Anemia: Definition, Symptoms, and Classification
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What is the normal range for hemoglobin concentration in grams/dL?

  • 8 - 10 g/dL
  • 20 - 24 g/dL
  • 12 - 16 g/dL (correct)
  • 30 - 35 g/dL

    • How is hematocrit defined?

  • The concentration of hemoglobin in the blood
  • The rate of new RBC production
  • The percentage of blood represented by the packed red cells (correct)
  • The number of red blood cells per microliter of blood

    • What does MCH stand for in the context of red cell indices?

  • Microscopic Cell Hemoglobin
  • Mature Cell Hemoglobin
  • Mean Cell Hemoglobin (correct)
  • Microcytic Hemoglobin

    • What do reticulocytes indicate in terms of red blood cell production?

    <p>They indicate the rate of new RBC production</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does anemia refer to?

    <p>A decrease in hemoglobin concentration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of anemia is characterized by small RBC size?

    <p>Microcytic anemia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are reticulocytes?

    <p>Immature red cells containing residual RNA</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the percentage of reticulocytes assess?

    <p>The bone marrow response to anemia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the range for normal red cell count in microliter of blood?

    <p>4 - 5.5 x 106/uL</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of assessing the percentage of reticulocytes in a patient with anemia?

    <p>To assess the bone marrow response to anemia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the normal range for Mean Cell Hemoglobin (MCH) in red blood cells?

    <p>26 - 32 pg per red cell</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a low hematocrit (Hct) indicate?

    <p>Decreased red blood cell count</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of anemia is characterized by larger than normal red blood cells?

    <p>Macrocytic anemia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of measuring the red cell count in a patient's blood?

    <p>To count the number of red blood cells per microliter of blood</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does anemia refer to?

    <p>Decreased red blood cell count</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of red blood cell indices, what does Hematocrit measure?

    <p>The percentage of blood represented by packed red cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a high Mean Cell Hemoglobin (MCH) indicate?

    <p>Increased RBC hemoglobin content</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of anemia is characterized by small RBC size?

    <p>Microcytic anemia</p> Signup and view all the answers

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