MLHP Review Questions for Final Module Exam

MCV

Mean Corpuscular Volume, which measures the average size of red blood cells.

MCH

Mean Corpuscular Hemoglobin, which indicates the average amount of hemoglobin per red blood cell.

MCHC

Mean Corpuscular Hemoglobin Concentration, which refers to the average concentration of hemoglobin in a given volume of packed red blood cells.

RDW

Red cell Distribution Width, which measures the variation in red blood cell size.

WBC

White Blood Cell, which is responsible for the immune response.

RBC

Red Blood Cell, which carries oxygen from the lungs to the body's tissues.

Platelets

Cell fragments involved in blood clotting.

Hematocrit

The proportion of blood volume that is occupied by red blood cells.

QC

Quality Control, a system of maintaining standards in manufacturing or services.

fibrinolysis

The process that prevents blood clots from growing and becoming problematic.

PT

Prothrombin Time, a test that measures how long it takes for blood to clot.

aPTT

Activated Partial Thromboplastin Time, a test used to evaluate the intrinsic pathway of coagulation.

INR

International Normalized Ratio, a standardized number that's calculated from a PT test.

ESR

Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate, a test that measures how quickly red blood cells settle in a test tube.

HemoCue

A point-of-care device used to measure hemoglobin levels.

Cyanmethemoglobin

A complex of hemoglobin that is formed when hemoglobin is treated with potassium cyanide.

Anisocytosis

A condition characterized by the presence of red blood cells of unequal sizes.

Poikilocytosis

The presence of irregularly shaped red blood cells in the blood.

Hemolysis

The rupture or destruction of red blood cells.

Icteric

A term referring to jaundice, indicating the presence of excess bilirubin in the blood.

Lipemia

The presence of an excess of lipids in the blood.

Cold agglutinins

Antibodies that cause red blood cells to clump together at lower temperatures.

Antibodies and Antigens

Antibodies are proteins produced by the immune system to identify and neutralize foreign objects; antigens are molecules that induce an immune response.

Unversal recipient

AB+ blood type, which can receive blood from any group.

Universal donor

O- blood type, which can be donated to any blood group.

SAGM additive

A storage solution used for red blood cells to extend their shelf life.