MLT 250 Hematology Practice Exam
*Q&A* (100% Correct) 2024/2025
|VEERIFIED|
Which of the following is a primary function of red blood cells (RBCs)?
a) To regulate blood clotting
b) To fight infections
c) To produce antibodies
d) To transport oxygen from lungs to tissues ...
MLT 250 Hematology Practice Exam
*Q&A* (100% Correct) 2024/2025
|VEERIFIED|
Which of the following is a primary function of red blood cells (RBCs)?
a) To regulate blood clotting
b) To fight infections
c) To produce antibodies
d) To transport oxygen from lungs to tissues
What is the main component of hemoglobin that binds to oxygen?
a) Iron
b) Calcium
c) Sodium
d) Potassium
A patient presents with an elevated reticulocyte count. This suggests:
a) Bone marrow failure
b) Hemolysis or blood loss
c) Chronic leukemia
d) Iron deficiency anemia
Which anticoagulant is most commonly used for hematology testing?
a) Heparin
b) Citrate
c) EDTA
d) Sodium fluoride
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, Which of the following cells is the first to respond during an acute bacterial infection?
a) Eosinophils
b) Lymphocytes
c) Neutrophils
d) Basophils
The RBCs on a peripheral blood smear appear larger than normal. This is referred to as:
a) Hypochromia
b) Anisocytosis
c) Microcytosis
d) Macrocytosis
Which condition is characterized by a marked increase in WBC count?
a) Polycythemia
b) Leukocytosis
c) Thrombocytopenia
d) Erythrocytosis
What is the normal range for platelets in adults?
a) 150,000-450,000/µL
b) 200,000-500,000/µL
c) 10,000-100,000/µL
d) 400,000-700,000/µL
In a patient with iron deficiency anemia, the RBCs will most likely appear:
a) Normochromic and normocytic
b) Macrocytic and hyperchromic
c) Microcytic and hypochromic
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