heme II final Flashcards
A red cell which is narrow and elongated, resembling a cigar shape is called:
an ovalocyte an elliptocyte a sickle cell a burr cell
elliptocyte
Which of the following parameters are derived ( tested directly) by the Coulter instrument?
MCV MCH RDW MCV and RDW
MCV and RDW
Most/all granulocytes:
have phagocytic potential persist less than 1 day in the peripheral circulation precursors begin development in the bone marrow before birth all of the above
all of the above
The most buffering capacity is normally offered by the:
hemoglobin system bicarbonate system plasma protein system phosphate system
hemoglobin system
Specific (secondary) granules of the neutrophilic granulocyte:
appear first at the myelocyte stage contain alkaline phosphatase are formed on the mitochondria are derived from azurophilic (primary) granules
appear first at the myelocyte stage
The normal RDW is:
9. 5-11.5% 10. 5-13.5% 11. 5-14.5% 12. 5-15.5%
11.5-14.5%
A cell observed on a blood smear appears to have bluish cytoplasm and a dark purple nucleus. The nucleus appears folded over and the N:C is about 2:1. The cell is identified as: a neutrophil a lymphocyte a monocyte a basophil
a monocyte
The correct sequence for peripheral WBC percentages going from highest to lowest is/are: lymphocytes?granulocytes>eosinophils eosinophils>basophils>lymphocytes neutrophils>bands>basophils granulocytes>eosinophils>lymphocytes
neutrophils>bands>basophils
If a number of nucleated RBCs are seen in the peripheral circulation, it is possible that:
the patient is a newborn
some type of physiological change has occurred
Stress on the red cell-producing apparatus
all are correct
all are correct
Neutrophils normally account for what percentage of the total white cell population in peripheral blood 0-4% 2-9% 20-40% 50-70%
50-70%
a cell observed on a blood smear has a N:C of 4:1. The nucleus is round and stains dark blue-purple. The cytoplasm is light blue. There are very few to no granules in the cytoplasm. This cell is probably: a band neutrophil a monocyte a lymphocyte a basophil
a lymphocyte
those parameters measured directly by the Coulter counter include: RBC, WBC, and hematocrit RBC and WBC Hemoglobin b and c are true
b and c are true
a MCH of 30pg suggests hypochromia poikilocytosis microcytosis normochromia
normochromia
The last cell in the RBC series which normally has a nucleus is the: progenitor cell metarubricyte reticulocyte answers b and c are true
metarubicyte
An R3 flag on the Coulter instrument may mean: a shift to the left eosinophilia neutrophilia all of the above
all of the above
The white cell which typically responds to parasitic infections is the:
neutrophil lymphocyte monocyte eosinophil
eosinophil
Electronic Impedance-
Relates the charge of the particle to the size of the signal
Relates the amplitude of the signal to the size of the particle
Is based on the fact that cells conduct electricity poorly
Only b and c are true
b and c are true
The normal adult hemoglobin value in a male is: 10-14 g/dL 12-16 g/dL 14-18 g/dl 14-22 g/dL
14-18 g/dL
The normal MCH value is: 23 - 25 pg 25 - 27 pg 27 - 31 pg 31 - 35 pg
27-31 pg
Calculated parameters include: RBC MCV MPV Hematocrit
hematocrit
Sources of error in the RBC count include:
high readings with RBC agglutination
microcytic specimens
macrocytic specimens
b and c are true
b and c are true
On an electronic cell counter, hemoglobin determination may be falsely elevated owing to the presence of:
lipemia or elevated bilirubin concentration
a decreased WBC or lipemia
an elevated bilirubin concentration or rouleaux
rouleaux or lipemia
lipemia or elevated bilirubin concentration
Another cell observed on a blood smear has a nucleus with 2 distinct lobes. The cytoplasm is a pink color. There are also large dark orangish-pink uniform granules in the cytoplasm. This cell is probably: a segmented neutrophil a band neutrophil a basophil an eosinophil
an eosinophil
The last cell of the granulocyte series capable of dividing is the: Myeloblast Promyelocyte Myelocyte Metamyelocyte
myelocyte
The normal value for a red cell count in an adult female is approximately:
3. 0-4.0 x 106/L 3. 5-4.5 x 106/L 4. 0 - 5.0 x 106/L 5. 0-6.0 x 106/L
4.0-5.0 X 10(6)/L
Cells involved in hemostasis are: erythrocytes granulocytes lymphocytes thrombocytes
thrombocytes
A red cell which with a central bull's eye surrounded by a clear ring and then an outer red ring is called: a spherocyte an ovalocyte a stomatocyte a target cell
a target cell
The normal value for a platelet count in an adult is approximately: 100,000-150,000/L 150,000-350,000/L 150,000-350,000/L 350,000-500,000/L
150,000-350,000/L
Regarding B cells:
produce antibodies G, A, M, D, and E
are often stimulated by T cells
become Plasma cells when stimulated
all are correct
all are correct
Unusual red cell size may include the term(s): anisocytosis poikilocytosis hemochromotosis none of the above
anisocytosis
When using an electronic cell counter, which of the following results can occur in the presence of a cold agglutinin?
