Departments

Question 1

What does the hematology department do?

Answer 1

Handle various blood specimens

Question 2

What tests are preformed in the hematology department?

Answer 2

WBC/CBC counts, RBC counts, hemoglobin, hematocrit (Hct), RBC indices, and platelet counts

Question 3

What can hematology test indicate?

Answer 3

Dehydration, anemia, leukemia, etc

Question 3

Whats tests are preformed in the chemistry department?

Answer 3

Blood glucose levels, electrolytes (sodium, potassium, chloride), total protein

Question 4

What can chemistry tests indicate?

Answer 4

Confirmation of pregnancy to the presence of liver disorders

Question 5

What is the purpose of blood bank?

Answer 5

To collect, store, and prepare blood for transfusion

Question 6

What tests are preformed in microbiology department?

Answer 6

Blood culture and sensitivity tests (C&S)

Question 7

What does microbiology department focus on?

Answer 7

Observation of organisms that are not visible to the human eye

Question 8

What are the primary sections of microbiology department?

Answer 8

Parasitology; the study of parasites
Virology; the study of viruses and resulting diseases
Mycology; the study of fungi
Bacteriology; the study of bacteria

Question 9

External hemorrhage first aid

Answer 9

apply pressure to wound til bleeding stops or EMS comes. If bleeding continues apply more gauze/cloth on top of the ones that are already there.

Question 10

Symptoms of shock

Answer 10

Clammy pale cold skin, rapid weak pulse, shallow or increased breathing rate, and staring eyes and expressionless face

Question 11

First aid for shock

Answer 11

Maintain open airway, call for assistance, keep patient lying down with the head lower than the rest of the body