When Evaluating a CSF for a Hemorrhage or a Traumatic

question 3

Multiple Choice

When evaluating a CSF for a hemorrhage or a traumatic tap, what laboratory results would be expected if it were a traumatic tap?

• A) Tube 1 would have a lower red cell count than Tube 4.
• B) Tube 1 would have a higher red cell count than Tube 4.
• C) Tube 1 would show xanthochromia, and Tube 4 would show no xanthochromia.
• D) Tube 1 would not have any cells, but tube 4 would have many crenated cells.