The Following Lab Results Were Found in a Patient's Hospital

question 59

Multiple Choice

The following lab results were found in a patient's Hospital Progress Note: Labs
Total bilirubin: 6.2
Hgb: 9.2; WBC: 20.2; PLT: 24.
PT and PTT both elevated.
Microangiopathic hemolysis seen on peripheral smear.
Which of the following is a correct interpretation of the data?

• A) Hematocrit = 9.2 White Blood Count = 20.2
• Phagocyte count = 24
• Prothrombin and prothromboplastin times are elevated
• B) Hematocrit = 9.2 White Blood Count = 20.2
• Platelet count = 24
• Prothrombolysis and partial thromboplastin times are elevated
• C) Hemoglobin = 9.2 White Blood Count = 20.2
• Phagocyte count = 24
• Thromboplastin and partial thromboplasia times are elevated
• D) Hemoglobin = 9.2 White Blood Count = 20.2
• Platelet count = 24
• Prothrombin and partial thromboplastin times are elevated
• E) Hemoglobin = 9.2 White Blood Count = 20.2
• Platelet count = 24
• Purpura thrombolysis and partial thromboplastin times are elevated

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