Pathophysiology Chapter 22: Disorders of Hemostasis Quiz

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What can cause circulatory collapse and low hemoglobin/hematocrit levels?

Chronic blood loss

Which type of anemia is characterized by normocytic and normochromic red blood cells?

Hemolytic anemia

What is the main cause of megaloblastic anemia?

Impaired DNA synthesis

Which of the following can trigger sickling episodes in sickle cell disease?

<p>Infection</p> Signup and view all the answers

Aplastic anemia affects which of the following?

<p>All three hematopoietic cell lines</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which condition is characterized by abnormally high red blood cell mass?

<p>Polycythemia</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does sickle cell disease result from?

<p>Defective hemoglobin</p> Signup and view all the answers

What symptoms can Vitamin B12 deficiency lead to?

<p>Neurological symptoms</p> Signup and view all the answers

What can cause iron deficiency anemia?

<p>Inadequate iron for hemoglobin synthesis</p> Signup and view all the answers

What initiates vessel spasm in hemostasis?

<p>Endothelial injury</p> Signup and view all the answers

What characterizes megaloblastic anemia?

<p>Enlarged red blood cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which protein molecule is required for platelet adhesion during the formation of the Platelet Plug?

<p>Von Willebrand factor</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which clotting factors are synthesized in the liver using Vitamin K?

<p>Prothrombin</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which pathway results in faster clotting, typically within 15 seconds?

<p>Extrinsic pathway</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main process involved in Clot Retraction?

<p>Joining of broken blood vessel edges</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary process in Clot Dissolution (Fibrinolysis)?

<p>Plasmin digestion of fibrin strands</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which condition is an exaggerated form of hemostasis that predisposes to thrombosis and blood vessel occlusion?

<p>Hypercoagulability</p> Signup and view all the answers

'Venous stasis' leading to prolonged bed rest or immobility can result in increased risk of what condition?

<p>(VTE) Venous Thromboembolism</p> Signup and view all the answers

'Thrombocytopenia' is characterized by a reduction in platelet number to less than what value?

<p>$150,000$</p> Signup and view all the answers

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