) Erythrocyte sedimentation rate 
D) Red blood cell (RB
C)  count C

Question 3

Which of the following is the major component of the RBC that transports oxygen?

Accepted Answer

A) Serum 
B) Hemoglobin 
C) Plasma 
D) Protein 
A) Serum 
B) Hemoglobin 
C) Plasma 
D) Protein B

Question 4

Which of the following is required for the synthesis of the heme portion of the hemoglobin molecule?

Accepted Answer

A) Calcium 
B) Phosphorus 
C) Iron 
D) Carbon dioxide 
A) Calcium 
B) Phosphorus 
C) Iron 
D) Carbon dioxide

Question 5

Which of the following statements is false about disease states and cell changes?

Accepted Answer

A) Appendicitis causes increased neutrophils. 
B) Viral infections are associated with increased red blood cells. 
C) Iron deficiency anemia shows hypochromic red blood cells. 
D) Infectious mononucleosis shows increased lymphocytes. 
A) Appendicitis causes increased neutrophils. 
B) Viral infections are associated with increased red blood cells. 
C) Iron deficiency anemia shows hypochromic red blood cells. 
D) Infectious mononucleosis shows increased lymphocytes.

Question 6

Match the definitions with the appropriate term.

-normochromatic

Accepted Answer

A)  Cells show marked variation in shape. 
B)  Cells show marked variation in size. 
C)  Cells have proper amount of hemoglobin. 
D)  Cells have large, pale central area. 
A)  Cells show marked variation in shape. 
B)  Cells show marked variation in size. 
C)  Cells have proper amount of hemoglobin. 
D)  Cells have large, pale central area.

Question 7

Match the definitions with the appropriate term.

-hypochromic

Accepted Answer

A)  Cells show marked variation in shape. 
B)  Cells show marked variation in size. 
C)  Cells have proper amount of hemoglobin. 
D)  Cells have large, pale central area. 
A)  Cells show marked variation in shape. 
B)  Cells show marked variation in size. 
C)  Cells have proper amount of hemoglobin. 
D)  Cells have large, pale central area.

Question 8

Which of the following statements is true about performing an accurate "sed rate" procedure?

Accepted Answer

A) Tube must be read at exactly 2 hours. 
B) The venous sample must be well-mixed 
C) Test should be set up within 3 hours after the blood is drawn. 
D) Test is conducted at 50 degrees Fahrenheit. 
A) Tube must be read at exactly 2 hours. 
B) The venous sample must be well-mixed 
C) Test should be set up within 3 hours after the blood is drawn. 
D) Test is conducted at 50 degrees Fahrenheit.

Question 9

Match the definitions with the appropriate term.

-poikilocytosis

Accepted Answer

A)  Cells show marked variation in shape. 
B)  Cells show marked variation in size. 
C)  Cells have proper amount of hemoglobin. 
D)  Cells have large, pale central area. 
A)  Cells show marked variation in shape. 
B)  Cells show marked variation in size. 
C)  Cells have proper amount of hemoglobin. 
D)  Cells have large, pale central area.

Question 10

Oxygenated hemoglobin is what color?

Accepted Answer

A) Dark red 
B) Bright red 
C) Blue 
D) Yellow 
A) Dark red 
B) Bright red 
C) Blue 
D) Yellow

Question 11

Platelets or thrombocytes are involved in doing what in the blood?

Accepted Answer

A) Fighting infection 
B) Coagulation 
C) Carry's oxygen 
D) All the above 
A) Fighting infection 
B) Coagulation 
C) Carry's oxygen 
D) All the above

Question 12

Which of the following is the normal range of values for the hematocrit of the adult male?

Accepted Answer

A) 36-46% 
B) 30-40% 
C) 40-45% 
D) 40-55% 
A) 36-46% 
B) 30-40% 
C) 40-45% 
D) 40-55%

Question 13

Which of the following is the reference range of a leukocyte count for adults?