increased MCV and decreased RBC
increased MCV and normal RBC
decreased MCV and increased RBC
decreased MCV and RBC
increased MCV and decreased RBC
A cell observed on a blood smear has a nucleus with 2 distinct lobes which stains a dark blue. However, the nucleus is somewhat obscured by the large, coarse violet-blue granules in the cell. This cell is probably: a eosinophil a lymphocyte a basophil a monocyte
a basophil
The normal MCHC value is: 25-29% 29-32% 32-36% 36-40%
32-36%
A red cell which looks as if a bite has been taken out of it is often called: a sickle cell a schistocyte a helmet cell a burr cell
a helmet cell
The correct erythroid developmental sequence is the following:
rubriblast, rubricyte, polychromatophilic erythrocyte
prorubricyte, rubriblast, erythrocyte
rubricyte, metarubricyte, prorubricyte
rubriblast, metarubricyte, rubricyte
rubiblast, rubicyte, polychromatophilic erythrocyte
The macrophage is most notable for:
antigen processing and presentation to the B cell
antigen processing and presentation to the T cell
phagocytosis of foreign antigens
all are correct
only b and c are correct
only b and c are correct
The normal value for a white cell count in an adult is approximately:
2. 5-6.5 x 103/L 3. 0-7.3 x 103/L 4. 8-10.6 x 103/L 5. 2-12.7 x 103/L
4.8-10.6 X 10(3)/L
Unusual red cell shape is referred to as: anisocytosis macrocytosis microcytosis poikilocytosis
poikilocytosis
In an electronic or laser particle cell counter clumped platelets may interfere with which of the following parameters? white blood cell count red blood cell count hemoglobin hematocrit
white blood cell count
A cell observed on a blood smear has pinkish cytoplasm containing light pink granules and the nucleus is reddish-purplish in the shape of a horseshoe. The cell is identified as: an eosinophil a band neutrophil a segmented neutrophil a basophil
a band neutrophil
A red cell about 5m in diameter that stains bright red and shows no central pallor is a: spherocyte leptocyte microcyte macrocyte
spherocyte
Which of the following is the correct order of maturation of the granulocyte?
Myeloblast, Myelocyte, Promyelocyte, Band
Myelocyte, Band, Metamyelocyte
Myeloblast, Myelocyte, Band
Metamyelocyte, Promyelocyte, Myelocyte
myeloblast, myelocyte, band
An MCV of 75 fL suggests: microcytosis macrocytosis poikilocytosis all of the above
microcytosis
The normal value for reticulocytes in the adult peripheral blood is:
0. 0-1.0% 0. 5-2.0% 1. 5-3.0% 2. 5-4.0%
0.5-2.0%
The basophil:
is the smallest of the granulocytes
is sometimes called a “mast” cell in tissues
releases histamine and other vasoactive substances causing anaphylaxis
all are correct
all are correct
Lymphocytes account for what percentage of the total white cell population in peripheral blood? 0-4% 2-9% 20-40% 50-70%
20-40%
A patient who has increased serum proteins such as globulins may have red cells that stick together. This is called: agglutination aggregation rouleaux precipitation
rouleaux
The normal M:E ratio in an adult is:
1: 1.5 3: 1 5: 1 9: 1
3:1
Fragments of red cells are called: target cells sickle cells acanthocytes schistocytes
schistocytes
The antihemophilic factor is III V VIII XIII none of these
VIII
The "cascade" theories state that most of the activated coagulation factors function as enzymes proteins vitamins conglutinins
enzymes
In the extrinsic pathway, which of the following is NOT a part of the activation of factor X tissue thromboplastin factor VII HMWK calcium
HMWK
Approximately what portion of the platelets released into the circulating bloodstream are sequestered in the spleen 1/10 1/3 1/2 2/3
1/3
As part of clot initiation, platelets release ADP serotonin PF3 Thromboxane A2 All of these
all of these
Thrombocytosis is classified as:
Platelet count less than 400 x 103/µl
Platelet count more than 500 x 103/µl
Platelet count is 100-350 x 103/µl
Platelet count is more than 50 x 103/µl
platelet count more than 500 X 10(3)/uL
A patient is placed on heparin therapy. The dosage is monitored using the following test: platelet count bleeding time prothrombin time partial thromboplastin time
partial thromboplastin time
Complete the equation: fibrinogen ---->\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ thrombin thromboplastin fibrin fibrinoplastin
fibrin
In the equation: prothrombin ——> thrombin ,which of the following is a part of the process
thrombcysthenin
profibrin
thromboplastin
thromboplastin
I II IV VIII IX XII XIII
Answer A. fibrinogen B. fibrin stabilizing factor C. ionic calcium D. antihemophilic factor E. prothrombin F. Hageman factor G. Christmas factor
I - fibrinogen II- prothrombin IV- ironic calcium VIII- antihemophilic factor IX- christmas factor XII- Hageman factor XIII- fibrin stabilizing factor
The function of factor XIII is
stabilize fibrin monomers
initiate the extrinsic sequence
initiate the intrinsic pathway
act as a cofactor in the common pathway
stabilize fibrin monomers
Platelets begin to be separated by \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ within the platelet forming cell demarcation membrane system separating membrane system plateletizing system thrombocyting system none of these
demarcation membrane system
A patient is placed on coumadin therapy. The dosage is monitored using the following test: platelet count bleeding time prothrombin time partial thromboplastin time
prothrombin time
A patient is suspected of having DIC (disseminated intravascular coagulation). Which of the following tests will tell the physician if fibrinolysis has been in process?: PT PTT FDP none of these
FDP
When plasmin attacks fibrinogen, it is called
secondary hemostasis
primary fibrinolysis
primary hemostasis
primary fibrinolysis
The average life span of a platelet in the peripheral blood is \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ days. 2 5 10 14
10
Platelet production is regulated by thrombopoietin leukopoietin erythropoietin platepoietin
thrombopoietin
The proteolytic enzyme that is responsible for fibrinolysis plasminogen fibrinogen proteothrombin plasmin
plasmin
What is needed to complete the equation: prothrombin ---------> thrombin iron fibrin calcium phosphorus
calcium
Following repair of the tissue, when the clot is no longer needed it is removed by
fibrinolysis
filtered by the spleen
phagocytized by monocytes
it is not removed - it is incorporated into the new tissue
fibrinolysis
Which of the following factors is NOT needed in the extrinsic pathway tissue factor VIII X V fibrinogen
VIII
Which coagulation factor can activate plasminogen VIII X VII XII
XII
The soluble pieces formed during fibrinolysis are called solufibrinogen plasminogen fibrin split products fibrin strands
fibrin split products
Immediately following blood vessel injury, platelets adhere to which of the following collagen fibers endothelial cells fibroblasts smooth muscle fibers
collagen fibers
Which of the following coagulation factors does NOT need vitamin K for it's synthesis 11 XIII VII IX
XIII
The process of breaking down a clot is called hemostasis fibrinolysis thrombolysis plasmonolysis
fibrinolysis
The average platelet count ranges from \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ of whole blood. 50 - 100 x 103/µl 350 - 600 x 103/µl 150 - 400 x 103/µl 50 - 300 x 103/µl
150 - 400 x 103/µl
Which of the following is NOT a function of platelets.
