Type:
Test Bank
Resource:
Clinical Laboratory Hematology
Edition:
2nd Edition
Author(s):
Shirlyn B. McKenzie J. Lynne Williams
Chapter 1: Introduction Multiple-Choice Questions: Level I 1. Which two populations account for the greatest difference in reference intervals? a. Adults and 12-year-olds b. Newborns and 12-year-olds c. Newborns and adults d. Whites and blacks Correct answer: C (Objective 1) 2. What component of plasma assists in the transport of bilirubin? a. Enzymes b. Hydrogen c. Calcium d. Albumin Correct answer: D (Objective 3) 3. When bilirubin is increased above the reference range, what disease process should be suspected if liver disease is ruled out? a. Increased osmotic pressure b. Hormone imbalance c. Decreased albumin d. Increased metabolism of hemoglobin
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Correct answer: D (Objective 3) 4. Which of the following can explain a decrease of erythrocytes? a. Blood loss b. Infection c. Dehydration d. Neutropenia Correct answer: A (Objective 4) 5. Platelets and coagulation proteins are circulating components responsible for what process? a. Hemolysis b. Hemostasis c. Normal cell production d. Immune defense Correct answer: B (Objective 2) 6. The focus of a clinical pathway is on changing structure and processes to achieve what goal? a. Provide assistance in difficult diagnostic cases b. Provide better patient outcomes c. Develop better communication among the health care team
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