Deck 8: Blood

Question 1

When monocytes leave the bloodstream and take up residence in the lymphatic tissue, they transform into

A) lymphocytes.
B) antibodies.
C) platelets.
D) macrophages.

Answer 1

macrophages.

Question 2

A substance that initiates an immune reaction by being perceived as foreign to the body is a(n)

A) macrophage.
B) phagocyte.
C) antigen.
D) antibody.

Answer 2

antigen.

Question 3

An individual with which ABO blood type is considered a universal recipient?

A) A
B) B
C) AB
D) O

Answer 3

AB

Question 4

Which of the following cells specialize in phagocytosis?

A) Platelets
B) Lymphocytes
C) Red blood cells
D) Neutrophils

Question 5

The combining form for the organ that serves to filter, store, and produce blood cells is

A) thym/o.
B) splen/o.
C) tonsil/o.
D) thyr/o.

Question 6

Another term for platelets is

A) erythrocytes.
B) leukocytes.
C) thrombocytes.
D) phagocytes.

Question 7

Red blood cells are also called

A) erythrocytes.
B) leukocytes.
C) thrombocytes.
D) phagocytes.

Question 8

An individual with which ABO blood type is considered a universal donor?

A) A
B) B
C) AB
D) O

Question 9

The formation of red blood cells in the bone marrow is stimulated by a hormone from the kidneys called

A) renin.
B) hemosiderin.
C) hematopoiesis.
D) erythropoietin.

Question 10

Cells that are key in the immune response are

A) thrombocytes.
B) lymphocytes.
C) basophils.
D) red blood cells.

Question 11

White blood cells are also called

A) erythrocytes.
B) leukocytes.
C) thrombocytes.
D) phagocytes.

Question 12

White blood cells that attract an acidic dye and defend against allergens and parasites are

A) basophils.
B) eosinophils.
C) neutrophils.
D) lymphocytes.

Question 13

White blood cells named for their lack of granules are termed

A) granulocytes.
B) phagocytes.
C) polymorphonucleocytes.
D) agranulocytes.

Question 14

White blood cells with tiny grains within their cytoplasm are termed

A) agranulocytes.
B) phagocytes.
C) granulocytes.
D) mononuclear leukocytes.

Question 15

The term used for the process of blood clotting is

A) coagulation.
B) hemolysis.
C) dyscrasia.
D) hematopoiesis.

Question 16

The combining form for plasma minus the clotting proteins is

A) thromb/o.
B) sider/o.
C) fibr/o.
D) ser/o.

Question 17

The term for the continual balancing act of the body system to provide an internal environment that is compatible with life is

A) anabolism.
B) catabolism.
C) metabolism.
D) homeostasis.

Question 18

The liquid portion of blood is termed

A) serum.
B) plasma.
C) interstitial fluid.
D) chyme.

Question 19

Stopping bleeding is

A) hemosiderin.
B) hemostasis.
C) homeostasis.
D) hematopoiesis.

Question 20

White blood cells that attract an alkaline dye, combat parasites, and release histamines and heparin are

A) basophils.
B) eosinophils.
C) neutrophils.
D) lymphocytes.

Question 21

A substance in blood that transports oxygen and carbon dioxide is

A) erythropoietin.
B) hemosiderin.
C) hemoglobin.
D) hematocrit.

Question 22

Anemia caused by the body's destruction of its own RBCs by serum antibodies is _____ anemia.

A) hemolytic
B) aplastic
C) autoimmune hemolytic
D) acute posthemorrhagic

Question 23

A chronic increase in the number of RBCs and the concentration of hemoglobin is

A) purpura.
B) polycythemia vera.
C) hemophilia.
D) thrombocytopenia.

Question 24

A type of iron-deficiency anemia is

A) aplastic anemia.
B) pernicious anemia.
C) sideropenia.
D) sickle cell anemia.

Question 25

An increase in the number of agranulocytes caused by the Epstein-Barr virus is

A) lymphadenopathy.
B) infectious mononucleosis.
C) lymphocytosis.
D) lymphedema.

Question 26

The process of blood formation is called

A) hematopoiesis.
B) hemostasis.
C) coagulation.
D) homeostasis.

