Chapter 1. Introduction to Hematology and Basic Laboratory Practice
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Multiple Choice b2
1. Tube length when referring to the microscope is the:
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A. Resolution power of the objective b2 b2 b2 b2
B. Distance from the eyepiece to the objective
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C. Numerical aperture b2
D. Magnitude of the image on the stage b2 b2 b2 b2 b2 b2
ANS: Bb2
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2. What is the most useful corrective action for the microscope when fine details
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cannot 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.
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ANS: Ab2
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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: Db2
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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 b2
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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 b2 b2
B. Cellular structure b2
C. Cellular function b2
D. All of the above
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ANS: D b2
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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 b2
B. Postanalytic variables b2
C. Preanalytic variables b2
D. Reflex testing b2
ANS: C b2
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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 b2 b2 b2 b2 b2 b2
C. Perform reflex testing b2 b2
D. Perform a manual method b2 b2 b2
b2 ANS: A b2
8. Which of the following is the definition of a reference interval?
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