Book: Synovial Fluid Flashcards
The functions of synovial fluid include all of the following except:
A. Lubrication for the joints
B. Removal of cartilage debris
C. Cushioning joints during jogging
D. Providing nutrients for cartilage
Removal of cartilage debris
The primary function of synoviocytes is to:
A. Provide nutrients for the joints
B. Secrete hyaluronic acid
C. Regulate glucose filtration
D. Prevent crystal formation
Provide nutrients for the joints
Which of the following is not a frequently performed test
on synovial fluid?
A. Uric acid
B. WBC count
C. Crystal examination
D. Gram stain
Uric acid
The procedure for collecting synovial fluid is called:
A. Synovialcentesis
B. Arthrocentesis
C. Joint puncture
D. Arteriocentesis
Arthrocentesis
Match the following disorders with their appropriate group:
A. Noninflammatory
B. Inflammatory
C. Septic
D. Hemorrhagic
Gout
Neisseria gonorrhoeae infection
Systemic lupus erythematosus
Osteoarthritis
Hemophilia
Rheumatoid arthritis
Heparin overdose
B
C
B
A
D
B
D
Normal synovial fluid resembles:
A. Egg white
B. Normal serum
C. Dilute urine
D. Lipemic serum
Egg white
Before testing, very viscous synovial fluid should be
treated with:
A. Normal saline
B. Hyaluronidase
C. Distilled water
D. Hypotonic saline
Hyaluronidase
Addition of a cloudy, yellow synovial fluid to acetic acid
produces a/an:
A. Yellow-white precipitate
B. Easily dispersed clot
C. Solid clot
D. Opalescent appearance
Easily dispersed clot
Which of the following could be the most significantly
affected if a synovial fluid is refrigerated before testing?
A. Glucose
B. Crystal examination
C. Mucin clot test
D. Differential
Crystal examination
The highest WBC count can be expected to be seen with:
A. Noninflammatory arthritis
B. Inflammatory arthritis
C. Septic arthritis
D. Hemorrhagic arthritis
Septic arthritis
When diluting a synovial fluid WBC count, all of the
following are acceptable except:
A. Acetic acid
B. Isotonic saline
C. Hypotonic saline
D. Saline with saponin
Acetic acid
The lowest percentage of neutrophils would be seen in:
A. Noninflammatory arthritis
B. Inflammatory arthritis
C. Septic arthritis
D. Hemorrhagic arthritis
Noninflammatory arthritis
All of the following are abnormal when seen in synovial fluid except:
A. Neutrophages
B. Ragocytes
C. Synovial lining cells
D. Lipid droplets
Synovial lining cells
Synovial fluid crystals that occur as a result of purine
metabolism or chemotherapy for leukemia are:
A. Monosodium urate
B. Cholesterol
C. Calcium pyrophosphate
D. Apatite
Monosodium urate
Synovial fluid crystals associated with inflammation in dialysis patients are:
A. Calcium pyrophosphate dihydrate
B. Calcium oxalate
C. Corticosteroid
D. Monosodium urate
Calcium oxalate