Chapter 1. Introduction to Hematology and Basic Laboratory Practice
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Multiple Choice jr
1. Tube length when referring to the microscope is the:
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A. Resolution power of the objective jr jr jr jr
B. Distance from the eyepiece to the objective jr jr jr jr jr jr
C. Numerical aperture jr
D. Magnitude of the image on the stage jr jr jr jr jr jr
ANS: B jr
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2. What is the most useful corrective action for the microscope when fine details cannot
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be visualized in immature cells?
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A. Open up the diaphragm for maximum light.
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B. Wipe off lenses with lens cleaner.
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C. Get a new slide.
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D. Move to a lower power. jr jr jr jr
ANS: A jr
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3. Which of the following behaviors is a violation of standard precautions?
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A. Hand washing after glove removal
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B. Use of impermeable laboratory gowns
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C. Use of goggles and face shields
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D. Placing laboratory notebooks on laboratory work area
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ANS: D jr
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4. Standards and calibrators differ from control materials because:
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,A. An exact amount of analyte is present in a standard or calibrator
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B. A variable amount of analyte is present depending on patient samples
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C. Standards only need to be within a target range
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, D. Standards are run to the best estimate of the known value
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ANS: A jr
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5. Which of the following is involved in the study of hematology and used to determine
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sickness and health?
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A. Quantity of cells jr jr
B. Cellular structure jr
C. Cellular function jr
D. All of the above
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ANS: D jr
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6. Proper mixing of samples and timely delivery of samples to the laboratory are both
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examples of:
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A. Delta checks jr
B. Postanalytic variables jr
C. Preanalytic variables jr
D. Reflex testing jr
ANS: C jr
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7. A delta check is a historical reference on samples run in the laboratories. Once a sample
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fails a delta check, the most obvious corrective action is to:
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A. Verify the identification of the patient sample
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B. Reestablish the parameters of the delta check jr jr jr jr jr jr
C. Perform reflex testing jr jr
D. Perform a manual method jr jr jr
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8. Which of the following is the definition of a reference interval?
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