Differentiate between the three different subtypes of HE based on PB smear morphology

What will be an ideal response?


Answer: Common HE: predominantly elliptocytes
Spherocytic HE: elliptocytes and spherocytes
SAO variant HE: elliptocytes with transverse bars; stomatocytes

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a. triquetrum, piriformis, trapezium, trapezoid, capitate, and hamate. b. triquetrum, pisiform, trapezium, trapezoid, capitate, and hamate. c. triquetrum, pisiform, talus, trapezoid, capitate, and hamate. d. triquetrum, pisiform, trapezium, trapezoid, capitate, and hallucis.

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Capnometry measures the partial pressure of CO2 in:

A) venous blood. B) arterial blood. C) expired air. D) inspired air.

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Car exhaust can obscure a scent trail.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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Even if no fire is present, ____ smoke (smoke that remains after a fire is extinguished by a sprinkler system) can present a very serious hazard to firefighters in large area occupancies.

A. cold B. translucent C. black D. dense

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