Based on the following description, identify the cell: a large irregular shaped cell that ranges from 25 to 70 microns in diameter with a prominent central nucleus that is 8–10 microns in size, a cytoplasm that contains no granules, but has “shaggy” borders.

Which of the following descriptions of normal synovial fluid is best?

An outpatient arrives at the laboratory to have her blood drawn for a complete blood count.  She is carrying a latte containing cream and topped with whipped cream.  The coffee is 3/4 empty and the patient confirms she drank the coffee.  What specimen characteristic is likely to result?  

Venipuncture was performed on the median cubital vein and the tube engaged onto the needle.  A small spurt of blood appeared in the tube then blood flow stopped.  What corrective action should be performed first?

Which of the following components is found within the focusing cup of the x-ray tube?

Which of the following is a measure of the system’s ability to display small anatomic objects having high spatial frequency?   

Which of the following statement(s) is(are) TRUE regarding the filament of the x-ray tube?     1. carries a negative charge     2. boils off electrons     3. made of a nickel

A direct capture digital detector uses which of the following to create a radiographic image?     1. charged-coupled device (CCD)     2. amorphous selenium     3. thin-film transistor (TFT)

In an image intensifier, kVp and mA are automatically adjusted by which of the following fluoroscopic features?

If a transformer is supplied with 220 volts to the primary coil, has 300 turns on the primary coil, and has 50,000 turns on the secondary coil, what will the voltage be on the secondary side?