Chapter 44: Day 10 Test

Something that does not naturally occur in a situation, such as streaks or holes on a blood smear.

What cells have large, dark blue black granules that contain histamine?

Another term for a band

What three tests help calculate indices?

Plasma makes up approximately _____ of blood by volume.

HDL does not transport cholesterol

What are the largest circulating blood cells?

A red blood cell that is larger than normal is also known as

High levels of ___ cholesterol seem to protect against heart attack.

A good wedge smear should show a gradual transition from ___ to ___ with a ____ edge.

Red Blood Cells are also known as

A decrease in platelets is called thrombocytosis.

When centrifuged what is found in the center of the tube

A chemistry panel consists of a renal or liver panel.

Which options are sub classifications of Lymphocytes?

RBC's carry oxygen to the cells.

A machine that rotates at high speed to separate substances of different densities

High microhematocrit values can indicate anemia or the presence of bleeding.

A good wedge smear should cover the full slide.

White Blood Cells are also known as

Bacterial infections stimulate production of neutrophils.

ESR = Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate

TSH levels are assessed to determine function of what gland?

1/3-1/4 of blood cholesterol is carried by high density lipoprotein.

A slender tube used to transfer/ measure small amounts of liquid often used in a laboratory

The normal hemoglobin range for females

The average adult range for WBC count is 4500 to 11000.

An increased RBC could can be found in someone that has dehydration

Neutrophils are the most numerous WBC in circulation.

When would you administer RhoGAM

Which is an appropriate way to dry a wedge smear.

Open- ended tubes must be sealed with ______ before centrifugation.

WBC count is high in newborns and increases with age

The normal range for fasting blood sugar is

Platelets are the smallest of the formed elements in the peripheral blood.

After centrifugation, what is the order of the components of blood from the bottom to the top.

Used to screen for determine function

Another phrase for LDL

Platelets are a cell fragment that resist with blood clotting

The buffy coat is

BUN is a kidney function test.

The test that measures the time it takes a blood sample to form a fibrin clot

An increased ESR is seen in conditions such as

Increased RBC counts are found in people with

You can only use the middle and ring fingers for a glucometer test.

What blood type would be used in emergent situations, when cross matching is not possible.

Which have a segmented nuclei?

Initial screening test for Type 2 Diabetes

Elevated CPK levels could detect possible stroke.

To determine the levels of several related analytes, a provider may order a(n)

Which tests are medical assistants qualified to do?

A1C is a better tool for

If the hematocrit number reading is 35, what is the total % of RBC count in blood volume?

Another name for platelets is thrombocytes.

A fragment of a large cell called a megakaryocyte.

Another phrase for good cholesterol.

Which blood type is the universal donor?

Hematocrit is the volume of packed RBC in blood.

A good wedge smear should have a smooth appearance, with no ridges, holes, lines, streaks, or clumps.