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Awilson837

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on: Jul 11, 2018
Red blood cell indices are useful in diagnosing
 
  a. Congestive heart failure
  b. Anemia
  c. Respiratory diseases
  d. Coronary heart disease

Question 2

Blood hematocrit is a measurement of
 
  a. The oxygen-carrying ability of the red blood cells
  b. The total number of red blood cells in whole blood
  c. The percentage of blood volume of packed red blood cells
  d. The ratio of red blood cells to white blood cells


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Reply #1 on: Jul 11, 2018
Answer to Question 1

B
There are many different types of anemia, and red blood cell indices assist in classifying the anemia by providing information regarding the size of the red blood cells, the amount of hemoglobin concentration, and the hemoglobin weight of the average red blood cell. Responses A, C, and D are incorrect.

Answer to Question 2

C
Hematocrit is the percentage of blood volume that packed red blood cells represent. Responses A, C, and D are incorrect. Hematocrit does not measure hemoglobin level or the oxygen-carrying capacity of the red blood cells. Hematocrit is measured as a percentage; it is not a count of the total number of red blood cells. Hematocrit is not a comparison of red blood cells and white blood cells.


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