Cytology: Transudates/Exudates
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- 1.
When it comes to fluid samples, ______ and _____ are influenced by protein concentration and cell numbers.
- A.
Color, turbidity
- B.
Odor, color
- C.
Color, consistency
- D.
Turbidity, consistency
Correct Answer
A. Color, turbidity -
- 2.
Characteristics of fluid samples: What are we observing/recording (Select all that apply)
- A.
Total volume of fluid
- B.
Time of collection
- C.
Color
- D.
Turbidity
- E.
Odor
- F.
Method of collection
- G.
Taste
- H.
Consistency
Correct Answer(s)
A. Total volume of fluid
B. Time of collection
C. Color
D. Turbidity
E. OdorExplanation
"This sample tastes like rotten passion fruit..."Rate this question:
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- 3.
_______ with increased turbidity may due to _____ with peripheral blood, recent or old hemorrhage, inflammation, or a combination.
- A.
Gross discoloration, iatrogenic contamination
- B.
Iatrogenic contamination, gross discoloration
- C.
Gross discoloration, infections
- D.
Iatrogenic contamination, infections
Correct Answer
A. Gross discoloration, iatrogenic contamination -
- 4.
Fluid samples: Recent hemolysis creates a reddish discoloration to the sediment.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
To the supernatant.Rate this question:
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- 5.
Fluid samples: Hemorrhage that occurred at least _____ previously can cause a _____ supernatant, with little erythrocyte sediment.
- A.
2 days, yellowish
- B.
2 days, reddish
- C.
24 hours, yellowish
- D.
24 hours, reddish
Correct Answer
A. 2 days, yellowish -
- 6.
The degree of turbidity in a fluid sample may reflect the number of _____.
- A.
Leukocytes
- B.
Erythrocytes
- C.
Thrombocytes
- D.
Reticulocytes
Correct Answer
A. LeukocytesExplanation
Inflammation may also discolor body fluids, with the degree of turbidity reflecting leukocyte numbers.Rate this question:
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- 7.
Fluid samples: Color may vary from ______, ______, ______, _______, depending on the number of erythrocytes also involved and the integrity of the cells present. Select the possible colors
- A.
Off-white
- B.
Cream
- C.
Red-cream
- D.
Dirty brown
- E.
Bright purple
- F.
Candy pink
- G.
Spring green
Correct Answer(s)
A. Off-white
B. Cream
C. Red-cream
D. Dirty brown -
- 8.
TNCC stands for....
- A.
Total Nucleated Cell Count
- B.
Total Number of Cells Count
- C.
Total Number of Cotton Candy
- D.
Total Numbing of the Cerebral Cortex
Correct Answer
A. Total Nucleated Cell CountExplanation
TNCC and total protein should be determined when handling fluid samples.Rate this question:
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- 9.
This fluid passes through a membrane which filters out much of the protein and cellular elements, yielding a watery solution. It is basically a filtrate of blood, accumulating in tissues outside blood vessels. It may cause edema.
- A.
Transudate
- B.
Exudate
- C.
Modified exudate
- D.
Milkshake
Correct Answer
A. Transudate -
- 10.
A transudate can be caused by several things. Select the correct options.
- A.
Pressure forcing fluid through vessel walls
- B.
Increased pressure in veins and capillaries
- C.
Low levels of protein in blood serum
- D.
Altered permeability in blood vessels
- E.
The communist regime
Correct Answer(s)
A. Pressure forcing fluid through vessel walls
B. Increased pressure in veins and capillaries
C. Low levels of protein in blood serum -
- 11.
Transudates typically have a TNCC _____.
- A.
Less than 500/mL
- B.
Higher than 500/mL
- C.
Less than 200/mL
- D.
Higher than 200/mL
Correct Answer
A. Less than 500/mL -
- 12.
In transudates, the sediment shows ___ and ____.
- A.
Mesothelial cells, macrophages
- B.
Mesothelial cells, monocytes
- C.
Endothelial cells, macrophages
- D.
Mast cells, monocytes
Correct Answer
A. Mesothelial cells, macrophages -
- 13.
Transudates are more likely to be found in ____ or _______.
- A.
Ascites, pleural effusions
- B.
Ascites, pulmonary edema
- C.
Prespiration, pus
- D.
Boston Pizza, Swiss Chalet
Correct Answer
A. Ascites, pleural effusionsExplanation
Pleural effusions: In cases of heart failure or other circulatory disorders.Rate this question:
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- 14.
Transudates typically have a TP of _____ and a Specific Gravity of _____.
- A.
Less than 3 g/dL,
- B.
Higher than 3g/dL, >1.017
- C.
Less than 2 g/dL,
- D.
Higher than 3 g/dL,
Correct Answer
A. Less than 3 g/dL, -
- 15.
This fluid is seen with additional protein and/or cells. It may be in a transitional stage, progressing to a different type of fluid.
- A.
Modified transudate
- B.
Transudate
- C.
Modified exudate
- D.
Exudate
Correct Answer
A. Modified transudateExplanation
Transudate with additional protein and/or cells. It may in a transitional stage, progressing to an exudate.Rate this question:
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- 16.
Check the options that are associated with modified transudates.
- A.
Moderately cellular
- B.
Sediment shows mesothelial cells and macrophages
- C.
Often amber or pink and turbid
- D.
TP between 2.5 and 7.5 g/dL
- E.
Specific gravity 1.017 < 1.025
- F.
TNCC less than 500/mL
- G.
Sediment shows metholial cells and macrophages
- H.
Enjoys evening walks on the beach under the full moon
Correct Answer(s)
A. Moderately cellular
B. Sediment shows mesothelial cells and macrophages
C. Often amber or pink and turbid
D. TP between 2.5 and 7.5 g/dL
E. Specific gravity 1.017 < 1.025 -
- 17.
