What test is useful for evaluating the blood-clotting ability of your patient?
a. Red blood cell count
b. Platelet count
c. Neutrophil count
d. Hematocrit
ANS: B
The complete blood cell count also reports the number of circulating platelets (thrombocytes), which are the smallest formed elements in the blood and are important for coagulation.
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a. two b. three c. four d. five
Family members tell you that 3 hours ago, their 76-year-old mother suddenly became confused and had great difficulty speaking. However, within 15 minutes she returned to normal. Based on this description, the EMT should be suspicious of:
A) Stroke B) Dementia C) Alzheimer's disease D) Transient ischemic attack
White blood cells, or ____, function as part of the immune system to react to foreign challenges.
A. erythrocytes B. thrombocytes C. leukocytes D. lipoproteins
What is a dentist looking for when he or she performs an oral examination?
What will be an ideal response?