A Technologist Is Performing a Total Cell Count on a Pericardial

question 2

Multiple Choice

A technologist is performing a total cell count on a pericardial fluid. She prepares the undiluted fluid on a hemacytometer. An average of 170 cells was seen in the entire ruled area on each side of the hemacytometer. Calculate the total cell count.

• A) 189 cells/µL
• B) 425 cells/µL
• C) 8500 cells/µL
• D) 1237 cells/µL

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Definitions:

Conformity

The act of matching attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors to group norms, policies, or societal expectations.

Objective Right

A principle or standard of behavior that is universally accepted as correct or moral, independent of individual thought or opinion.

Ambiguity

The quality of being open to more than one interpretation; inexactness.

Conformity Effect

The tendency of individuals to align their attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors with those of a group.