Shiland Mastering Healthcare Terminology 4th Edition – Test Bank

Shiland Mastering Healthcare Terminology 4th Edition – Test Bank

Shiland: Mastering Healthcare Terminology, 4^th Edition

Chapter 9-1: Blood, Lymphatic, and Immune Systems

Test Bank

MULTIPLE CHOICE

1. The term for the continual balancing act of the body system to provide an internal environment that is compatible with life is:

a.

anabolism.

c.

metabolism.

b.

catabolism.

d.

homeostasis.

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2. The liquid portion of blood is termed:

a.

serum.

c.

interstitial fluid.

b.

plasma.

d.

chyme.

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3. Red blood cells are:

a.

erythrocytes.

c.

thrombocytes.

b.

leukocytes.

d.

phagocytes.

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4. White blood cells are:

a.

erythrocytes.

c.

thrombocytes.

b.

leukocytes.

d.

phagocytes.

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5. The formation of red blood cells in the bone marrow is stimulated by a hormone from the kidneys called:

a.

renin.

c.

hematopoiesis.

b.

hemosiderin.

d.

erythropoietin.

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6. Another term for platelets is:

a.

erythrocytes.

c.

thrombocytes.

b.

leukocytes.

d.

phagocytes.

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7. White blood cells with tiny grains within their cytoplasm are termed granulocytes or:

a.

agranulocytes.

c.

polymorphonucleocytes.

b.

phagocytes.

d.

mononuclear leukocytes.

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8. Which cells specialize in phagocytosis?

a.

platelets

c.

eosinophils

b.

basophils

d.

neutrophils

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9. Cells that are key in the immune response are:

a.

thrombocytes.

c.

basophils.

b.

lymphocytes.

d.

monocytes.

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10. White blood cells named for their lack of granules are also termed:

a.

granulocytes.

c.

polymorphonucleocytes.

b.

phagocytes.

d.

mononuclear leukocytes.

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11. The process of blood clotting is:

a.

coagulation.

c.

dyscrasia.

b.

hemolysis.

d.

hematopoiesis.

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12. Stopping bleeding is:

a.

hemosiderin.

c.

homeostasis.

b.

hemostasis.

d.

hematopoiesis.

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13. The combining form for plasma minus the clotting proteins is:

a.

thromb/o.

c.

fibr/o.

b.

sider/o.

d.

ser/o.

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14. Cells that attract an alkaline dye, combat parasites, and release histamines and heparin are:

a.

basophils.

c.

neutrophils.

b.

eosinophils.

d.

lymphocytes.

ANS: A PTS: 1 REF: 321 OBJ: A+P

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15. Cells that attract an acidic dye and defend against allergens and parasites are:

a.

basophils.

c.

neutrophils.

b.

eosinophils.

d.

lymphocytes.

ANS: B PTS: 1 REF: 321 OBJ: A+P

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16. A substance that produces an immune reaction by its nature of being perceived as foreign to the body is a(n):

a.

macrophage.

c.

antigen.

b.

phagocyte.

d.

antibody.

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17. An individual with which type of blood is considered a universal donor?

a.

A

b.

B

c.

AB

d.

O

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18. An individual with which type of blood is considered a universal recipient?

a.

A

b.

B

c.

AB

d.

O

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19. Lymphaden/o refers to lymph glands, also termed:

a.

lymphatic ducts.

c.

lymph.

b.

lymph vessels.

d.

lymph nodes.

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20. Axillary lymph glands are located in the:

a.

armpits.

c.

mediastinum.

b.

neck.

d.

groin.

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21. The combining form for the organ that serves to filter, store, and produce blood cells is:

a.

thym/o.

c.

tonsil/o.

b.

splen/o.

d.

thyr/o.

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22. The combining form for the gland instrumental in the development of T cells is:

a.

thym/o.

c.

tonsil/o.

b.

splen/o.

d.

thyr/o.

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23. The combining form for the lymphatic glands that help protect the entrance to the respiratory and digestive systems is:

a.

thym/o.

c.

tonsill/o.

b.

splen/o.

d.

thyr/o.

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24. Chemical messengers,secreted by cells of the immune system that direct immune cellular interactions are:

a.

antigens

c.

macrophages

b.

antibodies

d.

cytokines

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25. A substance formed by the body in reaction to a perceived foreign substance is a(n):

a.

antibody.

c.

cytokine.

b.

antigen.

d.

lymphokine.

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26. In blood, antigens are termed:

a.

interleukins.

c.

agglutinins.

b.

cytokines.

d.

agglutinogens.