clot retraction to secondary hemostatic plug
shape change and release
aggregation
carry nutrients
all are functions
carry nutrients
The process whereby blood is ready and able to become a solid in a needed area; and remain flowing as a liquid elsewhere is coagulation adhesion hemostasis homeostasis
Hemostasis
Abnormal hemoglobins may produce severe disease states
True False
true
The acid part of the Wright's stain will stain nuclei and some cytoplasmic structures red blue a mixture of red and blue none of these
red
Anemia is a result of
all of these
reduced hemoglobin concentration
decrease in the number of circulating RBC
ineffective erythropoiesis
none of these
all of these
An increase in the production of cells is called polycythemia porphobilinogen polychromasia poikilocytosis
polycythemia
A cell line that will increase in response to viral infection is monocyte neutrophil lymphocyte eosinophil
lymphocyte
The cell seen under the microscope that has a round to oval nucleus with 'robins egg blue ' cytoplasm is a/an neutrophil eosinophil basophil lymphocyte none of these
lymphocyte
Cells are identified according to
cell size, nuclear characteristics, and cytoplasmic characteristics
cell size, nuclear characteristics, and chemical constituents
age of the cell, chromatin quality, and the arrangement of lipid
chemical constituents
none of these
cell size, nuclear characteristics, and cytoplasmic characteristics
The yolk sac is the blood forming structure of the infant juvenile fetus adult
infant
Cells that arise in response to viral infections are monocytes lymphocytes neutrophils eosinophils
lymphocyte
A cell not normally found in the peripheral blood might be band metamyelocyte monocyte eosinophil none of these
metamyelocyte
RBC's that exhibit a variety of shapes are called poikilocytes anisocytes macrocytes microcytes none of these
poikilocytes
Hemoglobin contains
a heme portion and albumin
an iron containing portion called heme and a protein portion called globin
an iron containing portion called globin and a protein containing portion called heme
an iron containing portion called ferritin and a protein containing portion called albumin
none of these
an iron containing portion called heme and a protein portion called globin
A hemoglobin reagent that contains cyanide and a buffer is called Drabkin's Dracula's methemoglobin all of these none of these
Drabkin’s
Hemoglobin A1 consists of two types of globin chains alpha and delta alpha and epsilon alpha and gamma gamma and delta none of these
none of these
The following cells are granulocytes
metamyelocytes, basophils, monocytes
lymphocytes, basophils, neutrophils
lymphocytes, monocytes, stabs
myelocytes, metamyelocytes, bands
none of these
metamyelocyte, metamyelocytes, bands
RBC's that are smaller than normal are called macrocytes polychromatic hypochromic microcytes anisocytes
microcytes
Segmented neutrophils
have a pink cytoplasm
have lobes connected by filaments
have a constricted nucleus with 3-5 lobes
all of these
none of these
all of these
Leukopoiesis is the formation of red blood cells white blood cells blood cellular elements platelets none of these
white blood cells
Pernicious anemia is characterized by cells that are macrocytic microcytic hypochromic none of these
macrocytic
In the Wright's stain if the stain appears too red this may be an indication that the pH of the buffer is too acid too alkaline neutral none of these
too acid
An effective diluent for WBC counts allows
only red blood cells to be counted
you to distinguish nucleated RBC from WBC
all cells to be counted at the same time
all nonnucleated RBC to be hemolyzed
all nonnucleated RBC to be hemolyzed
Cells that respond to allergies and parasitic infections basophils lymphocytes monocytes eosinophils
eosinophils
Bands have a sausage shaped nucleus have several nucleoli have a kidney shaped nucleus have a round nucleus none of these
have a sausage shaped nucleus
Which of the following solutions is used to dilute WBC counts acetic acid Hayem's Drabkin's Turk's sodium hydroxide
acetic acid
The objective you used when you do a differential count is low high dry none of these oil immersion
oil immersion
The granules in the eosinophil contain histamine antihistamine lysozyme all of these
antihistamine
Cells responsible for recognizing abnormal substances B lymphocytes monocytes T lymphocytes null cells plasma cells
T lymphocytes
The mature neutrophil normally exhibits \_\_\_\_\_\_ lobe/s 3-5 none 1-2 5-7
3-5
Neutrophils are associated with bacterial infections parasites iron deficiency bleeding
bacterial infections
The cell that stains uniformly pink with a pale central area is called a/an neutrophil erythrocyte thrombocyte eosinophil
erythrocyte
Hemoglobin molecule that is fully saturated with oxygen is called reduced hemoglobin oxidized hemoglobin oxyhemoglobin all of these none of these
oxyhemoglobin
A common method used for testing hemoglobin concentration is none of these Tallquists Oxyhemoglobin Drabkins Sahli
drabkins
In a normal differential you would expect to count \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_% lymphocytes 2-10 60-75 25-35 0-1
