NAHP NRCMA Exam - Topic 3 Question 29 Discussion

Actual exam question for NAHP's NRCMA exam

Question #: 29
Topic #: 3

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A counting chamber utilized in manual microscopic methods is called a

Ahemacytometer

Bhyamestometer

Cccntraomctcr

Dhcmacountcr

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Suggested Answer: A

A hemacytometer is a device used in manual microscopic methods to count cells. It consists of a thick glass microscope slide with a grid etched into it. This grid allows for the counting of cells in a defined volume of fluid, making it possible to calculate the concentration of cells in a sample. The other options are not valid terms:

Hyamestometer: Not a recognized term.

Ccntraomctcr: Typographical error, not a valid term.

Hcmacountcr: Typographical error, not a valid term.

'Hemacytometer.' ScienceDirect, https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/neuroscience/hemacytometer

by Elmer at Nov 24, 2025, 07:08 PM

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Cruz

24 hours ago

Definitely A, it's a standard tool in labs.

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Amie

6 days ago

I remember using a hemacytometer in class.

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Janna

11 days ago

A makes the most sense for counting cells.

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Martha

16 days ago

B) hyamestometer sounds weird.

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Nieves

22 days ago

Yeah, I've seen that term before.

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Destiny

27 days ago

A) hemacytometer is the classic term, no doubt!

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Ira

2 months ago

I thought it was called something else, but A makes sense.

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Belen

2 months ago

Wait, is it really called that? Sounds weird.

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Laticia

2 months ago

Totally agree, A is the right answer!

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Shad

2 months ago

It's definitely A) hemacytometer!

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Shawna

2 months ago

A) hemacytometer, the one and only. Unless the exam is trying to trick us, which would be just plain cruel.

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Tequila

2 months ago

A) hemacytometer, easy peasy. Though I do enjoy a good "hcmacounter" for a laugh.

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Donte

3 months ago

Gotta be A) hemacytometer. Anything else and I'll have to retake this exam!

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Clarence

3 months ago

A) hemacytometer, no doubt about it. I could spot that one in my sleep.

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Horace

3 months ago

I definitely recall hemacytometer from our study sessions, but the other options are throwing me off a bit.

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Blair

3 months ago

I’m torn between A and D. I feel like I’ve seen both terms before in practice questions.

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Temeka

3 months ago

The key is to remember that "hema" refers to blood, so the answer has to be A) hemacytometer. Glad I brushed up on my medical terminology.

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Rene

3 months ago

Ugh, these tricky multiple-choice questions always get me. I'm going to have to eliminate the options and see what makes the most sense here.

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Rory

4 months ago

I think it's A) hemacytometer.

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Leatha

4 months ago

I remember something about counting cells, and I feel like hemacytometer was mentioned a lot in our notes.

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Tyra

4 months ago

Okay, I've got this. A counting chamber used in microscopic methods is definitely called a hemacytometer. I'm confident that's the right answer.

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Christiane

4 months ago

I think the answer is A) hemacytometer, but I’m not 100% sure. We practiced with it in lab last week.

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Ernie

4 months ago

Definitely A) hemacytometer. That's the classic counting chamber we use in the lab.

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Precious

5 months ago

Wait, I'm a bit confused. Is it B) hyamestometer or D) hemacounter? I'll have to think this through carefully.

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Gladys

5 months ago

Hmm, this one seems straightforward. I'm pretty sure the answer is A) hemacytometer.

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