Chapter 32 Hematology Exam Review

Question 1

Study of Blood Cells is called

Answer 1

Hematology

Question 2

Parts of CBC

Answer 2

Red, White, Platelets, MCV, MCHC, RDW

Question 3

Function of Hemoglobin

Answer 3

To transport oxygen

Question 4

Normal Hemoglobin level for Adult Male

Answer 4

14-18g/dL

Question 5

Normal Hemoglobin reference ranges for adult Female

Answer 5

12-16g/dL

Question 6

Cause low hemoglobin levels (which one does not fit on exam)

Answer 6

Anemia, Sever hem raging, Leukemia

Question 7

Causes increase in hemoglobin

Answer 7

COPD, CHF, Polycythemia

Question 8

What does hematocrit mean

Answer 8

Separate blood (PCV) pack cell volume

Question 9

Buffy coat contains:

Answer 9

Platelet and white blood cells

Question 10

Normal reference rage for female:
Normal reference range for Male:

Answer 10

Female: 37-47%
Male: 40-54%

Question 11

Determine from hematocrites

Answer 11

Anemia

Question 12

Where do we read Microhermatacrites

Answer 12

at intersection of red blood and white blood cells

Question 13

What is normal white blood cell count for adult males and females

Answer 13

4,500-11,000 X 10 to the 3rd power

Question 14

What causes Leukocytosis

Answer 14

Mono, Meningitis, Appendicitis, and Varicella

Question 15

What results from Leukopenia

Answer 15

Chemo, Radiation, and Viral Infections (wipes out white blood cell)

Question 16

Results in decrease in Red Blood Cells:

Answer 16

Polycythemia

Question 17

How many blood smears are needed for blood in differentials

Answer 17

2

Question 18

Know reference ranges for White Blood Cells:

Answer 18

(out of 100%)
Neutrophils: 40-70%, Eosinophils: 1-6%, Basophils: 0-2%, Lymphocyte: 20-40%, Monocyte: 3-10%

Question 19

Normal PTR of

Answer 19

0.8-1.2

Question 20

Function of coumadin

Answer 20

Inhibit function of blood clotting

Question 21

pt on warfarin have PTR done

Answer 21

every 2 to 4 weeks

Question 22

What happens if you don’t fill test tube all way

Answer 22

Inaccurate test results

Question 23

Assume difference between venous and capillary

Answer 23

is 4% margin error of plus or minus 4

Question 24

5 causes to decrease hemoglobin

Answer 24

hiding in plain site on exam

Question 25

Goal of warfarin therapy:

Answer 25

Bleeding times prevent CVA or cardiovascular events such as : embolism, stroke, myocardial infarction

Question 26

Label Exercise

Answer 26

Pg. 848 including sealing clay its the diagram

Question 27

Name 4 CLIA waved test and common disease for such test

Answer 27

PT/INR: Stroke
ESR: Inflammation
Urinary Test: Urinary tract infection
Pregnancy Test: check for hormone called Human Chorionic Gonadotropins (HCG)