HEMATOLOGY LAB(UAMS) EXAM 2025 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

HEMATOLOGY LAB(UAMS) EXAM
2025 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS


Of the following choices, which best describe the microscopic appearance of a well made, well

stained peripheral smear? Select all that apply.




A. RBC should appear orange to salmon pink




B. WBC nuclei should be purple to blue




C. Cytoplasm of neutrophils should be pink to tan with violet or lilac granules




D. Eosinophils should have bright orange refractile granules - ....ANSWER ...-A, B, C, &

D

Of the following choices, which describe the macroscopic appearance of a well made, well

stained smear? Choose all that apply.




A. Pink to purple in color




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, B. Contain a smooth feathered edge




C. The smear should cover two thirds of the area of the slide




D. Visible ridges, lines and holes in the smear. - ....ANSWER ...-A, B, & C


What is the appropriate corrective action if RBCs appear gray and WBCs are too dark

(excessively blue) in peripheral smear? - ....ANSWER ...-Decrease staining time


What is the appropriate corrective action if Red blood cells too pale or appear red and WBCs are

barely visible? - ....ANSWER ...-Increase staining time, decrease rinsing time


What is the appropriate corrective action if appearance of water artifacts on the smear

(appearance of moth eaten look to RBCs, refractive blotches on the RBC, crenation appearance

of RBCs)? - ....ANSWER ...-Dry slides as quickly as possible or fix slides with methanol


What is the final magnification when using oil power?

A. 100X




B. 1,000X




C. 10,000X




D. 10X - ....ANSWER ...-B. 1,000X




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