Deck 7: Blood and Blood-Forming Organs Diseases and Disorders

Question 1

Iron-deficiency anemia may be due to loss of iron or inadequate intake of iron.

Answer 1

True

Question 2

Sickle-cell anemia is thought to have developed as a defense mechanism against malaria.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

Thrombocytes are concerned with the clotting process.

Answer 3

True

Question 4

Sickle-cell anemia is curable.

Question 5

A hemoglobin level reflects the amount of oxygen-carrying potential available in the blood.

Question 6

A hematocrit reflects the amount of oxygen-carrying potential available in the blood.

Question 7

The most common problem related to the blood and blood-forming organs is anemia.

Question 8

Sickle-cell anemia is hereditary.

Question 9

The spleen is a producer of prothrombin and fibrinogen for blood clotting.

Question 10

Disorders of platelets are usually secondary to other disorders rather than a primary disease.

Question 11

Erythrocytes reproduce.

Question 12

Treatment for hemolytic anemia is excision of the liver.

Question 13

The major function of the blood is to transport necessary nutrients to cells and aid in waste removal.

Question 14

Erythrocytes transport oxygen from the lungs to the tissues.

Question 15

The spleen removes old blood cells from the body.

Question 16

Aplastic anemia is characterized by the failure of the bone marrow to produce blood components.

Question 17

Pernicious anemia is due to a lack of intrinsic factor leading to inadequate absorption of vitamin B₁₂.

Question 18

Leukocytes are concerned with protecting the individual from infection.

Question 19

Hemorrhagic anemia is the result of acute loss of normal amounts of blood.

Question 20

Anemia is any decrease in the oxygen-carrying ability of the red blood cells (RBC).

Question 21

To what disease or disorder does erythrocytopenia lead?

A) hemophilia
B) anemia
C) myasthenia gravis
D) Hodgkin's disease

Question 22

Polycythemia vera is a condition of not enough blood cells.

Question 23

Folate-deficiency anemia is not preventable.

Question 24

A normal leukocyte count is:

A) 5,000-10,000.
B) 4,000-9,000.
C) 6,000-12,000.
D) 4,300-11,000.

Question 25

Donating blood at regular intervals will reduce blood volume.

Question 26

The blood-forming organs include:

A) lymph tissue.
B) bone marrow.
C) the spleen.
D) all of the above.

Question 27

A normal erythrocyte cell count is:

A) 4.2-6.3 million.
B) 1.6-5.4 million.
C) 4.2-7.5 million.
D) 1.6-6.3 million.

Question 28

The different types of blood are:

A) type A.
B) type B.
C) type AB.
D) all of the above.

Question 29

A person who has polycythemia experiences an increase in erythrocytes,which leads to increased blood volume.

Question 30

A normal platelet count is:

A) 150,000-400,000.
B) 150,000-350,000.
C) 100,000-350,000.
D) 125,000-325,000.

Question 31

Pernicious anemia is not preventable.

Question 32

Sickle-cell anemia is preventable by maintaining a proper diet.

Question 33

Common signs and symptoms of anemia include:

A) shortness of breath.
B) headache.
C) fatigue.
D) all of the above.

Question 34

Erythrocytosis is a protective mechanism of the body to meet the need for extra oxygen.

Question 35

Iron-deficiency anemia is a preventable condition.

Question 36

Leukocytosis is an indication of:

A) anemia.
B) erythroblastosis fetalis.
C) infection.
D) epistaxis.

Question 37

Erythrocytes are formed in the:

A) liver.
B) spleen.
C) bone marrow.
D) lymph nodes.

Question 38

Symptoms of erythrocytosis include:

A) bloodshot eyes.
B) fatigue.
C) headache.
D) shortness of breath.

Question 39

Pancytopenia is a severe decrease or total absence of platelets.

Question 40

Hemophilia can be prevented only by genetic testing of possible carriers along with the decision to not have children.

Question 41

Mononucleosis is all of the following EXCEPT:

A) a viral infection.
B) a bacterial infection.
C) an illness that affects lymphocytes.
D) an illness that is commonly called the "kissing disease."

Question 42

Pernicious anemia can be treated by monthly injections of:

A) vitamin B₁₂.
B) vitamin B₆.
C) vitamin B₁.
D) vitamin B₂.

Question 43

A normal adult male hemoglobin is:

A) 13.5-16 grams.
B) 13.5-17 grams.
C) 13.0-18 grams.
D) 13.5-15 grams.

Question 44

Hemorrhagic anemia:

A) leads to hypovolemia.
B) may lead to life-threatening shock.
C) may be treated with blood transfusions.
D) all of the above.

Question 45

Chronic leukemia most often affects:

A) infants.
B) young adults.
C) older adults.
D) school-age children.

Question 46

Acute leukemia commonly affects:

A) children.
B) adolescents.
C) middle-aged adults.
D) older adults.

Question 47

Sickle-cell anemia is found in:

A) Asians.
B) Caucasians.
C) Blacks.
D) Italians.

Question 48

Possible causes of iron-deficiency anemia include:

A) hemorrhoids.
B) heavy or prolonged menses.
C) bleeding from the GI tract.
D) all of the above.

Question 49

Symptoms of thrombocytopenia include all of the following EXCEPT:

A) ecchymosis.
B) epistaxis.
C) petechiae.
D) fatigue.

Question 50

Causes of aplastic anemia include:

A) bacteria.
B) protozoa.
C) viruses.
D) parasites.

Question 51

A person who has primary polycythemia has:

A) decreased blood pressure.
B) increased blood pressure.
C) pale mucous membranes.
D) decreased workload on the heart.

Question 52

The red blood cell count and indices assist in the determination of:

A) anemias.
B) polycythemia.
C) erythrocytosis.
D) all of the above.

Question 53

Treatment for aplastic anemia includes:

A) bone marrow transplantation.
B) iron supplements.
C) heparin.
D) culture and sensitivity.

Question 54

Polycythemia is also known as:

A) polycythemia rubra.
B) polycythemia azul.
C) polycythemia vera.
D) polycythemia negra.

Question 55

Deficiency of folic acid may be related to:

A) undercooking vegetables.
B) a normal diet.
C) consequences of alcoholism.
D) bone marrow deficiency.

Question 56

A normal adult female hemoglobin level is:

A) 11-13 grams.
B) 12-16 grams.
C) 12-14 grams.
D) 12-13 grams.

Question 57

Erythrocytosis is a protective mechanism of the body to meet the need:

A) for less oxygen.
B) for fighting infection.
C) for extra oxygen.
D) for normal blood clotting.

Question 58

Symptoms of mononucleosis include:

A) fatigue.
B) swollen lymph glands.
C) sore throat.
D) all of the above.

Question 59

Common symptoms of anemia include:

A) pallor.
B) dyspnea.
C) tachycardia.
D) all of the above.