Hematology

50 uL of blood is diluted up to 2.00 mL. What is the dilution factor?

• 40

• 41

• 0.025

• 5

What is counted in the following area of a Neubauer Chamber?

• WBCs

• RBCs

• PLTs

Match the following:

• Measures weight of hgb in average RBC

• MCH

• Measures how much of RBC is hgb

• MCV

• Measures average size of RBCs

• MCHC

Eosinophils must be counted in a Neubauer chamber only.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

Eosinophils are counted in a Fuchs-Rosenthal chamber.

What is a clinical manifestation of anemia?

• Increased energy levels

• Shortness of breath (SOB)

• Weight gain

• Hypertension

What type of blood transplant uses a patient's own cells?

• Allogeneic

• Autologous

• Syngeneic

• Xenogeneic

During a routine check-up, a 4-year-old child presents with symptoms of fatigue and weakness. The pediatrician suspects Iron Deficiency Anemia. Which of the following is NOT a clinical manifestation of Iron Deficiency Anemia in this scenario?

• Irritability

• Tachycardia

• Increased motor development

• Pale skin/conjunctival pallor

During a hospital stay for a sickle cell crisis, what is the primary goal of therapeutic management for a patient with Sickle Cell Anemia?

• Nutritional support

• Hydration, Oxygenation, Pain Control

• Antibiotic therapy

• Surgical intervention

Which of the following is NOT a precipitating factor for a Sickle Cell Crisis?

• Dehydration

• Hypoxia

• High altitude

• Increased fluid intake

John, a 15-year-old with Sickle Cell Anemia, starts experiencing sudden health issues during a family picnic. What could be a common sign indicating he is developing Acute Chest Syndrome?

• Tachycardia, wheezing

• Hypertension, chest pain, difficulty breathing

• Chest pain, tachypnea, wheezing

• Bradycardia, congestion