Practice Quiz - Hematological Function

Question 1

Clinically, a diagnosis of anemia is made based on the patient’s:

Answer 1

Plasma hemoglobin (Hgb) levels

Question 2

An iron deficiency results in erythrocytes (RBCs) that are:

Answer 2

Microcytic and hypochromic

Question 3

Iron deficiency anemia among adult populations in the US is most commonly caused by:

Answer 3

Chronic gastrointestinal bleeding

Question 4

Why are young children at risk for iron deficiency anemia?

Answer 4

Growth spurts and possibly a limited diet

Question 5

Which of the following blood tests is a good measure of iron stores in the body?

Answer 5

Ferritin

Question 6

Stomach reduction surgery (gastrectomy) commonly leads to b12 deficiency because:

Answer 6

Decreased intrinsic factor production results in decreased b12 absorption

Question 7

Which of the following groups are most at risk for developing a b12 deficiency?

Answer 7

Strict vegans

Question 8

Which of the following groups are at highest risk for developing a folate deficiency?

Answer 8

Alcoholics

Question 9

Which of the following explanations describe one reason why a b12 deficiency causes anemia?

Answer 9

Fewer RBCs are produced by the bone marrow

Question 10

A 44 y.o. Caucasian woman is seen in the ER with sudden onset shortness of breath and extreme fatigue. Her skin, sclera and mucous membranes appear to have a yellowish discoloration. These findings are consistent with which type of anemia?

Answer 10

Autoimmune hemolytic anemia

Question 11

A 25 y.o. Female has a diagnosis of sickle cell disease. Which of the following events will likely stimulate a sickle cell crisis and should absolutely be avoided?

Answer 11

Taking a backpacking trip to Lake Titicaca is Peru, which is 12,507 ft in elevation.

Question 12

The presence of hemoglobin S in people with sickle cell disease results in which of the following problems?

Answer 12

A hemolytic anemia

Question 13

Aplastic anemia is caused by

Answer 13

Bone marrow failure

Question 14

The term “pernicious anemia” is used as a synonym for which of the following anemias?

Answer 14

Vitamin B12 deficiency anemia

Question 15

Which of the following people in the rapid development of an iron deficiency anemia, a vitamin b12 deficiency anemia, and a folate deficiency anemia?

Answer 15

A 24 y.o. Pregnant woman who isn’t taking prenatal vitamins

Question 16

Hemophilia A results in:

Answer 16

Bleeding and bruising

Question 17

In children, immune thrombocytopenia purpura (ITP) is triggered by:

Answer 17

A viral illness

Question 18

A higher than normal number of RBCs in the blood is character of:

Answer 18

Polycythemia