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Ch 48 Blood Analysis

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Increases in the WBC count that are not related to disease are seen in pregnant women and individuals facing extreme stress. t/f t
The WBC count is lowest in newborns and highest in adults. t/f f
Plasma makes up approximately 45% of blood by volume. t/f f It is 55%
A blood test that analyzes the ability of the kidneys to perform their function is the: albumin levels. BUN. FBS. GTT. BUN.
Increases in this test may indicate conditions such as acute and chronic infections, rheumatoid arthritis, tuberculosis, hepatitis, cancer, multiple myeloma, rheumatic fever, and lupus erythematosus. PT ESR CBC HDL ESR
The buffy coat: is a layer of thrombocytes between the plasma and cells in a centrifuged microhematocrit tube. can be seen in a centrifuged microhematocrit tube but not in a centrifuged Vacutainer™ tube. is white. is white.
The ESR test results: are diagnostic for rheumatoid arthritis. are an indicator of inflammation in the body. are obtained with a complex, automated test. are reported in percentage per hour. are an indicator of inflammation in the body.
Rh-positive babies born to mothers with Rh-negative blood are at risk of developing what condition? HDN Anemia ESR HDL HDN
AST and ALT testing is done to monitor potential liver damage in patients receiving statin drugs. t/f t
When is administration of RhoGAM immune globulin absolutely necessary? If an Rh-negative mother gives birth to an Rh-positive baby. If an Rh-positive mother gives birth to an Rh-negative baby. If both mother and baby are Rh negative. If an Rh-negative mother gives birth to an Rh-positive baby.
A hematocrit reading of 37 indicates what? The patient has a hemoglobin level of 12. RBCs account for 37% of the total blood volume. WBCs account for 37% of the total blood volume. RBCs account for 63% of the total blood volum RBCs account for 37% of the total blood volume.
Which of the following is an abnormal value for a differential? 50% to 65% segmented neutrophils 0% to 3% eosinophils 25% to 40% lymphocytes 50% to 70% basophils 50% to 70% basophils
Troponin is a component of a(n) ________ panel. liver renal cardiac electrolyte cardiac
Using capillary blood from a finger, the Cholestech LDX analyzer is capable of measuring which of the following? HDL, LDL, and VLDL TC/HDL ratio Glucose All are correct All are correct
Blood type O is considered the “universal donor,” because no anti-A or anti-B antibodies are found in the plasma. t/f f
Lavender-topped tubes are used for routine CBC tests. t/f t
If the shape of RBCs shows significant variation from normal, the alteration in shape is called thrombocytopenia. t/f f
Microscopically, which of the following cells have large, dark, blue-black granules and contain histamine? Lymphocytes Basophils Eosinophils Monocytes Basophils
Hemoglobin A1c is measured to monitor: anemia. transfusion reactions. diabetes. hemolytic disease of the newborn. diabetes
Which of the following is a normal hemoglobin for a female? 11 g/dL 14 g/dL 17 g/dL 9.5 g/dL 14 g/dL
Which of the following tests is used to determine renal function? Ferritin Total bilirubin pH Creatinine Creatinine
An HDL cholesterol level over 20 mg/dL is abnormal. t/f f values under 35 mg/dL are abnormal
Which of the following tests is used for the initial screening of a patient for diabetes type 2? Fasting blood glucose Blood glucose tolerance test Glycosylated hemoglobin A1c All are correct Fasting blood glucose
Which of the following is a normal adult WBC count? 3000 cells/mm3 1500 cells/mm3 10,000 cells/mm3 12,000 cells/mm3 10,000 cells/mm3
Which of the following tests measures the time it takes blood to form a fibrin clot? ESR Hgb determination PT CBC PT
Which of the following leukocytes are associated with allergies? Eosinophils Monocytes Polymorphonuclear neutrophils All are correct Eosinophils
A patient who has a higher than normal number of platelets is diagnosed with: thrombocytopenia. thrombocytosis. leukocytosis. None are correct thrombocytosis.
The ESR test results: are diagnostic for rheumatoid arthritis. are an indicator of inflammation in the body. are obtained with a complex, automated test. are reported in percentage per hour. are an indicator of inflammation in the body.
Blood type O is considered the “universal donor,” because no anti-A or anti-B antibodies are found in the plasma. t/f f
Dr. Lim orders a CPK draw on Mr. Roberts. What do elevated CPK levels indicate? Liver disease Possible MI Dehydration A problem with glucose metabolism Possible MI
The ESR test results: are diagnostic for rheumatoid arthritis. are an indicator of inflammation in the body. are obtained with a complex, automated test. are reported in percentage per hour. are an indicator of inflammation in the body.
Which of the following is not detected in a liver panel test? GGT ALT ALP CBC CBC
AST and ALT testing is done to monitor potential liver damage in patients receiving statin drugs. t/f
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