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WorksheetsSynovial Fluid Quiz
Total questions: 40
Worksheet time: 27mins
Identify the condition when synovial fluid does not clot after collection.
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Identify the test that measures hyaluronic-acid polymerization using 2–5 % acetic acid.
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Identify the synovial disorder that produces a purulent fluid.
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Identify the preferred anticoagulant for hematologic testing of synovial fluid.
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Identify the crystal type that is positively birefringence in synovial fluid.
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Identify the macrophage containing ingested neutrophils seen in reactive arthritis.
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The crystal in synovial fluid that is negatively birefringent is classically found in what disease?.
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During arthrocentesis the sequential decrease of blood in sample if known to be a (a) ?
Identify the crystal associated with renal dialysis patients.
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Identify the predominant cell type in normal synovial fluid.
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Identify the birefringence property of MSU crystals under compensated light.
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Identify the condition producing milky synovial fluid.
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Identify the test that directly evaluates the stringing property of synovial fluid.
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Identify the expected glucose relationship between synovial fluid and plasma.
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Identify the disorder indicated by > 75 % neutrophils in synovial fluid.
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Identify the crystal that appears as rectangular plates with notched corners.
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Identify the arthritis type showing low viscosity and high protein.
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Identify the likely cause of red, non-clotting synovial fluid.
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Identify the confirmatory chemical test for gout when crystals are not observed.
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Identify the neutrophil containing dark cytoplasmic granules with rheumatoid factor.
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Identify the cell type containing ingested denatured nuclei, typical of lupus.
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Identify the classification of arthritis caused by autoimmune inflammation.
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Identify the culture medium routinely used for synovial-fluid pathogens like N.gonorrhoeae.
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Identify the disease of a synovial fluid with Clear, pale-yellow, viscous fluid with few WBCs.
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Identify the pigment granules found in macrophages after joint bleeding.
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Identify the enzyme added to reduce viscosity before performing cell counts.
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Identify the crystal visible only by electron microscopy.
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Statement I: Normal synovial fluid does not clot even after standing. Statement II: This is because normal synovial fluid contains a high level of fibrinogen.
Statement I is true and Statement II is true, and Statement II is a correct explanation of Statement I.
Statement I is true and Statement II is true, but Statement II is NOT a correct explanation of Statement I.
Statement I is true and Statement II is false.
Statement I is false and Statement II is true.
Both Statement I and Statement II are false.
Statement I: Synovial fluid viscosity depends largely on the polymerization of hyaluronic acid. Statement II: In inflammatory arthritis, the decreased secretion or depolymerization of hyaluronic acid reduces viscosity.
Statement I is true and Statement II is true, and Statement II is a correct explanation of Statement I.
Statement I is true and Statement II is true, but Statement II is NOT a correct explanation of Statement I.
Statement I is true and Statement II is false.
Statement I is false and Statement II is true.
Both Statement I and Statement II are false.
Statement I: The mucin clot test is used to assess the quality of synovial fluid’s hyaluronic acid. Statement II: A poor mucin clot indicates increased polymerization of hyaluronic acid.
Statement I is true and Statement II is true, and Statement II is a correct explanation of Statement I.
Statement I is true and Statement II is true, but Statement II is NOT a correct explanation of Statement I.
Statement I is true and Statement II is false.
Statement I is false and Statement II is true.
Both Statement I and Statement II are false.
Statement I: Monosodium urate crystals are needle-shaped and exhibit negative birefringence. Statement II: Under compensated polarized light, they appear yellow when aligned with the slow vibration axis.
Statement I is true and Statement II is true, and Statement II is a correct explanation of Statement I.
Statement I is true and Statement II is true, but Statement II is NOT a correct explanation of Statement I.
Statement I is true and Statement II is false.
Statement I is false and Statement II is true.
Both Statement I and Statement II are false.
Statement I: Calcium pyrophosphate dihydrate crystals are rhomboid and show positive birefringence. Statement II: They appear blue when aligned parallel to the slow vibration axis in compensated polarized light.
