APEA- Heme Patho Exam Questions with Correct Answers
Question 1:
The primary organ responsible for the production of ITP platelet antibodies is the: spleen.
liver. kidney. pancreas.
Answer:
spleen
Question 2:
Which one of the following is NOT involved in hemostasis? Vasoconstriction
Activation of platelets Formation of blood clots Destruction of collagen fibers
Answer:
Destruction of collagen fibers
Question 3:
Which one of the following is a type of megaloblastic anemia? Hemolytic anemia
Sideroblastic anemia Pernicious anemia Iron deficiency anemia
Answer:
Pernicious anemia
Question 4:
The component of the blood that carries antibodies and nutrients to tissues and carries away
waste is: thrombocytes.
plasma. erythrocytes. leukocytes
Answer:
plasma.
Question 5:
Which one of the following is a disorder that results in the destruction of platelets? Idiopathic
thrombocytopenic purpura
Myelodysplasia
Acute leukemia Megaloblastic anemia
Answer:
Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpuraAcute leukemia Megaloblastic anemia
Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura
Acute leukemia Megaloblastic anemia
Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura
Acute leukemia Megaloblastic anemia
Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura
, Question 6:
Which one of the following blood lead levels in an adult would warrant intervention? 5 mcg/dL
10 mcg/dL
15 mcg/dL
20 mcg/dL
Answer:
20 mcg/dL
Question 7:
Jaundice in a newborn is a medical emergency if it occurs within the first: 24 hours.
48 hours.
72 hours.
95 hours.
Answer:
24 hours.
Question 8:
Which protein is an important mediator of the inflammatory response and serves as a
messenger at the site of antigen (allergen) invasion?
Leukotriene Prostaglandin Cytokines Histamines
Answer:
Cytokines
Question 9:
Thrombocytopenia is characterized by: decreased iron supply.
decreased production of red blood cells. too many circulating platelets. insufficient circulating
platelets.
Answer:
insufficient circulating platelets.
Question 10:
The plasma protein that binds to and transports iron is known as: ferritin.
reticulocyte. transferrin. globulin.
Answer:
transferrin.
Question 1:
The primary organ responsible for the production of ITP platelet antibodies is the: spleen.
liver. kidney. pancreas.
Answer:
spleen
Question 2:
Which one of the following is NOT involved in hemostasis? Vasoconstriction
Activation of platelets Formation of blood clots Destruction of collagen fibers
Answer:
Destruction of collagen fibers
Question 3:
Which one of the following is a type of megaloblastic anemia? Hemolytic anemia
Sideroblastic anemia Pernicious anemia Iron deficiency anemia
Answer:
Pernicious anemia
Question 4:
The component of the blood that carries antibodies and nutrients to tissues and carries away
waste is: thrombocytes.
plasma. erythrocytes. leukocytes
Answer:
plasma.
Question 5:
Which one of the following is a disorder that results in the destruction of platelets? Idiopathic
thrombocytopenic purpura
Myelodysplasia
Acute leukemia Megaloblastic anemia
Answer:
Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpuraAcute leukemia Megaloblastic anemia
Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura
Acute leukemia Megaloblastic anemia
Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura
Acute leukemia Megaloblastic anemia
Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura
, Question 6:
Which one of the following blood lead levels in an adult would warrant intervention? 5 mcg/dL
10 mcg/dL
15 mcg/dL
20 mcg/dL
Answer:
20 mcg/dL
Question 7:
Jaundice in a newborn is a medical emergency if it occurs within the first: 24 hours.
48 hours.
72 hours.
95 hours.
Answer:
24 hours.
Question 8:
Which protein is an important mediator of the inflammatory response and serves as a
messenger at the site of antigen (allergen) invasion?
Leukotriene Prostaglandin Cytokines Histamines
Answer:
Cytokines
Question 9:
Thrombocytopenia is characterized by: decreased iron supply.
decreased production of red blood cells. too many circulating platelets. insufficient circulating
platelets.
Answer:
insufficient circulating platelets.
Question 10:
The plasma protein that binds to and transports iron is known as: ferritin.
reticulocyte. transferrin. globulin.
Answer:
transferrin.