25-35
Normal adults have three hemoglobins in their red blood cells. These are A1,F,A2 A1,G,F F,A2,A3 A1,A2,S none of these
A1,F,A2
The concentration of normal saline is 0.65% 0.85% 0.95% 0.75% none of these
0.85%
The buffer used with the Wright’s stain procedure must be pH _____
4. 6 5. 7 6. 4 7. 6
6.4
The CellDyn printout ( like the one you used when doing diffs) provides an automated cell count histogram analysis 3 part differential none of these more than one of these
more than one of these
The stained blood smear should be rinsed with phosphate buffer tap water distilled water methyl alcohol none of these
distilled water
The term that refers to the formation of platelets is thrombopoiesis leukopoiesis erythropoiesis cytology
thrombopoiesis
A microcytic anemia would have the following MCV less than 80 fl MCH greater than 45 pg MCHC greater than 45% not related to MCV, MCH, MCHC
MCV less than 80fl
The cyanmethemoglobin procedure requires a spectrophotometer setting of 540 nm 440 nm 590 nm 625 nm
540 nm
Cells that increase in bacterial infections are lymphocytes neutrophils basophils eosinophils
neutrophils
A diluent used to count WBC may be normal saline 0.1N HCl 2% acetic acid purified water
2% acetic acid
The mature eosinophil
may be increased in allergic reaction
has no specific staining granules
has a five lobed nucleus
all of these
none of these
may be increased in allergic reaction
Water is the classic _____________ solution
hypotonic
hypertonic
isotonic
hypotonic
The most commonly seen WBC in a normal adult smear is basophil lymphocyte neutrophil erythrocyte
neutrophil
The cell that produce antibodies is called a/an eosinophil monocyte basophil lymphocyte
lymphocyte
The mature basophil has pale red cytoplasm moderate to heavy deep red cytoplasm none of these more that 3 lobe all of these
none of these
The most rare cell found in the normal peripheral smear is the basophil neutrophil lymphocyte monocyte eosinophil
basophil
The most common cell seen in a peripheral blood smear is a/an neutrophil basophil eosinophil lymphocyte none of these
neutrophil
- Normal adults have three hemoglobins in their red blood cells. These areA1,F,A2A1,G,FF,A2,A3A1,A2,Snone of these
A1, F, A2
- The granules in the eosinophil containhistamineantihistaminelysozymeall of these
antihistamine
- The mature neutrophil normally exhibits ______ lobe/s3-5none1-25-7
3-5
- A common method used for testing hemoglobin concentration isnone of theseTallquistsOxyhemoglobinDrabkinsSahli
Drabkins
Abnormal hemoglobins may produce severe disease states
True
False
true
- Hemoglobin containsa heme portion and albuminan iron containing portion called heme and a protein portion called globinan iron containing portion called globin and a protein containing portion called hemean iron containing portion called ferritin and a protein containing portion called albuminnone of these
an iron containing portion called heme and a protein portion called globin
- Segmented neutrophilshave a pink cytoplasmhave lobes connected by filamentshave a constricted nucleus with 3-5 lobesall of thesenone of these
all of these
- A microcytic anemia would have the followingMCV less than 80 flMCH greater than 45 pgMCHC greater than 45%not related to MCV, MCH, MCHC
MCV less than 80 fl
- In the Wright’s stain if the stain appears too red this may be an indication that the pH of the buffer istoo acidtoo alkalineneutralnone of these
too acid
- The cyanmethemoglobin procedure requires a spectrophotometer setting of540 nm440 nm590 nm625 nm
540 nm
- The buffer used with the Wright’s stain procedure must be pH _____
- 6
- 7
- 4
- 6
6.4
- Neutrophils are associated withbacterial infectionsparasitesiron deficiencybleeding
bacterial infections
- Pernicious anemia is characterized by cells that aremacrocyticmicrocytichypochromicnone of these
macrocytic
- An effective diluent for WBC counts allowsonly red blood cells to be countedyou to distinguish nucleated RBC from WBCall cells to be counted at the same timeall nonnucleated RBC to be hemolyzed
all nonnucleated RBC to be hemolyzed
- Cells that arise in response to viral infections aremonocyteslymphocytesneutrophilseosinophils
lymphoctes
- The CellDyn printout ( like the one you used when doing diffs) providesan automated cell counthistogram analysis3 part differentialnone of thesemore than one of these
more than one of these
- The mature eosinophilmay be increased in allergic reactionhas no specific staining granuleshas a five lobed nucleusall of thesenone of these
may be increased in allergic reactions
- The cell that produce antibodies is called a/aneosinophilmonocytebasophillymphocyte
lymphocyte
The most rare cell found in the normal peripheral smear is the basophil neutrophil lymphocyte monocyte eosinophil
basophil
The mature basophil has pale red cytoplasm moderate to heavy deep red cytoplasm none of these more than 3 lobes all of these
none of these
- Bandshave a sausage shaped nucleushave several nucleolihave a kidney shaped nucleushave a round nucleusnone of these
have a sausage shaped nucleus
