Strasinger Ch10-Ch15 [Other Body Fluids] Test Questions and Correct Answers
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1. The functions of the CSF include all of the following except: A. Removal of metabolic wastes B. Producing an ultrafiltrate of plasma C. Supplying nutrients to the CNS D. Protection of the brain and spinal cord B
2. The CSF flows through the: A. Choroid plexus B. Pia mater C. Arachnoid space D. ...
Strasinger Ch10-Ch15 [Other Body
Fluids] Test Questions and Correct
Answers
1. The functions of the CSF include all of the following
except:
A. Removal of metabolic wastes
B. Producing an ultrafiltrate of plasma
C. Supplying nutrients to the CNS
D. Protection of the brain and spinal cord ✅B
2. The CSF flows through the:
A. Choroid plexus
B. Pia mater
C. Arachnoid space
D. Dura mater ✅C
3. Substances present in the CSF are contolled by the:
A. Arachnoid granulations
B. Blood-brain barrier
C. Presence of one-way valves
D. Blood-CSF barrier ✅B
4. The CSF tube labeled 3 is sent to:
A. The hematology department
B. The chemistry department
C. The microbiology department
D. The serology department ✅A
5. The CSF tube that should be refrigerated is:
A. Tube 1
B. Tube 2
C. Tube 3
D. Tube 4 ✅C
6. Place the appropriate letter in front of the statement
that best describes CSF specimens in these two conditions:
A. Traumatic tap
B. Intracranial hemorrhage
_____Even distribution of blood in all tubes
_____Xanthochromic supernatant
_____Concentration of blood in tube 1 is greater
,than in tube 3
_____Specimen contains clots ✅B, B, A, A
7. The presence of xanthochromia can be caused by all
of the following except:
A. Immature liver function
B. RBC degradation
C. A recent hemorrhage
D. Elevated CSF protein ✅C
8. A web-like pellicle in a refrigerated CSF specimen is
indicative of:
A. Tubercular meningitis
B. Multiple sclerosis
C. Primary CNS malignancy
D. Viral meningitis ✅A
9. Given the following information, calculate the CSF
WBC count: cells counted, 80; dilution, 1:10; large
Neubauer squares counted, 10.
A. 8
B. 80
C. 800
D. 8000 ✅C
10. A CSF WBC count is diluted with:
A. Distilled water
B. Normal saline
C. Acetic acid
D. Methylene blue ✅C
11. A total CSF cell count on a clear fluid should be:
A. Reported as normal
B. Not reported
C. Diluted with normal saline
D. Counted undiluted ✅D
12. The purpose of adding albumin to CSF before
cytocentrifugation is to:
A. Increase the cell yield
B. Decrease the cellular distortion
C. Improve the cellular staining
D. Both A and B ✅D
13. The primary concern when pleocytosis of neutrophils
, and lymphocytes is found in the CSF is:
A. Meningitis
B. CNS malignancy
C. Multiple sclerosis
D. Hemorrhage ✅A
14. Neutrophils with pyknotic nuclei may be mistaken
for:
A. Lymphocytes
B. Nucleated RBCs
C. Malignant cells
D. Spindle-shaped cells ✅B
15. The presence of which of the following cells is
increased when a CNS shunt malfunctions?
A. Neutrophils
B. Macrophages
C. Eosinophils
D. Lymphocytes ✅C
16. Macrophages appear in the CSF following:
A. Hemorrhage
B. Repeated spinal taps
C. Diagnostic procedures
D. All of the above ✅D
17. Nucleated RBCs are seen in the CSF as a result of:
A. Elevated blood RBCs
B. Treatment of anemia
C. Severe hemorrhage
D. Bone marrow contamination ✅D
18. Following a CNS diagnostic procedure, which of the
following might be seen in the CSF?
A. Choroidal cells
B. Ependymal cells
C. Spindle-shaped cells
D. All of the above ✅D
19. Hemosiderin granules and hematoidin crystals are
seen in:
A. Lymphocytes
B. Macrophages
C. Ependymal cells
D. Neutrophils ✅B
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