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Hematology Exam Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
A 3-year-old male child develops hematoma and bruising of his right hand next day after falling on the ground; the mother stated that her child has a poor wound healing and a history of delayed umbilical separation during the neonatal period. Of the following, the MOST valuable test for this case is
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Bruising, poor healing, and delayed umbilical separation suggest factor XIII deficiency. Clot solubility test (E) screens for this, more specific than BT (A), PTT (B), PT (C), or TT (D).
Question 2 of 5
It is a common complication after an open heart surgery due to immunological phenomena with up to 30% of cardiac surgery. Treatment is usually with anti-inflammatory medications and colchicine.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Postpericardiotomy syndrome (C) occurs in up to 30% of cardiac surgeries, treated with anti-inflammatories and colchicine, fitting the description.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following symptoms/signs is a manifestation of polycythemia?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Deep vein thrombosis (B) is common in polycythemia due to increased viscosity and clotting risk.
Question 4 of 5
The LEAST helpful historical clue in Iron deficiency anemia is
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Giardia (D) is less commonly linked to iron deficiency than pica (A), milk intake (C), or surgery (E); age (B) is relevant.
Question 5 of 5
Vitiligo, glossitis, ataxia, and peripheral neuropathy are features of
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Vitamin Bâ‚â‚‚ deficiency (B) causes these neurologic and mucocutaneous symptoms due to megaloblastic anemia and nerve damage.