Hematology Short Questions and Answers

41 Given the following values, calculate the RPI Observed reticulocyte count - 6% Hct- 30%

[A] 2

[B] 3

[C] 4

[D] 5

Answer: 2

42 During the Medullary Phase of hematopoietic development, which bone is the first to show hematopoietic activity?

[A] Femur

[B] Iliac Crest

[C] Skull

[D] Clavicle

Answer: Clavicle

43 Which of the followong types of microscopy is valuable in the identification of crystals that are able to rotate light?

[A] Compound brightfield

[B] Darkfield

[C] Polarizing

[D] Phase-contrast

Answer: Polarizing

44 After the microscope has been adjusted for Kohler illumination, light intensity should never be regulated by using the...

[A] Rheostat

[B] Neutral density filter

[C] Kohler magnifier

[D] Condenser

Answer: Condenser

45 Lipid exchange between the RBC membrane and the plasma occurs:

[A] To replace lost lipids in the membrane

[B] To provide a mechanism for excretion of lipid-soluble RBC waste products

[C] To ensure symmetry between the composition of the interior and exterior lipid layers

[D] To provide lipid-soluble nutrients to the RBC

Answer: To replace lost lipids in the membrane

46 Allergic reactions are frequently associated with an increase in the prescence of :

[A] Lymphocytes

[B] Neutrophils

[C] Monocytes

[D] Eosinophils

Answer: Eosinophils

47 Normal Adult Hb A contains the following polypeptide chains:

[A] alpha and beta

[B] alpha and epsilon

[C] alpha and delta

[D] alpha and brotherton

Answer: alpha and beta

48 Which types of cells develop from yolk sacs (Mesoblastic phase)?

[A] Hb F, Hg A2, and Hg A

[B] Gower 1 and Gower 2 Hgb

[C] Portland Hgb

[D] Only Erythroblasts

Answer: Only Erythroblasts

49 At which month of fetal development does the bone marrow ecome the primary site of hematopoiesis??

[A] 2nd

[B] 5th

[C] End of 6th month

[D] End of 7th month

Answer: End of 6th month

50 The shape of a cell is maintained by which of the following?

[A] Microtubules

[B] Spindle Fibers

[C] Ribosomes

[D] Centrioles

Answer: Microtubules

51 A 1:20 dilution was made in a unopette, with glacial acetic acid as the diluent. The four corner squares on BOTH sides of the hemacytometer are counted for a total of 100 cells. What is the total WBC (x10^9/L.?

[A] 0.25

[B] 2.5

[C] 5

[D] 10

Answer: 2.5

52 What is the recommended cleaner for removing all oil from objective lens?

[A] 70 % alcohol or lens cleaner

[B] Xylene

[C] Water

[D] Benzene

Answer: 70 % alcohol or lens cleaner

53 Which of the following forms of Hb molecule has the lowest affinity for oxygen?

[A] Tense

[B] Relaxed

[C] Arterial

[D] Venous

Answer: Tense

54 IN Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia the Lymphocyte appearance: small or slightly larger than normal, hyper-condensed(almost ________ appearing. nuclear chromatin patter, bare nuclei called "smudge cells" are common.

[A] soccer-ball

[B] basketball

[C] football

[D] tennis-ball

Answer: soccer-ball

55 absolute lymphocytosis without lymphadenopathy without hepatosplenomegaly, anemia, or thrombocytopenia is what stage in CLL prognosis Scoring-Rai Staging System?

[A] Stage 0

[B] Stage I

[C] Stage II

[D] Stage III

Answer: Stage I

56 absolute lymphocytosis with either hepatomegaly or splenomegaly with or without lymphadenopathy is what stage in CLL prognosis Scoring-Rai Staging System?

[A] Stage 0

[B] Stage I

[C] Stage II

[D] Stage III

Answer: Stage II

57 Which of the following is the most mature normoblast?

[A] Orthochromic Normoblast

[B] Basophilic Normoblast

[C] Pronormoblast

[D] Polychromatic Normoblast

Answer: Orthochromic Normoblast

58 absolute lymphocytosis and thrombocytopenia( < 100,000/mm^3) with or without lymphadenopathy, hepatomegaly, splenomegaly, or anemia is what stage in CLL prognosis Scoring-Rai Staging System?

[A] Stage 0

[B] Stage I

[C] Stage II

[D] Stage IV

Answer: Stage IV

59 Conventional treatment is ______ for Rai stage II

[A] Antibiotics

[B] chemotherapy

[C] Antivirals

[D] rest

Answer: chemotherapy

60 Warfarin should be used with caution in the following:

[A] Alcoholic liver disease

[B] Gastrointestinal bleeding

[C] recent neurosugery

[D] Liver impairment

Answer: Liver impairment

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