Hematology 1 Practice Test

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• The preferred site of bone marrow aspiration in adults is located at which site?
• What is marrow cellularity?
• How does testosterone stimulate erythropoiesis?
• What is the ferrous state of iron?
• Orange top tubes contain which additive?
• Which option correctly lists two types of RBC membrane proteins?
• Which option is NOT listed among stimulators of erythropoiesis besides erythropoietin?
• From one rubriblast, how many erythrocytes are produced?
• Which RPI value is typically interpreted as an adequate bone marrow response?
• The prefix poikilo- means?
• In the ERYTHRO- sequence of erythropoiesis, what is the first stage?
• Optimal AC concentration for EDTA?
• Why discard the first drop of blood in a skin puncture?
• Which of the following is another disadvantage of AC-free blood for blood smears?
• Depth of improved Neubauer chamber?
• Formula for the reticulocyte production index
• What additive is found in White top tube and what tests is it commonly used for?
• Rubricytes may be confused with which cell type?
• Which term describes increased variation in red blood cell sizes?
• Formula for RBC counts?
• What is the significance of performing reticulocyte counts?
• Must the spreader angle be decreased or increased if the patient has a high hematocrit?
• What is the size range of a retic?
• Which statement about RBC membrane proteins and antigens is true?
• The prefix schis- means?
• What tests is the Royal blue top tube commonly used for?
• What is the main purpose of the methemoglobin reductase pathway?
• What is the N:C ratio of a rubricyte?
• Which statement best describes the relationship between reticulocyte count and bone marrow activity?
• MOA of EDTA?
• Two related theories of hematopoiesis; which is widely accepted, and what does it suggest?
• Bone marrow smears are retained for how long?
• Which statement correctly describes the relationship between the corrected reticulocyte count and bone marrow assessment?
• Which stage immediately precedes the reticulocyte in erythropoiesis?
• In WBC pipets, you dilute up to what mark?
• The light blue top tube contains which anticoagulant at what concentration?
• Macrocytes are usually associated with which condition?
• What is the typical skin puncture depth for infants and children?
• In the order of draw for skin puncture, which item is drawn last?
• Which combination is used for staining reticulocytes?
• What is the standard needle gauge for blood collection?
• Which term is a direct alias for Target cells?
• In Normoblastic maturation, which stage follows Basophilic normoblast?
• Interpret RPI result of 4
• Which RBC fragment is associated with microangiopathic hemolytic anemia?
• The prefix 'pykno-' denotes which characteristic?
• What is the typical skin puncture depth for adults?
• What is the normal M:E ratio in adults?
• Which statement correctly identifies an appropriate puncture site for infants?
• Which best defines a Romanowsky-type stain?
• The gray top tube is used for determining levels of which substances?
• Proteins make up approximately what percent of the RBC membrane?
• What must be the color of eosinophil granules?
• Which term describes the earliest erythroid precursors in embryonic development?
• What are the three heparin formulations?
• What happens if the angle of the spreader is too high?
• Stomatocytes are also known as what?
• This parameter is also called the 'Poor Man's Bone Marrow Aspirate'
• Which statement correctly describes macrocytosis?
• Anulocytes are defined as red blood cells with which feature?
• What additive is present in the Black top tube?
• An RPI value of 2 is interpreted as which marrow response?
• Which statement about glucose preservation in fluoride-containing tubes is correct?
• Which additive acts as an anticoagulant in the gray top tube?
• Which statement identifies the primary glycolytic pathway used by red blood cells?
• Which heparin formulation is most widely used?
• The Royal blue top tube is used for which category of testing?
• Which statement describes the location of spectrin in red blood cell membranes?
• Extramedullary hematopoiesis most commonly occurs in which two organs?
• Which two additives are commonly found together in the gray top tube?
• In the order of draw for skin puncture, which item is drawn third?
• Ideal pH of buffer for peripheral blood smears?
• Which of the following correctly lists the stages of erythropoiesis in order from earliest to latest?
• Where is the puncture site for infants?
• When the spreader angle is higher than recommended, the smear tends to be:
• Microcytes are usually associated with which condition?
• What is the normal RBC to WBC ratio?
• Dyes commonly used for halogenated fluorescein dyes in Romanowsky staining.
• The prefix pykno- means?
• In RBC pipet, you dilute up to what mark?
• Which additive is present in the light blue top tube?
• Which pathway is Embden-Meyerhof-Parnas pathway?
• Which top tube is equipped with a crossmatch label for patient information?
• Which term is a synonym for Target cells?
• Which RBC fragment is associated with DIC and prosthetic valves?
• When does the hepatic phase begin?
• Deficiency of which membrane protein leads to hereditary spherocytosis?
• Target cells are also known as
• Name the three phases of hematopoiesis.
• Tan top tube is commonly used for which testing?
• Orange top tubes contain what additive?
• Where are peripheral proteins located in the RBC membrane?
• Most common buffer used for PBS?
• In interpreting RPI results, what indicates an adequate response?
• To correct platelet satellitism, redraw blood in which tube?
• What occurs in platelet satellitism?
• What is the earliest recognizable erythroid precursor using light microscopy?
• What is the last stage before reticulocyte in the erythropoietin- erythroblast series?
• In the order of draw for skin puncture, which item is drawn second?
• Glass or silica particles are found in which type of blood collection tube?
• Which statement correctly pairs diluting fluid tonicity with the cell type?
• Which term refers to increased variation in the shape of red blood cells?
• The prefix aniso- means?
• Which radioisotopes are used to evaluate sites of erythropoiesis?
• What is the difference between lavender top and pink top tubes?
• What is the AC:blood ratio in the Black top tube?
• Which anticoagulant is used together with sodium fluoride?
• What is another name for the medullary phase of hematopoiesis?