Accepted Answer

A) 4,500-11,000 
B) 5,000-12,000 
C) 6,000-14,000 
D) 10,000-30,000 
A) 4,500-11,000 
B) 5,000-12,000 
C) 6,000-14,000 
D) 10,000-30,000

Question 14

Which of the following is the most common type of hemoglobin disease seen in ambulatory care?

Accepted Answer

A) Iron deficiency anemia 
B) Sickle cell anemia 
C) Pernicious anemia 
D) Hypovolemia 
A) Iron deficiency anemia 
B) Sickle cell anemia 
C) Pernicious anemia 
D) Hypovolemia

Question 15

Which of the following best describes erythrocyte indices?

Accepted Answer

A) Calculations that provide size and hemoglobin content of RBCs 
B) Provides information for hematocrit 
C) Allows for calculations of oxygen in hemoglobin 
D) Abbreviated MCV, MCA, and MCC 
A) Calculations that provide size and hemoglobin content of RBCs 
B) Provides information for hematocrit 
C) Allows for calculations of oxygen in hemoglobin 
D) Abbreviated MCV, MCA, and MCC

Question 16

Leukocytes provide specific disease-fighting functions in the blood.Which one of the following is NOT one of them?

Accepted Answer

A) Coagulation 
B) Phagocytosis 
C) Detoxification 
D) Immune response 
A) Coagulation 
B) Phagocytosis 
C) Detoxification 
D) Immune response

Question 17

Which of the following is the normal range of values for hemoglobin of adult women?

Accepted Answer

A) 9-14 g/dl 
B) 12-14 g/dl 
C) 12-16 g/dl 
D) 13-18 g/dl 
A) 9-14 g/dl 
B) 12-14 g/dl 
C) 12-16 g/dl 
D) 13-18 g/dl

Question 18

What type of blood is used for the microhematocrit test?

Accepted Answer

A) Arterial 
B) Capillary 
C) Capillary and arterial 
D) None of the above 
A) Arterial 
B) Capillary 
C) Capillary and arterial 
D) None of the above

Question 19

Which of the following is the most numerous of the white blood cells?

Accepted Answer

A) Monocytes 
B) Lymphocytes 
C) Neutrophils 
D) Eosinophils 
A) Monocytes 
B) Lymphocytes 
C) Neutrophils 
D) Eosinophils

Question 20

Which of the following is a true statement regarding immunity?

Accepted Answer

A) Passively acquired immunity is through fighting off disease. 
B) Actively acquired immunity is through an injection. 
C) Immunity is always permanent. 
D) None of the above 
A) Passively acquired immunity is through fighting off disease. 
B) Actively acquired immunity is through an injection. 
C) Immunity is always permanent. 
D) None of the above

Exam 40: Hematology

Which of the following is the normal value for a platelet count?

Which of the following is NOT generally included in the complete blood count (CBC)?

Which of the following is the major component of the RBC that transports oxygen?

Which of the following is required for the synthesis of the heme portion of the hemoglobin molecule?

Which of the following statements is false about disease states and cell changes?

Match the definitions with the appropriate term. -normochromatic

Match the definitions with the appropriate term. -hypochromic

Which of the following statements is true about performing an accurate "sed rate" procedure?

Match the definitions with the appropriate term. -poikilocytosis

Oxygenated hemoglobin is what color?

Platelets or thrombocytes are involved in doing what in the blood?

Which of the following is the normal range of values for the hematocrit of the adult male?

Which of the following is the reference range of a leukocyte count for adults?

Which of the following is the most common type of hemoglobin disease seen in ambulatory care?

Which of the following best describes erythrocyte indices?

Leukocytes provide specific disease-fighting functions in the blood.Which one of the following is NOT one of them?

Which of the following is the normal range of values for hemoglobin of adult women?

What type of blood is used for the microhematocrit test?

Which of the following is the most numerous of the white blood cells?

Which of the following is a true statement regarding immunity?

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