- Leukopoiesis is the formation ofred blood cellswhite blood cellsblood cellular elementsplateletsnone of these
white blood cells
- The acid part of the Wright’s stain will stain nuclei and some cytoplasmic structuresredbluea mixture of red and bluenone of these
red
- The following cells are granulocytesmetamyelocytes, basophils, monocyteslymphocytes, basophils, neutrophilslymphocytes, monocytes, stabsmyelocytes, metamyelocytes, bandsnone of these
myelocytes, metamyelocytes, bands
- A diluent used to count WBC may benormal saline0.1N HCl2% acetic acidpurified water
2% acetic acid
- The most commonly seen WBC in a normal adult smear isbasophillymphocyteneutrophilerythrocyte
neutrophil
- A cell line that will increase in response to viral infection ismonocyteneutrophillymphocyteeosinophil
lymphocyte
- The term that refers to the formation of platelets isthrombopoiesisleukopoiesiserythropoiesiscytology
thrombopoiesis
- Cells that respond to allergies and parasitic infectionsbasophilslymphocytesmonocyteseosinophils
eosinophils
- The most common cell seen in a peripheral blood smear is a/anneutrophilbasophileosinophillymphocyte
none of these
neutrophil
- Hemoglobin molecule that is fully saturated with oxygen is calledreduced hemoglobinoxidized hemoglobinoxyhemoglobinall of thesenone of these
oxyhemoglobin
- The cell seen under the microscope that has a round to oval nucleus with ‘robins egg blue ‘ cytoplasm is a/anneutrophileosinophilbasophillymphocytenone of these
lymphocyte
- Which of the following solutions is used to dilute WBC countsacetic acidHayem’sDrabkin’sTurk’ssodium hydroxide
acetic acid
- An increase in the production of cells is calledpolycythemiaporphobilinogenpolychromasiapoikilocytosis
polycythemia
- In a normal differential you would expect to count ________% lymphocytes2-1060-7525-350-1
25-35
- RBC’s that are smaller than normal are calledmacrocytespolychromatichypochromicmicrocytesanisocytes
microcytes
- The stained blood smear should be rinsed withphosphate buffertap waterdistilled watermethyl alcoholnone of these
distilled water
- The yolk sac is the blood forming structure of theinfantjuvenilefetusadult
fetus
- The concentration of normal saline is
- 65%
- 85%
- 95%
- 75%
0.85%
- Cells are identified according tocell size, nuclear characteristics, and cytoplasmic characteristicscell size, nuclear characteristics, and chemical constituentsage of the cell, chromatin quality, and the arrangement of lipidchemical constituentsnone of these
cell size, nuclear characteristics, and cytoplasmic characteristics
- RBC’s that exhibit a variety of shapes are calledpoikilocytesanisocytesmacrocytesmicrocytesnone of these
poikilocytes
- Water is the classic _____________ solutionhypotonichypertonicisotonic
hypertonic
- A cell not normally found in the peripheral blood might bebandmetamyelocytemonocyteeosinophilnone of these
metamyelocyte
- Hemoglobin A1 consists of two types of globin chainsalpha and deltaalpha and epsilonalpha and gammagamma and delta
none of these
none of these
- The cell that stains uniformly pink with a pale central area is called a/anneutrophilerythrocytethrombocyteeosinophil
erythrocyte
- Cells that increase in bacterial infections arelymphocytesneutrophilsbasophilseosinophils
neutrophils
- The objective you used when you do a differential count islowhigh drynone of theseoil immersion
oil immersion
- Cells responsible for recognizing abnormal substancesB lymphocytesmonocytesT lymphocytesnull cellsplasma cells
T lymphocytes
- Anemia is a result ofall of thesereduced hemoglobin concentrationdecrease in the number of circulating RBCineffective erythropoiesisnone of these
all of these
- A hemoglobin reagent that contains cyanide and a buffer is calledDrabkin’sDracula’smethemoglobinall of thesenone of these
Drabkin’s
What is the term for the clinical course of homozygous thalassemias resulting from defects in - and -chain synthesis? Thalassemia minor Thalassemia major Thalassemia trait á-thalassemia
Thalassemia major
What factors contribute to the sickling of RBCs?
increase in pH and oxygenation
decrease in pH and oxygenation, and dehydration
increase in pH and decrease in oxygenation
decrease in dehydration and increase in pH and oxygenation
decrease in pH and oxygenation, and dehydration
All of the findings listed below may be seen in acquired hemolytic anemia of the autoimmune variety. The one considered to be the MOST characteristic is:
increased osmotic fragility
leukopenia and thrombocytopenia
peripheral spherocytosis
positive direct antiglobulin test
positive direct antiglobulin test
The Schilling test:
evaluates the function of intrinsic factor
evaluates the absorption of vitamin B12
evaluates the absorption of folic acid
all of the above
evaluates the absorption of vitamin B12
The lab tests performed on a patient indicate macrocytosis, anemia, leukopenia, and thrombocytopenia. Which of the following disorders is the patient most likely to have? iron deficiency hereditary spherocytosis vitamin B12 deficiency acute hemorrhage
vitamin B12 deficiency
Which of the following represents characteristic features of iron metabolism in patients with anemia of a chronic disorder?
