https://www.vetnurse.co.uk/nursing/w/vet-nurse-revision-2/589/blood-cellsWelcome to the Revision Guide for Student Nurses (Part II) by Vanessa Bird VN. This guide contains notes, self-test questionnaires and practical tasks to help you through your exams (Level 2/3 NVQ, and beyond), and to use as a reference afterwards.Apren-USTelligent Community 10https://www.vetnurse.co.uk/nursing/w/vet-nurse-revision-2/589/blood-cellsMon, 20 Apr 2009 11:30:00 GMT1a0763ec-3885-442c-853e-6cef656dfec5:4706e583-a42f-4453-b9a4-5be14c9a9a6bArlo Guthriehttps://www.vetnurse.co.uk/nursing/w/vet-nurse-revision-2/589/blood-cells#commentsCurrent Revision posted to Revision Guide For Student Nurses - Part 2 by Arlo Guthrie on 4/20/2009 11:30:00 AM<br /> <p><span class="h1img"><strong>QUESTIONS</strong></span></p> <ol class="wikiextraspace"> <li>What are red blood cells also collectively known as? </li> <li>What are white blood cells also collectively known as? </li> <li>What are platelets also known as? </li> <li>What is polychromasia? </li> <li>What is crenation? </li> <li>What are Howell Jolly bodies? State 2 conditions in which they might be seen. </li> <li>What are rouleaux? </li> <li>What are reticulocytes? </li> <li>What are target cells, and when might they be seen? </li> <li>What term describes varying sizes of red blood cells? </li> <li>What is meant by PCV? </li> <li>What conditions may result in an increased PCV? </li> <li>What conditions may result in a decreased PCV? </li> <li>List the types of white blood cells. </li> <li>What suffix generally means an increase in the usual number of cells? </li> <li>What suffix generally means in a decrease in the usual number of cells? </li> <li>What is meant by polycythaemia? </li> <li>Describe the role of lymphocytes. </li> <li>Describe the role of monocytes. </li> <li>Give 2 examples of conditions that may result in eosinophilia. </li> <li>Give 2 examples of conditions that may result in eosinopaenia. </li> <li>Which cells are also known as granulocytes? </li> <li>What conditions may result in neutrophilia? </li> <li>What cell type may increase in cases of chronic tissue damage or myeloid leukaemias? </li> <li>State the normal red and white cell count ranges in dogs and cats. </li> </ol><div style="clear:both;"></div>