Hematology Quiz
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Which of the following cells is considered pathognomonic for Hodgkin’s disease?
A. Niemann-Pick cells
B. reactive lymphocytes
C. flame cells
D. Reed-Sternberg cells
Plasma cell leukemia is an aggressive variant of which condition?
A. Multiple myeloma
B. CLL
C. AML
D. ALL
What is the role of erythropoietin?
A. Enhance immune response
B. Stimulate platelet production
C. Regulate blood pressure
D. Stimulate red blood cell production
What is the normal pH range of adult blood?
A. 6.0 – 6.5
B. 7.35 – 7.45
C. 8.0 – 8.5
D. 5.5 – 6.0
Heinz body is usually seen in:
A. Leukocytes
B. Thrombocytes
C. Erythrocytes
D. Lymphocytes
Astain blood film is held up to the light and is observed to have a grainy appearance. What microscopic abnormality might be expected from this film?
A. RBC agglutination
B. Increase Lipid
C. Rouleaux formation
D. Increased wbc count
A high MCH value indicates
A. Larger-than-normal red blood cells with more hemoglobin
B. Smaller-than-normal red blood cells with less hemoglobin
C. A high white blood cell count
D. An increased hematocrit value
Suggests that each of the blood cell lineage is derived from its own unique stem cell
A. Polyphyletic theory
B. Myelophyletic theory
the ratio of the volume of packed RBCs to the volume of whole blood and is manually determined by transferring blood to a graduated plastic tube.
A. Hematocrit
B. Hemoglobin
C. Heme
D. buffy coat
The most important factors influencing the ESR are
A. Lipids
B. Plasma proteins
C. Minerals
D. Carbohydrates
What is the normal pH range of blood?
A. 7.0-7.5
B. 6.5-7.0
C. 7.35-7.45
D. 7.5-8.0
Negative Rh blood is found in what % of the population?
A. 15%
B. 20%
C. 55%
D. 85%
Which RBC index measures the average volume of red blood cells?
A. MCHC
B. MCV
C. RDW
D. Hemoglobin
Which of the following conditions is associated with a high RDW?
A. Iron deficiency anemia
B. Hemolytic anemia
C. Thalassemia
D. Chronic renal failure
A prolonged thrombin time and a normal reptilase time are indicative of:
A. afibrinogenemia
B. hypofibrinogenemia
C. aspirin therapy
D. heparin therapy
