Hematologic Disorders 1

Question 1

These 3 systems are all linked

Answer 1

• hematological
• lymphatic
• immune

Question 2

These are also a part of the hematopoietic system

Answer 2

lymph nodes

Question 3

hematopoietic =

Answer 3

blood forming

Question 4

All lymphoid organs link these systems

Answer 4

• hematologic

- immune

Question 5

How do lymphoid organs link the hematologic and immune systems?

Answer 5

They are sites or residence, proliferation, differentiation, or function of

• lymphocytes
• mononuclear phagocytes

Question 6

Disruption of hematologic system results in circulatory disorder and are characterized by:

Answer 6

• edema
• congestion
• infarction
• thrombus
• lymphedema
• lymphadenopathy
• splenomegaly

Question 7

edema =

Answer 7

excess fluid in interstitial tissues or body cavities

Question 8

congestion =

Answer 8

excess blood within vessels of an organ or tissue

Question 9

infarction =

Answer 9

area of necrosis

Question 10

thrombus =

Answer 10

solid mass of clotted blood

Question 11

lymphedema is this type of disorder

Answer 11

hematolymphatic

Question 12

lymphedema =

Answer 12

obstruction of lymph vessels or nodes

Question 13

lymphadenopathy =

Answer 13

abnormal enlargement of lymph nodes

Question 14

How should lymph nodes feel?

Answer 14

• rubbery
• mobile
• small (≤ 1 cm)

Question 15

splenomegaly =

Answer 15

enlargement of the spleen

Question 16

Splenomegaly is present in many hematologic conditions:

Answer 16

• infectious mononucleosis
• Hodgkin’s lymphoma
• when spleen takes over for bone marrow to produce RBCs

Question 17

Hemorrhagic conditions and platelets

Answer 17

Insufficient platelets to plug leaking vessels

Question 18

What happens to blood in a hemorrhagic condition (skin/membranes)?

Answer 18

• Blood moves under skin and through mucous membranes

- Produces spontaneous ecchymoses or petechiae

Question 19

ecchymoses =

Answer 19

bruises

Question 20

petechiae =

Answer 20

small red patches

Question 21

thrombocytopenic purpura =

Answer 21

Decrease in circulating platelets in combination with purpura

Question 22

Thrombocytopenic purpura: acute

Answer 22

bleeding from any body orifice