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Total questions: 61
Worksheet time: 32mins
The presence of blood in urine is referred to as _________.
Hematemesis
Hemoptysis
Hematuria
Hemoglobin
The production of a small amount of urine is referred to as _________.
Pyuria
Dysuria
Polyuria
Oliguria
Someone who specializes in drawing blood from patients has the title of _____________.
Phlebotomist
Radiographer
Sonographer
Cardiovascular Technologist
CBC stands for...
(a)
A blood test that measures the proportion, by volume, of the blood that consists of erythrocytes is called a (a) .
How do you analyze a blood test for abnormalities?
Focus in on and interpret results that fall above the normal (healthy) range
Focus in on and interpret results that fall below the normal (healthy) range
Focus in 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
Which of the tests listed below measure formed elements in the blood? (Select all that apply.)
Hematocrit
White Blood Cell Differential
Complete Blood Count
Comprehensive Metabolic Panel
Which portion of the specimen to the far left represents the Hematocrit?
A
B
C
Which portion of the blood sample is the Buffy Coat?
A
B
C
The hematocrit, under normal circumstances should make up approximately (a) % of whole blood.
The plasma, under normal circumstances should make up approximately (a) % of whole blood.
What are blood transfusion tests based on?
On testing the morphology of red blood cells
On the determination of immunoglobulins
On the reactions between antibody and red blood cell antigen
On the rejection between antibody and red blood cell antigen
How are adults’ ABO blood groups determined?
By checking the red blood cell antigens
By checking the antibodies in the serum
By blood group genotyping
By checking the red blood cell antigens and antibodies in plasma
What reagents are used to examine red blood cells in ABO blood group determination? (select one or more)
A1 reagent red cells
B reagent red cells
Anti-A reagents
Anti-B reagents
An increased number of red blood cells might indicate:
Dehydration
Infection
Anemia
Inflammation
An increased number of leukocytes might indicate:
Diarrhea
Inflammation
Infection
Anemia
A decreased number of red blood cells might indicate:
Anemia
Infection
Inflammation
Alcoholism
People with both A and B antigens on the surface of their RBCs will be which blood type?
AB
A
B
O
If you receive blood that does not correspond to your own blood type, your body will treat it similarly to a(n) _________.
infection
severe, life-threatening allergy
superficial wound
hypoglycemic episode.
What part of blood is responsible for fighting infections?
Erythrocytes
Leukocytes
Platelets
Plasma
What part of blood is responsible for carrying oxygen and carbon dioxide to body cells?
Erythrocytes
Leukocytes
Platelets
Plasma
What makes up the main percentage of blood ?
Erythrocytes
Leukocytes
Platelets
Plasma
Red blood cells (RBCs) are also called (a) .
The protein that carries oxygen in red blood cells (RBCs) is referred to as (a) .
The most numerous blood cells are the (a) .
White blood cells are also called (a) .
A urinalysis ran from a urine sample that was collected after the initially voided urine is discarded is a called a clean catch _______ urinalysis.
fasting
random
timed
midstream
Specimens for microbiological culture are collected into containers that __________________________.
have a preservative
can contain 1000 mL
have sterile interiors
are not disposable
The presence of which of the following compounds in urine may indicate liver disease?
bilirubin
hemoglobin
ammonia
intact RBCs
Which of the following tests screen for Diabetes Mellitus?
bilirubin/urobilinogen
ketones/glucose
nitrite/leukocyte esterase
blood/specific gravity
This is a test used to screen for urinary tract infections (UTIs).
bilirubin
ketones
leukocyte esterase
pH
Chronic elevated blood glucose levels lead to...
arteriosclerosis
embolus
blood damage
blood vessel damage
Blood vessel damage from elevated glucose levels may result in...(Select all that apply.)
hemorrhage of blood vessels in retina
renal failure
peripheral nerve damage
pancreatic failure
Where are the receptors that detect and respond to changes in blood glucose levels?
Liver
Pancreas
Diabetes Mellitus Type 1 initially occurs in...
childhood
early 20's
adulthood
elderly
Select which of the following are correct with regards to Diabetes Mellitus Type 1? (Select all that apply.)
Occurs later in life.
Unable to produce insulin.
Untreatable
Treatable with regular insulin injections
Which of the following is a risk factor for Diabetes Mellitus Type 2?
Your age
Being overweight or obese
Size of the your pancreas
Genetics
What is often used as a basic indicator to see if someone may have Diabetes Mellitus?
Glucose in urine.
Glucose in blood.
Insulin in urine.
Glucose Tolerance Test.
A glucose tolerance test is used to diagnose Diabetes Mellitus. Which of these are true for this test? (Select all that apply.)
Must fast for 12 hours prior.
Drink a glucose solution.
Measure blood glucose concentration for the next 2 hours.
Urine is tested for glucose.
The fasting blood sugar level in human blood is______ mg%.
60-100
70-110
80-140
90-150
Identify the instrument.
Barometer
Colorimeter
Glucometer
Sphygmomanometer
How many drops of the patient's blood will you use when placing it on the glucose strip for glucose testing?
1
2
3
4
What causes Diabetes Mellitus Type 1?
lack of exercise
obesity
eating too much carbohydrates
autoimmune disease
A culture and sensitivity test is performed by rubbing a patient sample swab on ____________ in a petri dish and then placing the dish in an incubator for 24-72 hours, determining what, if anything grew out of the sample and if something grew, what antibiotic or other anti-infective agent the organism is susceptible to.
a cotton-tipped applicator
growth medium
preservative solution
isopropyl alcohol
What color is best used to describe this urine sample?
yellow
amber
orange
green
What is the substance floating in the urine sample called?
sediment
ketones
glucose
bilirubin
What type of RBC is this?
(a)
A refractometer is used to check the specific gravity of urine.
True
False
The exact time must for reading each chemical reaction must be followed for accuracy when a urine reagent strip is used to perform urinalysis.
True
False
Often abnormal urine tests are the first indication of disease.
True
False
White and red blood cells are usually present in the urine.
True
False
Pyuria refers to pus in the urine.
True
False
Oliguria refers to excessive urine production (greater than 2,000 ml/24 h).
True
False
Urine specimen containers and other contaminated disposable supplies mst be discarded in a/an
regular trash bin
red biohazadous bag in bin
clear biohazardous bag in bin
yellow biohazardous bag in bin
When performing dermal puncture to obtain a capillary blood sample, you should wipe away the first drop of blood because it may contain skin cells or alcohol that would cause your results to be inaccurate.
True
False
Excessive fluid loss or low fluid intake leads to a/an ______ specific gravity, below 1.005.
low
high
High specific gravity, above 1.030, is usually caused by
excessive fluid intake, kidney disease, diuretic medications, or diabetes insipudus
low fluid intake, dehydration, excessive fluid loss through other body parts, kidney disease, or diabetes mellitus.
