Hematology & Oncology

Question 1

\_\_\_\_\_\_ contain hemoglobin and have the ability to carry oxygen. 
A) Leukocytes 
B) Erythrocytes 
C) Granulocytes
D) Lymphocytes

Answer 1

B

Question 2

Which of the following statements is true regarding fibrinolysis?
A) Fibrinolysis is the ability to prevent platelet aggregation in the blood.
B) Fibrinolysis is the dissolution of clots as vascular injury is repaired.
C) Fibrinolysis causes a series of steps that ultimately leads to a clot at the site of the injury.
D) Fibrinolysis is measured by the partial thromboplastin time.

Answer 2

B

Question 3

You would expect to see an increased bleeding time in a patient with DIC.
True/False

Answer 3

True

Question 4

Your patient is in acute septic shock. You would expect her platelet count to be elevated.
True/False

Answer 4

False