Question 1

Which of the following is a sign or symptom of primary polycythemia?&#10;A) Weight gain&#10;B) Hypotension&#10;C) Gout&#10;D) Increased urine production

Accepted Answer

Gout is sometimes the primary complication of primary polycythemia, and a typical attack of acute gout may be the first symptom of polycythemia. Hypertension and weight loss are also symptoms of polycythemia.

Question 2

Which of the following are primary bleeding sites associated with thrombocytopenia?&#10;A) Bone marrow/spleen&#10;B) Mucosa/bone marrow&#10;C) Mucosa/skin&#10;D) Mucosa/brain

Accepted Answer

Primary bleeding sites associated with thrombocytopenia include the bone marrow/spleen; secondary bleeding occurs from small blood vessels in the skin, mucosa, and the brain.

Question 3

Which of the following types of anemia is characterized by the presence of an abnormal form of hemoglobin?&#10;A) Primary polycythemia&#10;B) Secondary polycythemia&#10;C) Hypochromia&#10;D) Sickle cell anemia

Accepted Answer

Sickle cell disease is a generic term for a group of inherited autosomal recessive disorders characterized by the presence of an abnormal form of hemoglobin, the oxygen-carrying constituent of erythrocytes.

Question 4

Which of the following is a neoplastic disease of the bone marrow?&#10;A) Primary polycythemia&#10;B) Secondary polycythemia&#10;C) Primary anemia&#10;D) Secondary anemia

Accepted Answer

Primary polycythemia is a relatively uncommon neoplastic disease of the bone marrow of unknown etiology. Secondary polycythemia is a physiologic condition resulting from a decreased oxygen supply to the tissues.

Question 5

In severe anemia which of the following body structures will receive the least amount of blood?&#10;A) Brain&#10;B) Heart&#10;C) Muscles&#10;D) Kidneys

Accepted Answer

Although there is no difference in normal blood volume associated with severe anemia, there is a redistribution of blood so that organs that are sensitive to oxygen deprivation (brain, heart, muscles) receive more blood than for example the hands and kidneys.

Question 6

Which of the following are the largest circulating blood cells?&#10;A) Lymphocytes&#10;B) Monocytes&#10;C) Granulocytes&#10;D) Erythrocytes

Accepted Answer

Monocytes are the largest circulating blood cells and represent immature cells until they leave the blood and travel to the tissues where they form macrophages in response to foreign substances such as bacteria.

Question 7

Which of the following is a symptom of leukopenia?&#10;A) Fever and chills&#10;B) Headache&#10;C) Abdominal pain&#10;D) Dyspnea

Accepted Answer

Leukopenia, a common problem during chemotherapy, or as a symptom of certain types of cancer, can produce symptoms of infection, chills, tissue inflammation; severe mouth, throat, and esophageal pain; and mucous membrane ulcerations.

Question 8

Which of the following individuals is likely to have the most erythrocytes?&#10;A) A sedentary woman&#10;B) A sedentary man&#10;C) An athletic woman&#10;D) An athletic man

Accepted Answer

The total number of erythrocytes is determined by sex (women have fewer erythrocytes than men), altitude (less oxygen in the air requires more erythrocytes to carry sufficient amounts of oxygen to the tissues), and physical activity (sedentary people have fewer erythrocytes; athletes have more).

Question 9

Which of the following is the normal hemodynamic presentation of an individual with anemia?&#10;A) Systolic blood pressure lower than normal, diastolic blood pressure lower than normal, decrease in resting pulse rate&#10;B) Systolic blood pressure unaffected, diastolic blood pressure lower than normal, increase in resting pulse rate&#10;C) Systolic blood pressure unaffected, diastolic blood pressure higher than normal, increase in resting pulse rate&#10;D) Systolic blood pressure lower than normal, diastolic blood pressure unaffected, increase in pulse rate

Accepted Answer

In an individual with anemia, systolic blood pressure is usually not affected, but diastolic blood pressure may be lower than normal, with an associated increase in resting pulse rate. Resting cardiac output is usually normal in people with anemia, but cardiac output increases with exercise more than it does in people without anemia.

Question 10

What vitamin primarily affects the function of platelets?&#10;A) Vitamin A&#10;B) Vitamin B&#10;C) Vitamin C&#10;D) Vitamin K

Accepted Answer

Platelet levels can be affected by diet or by liver disease that affects the supply of vitamin K.

Question 11

Which of the following physical therapy interventions is contraindicated for an individual with thrombocytopenia?&#10;A) Exercise bike&#10;B) Soft tissue mobilization&#10;C) Biceps curls&#10;D) Ultrasound

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Question 12

Which of the following is the part of blood that carries antibodies and nutrients to tissues?&#10;A) Erythrocytes&#10;B) Leukocytes&#10;C) Plasma&#10;D) Platelets

Accepted Answer

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Question 13

Adults with pernicious anemia have significantly higher risks for&#10;A) Rib fracture&#10;B) Hip fracture&#10;C) Stroke&#10;D) Lumbar compression fracture

Accepted Answer

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Question 14

What is the most common site of bleeding in an individual with hemophilia?&#10;A) Muscles&#10;B) Brain&#10;C) Lungs&#10;D) Joints

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Question 15

When is a patient most susceptible to infections after receiving chemotherapy or radiation therapy?&#10;A) 1-3 days&#10;B) 3-7 days&#10;C) 7-14 days&#10;D) 14-21 days

Accepted Answer

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Deck 5: Screening for Hematologic Disease