WorksheetsHEMA 1 PRELIM
Total questions: 101
Worksheet time: 52mins
The process of formation and development of blood cells is termed:
Hematopoiesis
Hematemesis
Hematocytometry
Hematorrhea
During the second trimester of fetal development, the primary site of blood cell production is the:
Bone marrow
Spleen
Lymph nodes
Liver
The best source of active bone marrow from a 20-year-old would be:
Iliac crest
Femur
Distal radius
Tibia
Which one of the following morphologic changes occurs during normal blood cell maturation:
Increase in cell diameter
Development of cytoplasm basophilia
Condensation of nuclear chromatin
Appearance of nucleoli
When a patient has severe anemia and the bone marrow is unable to effectively produce red blood cells to meet the increased demand, one of the body’s responses is:
Extramedullary hematopoiesis in the liver and spleen
Decreased production of erythropoietin by the kidney
Increased apoptosis of erythrocyte progenitor cells
Increase the proportion of yellow marrow in the long
bones
Hematopoietic stem cells produce all lineages of blood
cells in sufficient quantities over the lifetime of an individual because they
Are unipotent
Have the ability of self-renewal by asymmetric division
Are present in large numbers in the bone marrow niches
Have a low mitotic potential in response to growth factors
Which of the following is the most mature normoblast?
Orthochromic normoblast
Basophilic normoblast
Pronormoblast
Polychromatic normoblast
What erythroid precursor can be described as follows: the cell is of medium size compared with other normoblasts, with an N:C ratio of nearly 1:1. The nuclear chromatin is condensed and chunky throughout the nucleus. No nucleoli are seen. The cytoplasm is a muddy, blue-pink color.
Reticulocyte
Pronormoblast
Orthochromic normoblast
Polychromatic normoblast
Hypoxia stimulates RBC production by:
Inducing more pluripotent stem cells into the erythroid lineage
Stimulating EPO production by the kidney
Increasing the number of RBC mitoses
Stimulating the production of fibronectin by macrophages of the bone marrow
A hemoglobin molecule is composed of:
One heme molecule and four globin chains
Ferrous iron, protoporphyrin IX, and a globin chain
Protoporphyrin IX and four globin chains
Four heme molecules and four globin chains
The maturational sequence(s) of the erythrocyte is
(are)
rubriblast—prorubricyte—rubricyte—metarubricyte reticulocyte—mature erythrocyte
prorubricyte—rubricyte—metarubricyte—reticulocyte—mature erythrocyte
pronormoblast—basophilic normoblast-polychromatophilic normoblast—orthochromic normoblast—reticulocyte—mature erythrocyte
All of the above
Stimulation of erythropoietin is caused by
tissue hypoxia
hypervolemia
inflammation
infection
With a normal diet, an erythrocyte remains in the reticulocyte stage in the circulating blood for
1 day
3 days
35 days
120 days
Shift to the left on the oxygen dissociation curve results in the following except?
Increase Hb affinity to O2
Increase delivery of oxygen to tissues
Decrease Carbon dioxide
Decrease 2,3 DPG
Shift to the right on the oxygen dissociation curve results on all of the following except?
Decrease oxygen affinity
Increase release of oxygen in the tissues
Decrease Carbon Dioxide
Increase 2, 3 DPG
The types of granulocytic leukocytes found in the proliferative compartment of the bone marrow are
myeloblasts, myelocytes, and metamyelocytes
myeloblasts, promyelocytes, and myelocytes
myeloblasts, promyelocytes, myelocytes, and metamyelocytes
myeloblasts, promyelocytes, myelocytes, metamyelocytes, and band neutrophils
The types of granulocytic leukocytes found in the maturation-storage compartment of the bone marrow
are
metamyelocytes, band form neutrophils, segmented neutrophils, mature eosinophils, and mature basophil
only band form neutrophils, segmented neutrophils, mature eosinophils, and mature basophils
metamyelocytes, band form neutrophils, segmented neutrophils, mature eosinophils, and mature basophils
segmented neutrophils, immature and mature monocytes, and mature lymphocytes
The stages of neutrophilic granulocyte development are
promyelocyte, myeloblast, myelocyte, metamyelocyte, and band and segmented neutrophils
myeloblast, promyelocyte, myelocyte, metamyelocyte, and band and segmented neutrophils
myelocyte, myeloblast, promyelocyte, metamyelocyte, and band and segmented neutrophils
myeloblast, promyelocyte, metamyelocyte, myelocyte, and band and segmented neutrophils
Identify the cell with these characteristics: prominent primary granules that are rich in myeloperoxidase and
chloroacetate esterase and has a diameter of 14 to 20 mm
myeloblast
promyelocyte
myelocyte
promonocyte
The earliest granulocytic maturational stage in which secondary or specific granules appear is
myeloblast
monoblast
promyelocyte
myelocyte
A leukocyte with the morphological characteristics of being
the largest normal mature leukocyte in the peripheral
blood and having a convoluted or twisted nucleus is the
myelocyte
metamyelocyte
promonocyte
monocyte
Which of the following cells are important in immune regulation, allergic inflammation, and destruction of tissue invading helminths?
