Hematology

Which of the following best defines hematology?

• Study of blood chemistry

• Study of blood proteins

• Study of blood plasma

• Study of blood cells

Which of the following is NOT generally included in the complete blood count (CBC)?

• Hemoglobin determination

• Hematocrit determination

• Erythrocyte sedimentation rate

• Red blood cell (RBC) count

Which of the following is required for the synthesis of the heme portion of the hemoglobin molecule?

• Calcium

• Phosphorus

• Iron

• Carbon dioxide

Which of the following is the major component of the RBC that transports oxygen?

• Serum

• Hemoglobin

• Plasma

• Protein

Which of the following is the hormone required for the production of new red blood cells?

• Hematopoietin

• Erythropoietin

• Hemoglobin

• Plasma

Which of the following is a true statement regarding immunity?

• Passively acquired immunity is through fighting off disease.

• Actively acquired immunity is through an injection.

• Immunity is always permanent.

• None of the above

Which of the following best describes a hematocrit test?

• Ratio of the volume of packed red blood cells

• Requires a large amount of blood

• Measures the total volume of WBCs

• Requires filling one capillary tube

Platelets or thrombocytes are involved in doing what in the blood?

• Fighting infection

• Coagulation

• Carry’s oxygen

• All the above

Which of the following is the most common type of hemoglobin disease seen in ambulatory care?

• Iron deficiency anemia

• Sickle cell anemia

• Pernicious anemia

• Hypovolemia

Which of the following is the normal range of values for hemoglobin of adult women?

• 9–14 g/dl

• 12–14 g/dl

• 12–16 g/dl

• 13–18 g/dl