Answers 2023/2024
Hematology is the study of - ANSWER-Blood cells
The morphology of blood cells is important to evaluate - ANSWER-when flag limits established by
medical laboratory scientists in the laboratory are exceeded.
Who is ultimately responsible for determining the specimen integrity before analysis? - ANSWER-medical
laboratory professional
Hematocrit is also called - ANSWER-Packed red cell volume
The primary function of platelets is to - ANSWER-facilitate blood clotting
Which of the following can be evaluated only through the microscopic examination of a stained blood
film? - ANSWER-presence or absence of cytoplasmic inclusions
Upon centrifugation of a blood specimen, the layer between the red blood cells and plasma is called the
- ANSWER-Buffy coat
Select the term that describes a high white blood cell count. - ANSWER-Leukocytosis
Which laboratory specimens must be treated with standard precautions? - ANSWER-all human blood
and body fluids
Which of the following procedures is safe from the production of an aerosol mist? - ANSWER-manual
differentials on blood films
, Safety training must be provided and documented at the time of initial assignment and how often
thereafter? - ANSWER-Annually
What is the first and most important thing to do before repairing electrical laboratory equipment? -
ANSWER-Unplug it
Who is responsible for laboratory employee safety? - ANSWER-All of the above
What is the best source of information regarding the nature of a chemical and its hazards? - ANSWER-
Safety data sheets (SDS)
Standard precautions written by OSHA are designed to - ANSWER-protect employees from possible
infectious contamination.
Personal protective clothing, which must be provided by the employer, includes - ANSWER-Gloves
What test result is most affected by the absence of patient fasting? - ANSWER-Glucose
The normal WBC count per uL is - ANSWER-5,000 - 10,000
Erythropoietin is produced in the: - ANSWER-Kidney
Which group of patients is associated with the highest hemoglobin values? - ANSWER-Newborns
Which of the hematopoietic sites is involved in metabolizing bilirubin? - ANSWER-Liver
What three values are needed prior to calculation of red cell indices? - ANSWER-red cell count,
hemoglobin, hematocrit
Stomatocyte - ANSWER-small, off-centered pallor that resembles a mouth