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WorksheetsCH 48 HEMATOLOGY
Total questions: 55
Worksheet time: 28mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Which of the following are granular leukocytes?
a)
Neutrophils
b)
Eosinophils
c)
Basophils
d)
All of the above
2.
Lymphocytes, one of the types of ________ blood cells, are produced in the lymph nodes.
a)
red
b)
white
c)
green
d)
blue
3.
Which of the following is NOT one of the five types of white blood cells?
a)
Neutrophils
b)
Lymphocyte
c)
Triocyte
d)
Monocyte
4.
Plasma is about ________ percent of the composition of blood and carries cellular elements and other substances.
a)
25
b)
55
c)
45
d)
35
5.
________ percent of plasma is water.
a)
90
b)
80
c)
70
d)
60
6.
The functions of the ________ are transportation and protection.
a)
kidneys
b)
lungs
c)
liver
d)
blood
7.
The blood carries the waste products to all of the following places for elimination EXCEPT the ________.
a)
liver
b)
intestines
c)
kidneys
d)
skin
8.
Another name for red blood cells is ________.
a)
thrombocytes
b)
lymphocytes
c)
erythrocytes
d)
monocytes
9.
Erythropoietin is secreted by the ________ in adults.
a)
lymph nodes
b)
gallbladder
c)
kidneys
d)
liver
10.
Reticulocytes generally mature within ________.
a)
36 hours
b)
48 hours
c)
one week
d)
one month
11.
Red blood cells typically last about ________.
a)
2 weeks
b)
4 weeks
c)
2 months
d)
4 months
12.
Polycythemia is a condition in which the blood has an abnormally _____________.
a)
low levels of platelets
b)
low levels of WBC's
c)
high level of WBC's
d)
high level of red blood cells
13.
Which of the following would NOT be included in a lipid panel test?
a)
Cholesterol
b)
SGPT
c)
Triglycerides
d)
HDL
14.
A molecule of hemoglobin contains four atoms of ________.
a)
iron
b)
potassium
c)
vitamin C
d)
sodium
15.
________ monitor their blood sugars by the use of a portable machine called a glucometer.
a)
cancer patients
b)
Alzheimer's patients
c)
Diabetes
d)
Parkinson's patients
16.
The biconcave disk shape of healthy red blood cells provides increased surface area for ________.
a)
contact with plasma
b)
exposure of iron molecules
c)
gas exchange
d)
contact with platelets
17.
Blood is formed with ________ components.
a)
cellular
b)
liquid
c)
both A and B
d)
neither A or B
18.
Heparin may be used to assist in ________ the occurrence of clotting.
a)
diminishing
b)
preventing
c)
both A and B
d)
neither A or B
19.
A range of ________ mg/dL would be considered normal lab values for total cholesterol.
a)
60-130
b)
130-200
c)
200-270
d)
none of above
20.
An individual’s ESR may be elevated for which of the following reasons?
a)
Menstruation
b)
Malignant tumors
c)
Pregnancy
d)
all of the above
21.
Red blood cells are formed in the ________.
a)
stomach
b)
bone marrow
c)
heart
d)
liver
22.
________ are formed in the bone marrow from stem cells.
a)
Lymphocytes
b)
Monocytes
c)
Basophils
d)
Eosinophils
23.
Eosinophils have granules that produce ________ color on laboratory-stained slides.
a)
orange
b)
purple
c)
pink
d)
red
24.
An increase in monocytes is seen in patients who have certain diseases, such as ________.
a)
TB
b)
Typhoid
c)
Rocky Mountain spotted fever
d)
all of the above
25.
Carboxyhemoglobin carries carbon dioxide from throughout the body to the ________ for removal.
a)
kidneys
b)
liver
c)
heart
d)
lungs
26.
Monocytes are the largest white blood cell (WBC) and have a distinct kidney-bean-shaped nucleus. The cytoplasm is abundant and clear, and it stains a grayish ________.
a)
red
b)
white
c)
blue
d)
green
27.
There are five types of white blood cells, each of which has a distinct identifying characteristic when using the Wright’s staining method. The most common WBCs found are neutrophils, and the normal values for adults are ________ percent.
a)
40-50
b)
80-90
c)
20-35
d)
50-70
28.
A differential white blood cell count (“diff”) determines the percentages of each type of ________. Performing this test manually is a skill that requires practice for proficiency.
a)
plasma
b)
RBC
c)
platelet
d)
leukocyte
29.
