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Which of the following tests is not included in a CBC?

• hematocrit

• red and white blood cell count

• prothrombin time

• hemoglobin

The function of hemoglobin is to:

• transport oxygen in the body

• assist in clotting

• transport electrolytes

• defend against infection

Mr. Peterson has a hemoglobin reading of 16. This is considered to be:

• invalid

• within range

• below range

• above range

Hematocrit is used as a screening measure for the early detection of:

• coronary artery disease

• anemia

• colon cancer

• diabetes

All of the following can result in a decrease in the red blood cell count except:

• leukemia

• polycythemia

• anemia

• hodgkin's disease

The results of a differential white blood cell count indicate that there are 80 neutrophils. This is considered:

• below normal

• normal

• invalid

• above normal

The function of glucose in the body is to:

• maintain healthy epithelial tissue.

• make bones and teeth hard

• provide energy for the body.

According to the American Diabetes Association, what is the normal range for a fasting blood glucose level (in mg/dL)

• 70-99

• 20-80

• 140-160

• 100-125

What term is used to describe an abnormally low level of glucose in the blood?

The hemoglobin A1c test measures the:

• average amount of glucose in the blood over a 3-month period.

• fasting blood glucose level.

• amount of glycogen in the body over a 30-day period.

• amount of hemoglobin in the blood.