MCQ Quiz: Reading a Blood Report

What unit is used to measure haemoglobin?

• mg/mL

• g/dL

• mg/dL

• kg/dL

Which blood component is responsible for oxygen transport in the body?

• White blood cells

• Platelets

• Red blood cells

• Plasma

A patient's blood report shows their white blood cell (WBC) is 7000 thousand/mm³. What does this suggest?

• The WBC count is within normal range

• The WBC count is lower than normal

• The WBC count is higher than normal

• The WBC count indicates low immunity

What might a high platelet count (thrombocytosis) in a blood report indicate?

• A possible infection

• Increased risk of bleeding

• Bone marrow disorder

• Low oxygen-carrying capacity

If a patient's haemoglobin level is 8 g/dL, what might be the most likely symptom they experience?

• Fatigue

• Fever

• Bruising

• High blood pressure

A patient's blood report shows a low platelet count of 80,000 cells/µL. What could this suggest?

• High risk of infections

• Increased risk of excessive bleeding

• Normal clotting ability

• High oxygen-carrying capacity

Critical Question: A patient has normal RBC count, normal WBC count, but a low haemoglobin level. What might this indicate about the patient's condition?

• The patient has low immunity

• The patient has anaemia but no infection

• The patient has a high risk of clotting

• The patient has no health issues