Hereditary spherocytosis - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

ASCP MLS Hematology Actual Questions and Answers 2024 Already Graded A+ Variation in red cell size observed on the peripheral smear is described as: A. Anisocytosis B. Hypochromia C. Poikilocytosis D. Pleocytosis - correct answer A. A mature erythrocyte is approximately 7-8 μm in diameter. Variation in normal size is denoted by the term anisocytosis. Hypochromia is a term that indicates increased central pallor in erythrocytes, and poikilocytosis denotes variation in red cell sha...

TEST BANK FOR Medical Laboratory Science Review 4TH Edition By ROBERT R. HARR / COMPLETE ALL CHAPTERS (VERIFIED ) Which of the following is the preferable site for bone marrow aspiration and biopsy in an adult? A.Iliac crest B.Sternum C.Tibia D.Spinous processes of a vertebra Hematology/Apply knowledge of fundamental biological characteristics/Bone marrow/1 4. Mean cell volume (MCV) is calculated using the following formula: A.(Hgb ÷ RBC) × 10 B.(Hct ÷ RBC) × 10 C.(Hct ÷ Hgb) ×...

ASCP_Hematology_Exam_MLT_Questions_and_Correct_AnswersThe light-colored zone adjacent to the nucleus in a plasmacyte is the: A. ribosome B. chromatin C. mitochondria D. Golgi area - Correct Answer: D. Golgi area The majority of the iron in an adult is found as a constituent of: A. hemoglobin B. hemosiderin C. myoglobin D. transferrin - Correct Answer: A. hemoglobin The main function of the hexose monophosphate shunt in the erythrocyte is to: A. reglate the level of 2,3-DPG B. provide...

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ASCP Haematology Exam-MLT/ Multiple Choice/ Questions and Answers /Verified Answers The erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) can be falsely elevated by: A. tilting the tube B. refrigerate blood C. air bubbles in the column D. specimen too old [Ans: - A. tilting the tube Which of the following is the formula for absolute cell count? A. number of cells counted/total count B. total count/number of cells counted C. 10 x total count D. % of cells counted x total cell count [Ans: - D...

The primary care pediatric nurse practitioner reviews a child's complete blood count with differential white blood cell values and recognizes a "left shift" because of A. a decreased eosinophil count. B. a decreased lymphocyte count. C. an elevated monocyte count. D. an elevated neutrophil count. - correct answer D. an elevated neutrophil count. A complete blood count on a 12monthold infant reveals microcytic, hypochromic anemia with a hemoglobin of 9.5 g/dL. The infant has mil...

Insufficient centrifugation will result in: a. a false increase in haematocrit (Hct) value b. a false decrease in Hct value c. No effect on Hct value d. all of these options, dependent on the patient - a. insufficient centrifugation does not pack down the red blood cells; therefore, the Hct, which is the volume of packed cells, will increase variation in red cell size observed on the peripheral smear is described as: a. anisocytosis b. hypochromia c. poikilocytosis d. pleocytosis - a. a mature ...

When performing a pre-participation sports physical in the adolescent population, a murmur with which of the following qualities indicates a risk for sudden death during exercise? A. Increases with the Valsalva maneuver B. Increases with squatting maneuver C. Associated with a mid-systolic click D. Mid-systolic without radiation to the carotids A At the time of ovulation in a normal menstrual cycle, there is a peak in the serum concentration of which of the following? A. Luteinizing hor...

The primary care pediatric nurse practitioner reviews a child's complete blood count with differential white blood cell values and recognizes a "left shift" because of what event? a. A decreased eosinophil count. b. A decreased lymphocyte count. c. An elevated monocyte count. d. An elevated neutrophil count. - correct answer ANS: D A left shift occurs when there is an increase in the number of circulating immature neutrophils and indicates a bacterial infection or an inflammatory disorde...

Acanthocytes may be associated with: - Answer- Severe liver disease. Splenectomy. Malabsorption. Hypothyroidism. Vitamin E deficiency. Abetalipoproteinemia. Schistocytes may be associated with: - Answer- Hemolytic uremic syndrome. Thrombotic thrombocytopenia purpura. Disseminated intravascular coagulation. Severe burns. Renal graft rejection. What are bite cells and blister cells the result of: - Answer- Splenic pitting of Heinz bodies Echinocytes or burr cells are asso...