Question 27

A group of inherited disorders in which the anemia is the result of a decrease in the synthesis of hemoglobin is

A) thalassemia.
B) pernicious anemia.
C) folate deficiency.
D) pancytopenia.

Question 28

When a pathogen causes inflammation, it is termed

A) pyrexia.
B) infection.
C) dyscrasia.
D) phagocytosis.

Question 29

A deficiency of all blood cells is

A) pancytopenia.
B) aplastic anemia.
C) hemolytic anemia.
D) chronic blood loss.

Question 30

Anemia that results from a lack of intrinsic factor essential for the absorption of vitamin B₁₂ is _____ anemia.

A) aplastic
B) autoimmune hemolytic
C) nonautoimmune hemolytic
D) pernicious

Question 31

A test that measures the concentration of hemoglobin per RBC and is useful in diagnosing anemia is a(n)

A) MCHC.
B) blood culture.
C) PT.
D) PTT.

Question 32

What is the iron-containing pigment of RBCs that carries oxygen to tissue?

A) Hct
B) Hgb
C) MCHC
D) ESR

Question 33

The measurement of the percentage of RBCs in the blood is

A) Hct.
B) ESR.
C) Hgb.
D) PTT.

Question 34

Suppression of bone marrow function, leading to a reduction of RBC production, is

A) folate deficiency.
B) pernicious anemia.
C) aplastic anemia.
D) thalassemia.

Question 35

A deficiency of clotting cells is

A) purpura.
B) leukopenia.
C) polycythemia vera.
D) thrombocytopenia.

Question 36

In blood, antigens are termed

A) interleukins.
B) cytokines.
C) agglutinins.
D) agglutinogens.

Question 37

A substance formed by the body in reaction to a perceived foreign substance is a(n)

A) antibody.
B) antigen.
C) cytokine.
D) lymphokine.

Question 38

A slight or moderate increase in the number of white blood cells is

A) leukocytosis.
B) leukopenia.
C) purpura.
D) neutropenia.

Question 39

An inherited form of anemia characterized by a crescent-shaped RBC is

A) thalassemia.
B) sickle cell anemia.
C) pernicious anemia.
D) sideropenia.

Question 40

A test that measures the number of different types of WBCs in a blood sample is a(n)

A) CBC.
B) ESR.
C) differential.
D) WBC.

Question 41

All blood cells originate from a single type of cell termed a(n)

A) erythrocyte.
B) leukocyte.
C) cytokine.
D) stem cell.

Question 42

A test that determines the time for mature RBCs to settle out of a blood sample after an anticoagulant is added?

A) Diff count
B) ESR
C) PT
D) PTT

Question 43

When cells clump together after escaping their normal vessels, it is called

A) agglutination.
B) coagulation.
C) apheresis.
D) hematopoiesis.

Question 44

Monocytes change into ____, when they leave the bloodstream and enter tissues.

A) NK cells
B) T cells
C) B cells
D) macrophages

Question 45

The process in which a donor's own blood is removed and stored in anticipation of a future need is

A) apheresis.
B) autologous transfusion.
C) autotransfusion.
D) BMT.

Question 46

Test that measures the time it takes for blood to clot?

A) ESR
B) PT
C) PTT
D) MCHC

Question 47

RBC production is stimulated by a hormone produced in the kidneys called

A) erythropenia.
B) erythrocytosis.
C) erythropoietin.
D) erythropoiesis.

Question 48

Which is the most abundant plasma protein in blood?

A) Creatinine
B) Cholesterol
C) Serum albumin
D) Amino acid

Question 49

A person with type A blood can donate blood to individuals with type A blood and type ____ blood.

A) AB
B) B
C) O
D) All of the above

Question 50

A deficient volume of circulating blood is called

A) thalassemia.
B) anaphylaxis.
C) pancytopenia.
D) hypovolemia.

Question 51

The formed elements of blood make up approximately ________ of the blood volume.

A) 25%
B) 35%
C) 45%
D) 55%

Question 52

What is the transplantation of healthy bone marrow from a donor to a patient to stimulate formed blood cells?

