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Hematology Final Exam Questions Pdf Questions
Question 1 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 2 of 5
A true hematological index for a cord blood sample is
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Cord blood hemoglobin is typically 16-18 gm/dl (C); reticulocytes are higher (3-7%), leukocytes 9,000-30,000, and platelets 150,000-350,000.
Question 3 of 5
The LEAST helpful historical clue in the diagnosis of hemolytic anemia is
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Chronic infection (D) is less specific to hemolysis than Mycoplasma (A), gallstones (B), or family history (C, E).
Question 4 of 5
Growth retardation is not evident in anemia of
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Spherocytosis (E) typically doesn’t cause growth failure unless severe; others (A-D) impair growth via systemic effects.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following central nervous system (CNS) abnormalities have been linked to iron deficiency anemia?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Poor concentration (C) is linked to iron deficiency due to its role in neurodevelopment.