HEMA2 (KLUBSY) Flashcards

1
Q

Giulio Bizzozero described platelets as

A

“petites plaques”

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2
Q

The development of Wright stain was contributed to

A

James Homer
Wright

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3
Q

“poor relatives” of mast cells

A

Basophil

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4
Q

Described as “worms in blood”

A

RBC

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5
Q

Are true blood cells that maintain bloodvessel integrityby initiating vessel wall repairs

A

Thrombocytes

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6
Q

is the ratio of the volume of packed RBCs to the volume of whole blood

A

Hematocrit
/ packed cell
volume

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7
Q

It is the fourth RBC index and it expresses the degree of variation in the RBC volume

A

RDW

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8
Q

A RBC index that reflects RBC diameter in blood

A

MCV

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9
Q

A RBC index that reflects RBC staining intensity and amount of central
pallor

A

MCHC

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10
Q

A RBC index that expresses the mass of hemoglobin

A

MCH

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11
Q

RBCs are _______ more numerous than WBCs

A

500 to 1000 times

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12
Q

CBC Parameters in an
Automated Hema analyzer

A

RBC PARAMETERS
-rbc
-hgb
-hct
-mcv
-mch
-mchc
-rdw
-retic

WBC PARAMETERS
-plt ct
-mpv

WBC PARAMETERS
-wbc ct
-neut, lymp, mono, baso, eosino

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13
Q

The WBC differential relies on the microscopist’s, and it provides extensive diagnostic information.

A

skill, visual acuity,
and integrity

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14
Q

The responsibility of a medical laboratory professional is to perform analytical procedures

A

accurately, precisely, and
safely

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15
Q

Prohibited in
laboratory

A

Eating, drinking, smoking, and applying cosmetics or lip balm must be prohibited

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16
Q

WHEN TO PERFORM
HANDWASHING (RODAK’S)

A

Hands must be washed
a. Whenever there is visible contamination with blood or body fluids
b. After completion of work
c. After gloves are removed and between glove changes
d. Before leaving the laboratory
e. Before and after eating and drinking, smoking, applying cosmetics or lip balm, changing
a contact lens, and using the lavatory
f. Before and after all other activities that entail hand contact with mucous membranes,
eyes, or breaks in skin

17
Q

When to change gloves

A

Gloves must be changed after each contact with a patient, when there
is visible contamination, and when physical damage occurs.

17
Q

When to change gloves

A

Gloves must be changed after each contact with a patient, when there
is visible contamination, and when physical damage occurs.

18
Q

Eyewear

A

including face shields, goggles, and masks,should be used when there is potential for aerosol

19
Q

Labels in the
commercially prepared
1:10 household bleach

A

name of the solution, the dateandtimeprepared, the dateandtimeof
expiration(24hours), and the initials of the preparer.

20
Q

Bleach is notrecommended for ________

A

aluminum surfaces

21
Q

Fire extinguishers must be placed every _____ feet away

A

75 feet

22
Q

Fire extinguishers should be checked _____ and maintained ______

A

Monthly,
Annualy (yearly)

23
Q

Fire detection and suppression systems (alarms, smoke detectors,
sprinklers) should be tested
every ________

A

3 months

24
Q

Proper arrangement of
chemicals

A

according to hazard class and not
alphabetically

25
Q

Safety showers and eye wash stations should be available every _____ or within 10 seconds of travel distance from every work area where the hazardous
chemicals are used.

A

100 feet

26
Q

The most frequent cause of a needle puncture or a puncture from other sharp objects is _________

A

improper disposal

27
Q

Lab coats or outer
coverings

A

The outer covering must be made of fluid-resistant material, must be long sleeved, and must remain buttoned at all times

28
Q

Hepatitis B virus can survive on inanimate or dried surfaces for at least ______

A

1 WEEK