Hemotolgy - T/F

A low hemoglobin reading occurs with polycythemia

False

Hematocrit test results should be read at the top of the red blood cell column

False

Leukopenia occurs when a patient has appendictis

False

The PT test measures how long it takes for an individual's blood to form a clot

False

The buffy coat consists of red blood cells

False

The function of hemoglobin is to assist in blood clotting

False

The function of warfarin is to inhibit the growth of bacteria in the body

False

The normal hematocrit range for a female is 50% to 54%

False

The normal range for neutrophils is 20% to 40%

False

The study of blood is known as serology

False

An increase in the hemoglobin levels occurs with CHF

True

Leukemia can cause a decrease in the red blood cell count

True

Leukocytosis is an abnormal increase in the numbers of leukocytes

True

Red and white blood counts are included in a CBC

True

Strenuous exercise can result in an increase in the white blood cell count

True

The normal adult range for whole blood cell count is 4500-11,000

True

The normal hemoglobin range for a female is 12-16 g/dL

True

The normal range for a red blood cell count for a woman is 4-5.5 million

True

The normal range for hemoglobin for an adult male is 14-18 g/dL

True

The term hematocrit means "to separate blood"

True