serum iron is normal, transferrin saturation is normal, TIBC is normal
serum iron is increased, transferrin saturation is increased, TIBC is normal or slightly increased
serum iron is normal, transferrin saturation is markedly increased, TIBC is normal
serum iron is decreased, transferrin saturation is decreased, TIBC is normal or decreased
serum iron is decreased, transferrin saturation is decreased, TIBC is normal or decreased
marrow hypoplasia
inadequate erythropoietin
vitamin B12 deficiency
increased erythropoietin production
inadequate erythropoietin
Laboratory findings in hereditary spherocytosis do NOT include: decreased osmotic fragility increased autohemolysis reticulocytosis shortened erythrocyte survival
decreased osmotic fragility
The pathophysiology of megaloblastic anemia is :
Defective RNA synthesis and abnormal cytoplasm maturation
Defective DNA synthesis and abnormal nuclear maturation
Defective RNA synthesis and abnormal nuclear maturation
Defective DNA synthesis and abnormal cytoplasm maturation
defective DNA synthesis and abnormal nuclear maturation
Peripheral blood smears from patients with untreated pernicious anemia are characterized by: pancytopenia and macrocytosis pancytopenia and leukocytosis leukocytosis and ovalocytosis pancytopenia and microcytosis
pancytopenia and macrocytosis
Which of the following are not seen on the peripheral smear of a patient with megaloblastic anemia? macro-ovalocytes hypersegmented neutrophils hyposegmented neutrophils Howell-Jolly bodies
hyposegmented neutrophils
Hemolysis in paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria (PNH) is: temperature dependent complement independent antibody mediated caused by a red cell membrane defect
caused by a red cell membrane defect
The most appropriate screening test for hereditary spherocytosis is: osmotic fragility sucrose hemolysis heat instability test Kleihauer-Betke
osmotic fragility
What is the amino acid substitution found in HbC disease?
substitution of valine for glutamic acid in the sixth position from the NH2 terminal chain
substitution of lysine for glutamic acid in the sixth position from the NH2 terminal chain
substitution of lysine for glutamic acid in the 26th position from the NH2 terminal chain
substitution of valine for glutamic acid in the 121st position from the NH2 terminal chain
substitution of lysine for glutamic acid in the sixth position from the NH2 terminal chain
A 15 year old girl is taking medication for a parasitic infection and notices her urine is a brownish color. A CBC shows mild anemia. The laboratorian performing the reticulocyte count notices numerous irregular shaped granules near the periphery of the RBC. These cellular inclusions are most likely: Howell-Jolly bodies basophilic stippling Heinz bodies Pappenheimer bodies
Heinz bodies
A patient’s blood sample mixed with sucrose solution and incubated at 37C shows moderate hemolysis. The direct antiglobulin test was negative. These results are suggestive of:
lupus erythromatosus
polycythemia vera
acquired autoimmune hemolytic anemia
paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria
paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria
Patients with (A-) type G-6-PD deficiency are LEAST likely to have hemolytic episodes in which of the following situations?
following the administration of oxidizing drugs
the neonatal period
during infections
spontaneously
spontaneously
What deficiency causes hemoglobin to be oxidized from the ferrous to the ferric state?
G6PD deficiency
PK deficiency
NADH-methemoglobin reductase deficiency
lactate dehydrogenase deficiency
NADH-methemoglobin reductase deficiency
The anemia of chronic infection is characterized by:
decreased iron stores in the reticuloendothelial system
decreased serum iron levels
macrocytic erythrocytes
increased serum iron-binding capacity
decreased serum iron levels
The most appropriate screening test for hemoglobin S is: Kleihauer-Betke dithionite solubility osmotic fragility sucrose hemolysis
dithionite solubility
Which of the following is most likely and most easily seen in lead poisoning? iron overload in tissue codocytes basophilic stippling ringed sideroblasts
basophilic stippling
Which is the most frequent functional abnormality affecting membrane skeleton proteins in common hereditary elliptocytosis?
defective binding of spectrin to ankyrin
defective spectrin tetramer assembly
defective binding of ankyrin to protein 3
deficiency of protein 4.1
defective spectrin tetramer assembly
What is the typical appearance of anemia associated with liver disease? normal red cell morphology hypochromic, microcytic macrocytic, normoblastic macrocytic, megaloblastic
macrocytic, normoblastic
They glycoprotein necessary for absorption of vitamin B12 is: albumin transcobalamin II haptoglobin intrinsic factor
intrinisic factor
What routine hematologic finding is indicative of thalassemia?
microcytic, hypochromic anemia
macrocytic, hypochromic anemia
normocytic, normochromic anemia
macrocytic, normochromic anemia
microcytic, hypochromic anemia
A characteristic morphologic feature in hemoglobin C disease is: macrocytosis spherocytosis rouleaux formation target cells
target cells
Evidence indicates that the genetic defect in thalassemia usually results in:
the production of abnormal globin chains
a quantitative deficiency in RNA resulting in decreased globin chain production
a structural change in the heme portion of the hemoglobin
an abnormality in the alpha or beta chain binding or affinity
a quantitative deficiency in RNA resulting in decreased globin chain production
Which disorder is considered to be a disorder of membrane cation permeability? G6PD deficiency hereditary spherocytosis hereditary elliptocytosis hereditary stomatocytosis
hereditary stomatocytosis
The values below were obtained on an automated blood count system performed on a blood sample from a 25 year old man:
Patient ValueNormal ValueWBC5.1 x 103/L5.0-10.0 x 103/LRBC3.00 x 106/L4.6-6.2 x 106/LHgb12 g/dL14-18 g/dLHct36%40-54%MCV120 fL82-90 fLMCH40 pg27-31 pgMCHC33%32-36%
These results are most consistent with which of the following?