A) Apheresis
B) Autologous bone marrow transplant
C) Homologous bone marrow transplant
D) Heterologous bone marrow transplant

Question 53

The pathogen that causes mononucleosis is

A) HDN.
B) EBV.
C) PCV.
D) HIV.

Question 54

What is the process in which a donor is transfused with his or her own blood after anticoagulation and filtration from an active bleeding site?

A) Apheresis
B) Blood transfusion
C) Autologous transfusion
D) Autotransfusion

Question 55

What test measures the average weight of hemoglobin per RBC and is useful in diagnosing anemia?

A) PT
B) MCHC
C) PTT
D) MCH

Question 56

A mismatch between mother and fetus of what factor causes HDN?

A) Hb
B) Hgb
C) ANA
D) Rh

Question 57

A person with type O blood can donate blood to individuals with type O and type ____ blood.

A) A
B) B
C) AB
D) All of the above

Question 58

A test used to help diagnose infectious mononucleosis is

A) Coombs antiglobulin test.
B) packed-cell volume.
C) monospot.
D) Schilling test.

Question 59

A complication from sickle cell anemia that causes high blood pressure in the lungs is called

A) pulmonary hypertension.
B) pulmonary edema.
C) hydroxyurea.
D) apheresis.

Question 60

A nuclear medicine study used to diagnose pernicious anemia is

A) Coombs antiglobulin test.
B) packed-cell volume.
C) Monospot.
D) Schilling test.

Question 61

A deficiency of WBCs is called

A) leukopenia.
B) anemia.
C) hemophilia.
D) leukocytosis.

Question 62

The immune system is responsible for defending the body against disease.

Question 63

Acute, painful exacerbation of sickle cell disease is called

A) lymphedema.
B) sickle cell crisis.
C) purpura.
D) anaphylaxis.

Question 64

An abnormal decrease of neutrophils is called

A) neutropenia.
B) pancytopenia.
C) thrombocytopenia.
D) leukemia.

Question 65

An abnormal increase of lymphocytes is called

A) lymphedema.
B) lymphocytopenia.
C) lymphocytosis.
D) lymphangitis.

Question 66

A condition that is an inherited deficiency of a coagulation factor is called

A) polycythemia vera.
B) hemophilia.
C) purpura.
D) hypovolemia.

Question 67

The healthcare specialty that deals with most diseases and disorders of the blood and blood-forming organs is called

A) cardiology.
B) pulmonology.
C) nephrology.
D) hematology.

Question 68

Red blood cells have a life span of approximately 30 days.

Question 69

The liquid portion of the blood is plasma.

Question 70

A general term for the type of anemia caused by destruction of blood cells is

A) posthemorrhagic anemia.
B) pernicious anemia.
C) hemolytic anemia.
D) aplastic anemia.

Question 71

Inadequate blood flow caused by an overwhelming infection and low blood pressure is called

A) leukopenia.
B) septic shock.
C) neutropenia.
D) lymphangitis.

Question 72

A slowly progressing form of leukemia marked by proliferation of immature lymphocytes is called

A) acute myelogenous leukemia.
B) acute lymphocytic leukemia.
C) chronic myelogenous leukemia.
D) chronic lymphocytic leukemia.

Question 73

Bilirubin is a reddish pigment that results from the breakdown of red blood cells in the liver.

Question 74

Marked by proliferation of immature lymphocytes, the most common leukemia in people younger than 19 is

A) AML.
B) ALL.
C) CLL.
D) CML.

Question 75

Hemorrhage into the tissues is called

A) aplastic anemia.
B) purpura.
C) hemolytic anemia.
D) thalassemia.

Question 76

RBCs are erythrocytes.

Question 77

Anemia caused by lack of folate is called

A) B₁₂ deficiency.
B) pernicious anemia.
C) sideropenia.
D) folate deficiency anemia.

Question 78

Leukocytes are clotting cells.

Question 79

A slowly progressing form of leukemia marked by immature bone marrow cell proliferation is called

A) acute myelogenous leukemia.
B) acute lymphocytic leukemia.
C) chronic myelogenous leukemia.
D) chronic lymphocytic leukemia.

Question 80

There are more white blood cells in the body than any other blood cell.