1. Chapter 01-01
Hematology is the study of:
*a. blood cells.
b. serum electrolytes.
c. plasma hormone levels.
d. bacteria in the blood.
2. Chapter 01-02
The morphology of blood cells is important to evaluate:
a. every time a complete blood count (CBC) is requested on a
patient.
b. when an instrument-generated flag is obtained.
*c. when a profiling instrument result is abnormal.
d. when the white count is elevated.
3. Chapter 01-03
Who is ultimately responsible for determining the specimen integrity
before analysis?
*a. Medical laboratory professional
b. Nursing staff
c. Phlebotomist
d. Specimen-processing personnel
4. Chapter 01-04
Hematocrit is also called:
a. white cell count.
b. bone marrow examination.
c. red blood cell (RBC) count.
*d. packed red cell volume.
5. Chapter 01-05
The primary function of platelets is to:
a. defend the body against bacterial invasion.
b. carry oxygen to tissues.
*c. facilitate blood clotting.
d. regulate acid-base balance.
6. Chapter 01-06
Which of the following can be evaluated only through the microscopic
examination of a stained blood film?
a. White blood cell (WBC) count
b. Reticulocyte count
c. Hemoglobin concentration
Hematology is the study of:
*a. blood cells.
b. serum electrolytes.
c. plasma hormone levels.
d. bacteria in the blood.
2. Chapter 01-02
The morphology of blood cells is important to evaluate:
a. every time a complete blood count (CBC) is requested on a
patient.
b. when an instrument-generated flag is obtained.
*c. when a profiling instrument result is abnormal.
d. when the white count is elevated.
3. Chapter 01-03
Who is ultimately responsible for determining the specimen integrity
before analysis?
*a. Medical laboratory professional
b. Nursing staff
c. Phlebotomist
d. Specimen-processing personnel
4. Chapter 01-04
Hematocrit is also called:
a. white cell count.
b. bone marrow examination.
c. red blood cell (RBC) count.
*d. packed red cell volume.
5. Chapter 01-05
The primary function of platelets is to:
a. defend the body against bacterial invasion.
b. carry oxygen to tissues.
*c. facilitate blood clotting.
d. regulate acid-base balance.
6. Chapter 01-06
Which of the following can be evaluated only through the microscopic
examination of a stained blood film?
a. White blood cell (WBC) count
b. Reticulocyte count
c. Hemoglobin concentration
