Chapter 32 Hematology Exam Review Flashcards
Study of Blood Cells is called
Hematology
Parts of CBC
Red, White, Platelets, MCV, MCHC, RDW
Function of Hemoglobin
To transport oxygen
Normal Hemoglobin level for Adult Male
14-18g/dL
Normal Hemoglobin reference ranges for adult Female
12-16g/dL
Cause low hemoglobin levels (which one does not fit on exam)
Anemia, Sever hem raging, Leukemia
Causes increase in hemoglobin
COPD, CHF, Polycythemia
What does hematocrit mean
Separate blood (PCV) pack cell volume
Buffy coat contains:
Platelet and white blood cells
Normal reference rage for female:
Normal reference range for Male:
Female: 37-47%
Male: 40-54%
Determine from hematocrites
Anemia
Where do we read Microhermatacrites
at intersection of red blood and white blood cells
What is normal white blood cell count for adult males and females
4,500-11,000 X 10 to the 3rd power
What causes Leukocytosis
Mono, Meningitis, Appendicitis, and Varicella
What results from Leukopenia
Chemo, Radiation, and Viral Infections (wipes out white blood cell)
Results in decrease in Red Blood Cells:
Polycythemia
How many blood smears are needed for blood in differentials
2
Know reference ranges for White Blood Cells:
(out of 100%)
Neutrophils: 40-70%, Eosinophils: 1-6%, Basophils: 0-2%, Lymphocyte: 20-40%, Monocyte: 3-10%
Normal PTR of
0.8-1.2
Function of coumadin
Inhibit function of blood clotting
pt on warfarin have PTR done
every 2 to 4 weeks
What happens if you don’t fill test tube all way
Inaccurate test results
Assume difference between venous and capillary
is 4% margin error of plus or minus 4
5 causes to decrease hemoglobin
hiding in plain site on exam