When abstracting for PCS, identifying the correct Root Operation involves reading the operative report and interpreting it in the light of:

A) medical terminology used.
B) Root Operation definitions.
C) the surgeon's documentation.
D) functional procedural objectives.


Answer: B

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Which of the following best describes the pathophysiology of hypovolemic shock?

A) Blood vessels relax and cause a drop in blood pressure. B) The body retains fluid and causes high blood pressure. C) The heart is unable to pump blood effectively through the body. D) A lack of total blood volume causes poor perfusion.

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The major elements of IMS can be remembered with the mnemonic C-FLOP: C for _________________________, F for _________________________/_________________________, L for _________________________ , O for _________________________, and P for _________________________

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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The normal reference interval for the mean platelet volume (MPV) is:

a. 9- b. 11-14 g/dL c. 150-450 ? 109/L d. 8-12 fL

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PNH is currently detected in the lab by which of the following?

a. Immunophenotyping b. Ham and sucrose lysis tests c. Donath-Landsteiner test d. Osmotic fragility

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