Dental OSCE (Objective Structured Clinical Examination) Practice Exam

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What is the required normal platelet count in a healthy individual?

100,000+
150,000+
200,000+
250,000+

The correct answer is: 150,000+

In a healthy individual, the normal range for platelet count is generally considered to be between 150,000 and 450,000 platelets per microliter of blood. Therefore, a platelet count of 150,000 is the minimum threshold for what is classified as normal and indicates adequate platelet functionality for processes such as hemostasis, which is the prevention of bleeding. While counts lower than 150,000 may indicate thrombocytopenia, and higher counts can suggest thrombocytosis, the value of 150,000 reflects the lower limit of the normal range established by clinical standards. This makes the choice that specifies a count of 150,000 the most accurate reflection of what is expected in a healthy individual. The ranges provided by other options may represent higher healthy counts, which can vary between individuals and do not define the minimum threshold.