Complete Blood Count (CBC): Major Blood Components Quiz
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What does Mean Corpuscular Hgb (MCH) estimate?

  • The concentration of hemoglobin in each RBC
  • The average weight of hemoglobin in each RBC (correct)
  • The volume of RBCs
  • The width of RBC distribution

    • What does MCHC (Mean Corpuscular Hgb Content) estimate?

  • The concentration of hemoglobin in each RBC (correct)
  • The width of RBC distribution
  • The average weight of hemoglobin in each RBC
  • The volume of RBCs

    • What does RDW (RBC Distribution Width) measure?

  • The number of RBCs in circulation
  • The width of RBC distribution (correct)
  • The volume of RBCs
  • The amount of hemoglobin in each RBC

    • What is a common feature seen in patients with megaloblastic anemia regarding neutrophils?

    <p>Hypersegmented neutrophils</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Pelger-Huet Anomaly refer to in terms of neutrophils?

    <p>Neutrophil hyposegmentation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term refers to the measurement of the width of distribution of RBCs but not the width of cells themselves?

    <p>RDW</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the normal range for Red Blood Cell (RBC) count in women?

    <p>4.2–5.4 cells/μL</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of Hemoglobin (Hgb or Hb)?

    <p>Measurement of blood oxygen carrying capacity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the Hematocrit (Hct) range for women?

    <p>37-47%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which condition is characterized by an increase in Mean Corpuscular Volume (MCV)?

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

    What does a decreased Red Blood Cell (RBC) count indicate?

    <p>Anemia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can cause a decrease in Mean Corpuscular Volume (MCV)?

    <p>Iron deficiency anemias</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary role of the Mean Corpuscular Hgb (MCH) parameter?

    <p>Estimate the amount of hemoglobin in RBCs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which disease states can lead to an increased Hematocrit (Hct) level?

    <p>Polycythemia vera</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a decrease in Hemoglobin (Hgb) levels suggest about the blood?

    <p>Lagging indicator of acute blood loss</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the Mean Corpuscular Hgb Content (MCHC) measure?

    <p>Amount of hemoglobin in RBCs</p> Signup and view all the answers

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