Neutrophils and monocytes
Eosinophils and basophils
T and B lymphocytes
Macrophages and dendritic cells
Which of the following cell types is capable of differentiating into osteoclasts, macrophages, or dendritic cells?
Neutrophils
Lymphocytes
Monocytes
Eosinophils
Which of the following molecules is stored in platelet dense granules?
Serotonin
Fibrinogen
PF4
Platelet-derived growth factor
What plasma protein is essential to platelet adhesion?
VWF
Factor VIII
Fibrinogen
P-selectin
WBC's are composed of granulocytes (neutrophils, _________,
and ________) and non-granulocytes ( _________ and monocytes).
Eosinophils, Basophils, Lymphocytes
Eosinophils, Lymphocytes, Basophils
Basophils, Lymphocytes, Eosinophils
Platelets are produced directly from the:
megakaryocyte cytoplasm
megakaryocyte nucleus
Metamyelocyte
Metarubicyte
Which of the following is the correct maturation series of platelet?
Promegakaryocyte, Megakaryoblast, Granular Megakaryocyte, Platelet
Megakaryoblast, Promegakaryocyte, Granular Megakaryocyte, Platelet
Platelet, Granular Megakaryocyte, Megakaryoblast, Promegakaryocyte
Megakaryoblast, Granular Megakaryocyte, Promegakaryocyte, Thrombocyte
This is considered the largest cell in the bone marrow.
Osteoclast
Osteoblast
Macrophage
Megakaryocyte
This cell has a pink or rose violet granules.
Eosinophil
Neutrophil
Basophil
Platelets
Which cell has orange granules?
Eosinophil
Neutrophil
Basophil
Platelets
Which cell has dark purple or blue black granules?
Eosinophil
Neutrophil
Basophil
Platelets
This is the first recognizable stage in the granulocytic series.
Myeloblast
Promyelocyte
Myelocyte
Metamyelocyte
Which of the following is the correct maturation series of B lymphocyte?
Plasmablast, Proplasmacyte, Plasma cell
Proplasmacyte, Plasma cell, Plasmablast,
Lymphoblast, Prolymphocyte, Mature lymphocyte
Prolymphocyte, Lymphoblast, Mature lymphocyte
Aka wandering cells.
Macrophages
Neutrophils
Monocyte
Plasmacyte
This is the last stage capable of mitsosis in the granulocytic series.
Myeloblast
Promyelocyte
Myelocyte
Metamyelocyte
This is the first recognizable stage in the granulocytic series.
Myeloblast
Promyelocyte
Myelocyte
Metamyelocyte
Which cell has dark purple or blue black granules?
Eosinophil
Neutrophil
Basophil
Platelets
2/3 of the circulating platelets are found in the?
Liver
Peripheral Blood
Kidney
Spleen
1/3 of the circulating platelets are found in the?
Liver
Peripheral Blood
Kidney
Spleen
This protein is found on the sol-gel zone of the platelet that is responsible in maintaining the shape of the platelet.
Actin
Myosin
Tubulin
Glycocalyx
Platelets are produced directly from the:
megakaryocyte cytoplasm
megakaryocyte nucleus
Metamyelocyte
Metarubicyte
Informed consent means:
Patients must ask the doctor to have their blood drawn
Patients waive their rights
Patients must be informed of the risks associated with treatments and procedures before they are done
an MA could draw a patient's blood without their permission
Which is not a required personal characteristic of a professional medical assistant phlebotomist?
Dependability
Honesty
Sense of humor
Compassion
When a patient refuses to have their blood drawn, the MA should:
Persuade the patient to comply
Notify the doctor immediately
Perform the phlebotomy anyway
Notify the patient's family member
A Complete Blood Count (CBC) is performed in this department in the laboratory.
Chemistry
Serology
Immunology
Hematology
Which of the following indicates the largest size needle?
20 gauge
23 gauge
16 gauge
21 gauge
Contains Sodium fluoride:
pink top
blue top
gray top
green top
Contains sodium citrate as anticoagulant:
light blue top
gray top
lavender top
yellow top
Third tube in the order of draw:
blue top
pink top
gray top
none of the above
Three methods of venipuncture except:
arterial
ETS
syringe
butterfly
Which antecubital vein is considered the best vein for venipuncture?
Medial cubital
Basilic
Brachial
Cephalic
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the Brachial Artery?
It has pulse
The wall is thicker than a vein
The blood is bright red
It is preferred for venipuncture
Which of the following is an OSHA Standard violation?
Applying the tourniquet 1 inch above the ben in the elbow
Using a small gauge needle to collect the specimen
Not labeling the blood tube
Removing the plastic holder from the needle for reuse
Which of the following represents the correct order of draw?
Red, green, lavender, gray
Red , lavender, green gray
Lavender, red, gray, green
Red, gray, green, lavender
During a venipuncture procedure a sudden swelling occurs around the puncture site. You should...
