NREMT EMT

Category - Medical

What is the proper term for the percentage of blood that is occupied by erythrocytes?
  1. Hemoglobin
  2. Pulmonary Saturate
  3. Hematocrit
  4. Platelet Count
Explanation
Answer: C - Hematocrit is the proper term for the percentage of blood that is occupied by erythrocytes. In a healthy person, normal hematocrit is approximately 45% of total blood volume. An increased level usually means there is an infection in the body, while an decreased level is indicative of hemorrhage.
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