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ATI MedSurg Test Bank, Hematologic Disorders Questions With 100% Correct Answers And Elaborations 2022/2023|Already Graded A| 1. Of the four major blood components, plasma: a. is made up of circulating ions. b. comprises about 55% of blood volume. c. is transported to the cells by serum proteins. d. comprises about 45% of blood volume. ANS: B Blood has four major components: (1) a fluid component called plasma, (2) circulating solutes such as ions, (3) serum proteins, and (4) cells. P...

Anatomy and Physiology II Lecture- Chapter 19-21 Exam Studyguide Each of the following is a characteristic of whole blood, except a -Answer-viscosity about the same as water. Blood volume represents about ________ percent of a person's body weight. -Answer-7 The most abundant component of plasma is (are) -Answer-water Which of the following is not one of the formed elements of blood? -Answer-antibodies Whole blood for testing in a clinical laboratory is usually collected from -Answer-a s...

Differential Dx - Diagnostic reasoning is the process of questioning one's thinking to determine if all possible avenues have been explored and if the conclusions that are drawn are based on evidence. This is a critical step for providers who are trying to uncover a cause, or diagnosis, for their clients' signs and symptoms. The provider's initial hypothesis is known as the differential diagnosis. The differential diagnosis, or differential, is a working list of potential problems that can be...

Which of these is used clinically to impede or prevent blood clotting? heparin All the circulating red blood cells in an adult originate in the red bone marrow The total volume of blood in the body of a 76-kg man is approximately ________________ liters. 5.3 In adults, erythropoiesis exclusively takes place in red bone marrow A substance that activates plasminogen might be useful to cause clot dissolution to proceed faster Tissue factor is a factor in the ____________ pathway. extrinsic Th...

Anatomy and Physiology II Lecture- Chapter 19-21 Exam Studyguide Each of the following is a characteristic of whole blood, except a -Answer-viscosity about the same as water. Blood volume represents about ________ percent of a person's body weight. -Answer-7 The most abundant component of plasma is (are) -Answer-water Which of the following is not one of the formed elements of blood? -Answer-antibodies Whole blood for testing in a clinical laboratory is usually collected from -Answer-a s...

TEST BANK FOR Medical Laboratory Science Review 4TH Edition By ROBERT R. HARR / COMPLETE ALL CHAPTERS (VERIFIED ) Which of the following is the preferable site for bone marrow aspiration and biopsy in an adult? A.Iliac crest B.Sternum C.Tibia D.Spinous processes of a vertebra Hematology/Apply knowledge of fundamental biological characteristics/Bone marrow/1 4. Mean cell volume (MCV) is calculated using the following formula: A.(Hgb ÷ RBC) × 10 B.(Hct ÷ RBC) × 10 C.(Hct ÷ Hgb) ×...

Veterinary Pathology, Top Questions & Answers. VERIFIED. Rated A+ species in which yellow plasma is normal - -horse and cow pH of arterial blood - -7.4 pH of venous blood - -7.36 life cycle length of mature erythrocyte - -110 days average iron byproduct used to make hemoglobin - -ferritin percentage of erythrocyte that is water - -60-70% percentage of erythrocyte that is hemoglobin - -28-35% type of stain used to view reticulocytes/polychromatophils - -Romanowsky stain,...

What are the conditions needed for RBC Formation? correct answer -Functional Erythropoietin mechanism (90% from kidney, 10% hepatic production) ----Erythropoietin supply is diminished in advancing renal failure, usually beginning with GFR< -Uncompromised DNA Synthesis ---- Chronic inflammation, from autoimmune disorders (systemic lupus erythematous, rheumatoid arthritis and chronic infection) -Hemoglobin synthesis unimpaired by lack of iron, vitamin or global production -Intact marrow m...

TEST BANK FOR Medical Laboratory Science Review 4TH Edition By ROBERT R. HARR / COMPLETE ALL CHAPTERS (VERIFIED ) Insu cient centrifugation will result in: ffi A.A false increase in hematocrit (Hct) value B.A false decrease in Hct value C.No effect on Hct value D.All of these options, depending on the patient Hematology/Apply principles of basic laboratory procedures/Microscopic morphology/Di erential/2 ff 2. Variation in red cell size observed on the peripheral smear is described as: A...

Relative Anemia – numbers are normal, but RBC are failing to give up or are holding onto oxygen causing a relative shift to the left or right b/c of infection, acidosis, alkalosis ect.  Microcytic hypochromic Anemia - SMALL pale cells- most common cause is IRON deficiency but can also be a THALLASEMIA  Macrocytic ( Megaloblastic) anemia- caused by vitamin b12 or folic acid deficiency- most COMMON is pernicious anemia caused by loss of intrinsic factor which is needed to absorb vitami...