Call for help
Immediately remove the tourniquet and then the needle
Continue with the venipuncture
Apply pressure with an antiseptic wipe
Which of the following may result in the hemolysis of blood?
Using a needle with too small a lumen
Removing the needle before the tourniquet
Storing the tube at room temperature
Allowing the tube to fill to the exhaustion of the vacuum
How is serum obtained?
From whole blood that has been centrifuged
By using a tube containing an anticoagulant
From whole blood that was left standing
From clotted blood that has been centrifuged
Typically, what gauge of needle is used for venipuncture?
16
18
21
23
Leaving a tourniquet on for too long can cause what complication?
Syncope
Hematoma
Hemolysis
Hemoconcentration
What is common complication of venipuncture?
Hematoma
Bruishes
Redness
Swelling
How long do we need to take for applying the pressure around venipuncture site?
3-5 minutes
10-15 minutes
2 hours
15-30 minutes
The gauge is the diameter of the needles lumen (opening). The smaller the gauge the smaller the opening
True
False
Coagulation procedures includes all of the following except?
Prothrombin Time
Partial Thromboplastin Time
Fibrinogen Assay
D-dimer
Blood film examination for platelets
This laboratory method that detects the presence or absence of white blood cell (WBC) markers called antigens.
Immunophenotyping
Coagulation tests
Complete Blood Count
Cytogenetic Analysis
Molecular testing
This field of study that deals with chromosomes and related abnormalities.
Immunophenotyping
Coagulation tests
Complete Blood Count
Cytogenetic Analysis
Molecular testing
A laboratory test that checks for certain genes, proteins, or other molecules in a sample of tissue, blood, or other body fluid.
Immunophenotyping
Coagulation tests
Complete Blood Count
Cytogenetic Analysis
Molecular testing
Check all the type of hazard that exist in the laboratory
Fire
Electrical
Physical
Chemical
Biological
Which if the following is not true in a safety management program?
Written policies and procedures should be developed that explain the steps to be taken for all of the occupational and environmental hazards that exist in the hematology laboratory.
New employees should receive safety information on the first day that they are assigned to the hematology laboratory
Any unsafe practices should be corrected.
There should be an existing emergency management plan.
Risk assessment can be done only in certain events that posed great risk to laboratory personnel.
This term in safety management program includes measures to prevent or reduce the adverse effects of the emergency.
Mitigation
Preparedness
Response
Recovery
This term in safety management program includes actions that will be taken when responding to the emergency.
Mitigation
Preparedness
Response
Recovery
This term in safety management program includes the procedures to assess damage, evaluate response, and replenish supplies so that the laboratory can return to normal operation.
Mitigation
Preparedness
Response
Recovery
Which of the following is a physiological effect of smoking before blood collection on patient sample?
increased white blood cell counts and cortisol levels
increase cortisol, thyroid stimulating hormone, and iron
temporary increase in the white blood cell count only
decreased pulmonary function and result in increased hemoglobin level
Infection or inflammation of the bone as a result of using a lancet that has a depth of more than 2.5 mm.
palmer
syncope
aseptic
osteomyelitis
It refers to the ability to provide accurate, reproducible assay results that offer clinically useful information.
Quality
Accurate
Precise
Quality Control
This term refers to the process of detecting analytical errors within the laboratory to ensure both the reliability and accuracy of test results in order to provide the best possible patient care.
Quality Control
Quality Assurance System
Quality System
Diagnostic Specificity
Specimen transport and preparation
Preanalytical/Pre-examination Variable
Analytical/Examination Variable
Postanalytical/Post Examination Variable
None of the given choices
Monitoring of specimen condition
Preanalytical/Pre-examination Variable
Analytical/Examination Variable
Postanalytical/Post Examination Variable
None of the given choices
These are control values that are far from the main set of values.
Outliers
Delta Check
Shift
Trend
Control results must fall within predetermined dispersal limits, typically on _________.
+2 SD
+1 SD
+3 SD
+4 SD
It is a preserved human blood cell suspensions, sometimes supplemented with microlatex particles or nucleated avian red blood cells (RBCs) as surrogates for hard-to-preserve human white blood cells (WBCs).
Primary Standard
Secondary Standard
Calibrator
Control
This type of QC is used to maintain long term accuracy of analytical methods.
Internal QC
Intralab QC
Interlab QC
None of the choices
It is a measure of agreement between an assay value and the theoretical “true value” of its analyte.
Accuracy
Precision
Sensitivity
Specificity
A control violation wherein 8 consecutive control measurements fall on one side of the mean.
8x rule
10x rule
9x rule
2 of 32s rule
7T
A control violation wherein 9 consecutive control measurements fall on one side of the mean.
8x rule
10x rule
9x rule
2 of 32s rule
7T
A control violation wherein 3 consecutive control measurements exceed the same mean plus 1s or minus 1s control limit.
41S
10x rule
31s
2 of 32s rule
7T
A control violation wherein 1 control value exceeds the mean +3SD.
12s
13s
22s
41s
It serves as the warning according to Westgard Control rules.
12s
13s
22s
41s
