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Which hereditary disease has the following characteristics: Laboratory findings – poikilocytosis with fragmentation, microspherocytosis, and elliptocytosis similar to that in patients with thermal burns. The MCV is very low (50 to 65 fL)  the RBCs show marked thermal sensitivity. After incubation of a blood specimen at 41° to 45° C, the RBCs fragment.  

What is the most likely causative association between malaria and sickle cell trait?  

All are examples of microangiopathic hemolytic anemias (MAHAs) except:  Thrombotic thrombocytopenia purpura (TTP)  Hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS)  Disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC)  Immune thrombocytopenia purpura 

Ringed sideroblasts are seen in:  Inherited sideroblastic anemia  Acquired hemochromatosis  Iron deficiency anemia  Anemia of chronic inflammation

Which test can confirm a paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria diagnosis in a patient?  Sucrose hemolysis test (sugar water test)  Reticulocyte count  Ham test (acidified serum lysis test)  Flow cytometry for cell surface markers

Which is decreased in intravascular hemolysis?    

A mild intravascular hemolytic anemia resulting from forceful repeated effect of the feet on hard surfaces is called:  

3. What is the legal requirement under IDEA regarding the involvement of parents in the assessment process?

Explain the importance of using both qualitative and quantitative data when assessing children with disabilities.

2. What type of assessment is typically used to measure a child’s cognitive development?