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jerry coleman

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The hemoglobin and hematocrit on a newborn are 18.9 g/dL and 60. How would you interpret these data?
 
  a. Lower than expected on a newborn
  b. Higher than expected on a newborn
  c. Expected results on a newborn
  d. Erroneous results that should be rejected

Question 2

Which of the following laboratory values would best correlate with moderate polychromasia on a peripheral blood smear?
 
  a. A low RBC count
  b. A retic count of 8
  c. Schistocytes on the PB smear
  d. A low PLT count



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johnpizzaz

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Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: C

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: B




jerry coleman

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Reply 2 on: Jun 25, 2018
Excellent


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Wow, this really help

 

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