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27. A substance in blood that transports oxygen and carbon dioxide is:

a.

erythropoietin.

c.

hemoglobin.

b.

hemosiderin.

d.

hematocrit.

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28. When inflammation is caused by a pathogen, it is termed:

a.

pyrexia.

c.

dyscrasia.

b.

infection.

d.

phagocytosis.

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29. An example of a second-line nonspecific defense is:

a.

sneezing.

c.

the skin.

b.

perspiration.

d.

fever.

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30. Specific immunity is dependent on:

a.

erythrocytes.

c.

granulocytes.

b.

thrombocytes.

d.

agranulocytes.

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31. A type of iron deficiency anemia is:

a.

aplastic anemia.

c.

sideropenia.

b.

pernicious anemia.

d.

sickle cell anemia.

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32. A deficiency of all blood cells is:

a.

pancytopenia.

c.

hemolytic anemia.

b.

aplastic anemia.

d.

chronic blood loss.

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33. An inherited form of anemia characterized by a crescent-shaped RBC is:

a.

thalassemia.

c.

pernicious anemia.

b.

sickle cell anemia.

d.

sideropenia.

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34. Suppression of bone marrow function, leading to a reduction of RBC production, is:

a.

folate deficiency.

c.

aplastic anemia.

b.

pernicious anemia.

d.

thalassemia.

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35. Anemia that may be drug induced or caused by an infectious disease is:

a.

nonautoimmune acquired hemolytic anemia.

b.

aplastic anemia.

c.

autoimmune acquired hemolytic anemia.

d.

B₁₂ deficiency.

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36. Anemia that results from a lack of intrinsic factor essential for the absorption of vitamin B₁₂ is _____ anemia.

a.

aplastic

c.

nonautoimmune hemolytic

b.

autoimmune hemolytic

d.

pernicious

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37. A group of inherited disorders in which the anemia is the result of a decrease in the synthesis of hemoglobin is:

a.

thalassemia.

c.

folate deficiency.

b.

pernicious anemia.

d.

pancytopenia.

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38. Anemia caused by the body’s destruction of its own RBCs by serum antibodies is _____ anemia.

a.

hemolytic

c.

autoimmune hemolytic

b.

aplastic

d.

acute posthemorrhagic

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39. A slight or moderate increase in the number of white blood cells is:

a.

leukocytosis.

c.

purpura.

b.

leukopenia.

d.

neutropenia.

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40. A deficiency of clotting cells is:

a.

purpura.

c.

polycythemia vera.

b.

leukopenia.

d.

thrombocytopenia.

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41. What is a chronic increase in the number of RBCs and the concentration of hemoglobin?

a.

purpura

c.

hemophilia

b.

polycythemia vera

d.

thrombocytopenia

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42. Increased function of the spleen, resulting in hemolysis, is:

a.

hypersplenism.

c.

splenomegaly.

b.

lymphedema.

d.

lymphocytosis.

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43. What is the same as hypersensitivity?

a.

acquired immunodeficiency syndrome

c.

anaphylaxis

b.

autoimmunity

d.

allergy

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TOP: Nondecodable Terms

44. An increase in the number of agranulocytes caused by the Epstein-Barr virus is:

a.

lymphadenopathy.

c.

lymphocytosis.

b.

mononucleosis.

d.

lymphedema.

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45. Inflammation of a lymph vessel is:

a.

lymphocytosis.

c.

lymphangitis.

b.

lymphadenitis.

d.

lymphocytopenia.

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46. The disease caused by the human immunodeficiency virus and transmitted through body fluids via sexual contact or intravenous exposure is:

a.

AIDS.

c.

EBV.

b.

HIV.

d.

NK.

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TOP: Abbreviations

47. A disease of the lymph nodes or vessels that may be localized or generalized is:

a.

lymphadenitis.

c.

lymphadenopathy.

b.

lymphangitis.

d.

lymphocytosis.

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48. An extreme form of immune response in which the patient undergoes a severely decreased blood pressure and constriction of the airways is:

a.

autoimmunity.

c.

allergy.

b.

anaphylaxis.

d.

lymphedema.

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49. The accumulation of lymphatic fluid and resultant swelling caused by obstruction, removal, or hypoplasia of lymph vessels is known as:

a.

hypersplenism.

c.

lymphocytosis.

b.

lymphadenopathy.

d.

lymphedema.

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50. ELISA is a test for:

a.

tuberculosis.

c.

mononucleosis.

b.

pernicious anemia.

d.

HIV.

