Learning objectives for Blood
1. Explain the composition and role of extracellular fluids.
2. Describe the composition, function and physical characteristics of whole blood and explain why it is classified as a connective tissue.
3. Describe the composition and functions of plasma.
4. Relate the structure and characteristics of erythrocytes to their function.
5. Explain the process of hemopoiesis.
6. List the classes, structural characteristics, and function of leukocytes.
7. Relate the structure of platelets to their function.
8. Explain the process of hemostasis and compare and contrast the two pathways leading to clot formation.
9. Describe the ABO system of red blood cell classification and explain the significance of blood types.
10. Explain common blood disorders and the cause of each condition.
11. Name the two major components of blood and to state their average percentages in whole blood.
12. Describe the composition and functional importance of plasma.
13. Define formed elements and list the cell types composing them, cite their relative percentages, and describe their major functions.
14. Identify red blood cells, basophils, eosinophils, monocytes, lymphocytes, and neutrophils when provided with a microscopic preparation or appropriate diagram.
15. Provide the normal values for a total white blood cell count and a total red blood cell count, and to state the importance of these tests.
16. State their norms and the importance of each.
- Hematocrit
- Hemoglobin determination
- Differential white blood cell
- ABO and Rh blood typing
- Plasma cholesterol concentration
17. Explain the reason for transfusion reactions resulting from the administration of mismatched blood.
18. Define anemia, polycythemia, leucopenia, leukocytosis, and leukemia and to cite a possible reason for each condition.