Which of the Following Statements Regarding the Making and Staining

question 18

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements regarding the making and staining of a blood smear is true?

• A) When identifying cells, one should note the size, shape, and color of the blood cell, its nucleus, and its cytoplasm.
• B) Blood cells are observed and identified under the low power lens of the microscope.
• C) A properly done blood smear will have a blunt edge at the end of the smear and a thinner distribution of blood cells in the heel of the slide.
• D) Medical assistants are qualified to read and report a stained blood smear.

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Definitions:

SBAR

SBAR stands for Situation, Background, Assessment, and Recommendation, a structured method of communication used in healthcare to facilitate clear and concise information exchange.

Progress Notes

Documentation of a patient's clinical status during a hospital stay or over the course of outpatient care.

Chart Vital Signs

The act of recording key measurements of the body's basic functions, such as temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and respiration rate.

Factual

Pertaining to information that is based on facts and real events, free of fabrication or speculation.