End of Chapter Questions: Synovial Fluid Flashcards
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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
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B. Removal of cartilage debris
2
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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
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A. Provide nutrients for the joints
3
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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
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A. Uric acid
4
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The procedure for collecting synovial fluid is called: A. Synovialcentesis B. Arthrocentesis C. Joint puncture D. Arteriocentesis
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B. Arthrocentesis
5
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Normal synovial fluid resembles: A. Egg white B. Normal serum C. Dilute urine D. Lipemic serum
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A. Egg white
6
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Before testing, very viscous synovial fluid should be treated with: A. Normal saline B. Hyaluronidase C. Distilled water D. Hypotonic saline
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B. Hyaluronidase
7
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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
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B. Easily dispersed clot
8
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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
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B. Crystal examination
9
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The highest WBC count can be expected to be seen with: A. Noninflammatory arthritis B. Inflammatory arthritis C. Septic arthritis D. Hemorrhagic arthritis
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C. Septic arthritis
10
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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
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A. Acetic acid
11
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The lowest percentage of neutrophils would be seen in: A. Noninflammatory arthritis B. Inflammatory arthritis C. Septic arthritis D. Hemorrhagic arthritis
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A. Noninflammatory arthritis
12
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All of the following are abnormal when seen in synovial fluid except: A. Neutrophages B. Ragocytes C. Synovial lining cells D. Lipid droplets
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C. Synovial lining cells
13
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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
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A. Monosodium urate
14
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Crystals associated with pseudogout are: A. Monosodium urate B. Calcium pyrophosphate dihydrate C. Apatite D. Corticosteroid
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B. Calcium pyrophosphate dihydrate
15
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Synovial fluid for crystal examination should be examined as a/an: A. Wet preparation B. Wright's stain C. Gram stain D. Acid-fast stain
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A. Wet preparation