megaloblastic anemia
hereditary spherocytosis
a high titer of cold agglutinins
an elevated reticulocyte count
megablastic anemia
Which of the following is a cause of methemoglobinemia? HbM variants NADH-diaphorase deficiency toxic substances all of the above
all of the above
The most appropriate screening test for hemoglobin H is: dithionite solubility osmotic fragility sucrose hemolysis heat instability test
heat instability test
Which of the following findings would be indicative of heterozygous thalassemia?
hemoglobin A2 level of 3.5-7%
hemoglobin F level less than 2%
hemoglobin A level of 65-85%
hemoglobin A2 level less than 3.5%
hemoglobin A2 level of 3.5-7%
A patient has the following blood values: RBC 6.5 x 106/L Hgb 14.0 g/dL Hct 42.0% MCV 65 fL MCH 21.5 pg MCHC 33% These results are compatible with: iron deficiency pregnancy thalassemia minor beta thalassemia major
thalassemia minor
Which of the following is most closely associated with iron deficiency anemia? iron overload in tissue target cells basophilic stippling chronic blood loss
chronic blood loss
In most cases of hereditary persistence of fetal hemoglobin (HPFH):
Hgb F is unevenly distributed throughout the erythrocytes
the black heterozygote has 75% Hgb F
beta and gamma chain synthesis is decreased
gamma chain production equals alpha chain production
gamma chain production of equals alpha chain production
Hemoglobin H disease results from: absence of 3 of 4 alpha genes absence of 2 of 4 alpha genes absence of 1 of 4 alpha genes absence of all 4 alpha genes
absence of 3 of 4 alpha genes
What causes the defect in PNH?
rare red cell antigens
lack of GPI-anchored proteins on the erythrocyte membrane
excessive amounts of complement components C5 to C9
Glucose-6-phosphate-dehydrogenase enzyme deficiency
lack of GPI-anchored proteins on the erythrocyte membran
Which of the following sets of laboratory findings is consistent with hemolytic anemia?
normal or slightly increased erythrocyte survival; normal osmotic fragility
decreased erythrocyte survival; increased catabolism of heme
decreased serum lactate dehydrogenase activity; normal catabolism of heme
normal concentration of haptoglobin; marked hemoglobinuria
decreased erythrocyte survival; increased catabolism of heme
Anemia secondary to uremia characteristically is: microcytic, hypochromic hemolytic normocytic, normochromic macrocytic
normocytic, normochromic
Which of the following is NOT a cause of nonmegaloblastic anemia? alcoholism immunosuppressive drugs hypothyroidism hyperthyroidism
hyperthroidism
An enzyme deficiency associated with a moderate to severe hemolytic anemia after the patient is exposed to certain drugs and that is characterized by red cell inclusions formed by denatured hemoglobin is:
lactate dehydrogenase deficiency
G-6-PD deficiency
pyruvate kinase deficiency
hexokinase deficiency
G-6-PD deficiency
What is the treatment for anemia of inflammation? blood transfusion iron therapy treatment of the inflammation human recombinant IL-1
treatment of the inflammation
Heinz bodies are:
readily identified with polychrome stains
rarely found in glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficient erythrocytes
closely associated with spherocyte
denatured hemoglobin inclusions that are readily removed by the spleen
denatured hemoglobin inclusions that are readily removed by the spleen
Which of the following is seen most often in thalassemia? chronic blood loss target cells basophilic stippling ringed sideroblasts
target cells
Which of the following are causes of anemia of inflammation?
increased destruction of red cells
impaired iron metabolism
suppression of erythropoiesis by cytokines
all of the above
all of the above
The hypochromic anemias represent a related group of disorders with:
a quantitative defect in hemoglobin synthesis
a qualitative defect in globin synthesis
excess hemoglobin synthesis
Vitamin B12 and folate deficiency
a quantitative defect in hemoglobin synthesis
What is the primary risk to thalassemia major patients who are on a high transfusion program? hyperviscosity of blood iron overload citrate toxicity electrolyte imbalance
iron overload
What is the amino acid substitution found in sickle cell anemia?
