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What does a CBC include?
Back
A CBC includes red-cell measures, white-cell count, and platelet count.
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2 Hematology and Coagulation Free Online FlashCards
Study 2 Hematology and Coagulation with 12 free online flashcards. Review key terms, definitions, and concepts with this interactive flashcard deck.
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02
Front
What information does a white-cell differential provide?
Back
A differential gives counts or percentages of white-cell types.
03
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What risk does the absolute neutrophil count help estimate?
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ANC is particularly useful for estimating infection risk, especially in neutropenia.
04
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What do low and high MCV indicate?
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A low MCV indicates microcytosis; a high MCV indicates macrocytosis.
05
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What do low hemoglobin and hematocrit suggest?
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Low hemoglobin and hematocrit indicate anemia, but results must be interpreted with symptoms and clinical findings.
06
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Does microcytosis alone identify the cause of anemia?
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Iron deficiency is one possible cause, but a microcytic pattern alone does not establish the cause.
07
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How should fever with severe neutropenia be handled?
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An ANC below 500 cells per microliter is severe neutropenia. Fever in this setting requires prompt assessment and immediate escalation under the local protocol.
08
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Does a high WBC count prove sepsis?
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No. Leukocytosis can occur with infection, inflammation, stress, or other conditions; it does not diagnose sepsis by itself.
09
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What action is appropriate for suspected infection with hypotension and new confusion?
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Promptly assess the patient and activate the facility’s urgent escalation or sepsis pathway; hypotension and new confusion are urgent findings.
10
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What is the priority when a very low platelet count is accompanied by bleeding?
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A low platelet count increases bleeding risk. Assess promptly, use bleeding precautions, and notify the responsible clinician or team.
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Which less-visible bleeding signs should be assessed with severe thrombocytopenia?
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Assess for neurologic changes, severe headache, blood in urine or stool, and persistent mucosal bleeding.
12
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What does PT/INR commonly monitor, and what affects the target range?
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PT/INR commonly monitors warfarin effect. The intended INR range depends on why the patient takes warfarin.
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