Hematology Exam #2 Question and answers already solved 2023

Hematology Exam #2 Question and answers already solved 2023 identify the laboratory tests included in the complete blood count (CBC) - correct answer White blood cell (WBC) count Red blood cell (RBC) count Hemoglobin (Hgb or Hb) Hematocrit (Hct or Hmt) Platelet (Plt) count the recommended anticoagulant for routine hematology tests and explain the mechanism by which it prevents blood from clotting. - correct answer EDTA; prevents clotting by chelating calcium. recommended time limits for analysis of blood that is in anticoagulant and describe changes that take place over time as blood is in the anticoagulant solution. - correct answer Blood should be tested within 6 hours. CBC can be done up to 24 hours if stored at room temperature. Changes to leukocytes include vacuoles in cytoplasm, irregular borders, changes in nuclei-necrobiotic cells. Platelets increased in size and appear singly rather than clumped. Erythrocytes may shrink with excess EDTA; hematocrit may decrease. Define anemia - correct answer Decrease in O2 carrying and delivering capacity of the blood