substitution of valine for glutamic acid in the sixth position from the NH2 terminal chain
substitution of lysine for glutamic acid in the sixth position from the NH2 terminal chain
substitution of lysine for glutamic acid in the 26th position from the NH2 terminal chain
substitution of valine for glutamic acid in the 121st position from the NH2 terminal chain
substitutionof valine for glutamic acid in the sixth position from the NH2 terminal chain
According to the morphological classification of anemias, megaloblastic anemia is a:
macrocytic, hypochromic anemia
macrocytic, hyperchromic anemia
macrocytic, normochromic anemia
normocytic, normochromic anemia
macrocytic, normochromic anemia
Thalassemias are characterized by:
structural abnormalities in the hemoglobin molecule
absence of iron in hemoglobin
decreased rate of heme synthesis
decreased rate of globin synthesis
decreased rate of globin synthesis
- The cell which may be found in all types of Hodgkin’s disease is:Sezary cellFlame cellNiemann-Pick cellReed-Sternberg cell
Reed-Sternberg cell
- The absence of the Philadelphia chromosome in granulocytic leukemia suggests:rapid progression of the diseasea polyclonal origin to the diseaseexcellent response to therapynothing since the Philadelphia chromosome is not present in granulocytic leukemia
rapid progression of the disease
- All stages of neutrophils are most likely to be seen in the peripheral blood of a patient with:chronic granulocytic leukemiamyelofibrosis with myeloid metaplasiaerythroleukemiaacute granulocytic leukemia
chronic granulocytic leukemia
- A patient’s peripheral blood smear and bone marrow both show 70% blasts. These cells are negative for Sudan Black B. Given these data, which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?acute myelogenous leukemiachronic lymphocytic leukemiaacute promyelocytic leukemiaacute lymphocytic leukemia
acute lymphocytic leukemia
- Increased numbers of basophils are often seen in:acute infectionschronic granulocytic leukemiachronic lymphocytic leukemiaerythroblastosis fetalis
chronic granulocytic leukemia
- Which of the following is not a characteristic usually associated with hairy cell leukemia?pancytopeniamononuclear cells with ruffled edgessplenomegalyincreased resistance to infection
increased resistance to infection
- The erythrocytosis seen in relative Polycythemia occurs because of:decreased arterial oxygen saturationdecreased plasma volume of circulating bloodincreased erythropoietin levelsincreased erythropoiesis in the bone marrow
decreased plasma volume of circulating blood
- The most common form of childhood leukemia is:acute lymphocyticacute granulocyticacute monocyticchronic granulocytic
acute lymphocytic
- Repeated phlebotomy in patients with Polycythemia may lead to the development of:folic acid deficiencysideroblastic anemiairon deficiency anemiahemolytic anemia
iron deficiency anemia
- Auer rods are most likely present in which of the following?chronic granulocytic leukemiamyelofibrosis with myeloid metaplasiaerythroleukemiaacute granulocytic leukemia
acute granulocytic leukemia
- Increased levels of Tdt activity are indicative of:Burkitt’s lymphomaAcute granulocytic leukemiaAcute lymphocytic leukemiaEosinophilia
acute lymphocytic leukemia
1. The following results were obtained on a 55 year old man complaining of headaches and blurred vision: WBC 19.0 x 103/µL Differential RBC 7.2 x 106/µL Segs 84% Platelets 1056 x 103/µL Bands 10% Uric acid 13.0 mg/dL Lymphs 3% O2 saturation 93% Monos 2% Eos 1% Red cell volume 3911 (normal, 1600) These results are consistent with:
neutrophilic leukemoid reaction Polycythemia vera Chronic granulocytic leukemia Leukoerythroblastosis in myelofibrosis
polycythemia vera
1. The following results were obtained on a 45 year old man complaining of chills and fever: WBC 23.0 x 103/µL Differential: Segs 60% Bands 21% Lymphs 11% Monos 3% Metas 2% Myelos 3% Toxic granulation, Dohle bodies, and vacuoles LAP 200 Philadelphia chromosome negative These results are consistent with:
neutrophilic leukemoid reaction polycythemia vera chronic granulomatous disease leukoerythroblastosis in myelofibrosis
neutrophilic leukemoid reaction
- Hairy cell leukemia is:an acute myelocytic leukemiaa chronic leukemia of myelocytic origina chronic leukemia of lymphocytic originan acute myelocytic monocytic type leukemia
a chronic leukemai of lymphocytic origin
- In the FAB classification, acute lymphocytic leukemia is divided into groups according too:prognosisimmunologycytochemistrymorphology
morphology
- The age group associated with Hodgkin’s disease is:15-3540-50over 50a and c are correct
a and c are correct
- Which of the following is most closely associated with chronic myelogenous leukemia?ringed sideroblastsdisseminated intravascular coagulationmicromegakaryocytesPhiladelphia chromosome
Philadelphia chromosome
- Non-Hodgkin’s lymphomas may be caused by:damaged DNAmutagenic effects of radiationmutagenic effects of chemicalsall of the above
all of the above
- In essential thrombocythemia, the platelets are:increased in number and functionally abnormalnormal in number and functionally abnormaldecreased in number and functionaldecreased in number and functionally abnormal
increased in number and functionally abnormal
- In myelofibrosis, the characteristic abnormal red cell morphology is that of:target cellsschistocytesteardrop cellsovalocytes
teardrop cells
Reactive lymphocytes may best be distinguished from blasts by which of the following morphologic characteristics? fine chromatin high N:C ratio prominent nucleoli basophilic cytoplasm
fine chromatin
Chronic lymphocytic leukemia is defined as:
a malignancy of the thymus
an accumulation of prolymphocytes
an accumulation of hairy cells in the spleen
an accumulation of monoclonal B cells with a block in cell maturation
an accumulation of monoclonal B cells with a block in cell maturation
Heavy chain disease is:
overproduction of monoclonal IgM antibodies
is characterized by the inability of the plasma clees to produce light chains
overproduction of abnormal plasma cells
underproduction of the heavy chain portion of the antibody unit
is characterized by the inability of the plasma cells to produce light chains
Polycythemia vera is characterized by: increased plasma volume pancytopenia decreased oxygen saturation absolute increase in the total read cell mass
absolute increase in the total red cell mass
The infectious agent most commonly associated with the pathogenenesis of Hodgkin's disease is: echovirus herpes virus hepatitis virus eptstein-barr virus
Epstein-Barr virus
50-90% myeloblasts in a periphral blood sample is typical of which of the following? chronic granulocytic leukemia myelofibrosis with myeloid metaplasia erythroleukemia acute granulocytic leukemia
acute granulocytic leukemia
the morphologic characteristic(s) associated with the Chediak=Higashi syndrome is/are:
plae blue cytoplasmic inclusions
giant lysosomal granules
small, dark staining granules and condensed nuclei
nuclear hyposegmentation
giant lysosomal granules
In myeloid cells, the stain that selectively identifies phospholipids in the membranes of both primary and secondary granules is: PAS myeloperoxidase sudan black b Tdt
Sudan Black B