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ALC - 68W - PHASE 3 - TEST 1 STUDY GUIDE

_____________________ are the most common cell in the blood. - ANSWERS-Red
Blood Cells (Erythrocytes)



Approx. 5 million RBCs per cubic mm of blood



The number of __________________ does not completely reflect the Oxygen
carrying capacity of blood since a ____________________ cannot carry O2
without hemoglobin. - ANSWERS-Red Blood Cells



RBC Indices measure what 3 things in Red Blood Cells? - ANSWERS-- Size

- Volume

- Hemoglobin content



When RBC is low or RBC Indices are abnormal, then some sort of _____________
exists. - ANSWERS-Anemia



RBC Indices help diagnose which type of Anemia is present - not significantly
relevant to pre-hospital care.



For trauma care, assume ______________________ is the cause of anemia. -
ANSWERS-BLOOD LOSS

, RBC is NOT a part of a CBC _______________________. - ANSWERS-CBC Fishbone



3 blood panels we discuss in class: - ANSWERS-- Complete Blood Count (CBC)

- Basic Metabolic Panel (BMP)

- Lactate



Complete Blood Count (CBC) lab description: - ANSWERS-- One of most common
lab tests

- Measures major components of blood

- Used to find anemia and clotting dysfunction

- Also potential indicator of infection



- Includes: White / Red Blood Cell Counts, Hemoglobin / Hematocrit, and Platelet
Count



What are some of the most recent changes in TCCC since the 25 JAN 2024
update? - ANSWERS-- No more Supraglottic Airways

- Using End-Tidal CO2 now

- BVM decreased to 1,000 mL

- Upgraded TBI Protocols