• To draw blood from a patient on IV therapy when both arms are in use, what is the recommended approach?
• The medullary hematopoiesis phase begins and ends at which times?
• What is the normal RBC to platelet ratio?
• Normal retic count in newborns is
• Optimal AC concentration for heparin?
• Proteins make up about what percentage of the RBC membrane?
• MOA of EDTA?
• Which term describes red blood cells that vary in shape?
• In the context of sickle cell disease, what term describes the abnormal red blood cell shape?
• What is the AC:blood ratio in the light blue top tube?
• In the order of draw for skin puncture, which item is drawn first?
• Which is the last stage with a nucleolus in erythropoiesis?
• Macrocytosis is best described as red blood cells that are what?
• How many erythrocytes are produced from one rubriblast?
• Which statement about AC-free blood for smear preparation is accurate?
• What is the best RBC diluting fluid?
• What is the function of peripheral membrane proteins in red blood cells?
• Which of the following is a disadvantage of using AC-free blood for blood smears?
• Alternative buffer for PBS?
• What is the most common needle length used for blood collection?
• Which statement about the coverslip technique is true?
• What is the size range of a rubriblast?
• Which additive is combined with sodium fluoride in the gray top tube to preserve glucose?
• In the NORMO- sequence of erythropoiesis, which term correctly begins the progression?
• Effects of underfilled EDTA tube?
• What are the two common antiglycolytic agents used in blood collection?
• Extramedullary hematopoiesis occurs mainly in which organs?
• Ideal tonicity of WBC diluting fluids?
• Sites of hematopoiesis in the hepatic phase.
• Which statement is true regarding reticulocyte staining?
• Normal retic count in adults is
• Elongated red blood cells with a slit-like central pallor are termed?
• During embryonic hematopoiesis, the earliest site is the yolk sac.
• Which radioisotopes are used to measure RBC survival?
• RBCs with a thin rim of hemoglobin and a large central clear center are called?
• Platelet satellitism is a phenomenon characterized by platelets adhering to the surface of which cells?
• Which option correctly identifies a set of the main sites of hematopoiesis in adults?
• MOA of heparin?
• Which additive is used together with lithium iodoacetate?
• What is the average specific gravity of blood?
• Which type of RBC fragment is found in DIC, artificial heart valves, microangiopathic hemolytic anemia, and uremia?
• MOA of heparin?
• Which morphology is commonly seen in thalassemias and liver disease?
• Classical marker for hematopoietic stem cells.
• Which statement correctly describes glycophorins?
• Which stage has a size of 14-20 μm?
• Which statement correctly identifies the standard needle gauge for venipuncture?
• An increased reticulocyte count primarily indicates which physiologic process?
• Time required for staining reticulocytes
• In the erythroblast lineage, which stage directly precedes the Basophilic erythroblast?
• Extramedullary hematopoiesis occurs under which condition?
• Which of the following is a RBC diluting-fluid/pipet mark pairing?
• Which sequence correctly lists the stages from Proerythroblast to Reticulocyte in the ERYTHRO- progression?
• Which of the following is NOT a red blood cell metabolic pathway?
• Effect of overcharging on the cell count?
• What is the N:C ratio of a prorubricyte?
• How should you obtain a blood sample from a patient who has undergone mastectomy of both breasts?
• Ideal tonicity of RBC diluting fluids?
• Which hormones, besides erythropoietin, stimulate erythropoiesis?
• What is the main reason females have lower RBC counts?
• Which objective is used to determine estimated WBC count?
• Which blood specimen is best for evaluating blood cell morphology?
• A decreased reticulocyte count primarily indicates
• Which list correctly represents the main sites of hematopoiesis in adults?
• Which statement correctly describes integral proteins?
• Which morphology is also called a Codocyte?
• Which statement correctly classifies spectrin and glycophorins?
• Which term is used to describe a Bullseye cell?
• Which statement best describes the function of integral membrane proteins in red blood cells?
• Drepanocytes are associated with which conditions?
• Common halogenated fluorescein dyes used for Romanowsky staining.
• Which combination correctly matches White top tube additive and its common test application?
• What is the last stage of hemoglobinization?
• Which of the following is a red blood cell metabolic pathway involved in reducing methemoglobin?
• Which pH value range is the ideal buffer for peripheral blood smears?
• In the RUBRI sequence of erythropoiesis, which is the earliest stage?
• Which value represents the optimal EDTA concentration?
• Chief site of hematopoiesis in the first stage.
• What additive is found in Tan top tube and what tests is it commonly used for?
• Among sodium fluoride and lithium iodoacetate, which preserves glucose longer and why?
• What is the end product of the Embden-Meyerhof-Parnas glycolytic pathway in red blood cells?
• Sodium fluoride is found in which tube color?
• What is the oxidation number of ferric iron?
• What happens if the speed of the spreader is too fast?
• Glass or silica particles are found in which tube?
• Which stage is third in the RUBRI sequence?
• What is the first stage of hemoglobinization in erythropoiesis?
• Interpret RPI result of 2
• Which statement about peripheral proteins is true?
• Which RBC morphology is most associated with thalassemias?
• Predominant blood cell in the 9th week of fetal life.
• Which of the following pairs correctly matches the RBC type with its disease association?
• RBC morphology commonly associated with Thalassemias and liver disease?
• Drepanocytes are also called?
• Where are integral proteins located in the RBC membrane?
• What is the N:C ratio of a rubriblast?
• Heparin is the anticoagulant of choice for which tests?
• Which is the last stage capable of mitosis in the erythroid lineage?
• In the context of reticulocyte counts, which statement is most accurate?
• Which are the two types of membrane proteins in RBC membranes?
• The advantage of the coverslip technique over the manual wedge technique?
• What is a Romanowsky-type stain?