This fluid is rich in protein and cellular elements. It oozes out of blood vessels due to inflammation and is deposited nearby.
- A.
Exudate
- B.
Transudate
- C.
Modified transudate
- D.
Coffee from A&W
Correct Answer
A. ExudateExplanation
For the record, coffee from A&W is so gross we might as well nickname it exudate.Rate this question:
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- 18.
Which one do you like?
- A.
Option 1
- B.
Option 2
- C.
Option 3
- D.
Option 4
Correct Answer
A. Option 1 -
- 19.
When it comes to exudates, the ______ of blood vessels permits the passage of _____ and solid matter through the vessel walls.
- A.
Altered permeability, large molecules
- B.
Increased pressure, protein
- C.
Altered permeability, protein
- D.
Increased pressure, ice cream cones
Correct Answer
A. Altered permeability, large moleculesExplanation
The vessels seem to weep/sweat.Rate this question:
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- 20.
The Latin word "____" means to _____, and is the origin of the word "exudate".
- A.
Exsudare, sweat out
- B.
Exsudare, weep
- C.
Exudarius, sweat out
- D.
Exudatum, cry eternal tears of bloody sorrow
Correct Answer
A. Exsudare, sweat outExplanation
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- 21.
Exudates are marked by ____ cellularity.
- A.
Increased
- B.
Decreased
- C.
Moderate
- D.
Diverse
Correct Answer
A. Increased -
- 22.
In exudates, TP is _____ and Specific Gravity is ____.
- A.
Higher than 3 g/dL, >1.025
- B.
Lower than 3 g/dL, >1.025
- C.
Higher than 3 g/dL,
- D.
Lower than 6 g/dL, >1.035
Correct Answer
A. Higher than 3 g/dL, >1.025 -
- 23.
Select the options associated with exudates.
- A.
Sediment shows neutrophils, lymphocytes, and small number of macrophages
- B.
Higher cell count and protein value usually indicate inflammation/injury
- C.
Perspiration, pus and serum
- D.
Ascites
- E.
Sediment shows monocytes, eosinophils, and basophils
- F.
An apple a day doesn't actually keep the doctor away
Correct Answer(s)
A. Sediment shows neutrophils, lymphocytes, and small number of macrophages
B. Higher cell count and protein value usually indicate inflammation/injury
C. Perspiration, pus and serum -
- 24.
In degenerative exudates, pyknosis, _____, and ____ are all examples of nuclear changes.
- A.
Karyohexis, karyolysis
- B.
Pinocytosis, karyolysis
- C.
Karyohexis, hemolysis
- D.
Pykatchu, karyozard
Correct Answer
A. Karyohexis, karyolysis -
- 25.
Healthy mesothelium is composed of a flattened monolayer of mesothelial cells that line the ____, ____ and _____ cavities.
- A.
Pleural, pericardial, peritoneal
- B.
Pleural, endocardial, abdominal
- C.
Pleural, pericardial, abdominal
- D.
Oral, pelvic, abdominal
Correct Answer
A. Pleural, pericardial, peritoneal -
- 26.
The tunica albuginea of the testes is covered by mesothelial cells.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
- 27.
Select the characteristics of mesothelial cells.
- A.
Rounded shape
- B.
Cellular outline that possesses fine undulations (crown)
- C.
Can transform into phagocytes
- D.
Can become multinucleated when activated
- E.
Part of the serous membrane
- F.
Can transform into pinocytes
- G.
Can be found shopping at Food Basics every now and then
Correct Answer(s)
A. Rounded shape
B. Cellular outline that possesses fine undulations (crown)
C. Can transform into phagocytes
D. Can become multinucleated when activated
E. Part of the serous membrane -
- 28.
This structure forms the site of adhesion between two cells, consisting of a dense plate in each adjacent cell. It is found in mesothelial cells.
- A.
Desmosome
- B.
Crown
- C.
Microvillli
- D.
Berlin wall
Correct Answer
A. Desmosome -
- 29.
When mesothelia cells are perturbed, they may decrease in size and number.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
Increased in size number: Hypertrophy and hyperplasia.Rate this question:
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- 30.
Following fluid accumulation within the body cavities, mesothelial cells may ____ and implant on ____ surfaces.
- A.
Exfoliate, serosal
- B.
Exfloiate, rejuvenate
- C.
Enlarge, pericardial
- D.
Increase, serosal
Correct Answer
A. Exfoliate, serosal -
- 31.
When ______ cells are affected by inflammation, irritation, or malignancy, they may have a similar cytological appearance to ______ cells.
- A.
Non-neoplastic mesothelial, mesothelioma
- B.
Neoplastic mesothelial, mesothelioma
- C.
Mesothelial, neoplastic mesothelial
- D.
Neoplastic mesothelial, non-neoplastic mesothelial
Correct Answer
A. Non-neoplastic mesothelial, mesotheliomaExplanation
I hate this mesothelial word. I keep typing it wrong.Rate this question:
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- 32.
Macrophages are a type of WBC that _____.
- A.
Ingests foriegn material
- B.
Lyses cells by bursting them
- C.
Crenates cells by leaking the fluids out
- D.
Just love to be rebels
Correct Answer
A. Ingests foriegn material -
- 33.
_____ migrate into the tissues of the body where they differentiate into ______.
- A.
Monocytes, macrophages
- B.
Lymphocytes, macrophages
- C.
Eosinophils, memory B cells
- D.
Apples, watermelons
Correct Answer
A. Monocytes, macrophages -
- 34.
Macrophages are in connective tissue in the presence of inflammation.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
Where there's an inflammation, there's a macrophage.
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