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OBJ: Diagnostic Procedure TOP: Abbreviations | Nondecodable Terms

51. Propagation of microorganisms that may be present in blood samples is a:

a.

blood culture.

c.

Schilling test.

b.

CBC.

d.

Monospot.

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OBJ: Diagnostic Procedure TOP: Nondecodable Terms

52. A blood test to diagnose HDN or a transfusion reaction is:

a.

PCV.

c.

Schilling test.

b.

Coombs antiglobulin test.

d.

PTT.

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OBJ: Diagnostic Procedure TOP: Nondecodable Terms

53. What is an iron-containing pigment of RBCs that carries oxygen to tissue?

a.

Hct

c.

MCHC

b.

Hgb

d.

ESR

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54. A test that measures the concentration of hemoglobin per RBC and is useful in diagnosing anemia is a(n):

a.

MCHC.

c.

PT.

b.

blood culture.

d.

PTT.

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55. A test that measures the number of different types of WBCs is a(n):

a.

CBC.

c.

diff count.

b.

ESR.

d.

WBC.

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56. The measurement of the percentage of RBCs in the blood is:

a.

Hct.

c.

Hgb.

b.

ESR.

d.

PTT.

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57. A test of blood plasma that detects coagulation defects of the intrinsic system and is used to detect hemophilia is:

a.

ESR.

c.

PTT.

b.

MCHC.

d.

MCH.

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TOP: Abbreviations | Word Parts & Decodable Terms

58. What is a test for the measurement of time for mature RBCs to settle out of a blood sample after an anticoagulant is added?

a.

diff count

c.

PT

b.

ESR

d.

PTT

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OBJ: Diagnostic Procedure

TOP: Abbreviations | Word Parts & Decodable Terms

59. What test measures the amount of time taken for clot formation?

a.

ESR

c.

PTT

b.

PT

d.

MCHC

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TOP: Abbreviations | Word Parts & Decodable Terms

60. What test measures the average weight of hemoglobin per RBC and is useful in diagnosing anemia?

a.

PT

c.

PTT

b.

MCHC

d.

MCH

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61. A test for infectious mononucleosis is:

a.

Coombs antiglobulin test.

c.

Monospot.

b.

packed-cell volume.

d.

Schilling test.

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62. A nuclear medicine study used to diagnose pernicious anemia is:

a.

Coombs antiglobulin test.

c.

Monospot.

b.

packed-cell volume.

d.

Schilling test.

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OBJ: Diagnostic Procedure TOP: Nondecodable Terms

63. What is the same as Hct?

a.

PCV

c.

MCH

b.

ESR

d.

PTT

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OBJ: Diagnostic Procedure TOP: Abbreviations

64. A mismatch between mother and fetus of what factor causes HDN?

a.

Hb

c.

ANA

b.

Hgb

d.

Rh

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TOP: Abbreviations | Word Parts & Decodable Terms

65. The pathogen that causes mononucleosis is:

a.

HDN.

c.

PCV.

b.

EBV.

d.

HIV.

ANS: B PTS: 1 REF: 336 OBJ: Pathology

TOP: Abbreviations | Nondecodable Terms

66. A test for hypersensitivity is a(n):

a.

allergy test.

c.

Coombs antiglobulin test.

b.

Schilling test.

d.

Monospot.

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OBJ: Diagnostic Procedure

TOP: Nondecodable Terms | Word Parts & Decodable Terms

67. The process in which a donor’s own blood is removed and stored in anticipation of a future need is:

a.

apheresis.

c.

autotransfusion.

b.

autologous transfusion.

d.

BMT.

ANS: B PTS: 1 REF: 346

OBJ: Therapeutic Intervention TOP: Word Parts & Decodable Terms

68. What is the transplantation of healthy bone marrow from a donor to a patient to stimulate formed blood cells?

a.

apheresis

c.

homologous bone marrow transplant

b.

autologous bone marrow transplant

d.

heterologous bone marrow transplant

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69. Which term means “removal of white blood cells”?

a.

leukopenia

c.

leukopoiesis

b.

leukophoresis

d.

leukapheresis

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70. What is the process in which a donor is transfused with his or her own blood after anticoagulation and filtration from an active bleeding site?

a.

apheresis

c.

autologous transfusion

b.

blood transfusion

d.

autotransfusion

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71. Removal of the pharyngeal tonsils is:

a.

tonsillectomy.

c.

appendectomy.

b.

adenoidectomy.

d.

splenectomy.

ANS: B PTS: 1 REF: 347

OBJ: Therapeutic Intervention TOP: Word Parts & Decodable Terms