Peds-Hematology | Questions with 100% Verified Answers |
Latest Update 2026/2027
Question: Where does hematopoiesis occur before birth
Answer: In liver and spleen
Question: After birth where does production of erythrocytes, granulocytes and platelets occur
Answer: bone marrow
Question: Hematology PE-Skin
Answer: Jaundice Purpura/Petechiae Pallor Nail changes
Question: Hematology PE-ENT
Answer: Bleeding/swollen gums Glossitis Nose bleeds
Question: Hematology PE-MSK
Answer: Hemarthrosis Muscle Hematoma
Question: Hematology PE-Heart
Answer: Tachycardia Murmur
Question: Hematology PE-GI
Answer: Hepatosplenomegaly Signs of GI bleeding
Question: Hematology PE-Rectal
Answer: Hemtochezia
Question: Hematology PE-Lymph
Answer: Adenopathy
Question: Tear drop cells (2 causes)
Answer: #1 Hemolytic anemia #2 Bone marrow cancer
Question: Basophilic stipling
Answer: TAIL Thalassemia ACD Iron deficiency Lead poisoning
, Question: Heinz Bodies
Answer: Intracellular inclusions seen in thalassemia, G6PD (glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase) deficiency,
and postsplenectomy
Question: Target cells
Answer: Cells with specific receptors for hormones.
Question: Spherocytes
Answer: Abnormally round red blood cell containing more than normal amounts of hemoglobin
Question: Bite cells
Answer: Macrophages removed Heinz bodies from RBCs in G6PD deficiency
Question: Direct COOMBS testing (Direct Antiglobulin Test) DAT
Answer: use to distinguish the presence of complement or antibodies bound to RBC's Positive-agglutination og
RBCs Negative-testing for cause of hemolysis, then do to intrinsic factor
Question: Indirect COOMBS test (IAT)
Answer: Used to check for abs in plasma/serum prior to transfusions by cross-match testing recipients serum
for abs against the donor blood RBCs
Question: PT (Prothrombin)
Answer: Extrinsic clotting system
Question: aPTT (activated partial thromboplastin time)
Answer: Intrinsic clotting system
Question: Acquired Aplastic Anemia
Answer: Peripheral pancytopenia (all three cell lines RBCs, WBCs and platelets) with bone marrow suppression
Question: Cause of Acquired Aplastic Anemia
Answer: Idiopathic Drug exposure (NSAIDs, Sulfa, anticonvulsants) Toxic exposure (heavy metals, insecticides)
Infectious (parvovirus B19, HIV, mono)
Latest Update 2026/2027
Question: Where does hematopoiesis occur before birth
Answer: In liver and spleen
Question: After birth where does production of erythrocytes, granulocytes and platelets occur
Answer: bone marrow
Question: Hematology PE-Skin
Answer: Jaundice Purpura/Petechiae Pallor Nail changes
Question: Hematology PE-ENT
Answer: Bleeding/swollen gums Glossitis Nose bleeds
Question: Hematology PE-MSK
Answer: Hemarthrosis Muscle Hematoma
Question: Hematology PE-Heart
Answer: Tachycardia Murmur
Question: Hematology PE-GI
Answer: Hepatosplenomegaly Signs of GI bleeding
Question: Hematology PE-Rectal
Answer: Hemtochezia
Question: Hematology PE-Lymph
Answer: Adenopathy
Question: Tear drop cells (2 causes)
Answer: #1 Hemolytic anemia #2 Bone marrow cancer
Question: Basophilic stipling
Answer: TAIL Thalassemia ACD Iron deficiency Lead poisoning
, Question: Heinz Bodies
Answer: Intracellular inclusions seen in thalassemia, G6PD (glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase) deficiency,
and postsplenectomy
Question: Target cells
Answer: Cells with specific receptors for hormones.
Question: Spherocytes
Answer: Abnormally round red blood cell containing more than normal amounts of hemoglobin
Question: Bite cells
Answer: Macrophages removed Heinz bodies from RBCs in G6PD deficiency
Question: Direct COOMBS testing (Direct Antiglobulin Test) DAT
Answer: use to distinguish the presence of complement or antibodies bound to RBC's Positive-agglutination og
RBCs Negative-testing for cause of hemolysis, then do to intrinsic factor
Question: Indirect COOMBS test (IAT)
Answer: Used to check for abs in plasma/serum prior to transfusions by cross-match testing recipients serum
for abs against the donor blood RBCs
Question: PT (Prothrombin)
Answer: Extrinsic clotting system
Question: aPTT (activated partial thromboplastin time)
Answer: Intrinsic clotting system
Question: Acquired Aplastic Anemia
Answer: Peripheral pancytopenia (all three cell lines RBCs, WBCs and platelets) with bone marrow suppression
Question: Cause of Acquired Aplastic Anemia
Answer: Idiopathic Drug exposure (NSAIDs, Sulfa, anticonvulsants) Toxic exposure (heavy metals, insecticides)
Infectious (parvovirus B19, HIV, mono)
