chapter 32 homework clinical
what is the pt/inr result of a healthy individual with a normal clotting ability
0.8-1.2
how many blood smears are required for a differential white blood cell count
2
what is the normal range for a red blood cell count for a woman (in cells per cubic millimeter of blood)
4 - 5.5 million
mrs.nelson has a white blood cell count of 14,500. this is considered
above normal range
an increase in the hemoglobin level occurs with -chronic obstructive pulmonary disease -polycythemia -all of the above -congestive heart failure
all of the above
which of the following causes a decrease in the red blood cell count -leukemia -anemia -hodgkin's disease -all of the above
all of the above
which of the following results in leukocytosis -mononucleosis -all of the above -appendicitis -chickenpox -rheumatic fever
all of the above
a decrease in rbc's or amount of hgb in the blood
anemia
the red blood cell indices assist the diagnosis of the different types of
anemia
substance that inhibits blood clotting
anticoagulant
which of the following results in leukopenia -chemotherapy -chickenpox -appendicitis -rheumatic fever
chemotherapy
how often should a patient on warfarin therapy have a pt/inr test performed
every 2-4 weeks
a low hemoglobin reading occurs with polycythemia t/f
f
leukopenia occurs when a patient has appendicitis t/f
f
strenuous exercise can result in an increase in the white blood cell count t/f
f
the buffy coat consists of red blood cells t/f
f
the function of hemoglobin is to assist in blood clotting t/f
f
the function of warfarin is to inhibit the growth of bacteria in the blood t/f
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the normal hematocrit range for a female is 40% to 54% t/f
f
the normal range for neutrophils is 50% to 70% t/f
f
the study of blood is known as serology t/f
f
study of blood and blood forming tissues
hematology
the study of blood is known as
hematology
the protein and iron-containing pigment of rbc's that transports o2
hemoglobin
which of the following tubes may occur if the pt/inr blood tube is not filled to the exhaustion of the vacuum -contamination of the blood specimen -clotting of the blood specimen -hemolysis of the blood specimen -inaccurate test results
inaccurate test results
mr.johnson has a hematocrit reading of 60. this is considered to be
increased
abnormal increase in the number of wbc's
leukocytosis
abnormal decrease in the number of wbc's
leukopenia
the results of a differential white blood cell count indicate that there are no basophils. this is considered
normal
a low hemoglobin reading may occur with all of the following except -leukemia -anemia -polycythemia -severe hemorrhaging
polycythemia
increase in the rbc mass
polycythemia
which of the following is not included in a cbc -differential white blood cell count -hematocrit -red and white blood cell counts -hemoglobin -prothrombin time
prothrombin time
the red blood cell indices include all of the following except -MCV -RDW -MCHC -RBC
rbc
an increase in the hemoglobin level occurs with chf t/f
t
hematocrit test results should be read at the top of the red blood cell column t/f
t
leukemia can cause a decrease in the red blood cell count t/f
t
leukocytosis is an abnormal increase in the number of leukocytes t/f
t
red and white blood counts are included in a cbc t/f
t
the normal adult range for a white blood cell count is 4,500 to 11,000 t/f
t
the normal hemoglobin range for a female is 12 to 16 g/dL t/f
t
the normal range for a red blood cell count for a woman is 4 to 5.5 million t/f
t
the normal range for hemoglobin for an adult male is 14 to 18 g/dl t/f
t
the pt test measures how long it takes for an individuals blood to form a clot t/f
t
the term hematocrit means "to separate blood" t/f
t
what is the function of warfarin
to inhibit the formation of blood clots
the term hematocrit means
to separate blood
when using a microhematocrit centrifuge, the hematocrit test results should be read at the
top of the red cell column
the function of hemoglobin is to
transport oxygen in the body
the buffy coat consists of
white blood cells and platelets
mr.stoney has a white blood cell count of 8,000. this is considered
within normal range
mr.peterson has a hemoglobin reading of 16. this is considered to be
within the reference range
