HEMATOLOGY (MED SURG EXAM 5) | FROM QUESTION
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Course Code:
Course Title:
Programme:
Academic Year: 2026/2027.
Duration: 2 Hours.
Total Marks: 100.
Candidate Instructions:
1) Write your Registration Number on every answer booklet used.
2) Answer ALL questions in Section A and ANY TWO (2) questions in Section B.
3) Read each question carefully before answering.
4) Begin each question on a new page.
5) The marks for each question are indicated in brackets.
6) This paper consists of several printed pages, including this page.
7) Ensure your copy is complete before the examination begins.
8) Unauthorized materials and communication with other candidates are not permitted.
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, CBC Answer: Identifies total number of white and RBC and platelets, and measures
hemoglobin and hematocrit
Carefully monitors in pt with hematological disorders
5,000-10,000/mm3 Answer: Normal White Blood Cell count (WBC)
140,000-400,000/mm3 Answer: normal platelet count
12-16 - females
14-17.4 - males Answer: normal hemoglobin
36-48% - females
42-52% - males Answer: normal hematocrit
30-40 seconds Answer: normal APTT
11-12.5 sec Answer: normal PT
0.7-1.8 Answer: normal INR
hematocrit Answer: number of RBCs as a percentage of whole blood, a HCT of 45% means that
in 100ml of whole blood, 45 ml is RBCs
hemoglobin Answer: main intracellular protein of RBCs, direct reflection of O2 carrying
capacity of blood
hematologic system Answer: Consists of blood and blood forming sites, including bone marrow
and reticuloendothelial system (RES)
plasma Answer: fluid portion of blood, contains proteins such as albumin, fibrinogen, and other
factors necessary for clotting, water
Erythrocytes Answer: red blood cells
Leukocytes Answer: white blood cells
Thrombocytes Answer: platelets, Have short lifespan, so body must replenish continuously
through hematopoiesis; primary site for this cell production is bone marrow
bone marrow Answer: Located in vertebrae, sternum, ribs, iliac crest, etc; includes stem cells
stem cells Answer: primitive cells found within bone marrow, differentiate into myeloid or
lymphoid cells
lymphoid stem cells Answer: Produce lymphocytes (type of leukocyte)
myeloid stem cells Answer: Produce erythrocytes, granulocytes (type of leukocyte) or platelets
clotting mechanism Answer: Seals any leak in blood vessels
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TO PERFECTION| STUDY WITH CONFIDENCE!
Course Code:
Course Title:
Programme:
Academic Year: 2026/2027.
Duration: 2 Hours.
Total Marks: 100.
Candidate Instructions:
1) Write your Registration Number on every answer booklet used.
2) Answer ALL questions in Section A and ANY TWO (2) questions in Section B.
3) Read each question carefully before answering.
4) Begin each question on a new page.
5) The marks for each question are indicated in brackets.
6) This paper consists of several printed pages, including this page.
7) Ensure your copy is complete before the examination begins.
8) Unauthorized materials and communication with other candidates are not permitted.
Turn Over.
APPHIA – Crafted with Care and Precision for Academic Excellence.
1
, CBC Answer: Identifies total number of white and RBC and platelets, and measures
hemoglobin and hematocrit
Carefully monitors in pt with hematological disorders
5,000-10,000/mm3 Answer: Normal White Blood Cell count (WBC)
140,000-400,000/mm3 Answer: normal platelet count
12-16 - females
14-17.4 - males Answer: normal hemoglobin
36-48% - females
42-52% - males Answer: normal hematocrit
30-40 seconds Answer: normal APTT
11-12.5 sec Answer: normal PT
0.7-1.8 Answer: normal INR
hematocrit Answer: number of RBCs as a percentage of whole blood, a HCT of 45% means that
in 100ml of whole blood, 45 ml is RBCs
hemoglobin Answer: main intracellular protein of RBCs, direct reflection of O2 carrying
capacity of blood
hematologic system Answer: Consists of blood and blood forming sites, including bone marrow
and reticuloendothelial system (RES)
plasma Answer: fluid portion of blood, contains proteins such as albumin, fibrinogen, and other
factors necessary for clotting, water
Erythrocytes Answer: red blood cells
Leukocytes Answer: white blood cells
Thrombocytes Answer: platelets, Have short lifespan, so body must replenish continuously
through hematopoiesis; primary site for this cell production is bone marrow
bone marrow Answer: Located in vertebrae, sternum, ribs, iliac crest, etc; includes stem cells
stem cells Answer: primitive cells found within bone marrow, differentiate into myeloid or
lymphoid cells
lymphoid stem cells Answer: Produce lymphocytes (type of leukocyte)
myeloid stem cells Answer: Produce erythrocytes, granulocytes (type of leukocyte) or platelets
clotting mechanism Answer: Seals any leak in blood vessels
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