Question 1

An immature form of a neutrophil is known as a

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A)   plasma cell.
B)   mast cell.
C)   band.
D)   seg.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C) C

Question 2

What is the PT/INR result of a healthy individual with a normal clotting ability?

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A)   10-20 seconds
B)   0.8-1.2
C)   1-2
D)   2.5-3.5E) B) and D)
F) A) and B) B

Question 3

An increase in neutrophils occurs during

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A)   an acute infection.
B)   polycythemia.
C)   bone marrow damage.
D)   a chronic infection.E) B) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 4

Which of the following tests is not included in a CBC?

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A)   Differential white blood cell count
B)   Hemoglobin
C)   Hematocrit
D)   Prothrombin time
E)   Red and white blood cell countsF) A) and E)
G) B) and E)

Question 5

When using a microhematocrit centrifuge,the hematocrit test results should be read at the

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A)   top of the red cell column.
B)   bottom of the red cell column.
C)   top of the buffy coat.
D)   top of the plasma column.E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 6

What is the normal range for a red blood cell count for a woman (in cells per cubic millimeter of blood) ?

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A)   3-4 million
B)   4-5.5 million
C)   4.5-6.2 million
D)   5-6 millionE) A) and C)
F) B) and C)

Question 7

Which of the following is not a granular leukocyte?

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A)   Neutrophil
B)   Eosinophil
C)   Basophil
D)   MonocyteE) A) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 8

Mr.Johnson has a hematocrit reading of 60.This is considered to be

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A)   increased.
B)   decreased.
C)   normal.
D)   invalid.E) All of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 9

The nucleus of a neutrophil generally contains

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A)   three to five lobes.
B)   six to eight lobes.
C)   fine granules.
D)   no lobes.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 10

Which of the following white blood cells has granules in the cytoplasm that stain bright reddish orange?

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A)   Neutrophil
B)   Basophil
C)   Lymphocyte
D)   Monocyte
E)   EosinophilF) None of the above
G) A) and D)

Question 11

Leukocytes do their work in the

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A)   circulatory system.
B)   tissues.
C)   lymphatic system.
D)   central nervous system.E) A) and C)
F) A) and D) B

Question 12

The results of a differential white blood cell count indicate that there are 40 neutrophils.This is considered to be

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A)   below the reference range.
B)   within the reference range.
C)   above the reference range.
D)   invalid.E) None of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 13

Which of the following can result in a normal elevation of the white blood cell count?

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A)   Pregnancy
B)   Strenuous exercise
C)   Stress
D)   Treatment with corticosteroids
E)   All of the aboveF) B) and D)
G) B) and C)

Question 14

Which of the following red blood cell indices measures the average concentration of hemoglobin within a single red blood cell?

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A)   MCV
B)   MCH
C)   MCHC
D)   RDWE) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 15

How many pints of blood does the average adult contain?

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A)   4-6 pints
B)   8-10 pints
C)   10-12 pints
D)   15-20 pintsE) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 16

In an adult,red blood cells are formed in the red bone marrow of the

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A)   ribs.
B)   sternum.
C)   skull.
D)   ends of the long bones of the limbs.
E)   All of the aboveF) None of the above
G) A) and E)

Question 17

Which of the following white blood cells has a light-staining nucleus that is often masked by the presence of large dark-staining granules?

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A)   Neutrophil
B)   Basophil
C)   Lymphocyte
D)   Monocyte
E)   EosinophilF) A) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 18

An increase in eosinophils often occurs with

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A)   an acute infection.
B)   congestive heart failure.
C)   allergic conditions.
D)   chemotherapy.E) A) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 19

Pus consists of all of the following except:

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A)   Dead leukocytes
B)   Erythrocytes
C)   Dead bacteria
D)   Dead tissue cellsE) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 20

What is the average life span of a red blood cell?

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A)   1 week
B)   30 days
C)   120 days
D)   6 monthsE) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Exam 18: Hematology

An immature form of a neutrophil is known as a

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What is the PT/INR result of a healthy individual with a normal clotting ability?

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An increase in neutrophils occurs during

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Which of the following tests is not included in a CBC?

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When using a microhematocrit centrifuge,the hematocrit test results should be read at the

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What is the normal range for a red blood cell count for a woman (in cells per cubic millimeter of blood) ?

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Which of the following is not a granular leukocyte?

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Mr.Johnson has a hematocrit reading of 60.This is considered to be

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The nucleus of a neutrophil generally contains

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Which of the following white blood cells has granules in the cytoplasm that stain bright reddish orange?

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Leukocytes do their work in the

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The results of a differential white blood cell count indicate that there are 40 neutrophils.This is considered to be

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Which of the following can result in a normal elevation of the white blood cell count?

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Which of the following red blood cell indices measures the average concentration of hemoglobin within a single red blood cell?

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How many pints of blood does the average adult contain?

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In an adult,red blood cells are formed in the red bone marrow of the

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Which of the following white blood cells has a light-staining nucleus that is often masked by the presence of large dark-staining granules?

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An increase in eosinophils often occurs with

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Pus consists of all of the following except:

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What is the average life span of a red blood cell?

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