Statement I is true and Statement II is true, and Statement II is a correct explanation of Statement I.
Statement I is true and Statement II is true, but Statement II is NOT a correct explanation of Statement I.
Statement I is true and Statement II is false.
Statement I is false and Statement II is true.
Both Statement I and Statement II are false.
Statement I: Noninflammatory arthritis produces cloudy synovial fluid with high WBC count. Statement II: The cloudiness results from high concentrations of neutrophils and debris.
Statement I is true and Statement II is true, and Statement II is a correct explanation of Statement I.
Statement I is true and Statement II is true, but Statement II is NOT a correct explanation of Statement I.
Statement I is true and Statement II is false.
Statement I is false and Statement II is true.
Both Statement I and Statement II are false.
Statement I: The normal synovial fluid glucose concentration is within 10 mg/dL of the plasma glucose. Statement II: Markedly decreased synovial glucose values suggest an inflammatory or septic process.
Statement I is true and Statement II is true, and Statement II is a correct explanation of Statement I.
Statement I is true and Statement II is true, but Statement II is NOT a correct explanation of Statement I.
Statement I is true and Statement II is false.
Statement I is false and Statement II is true.
Both Statement I and Statement II are false.
Statement I: Reiter cells are macrophages that have ingested neutrophils. Statement II: They are most often associated with rheumatoid arthritis.
Statement I is true and Statement II is true, and Statement II is a correct explanation of Statement I.
Statement I is true and Statement II is true, but Statement II is NOT a correct explanation of Statement I.
Statement I is true and Statement II is false.
Statement I is false and Statement II is true.
Both Statement I and Statement II are false.
Statement I: Ragocytes contain dark-staining cytoplasmic granules of immune complexes. Statement II: Their presence in synovial fluid supports the diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis.
Statement I is true and Statement II is true, and Statement II is a correct explanation of Statement I.
Statement I is true and Statement II is true, but Statement II is NOT a correct explanation of Statement I.
Statement I is true and Statement II is false.
Statement I is false and Statement II is true.
Both Statement I and Statement II are false.
Statement I: Hydroxyapatite crystals can easily be seen using a standard light microscope. Statement II: They appear as small, needle-like structures under high power.
Statement I is true and Statement II is true, and Statement II is a correct explanation of Statement I.
Statement I is true and Statement II is true, but Statement II is NOT a correct explanation of Statement I.
Statement I is true and Statement II is false.
Statement I is false and Statement II is true.
Both Statement I and Statement II are false.
Statement I: Cholesterol crystals appear as rectangular plates with notched corners. Statement II: They are commonly seen in chronic autoimmune joint diseases like RA and SLE.
Statement I is true and Statement II is true, and Statement II is a correct explanation of Statement I.
Statement I is true and Statement II is true, but Statement II is NOT a correct explanation of Statement I.
Statement I is true and Statement II is false.
Statement I is false and Statement II is true.
Both Statement I and Statement II are false.
Statement I: Hyaluronidase is added to synovial fluid before performing cell counts. Statement II: The enzyme lyses white blood cells to facilitate counting.
Statement I is true and Statement II is true, and Statement II is a correct explanation of Statement I.
Statement I is true and Statement II is true, but Statement II is NOT a correct explanation of Statement I.
Statement I is true and Statement II is false.
Statement I is false and Statement II is true.
Both Statement I and Statement II are false.
Statement I: Gram stain and culture are performed to detect microbial infection in synovial fluid. Statement II: Staphylococcus aureus and Neisseria gonorrhoeae are among the most common organisms identified.
Statement I is true and Statement II is true, and Statement II is a correct explanation of Statement I.
Statement I is true and Statement II is true, but Statement II is NOT a correct explanation of Statement I.
Statement I is true and Statement II is false.
Statement I is false and Statement II is true.
Both Statement I and Statement II are false.
