Question 1

Which of the following best describes the term 'hematoma'?

Accepted Answer

A mass of blood

Question 2

What is the correct meaning of the term 'thrombolytic'?

Accepted Answer

Able to dissolve existing blood clots

Question 3

Which abbreviation stands for 'complete blood count'?

Accepted Answer

CBC

Question 4

The term 'splenomegaly' is built from which word parts, and what does it mean?

Accepted Answer

'Spleno-' (spleen) + '-megaly' (enlargement); means enlarged spleen

Question 5

Which of the following is NOT a major component of blood?

Accepted Answer

Lymphocytes

Question 6

A patient is diagnosed with leukopenia. Based on the word parts, what does this condition involve?

Accepted Answer

A deficiency of white blood cells

Question 7

Which term refers to the surgical removal of the tonsils?

Accepted Answer

Tonsillectomy

Question 8

If a laboratory report shows a low Hgb, which component is being measured?

Accepted Answer

Hemoglobin

Question 9

Which of the following best defines the term 'erythrocyte'?

Accepted Answer

A red blood cell

Question 10

A patient is diagnosed with lymphadenopathy. Based on the word parts, what does this term mean?

Accepted Answer

Disease of the lymph nodes

Question 11

Which of the following is a correct breakdown of the term 'thrombocytopenia'?

Accepted Answer

'Thrombo-' (clot) + 'cyto-' (cell) + '-penia' (deficiency); deficiency of clotting cells (platelets)

Question 12

Which of the following is a major organ of the lymphatic system?

Accepted Answer

Spleen

Question 13

A patient presents with an abnormally high WBC count. What does WBC stand for?

Accepted Answer

White blood cell

Question 14

Which term means 'inflammation of a lymph gland'?

Accepted Answer

Lymphadenitis

Question 15

If a patient is scheduled for a 'splenectomy', what procedure will be performed?

Accepted Answer

Surgical removal of the spleen

Question 16

Which of the following best describes the function of platelets?

Accepted Answer

Clotting blood

Question 17

A patient is diagnosed with 'lymphoma'. Based on the word parts, what does this term mean?

Accepted Answer

Tumor of lymphatic tissue

Question 18

Which term is used to describe a deficiency of red blood cells?

Accepted Answer

Erythropenia

Question 19

A patient with 'tonsillitis' is most likely experiencing which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Inflammation of the tonsils

Question 20

Which of the following terms means 'disease of the blood'?

Accepted Answer

Hematopathy

Study Guide: Blood, Lymphatic, and Immune Systems (Medical Terminology, Chapter 6)

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