- The laboratory based definition of anemia is a reduced concentration of _________ compared to a reference value.
A. hemoglobin
B. leukocytes
C. packed erythrocytes
D. either A or C
D. either A or C
- Functional anemia
A. results in hypoxia
B. is a decrease in the ability of RBCs to carry oxygen
C. has inadequate stored body iron
D. both A and B
D. both A and B
- The steady-state total erythrocyte mass is
A. a balance between new and old erythrocytes
B. the reference value for leukocytes in peripheral blood
C. homeostasis of erythrocytes
D. both A and C
D. both A and C
If the survival time of an erythrocyte is decreased,
A. bone marrow must slow down RBC production
B. bone marrow does not have to react
C. bone marrow must increase erythropoiesis
D. bone marrow must decrease granulopoiesis
C. bone marrow must increase erythropoiesis
The clinical signs and symptoms of anemia can result from
A. diminished delivery of oxygen to the tissues
B. increased reticulocyte production
C. increased blood volume
D. both A and B
A. diminished delivery of oxygen to the tissues
- Anemias can be categorized into
A. hemolytic types
B. blood loss types
C. impaired production types
D. all of the above
D. all of the above
- Which of the following is a significant laboratory finding in anemia?
A. Decreased hemoglobin
B. Increased packed cell volume
C. Increased erythrocyte count
D. Normal erythrocyte indices
A. Decreased hemoglobin
- The adult reference range for MCV is
A. 32 to 36 g/dL
B. 27 to 33 pg
C. 80 to 96 fL
D. 40% to 50%
C. 80 to 96 fL
- The adult reference range for MCH is
A. 32 to 36 g/dL
B. 27.5 to 33.2 pg
C. 80 to 96 fL
D. 40% to 50%
B. 27.5 to 33.2 pg
- The adult reference range for MCHC is
A. 33% to 36% (32 to 36 g/dL)
B. 27 to 32 pg
C. 80 to 96 fL
D. 40% to 50%
A. 33% to 36% (32 to 36 g/dL)
