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WorksheetsPBS 2.1.4 Practice Quiz
Total questions: 37
Worksheet time: 6mins
What is a blood smear?
The iron-containing pigment in red blood cells that transports oxygen
comprehensive blood test that includes red blood cell count (RBC), white blood cell count (WBC), hemoglobin (Hgb), hematocrit (Hct), white blood cell differential, and platelet count
proportion of red blood cells to plasma
evaluation of the appearance and number of blood cells and the different types of white blood cells
Deficiency of Red Blood Cells
Cancer
Anemia
Hemoglobin
Hematocrit
Routine test in which total numbers of various blood cells are reported
Hematocrit
Complete Blood Count (CBC)
Lipid Panel
Basic Metabolic Panel (BMP)
Another name for red blood cells
thrombocytes
leukocytes
erythrocytes
plasma
What is the function of plasma?
Transport blood cells, nutrients, waste products etc...
transport oxygen
fight infection
clot blood
What is the function of Red Blood Cells?
Transport blood cells, nutrients, waste products etc...
transport oxygen
fight infection
clot blood
Another name for White Blood Cells
thrombocytes
leukocytes
erythrocytes
plasma
Another name for platelets
thrombocytes
leukocytes
erythrocytes
plasma
What is the function of White Blood Cells?
Transport blood cells, nutrients, waste products etc...
transport oxygen
fight infection
clot blood
What is the function of platelets?
Transport blood cells, nutrients, waste products etc...
transport oxygen
fight infection
clot blood
Liquid portion of blood
hemoglobin
plasma
hematocrit
platelets
A test to measure the percentage of blood volume occupied by red blood cells is called...
a CBC
a hematocrit
a BMP
a lipid panel
Oxygen carrying pigment in RBC's
Cancer
Hemoglobin
Hematocrit
Erythrocyte
Which of the following is found in blood plasma (check as many choices as you need)
water
proteins
salts
hemoglobin
What is plasma?
only white blood cells
only red blood cells
fluid part of blood
hemoglobin
What are the most common blood cells?
red blood cells
white blood cells
platelets
plasma
Why do platelets clump together?
to produce oxygen
to reduce oxygen
to produce blood loss
to reduce blood loss
Why is blood testing an important tool?
Evaluate how well organs are working
Diagnose diseases and conditions
Evaluate overall health
Monitor the progress of disease
How do you analyze a blood test for abnormalities?
Only focus on and interpret results that fall above the normal (healthy) range
Only focus on and interpret results that fall below the normal (healthy) range
Focus on and interpret results that fall below and above the normal (healthy) range
Focus in on and interpret results fall within the normal (healthy) range
This is the preferred vein for drawing blood because it it large, easy to find and has less tendency to roll...
Median Cubital Vein
Cephalic Vein
Foot Vein
Hand Vein
What is the study of blood
nephrology
hematology
neurology
opthamology
Where does plaque build up in the artery?
In Center
On Wall
On Floor
Near Exit
Which of the following may be indicated by a low hematocrit?
body is currently fighting infection
low blood iron levels (anemia)
dehydration
blood loss
Which set of conditions is bad for overall heart health and can lead to plaque buildup in the arteries (atherosclerosis)?
Low LDL levels and high HDL levels
Low LDL levels and low HDL levels
High LDL levels and low HDL levels
High LDL levels and high HDL levels
Which of the following may indicate leukemia in a patient?
High white blood cell count
High red blood cell count
Abnormal white blood cells
Low platelet count
A patient's HDL cholesterol levels in the blood is 38 mg/dL (optimal range is > 60 mg/dL). What does this indicate about the patient's diet?
The patient's diet is high in saturated fats: processed meats, butter, fried foods.
The patient's diet is high in unsaturated fats: plants oils, nuts, seeds, avocados.
The patient's diet is low in unsaturated fats: plants oils, nuts, seeds, avocados.
The patient's diet is low in saturated fats: processed meats, butter, fried foods.
Which of the following should be done before drawing blood?
Greet and identify the patient
Remove the tourniquet
Apply the cotton to the injection site
Assemble all necessary equipment
To palpate for a vein means to
pump
tie tightly
feel using light touch
draw blood
Generally, to draw blood, the bevel of the needle should
be inserted at a 90 degree angle.
be inserted at a 15-30 degree angle.
be pointing up.
be pointing down.
LDL
HDL
Known as "Bad Cholesterol" that clogs arteries and can cause heart disease and stroke.
LDL
Trans-fats
HDL
Triglycerides
Type of "Good Cholesterol" that takes extra cholesterol back to the liver
Trans-fats
LDL
Triglycerides
HDL