There are ________ platelets per cubic millimeter of the blood.
a)
200-300
b)
2,000-3,000
c)
20,000-30,000
d)
200,000-300,000
30.
A differential white blood cell count (“diff”) is done using a microscope with a bright light and ________ magnification with an oil immersion slide.
a)
10
b)
100
c)
1,000
d)
10,000
31.
Normal ESR in an adult female is ________ /mm/hr.
a)
9-30
b)
20-35
c)
0-9
d)
0-20
32.
Monocytes make up from ________ percent of white blood cells in the typical adult.
a)
15-20
b)
10-15
c)
3-7
d)
2-5
33.
An elevated white blood cell level could indicate all of the following EXCEPT ________.
a)
infection
b)
viral infection
c)
leukocytosis
d)
leukemia
34.
A low hematocrit indicates ________.
a)
anemia or hemorrhage
b)
leukemia
c)
viral infection
d)
cancer
35.
The physician will often order a glycosylated hemoglobin (HbgA1C) to test the long-term control of ________.
a)
cancer
b)
leukemia
c)
diabetes
d)
all of the above
36.
A ________ white blood cell count determines the percentages of each type of leukocyte in a given sample.
a)
comprehensive
b)
multispecimen
c)
differential
d)
semiannual
37.
Physicians frequently order a CBC, which typically measures which of the following?
a)
Differential WBC count
b)
hemoglobin
c)
microhematocrit
d)
all of the above
38.
A low WBC count usually indicates all of the following EXCEPT ________.
a)
viral infection
b)
auto-immunodeficiency
c)
leukocytosis
d)
none of the above
39.
In an adult male, normal RBC count is about __________mm3
a)
4,500-6,000
b)
45,000-60,000
c)
450,000-600,000
d)
4,500,000-6,000,000
40.
When the Wintrobe method is used, the normal ESR in an adult female is 0 to 20 mm/hr and in an adult male is ________ mm/hr.
a)
0-9
b)
20-40
c)
40-60
d)
60-80
41.
The ________ is related to the condition of the red blood cells and the amount of the fibrinogen in the plasma.
a)
bleed rate
b)
seed rate
c)
blood rate
d)
sed rate
42.
Phenylketonuria is a congenital disease caused by a defect in the metabolism of the amino acid phenylalanine. The unmetabolized protein accumulates in the bloodstream, and if undetected and untreated, it will result in ________.
a)
blindness
b)
death
c)
mental retardation
d)
all of the above
43.
If a comprehensive metabolic panel reveals any abnormality, it is recommended that patients fast for ________ hours before more specific testing.
a)
8
b)
10
c)
12
d)
14
44.
The purpose of cholesterol testing is to determine atherosclerosis and other ________ diseases.
a)
liver
b)
renal
c)
cardiac
d)
gallbladder
45.
Diabetics monitor their blood sugar levels with a ________.
a)
glucometer
b)
insulin screening
c)
sphygmomanometer
d)
thermometer
46.
The range of lab values that would be considered normal for triglycerides is _______ mg/dL.
a)
30-150
b)
150-240
c)
240-330
d)
330-420
47.
________ is a liver protein that helps maintain fluid balance and assists with movement of small molecules through the blood.
a)
albumin
b)
bilirubin
c)
sodium
d)
calcium
48.
Calcium is important for blood ________.
a)
coagulation
b)
oxygen levels
c)
protein levels
d)
circulation
49.
A synonym for platelets is ________.
a)
monocytes
b)
leukocytes
c)
thrombocyte
d)
lymphocytes
50.
________ percent of plasma is solid substances called solutes.
a)
10
b)
20
c)
30
d)
40
51.
The primary function of lymphocytes is to produce ________ to combat foreign substances.
a)
natural vaccines
b)
constriction of arteries
c)
antibodies
d)
oxygen receptors
52.
A low white blood cell count may be due to destruction of white blood cells by ________.
a)
viral infection
b)
autoimmune deficiency
c)
an extreme bacterial infection
d)
all of the above
53.
Decreased erythropoietin production by the kidneys or impaired bone marrow function can lead to ________.
a)
polycythemia
b)
anemia
c)
hypoglycemia
d)
hyperglycemia
54.
Normal lab values for blood specimens vary, depending on ________.
a)
whether the specimen is venous or capillary blood
b)
the lab that is analyzing the specimen
c)
the equipment used for the test
d)
all of the above
55.
________ originate from the hematopoietic stem cell.
a)
RBC
b)
WBC
c)
Platelets
d)
all of the above
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