Question 1

Blood plasma will contain coagulation proteins, but not in a clotted tube where serum is present. Blood serum contains each of the following substances except:

Options :

A : Water

B : Sugars

C : Coagulation proteins

D : Electrolytes

Answer: C

Question 2

Parathyroid hormone regulates serum calcium by acting on bone, kidney, and intestines while regulating phosphate by stimulating the intestines and the kidneys, enhancing absorption and reabsorption respectively. Chem The parathyroid hormone is important in the regulation of:

Options :

A : iodine and bromine

B : calcium and phosphate

C : acid and alkaline phosphatase

D : zinc and magnesium

Answer: B

Question 3

Joint pain is a common early symptom of HH. Cirrhosis of the liver, cardiomyopathy, and diabetes are late symptoms of HH.

What is a common early symptom of hereditary hemochromatosis (HH)?

Options :

A : Joint pain

B : Cirrhosis of the liver

C : Diabetes

D : Cardiomyopathy

Answer: A

Question 4

MCH is the average weight of hemoglobin in the average red blood cell. The value is expressed in picograms

(10-12 grams).

Hematology

Hemoglobin (g/100ml) x 10 / RBC count (millions/mm3) is the formula for calculating:

Options :

A : MCHC

B : MCV

C : MCH

D : RDW

Answer: C

Question 5

A patient with tuberculosis would be placed in:

Options :

A : protective isolation.

B : body fluid isolation.

C : droplet isolation.

D : airborne isolation.

Answer: D