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Hematology Final Exam Questions Pdf Questions
Question 1 of 5
Microthrombocytes are MOST likely to be seen in
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: WAS (C) features small (micro) platelets due to cytoskeletal defects, unlike ITP (A, large), Bernard-Soulier (B, giant), Glanzmann’s (D), or type 2B vWD (E).
Question 2 of 5
Of the following, the LEAST likely feature of Bernard-Soulier syndrome is
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Bernard-Soulier syndrome (BSS) is autosomal recessive (A), with giant platelets (C), abnormal ristocetin (D), and transfusion as therapy (E). Severe thrombocytopenia (B) is less consistent, as counts are moderately low.
Question 3 of 5
A 5-year-old child, with hemophilia A of severe type, presents to the emergency unit with a groin pain after a minor trauma to his back; his blood pressure is $60 / 30 \mathrm{~mm} \mathrm{Hg}$; his pulse rate is $180 / \mathrm{min}$; he holds his right hip in a flexion position with internal rotation. Of the following, the NEXT step in the management of this child is
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Severe hemophilia A with shock and iliopsoas bleed signs requires immediate factor VIII replacement (A) to stop bleeding, before DDAVP (B, mild cases), assay (C), or imaging (D, E).
Question 4 of 5
The standard care for MOST children with severe hemophilia is
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Prophylactic factor VIII (A) prevents bleeding and joint damage in severe hemophilia, superior to on-demand treatment (B) or avoidance measures alone (C, D, E).
Question 5 of 5
The LEAST indicator for an underlying hematological problem is
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Fever (B) is less specific to hematology than pallor (A), petechiae (C), lymphadenopathy (D), or failure to thrive (E), which directly suggest anemia, bleeding, or marrow issues.