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Erythrocytes 99% of blood cells Flexible cell wall able to alter shape to pass through small capillaries Biconcave shape and thin cell wall facilitate the diffusion of gases Primarily composed of hemoglobin, a complex protein-iron compound, that binds with oxygen and carbon dioxide Anemia-LABORATORY TESTS CBC - Complete Blood Count -RBC indices, WBC differentials -General survey of bone marrow function and blood levels Anemia- RBCs RBC Count Size - MCV (mean corpuscular volume) Weight - M...

NARM (PRENATAL TESTING) EXAM REVIEW QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS, RATED A+ Amnioscopy - -Procedure that allows visual examination of amniotic fluid without entering membranes Autosomal recessive disorders - --Trait expressed if both alleles carry the gene -Carriers will have at least one recessive gene Example autosomal recessive disorder - -Tay Sach's, Cystic fibrosis, and Sickle cell anemia MCV (mean corpuscular volume) - -Average size of RBCs Indicator for anemia Normal: 80-100 fL M...

Which of the following white blood cells types are elevated in parasitic infections, hypersensitivity reactions and autoimmune disorders? 1. Neutrophils 2. Eosinophils 3. Basophils 4 Monocytes 2. Eosinophils Mrs. Jameson complains of unilateral blurry vision and partial blindness in the left eye. On physical examination, you find decreased peripheral vision on her left side. Funduscopic examination reveals cotton wool spots. Your most likely diagnosis is: 1. cryptococcosis 2. toxop...

RD Exam Prep: Biochemical/Laboratory Data Questions and Answers 100% Correct Hemoglobin (Hgb) - Answer- Function: carries oxygen from lungs to tissues Normal Value: Males 14-17g/dL and Females 12-15g/dL Increased d/t: hemolysis, sickle cell anemia, dehydration, heart failure Decreased d/t: iron deficiency anemia, bleeding, renal or liver disease Mean Corpuscular Volume (MCV) - Answer- Function: mean size of a red blood cell Normal Value: 80-94cu/m Increased d/t: B12 deficiency, early pe...

Hematological and Immune Problems- Chapter 18-Dunphy Exam Questions and Answers 100% Pass Mrs. Jameson complains of unilateral blurry vision and partial blindness in the left eye. On PE, you find decreased peripheral vision on her left side. Funduscopic examination reveals cotton-wool spots. Your most likely diagnosis is A. cryptococcosis B. toxoplasmosis C. cytomegalovirus infection D. herpes simplex virus infection - Correct Answer ️️ -C Sickle cell anemia affects African America...

NR 507 Anemia Exam Questions with Complete Solutions Anemia can be caused by? - ANSWER 1) impaired RBC production, 2) excessive blood loss, 3) increased RBC destruction OR any combination of the three. Red Blood Cell (RBC) - ANSWER The number of erythrocytes in 1 cubic mm of whole blood. Normal for men is 4.7-6.1 mcL. Normal in women is 4.5-5.2 mcL. Hemoglobin (Hgb) - ANSWER The oxygen carrying pigment of red cells. Normal for men is 13.5-17.5 g/dL. Normal for women is 12.0-15.5 g/...

PNB Unit 1: Blood Exam Questions and Answers 2024 What is blood classified as? -Answer-fluid connective tissue 3 overall parts of blood (composition) -Answer-plasma cells cell fragments (platelets) 2 physical properties of blood -Answer-mostly water (plasma) neutral pH (7.4) volume of blood in the body -Answer-4-6 Liters (70% body weight) volume of blood by gender -Answer-men have about 2 liters more blood than women 3 general functions of blood -Answer-transport regulation protectio...

NSG 533 - Exam 4 Questions and Answers Anemia can contribute to: - Answer- coronary ischemia Composition of blood - Answer- 5.5L total. 50-55% = plasma; 90% water Erythropoesis is stimulated by... - Answer- erythropoetin Hemoglobin A - Answer- the majority of adult hemoglobin. 97% of circulating hemoglobin. 2 alpha and 2 beta chains. HbA2 - Answer- minor adult hemoglobin. 2-3% of circulating hemoglobin. 2 alpha and 2 delta chains. Hemoglobin F - Answer- Fetal hemoglobin. 2 alpha and 2 ga...

NR 507 Anemia Exam Questions with Complete Solutions Anemia can be caused by? - ANSWER 1) impaired RBC production, 2) excessive blood loss, 3) increased RBC destruction OR any combination of the three. Red Blood Cell (RBC) - ANSWER The number of erythrocytes in 1 cubic mm of whole blood. Normal for men is 4.7-6.1 mcL. Normal in women is 4.5-5.2 mcL. Hemoglobin (Hgb) - ANSWER The oxygen carrying pigment of red cells. Normal for men is 13.5-17.5 g/dL. Normal for women is 12.0-15.5 g/dL...

TEST BANK FOR Medical Laboratory Science Review 4TH Edition By ROBERT R. HARR / COMPLETE ALL CHAPTERS (VERIFIED ) Insu cient centrifugation will result in: ffi A.A false increase in hematocrit (Hct) value B.A false decrease in Hct value C.No effect on Hct value D.All of these options, depending on the patient Hematology/Apply principles of basic laboratory procedures/Microscopic morphology/Di erential/2 ff 2. Variation in red cell size observed on the peripheral smear is described as: A...