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ASCP-MLT – MEDICAL LABORATORY TECHNICIAN - MLT(ASCP)

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Question 7

Hemolytic anemia, myelodysplasia, and liver disease may each fit this peripheral blood picture. Each of these conditions can display peripheral blood macrocytosis. It is easy to observe the overall larger size of the red blood cells in this image compared to the normal lymphocyte also present.

When macrocytes are present, they should be examined for their shape (round vs. oval), the hemoglobin content (central pallor), and whether or not there are any inclusions present in the cell.

Iron deficiency would not be the correct answer in this case, since this condition is associated with microcytosis instead.

The complete blood count was obtained from a patient recently admitted to the emergency room. The red blood cell indices obtained revealed an MCV of 115 femtoliters (fL) (normal range 80 - 90 fL). The patient met the criteria for a peripheral blood smear examination. A representative field is shown on the right.

Which of the following conditions may be indicated by the results seen on this peripheral blood smear?

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    Hemolytic anemia
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    Myelodysplasia
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    Iron deficiency
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    Liver disease
Question 8

Neutrophils, lymphocytes and macrophage/ monocytes can be found in all types of body fluid differentials. Bronchial cells can be found only in bronchial washings and BAL specimens. Mesothelial cells are found only in serous body fluids including pleural fluid, peritoneal fluid, and pericardial fluid.

Select the specific cells listed below that can be found in all types of body fluid.

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    Neutrophils
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    Macrophage/monocytes
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    Bronchial lining cells
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    Mesothelial cells
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    Lymphocytes
Question 9

Cerebrospinal fluid has three main functions:

Protect brain and spinal cord from trauma.

Supply nutrients to nervous system tissue.

Remove waste products from cerebral metabolism.

Which of the following are functions of CSF? Please select all correct answers

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    Supply nutrients to nervous system tissue.
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    Regulate body metabolism.
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    Protect spinal cord from injury.
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    Remove waste products from cerebral metabolism.