Hematology

Question 1

Blood’s composed of

Answer 1

Leukocytes, Thrombocytes, Erythrocytes, plasma

Question 2

What’s the main function of WBC’s

Answer 2

They act as an immune response

Question 3

What’s the main function of RBC’s

Answer 3

Carries oxygen and iron in the bloodstream

Question 4

What’s the main function of thrombocytes

Answer 4

It clots blood when there is lacerations

Question 5

What’s the main function of plasma

Answer 5

It’s a liquid carrying around all other blood components

Question 6

Name the vein mainly used for drawing blood

Answer 6

Median Cubital vein

Question 7

Why are veins used for drawing blood rather than arteries?

Answer 7

Because veins carry blood to the extremities and has no pulse

Question 8

Complete Blood Count

Answer 8

Test done to examine the number of cells circulating in the blood, can help evaluated health level and if any diseases are present

Question 9

What’s being measured in a CBC for WBC’s

Answer 9

The 5 kinds of nucleated cells that fight infection

Question 10

Possible meaning for a low WBC count

Answer 10

Commonly a viral infection preventing bone marrow from making WBC

Question 11

Possible meaning for a high WBC count

Answer 11

The body is trying to fight off infection, or could be a reaction from certain drugs taken

Question 12

What’s being measured in a CBC for RBC’s

Answer 12

The cells transporting oxygen

Question 13

A possible meaning for low RBC count

Answer 13

Anemia, chemotherapies, certain drugs

Question 14

A possible meaning for high RBC count

Answer 14

Heart or respiratory conditions resulting in limited oxygen supply, therefore increasing the RBC count for more O2

Question 15

What’s a being measured in a CBC for hemoglobin

Answer 15

Oxygen carrying protein in RBC’s

Question 16

A possible meaning for low hemoglobin

Answer 16

Iron deficiency, anemia

Question 17

A possible meaning for high hemoglobin

Answer 17

Body needs a larger oxygen supply, smoking could trigger this

Question 18

What’s being measured in a CBC for hematocrits

Answer 18

The proportion between RBC’s to plasma

Question 19

A possible meaning for high hematocrits

Answer 19

Dehydration, due to large production of RBC’s being created

Question 20

What’s being measured in a CBC for platelets

Answer 20

Bits of cells helping in clotting

Question 21

A possible meaning for low platelet count

Answer 21

Thrombocytopenia - Low platelet count

Question 22

A possible meaning for high platelet count

Answer 22

Thrombocytosis - Result from previous condition/infection

Question 23

Cholesterol

Answer 23

Waxy substance produced by liver, key component in cell membrane structure, makes hormone and vitamins

Question 24

LDL

Answer 24

“bad” Lipoprotein that transports cholesterol to cells

Question 25

HDL

Answer 25

"good" Lipoprotein that removes extra cholesterol in bloodstream to liver

Question 26

What kinds of fats increase HDL?

Answer 26

Unsaturated fats - OILS

Question 27

What kinds of fats increase LDL?

Answer 27

Saturated fats - Lard, butter, cheeses

Question 28

Atherosclerosis

Answer 28

Buildup of cholesterol plaque on artery walls

Question 29

What's the normal LDL range?

Answer 29

100 mg/dL

Question 30

Basic Metabolic Panel

Answer 30

Blood test that measures glucose levels, kidney functions, fluid balance and electrolytes

Question 31

Abnormal BMP indicates

Answer 31

Diabetes, kidney failure, hormone issues

Question 32

Glucose

Answer 32

Sugar used for energy. High glucose's found in diabetes

Question 33

Electrolytes

Answer 33

Minerals found in blood, urine. Keeps water balance, moves nutrients to cells, makes sure nervous system works

Question 34

Blood Urea Nitrogen

Answer 34

Measures amount of urea's in a sample of blood, measures how well the kidney's are working

Question 35

What's Urea?

Answer 35

Natural waste product produced to break down proteins and is filtered out by the kidneys

Question 36

Abnormal BUN levels show

Answer 36

Signs of kidney injury, low blood flow from dehydration and some meds cause high BUN levels