Sickle Cell Disease Quiz

What is the most common inherited blood disorder?

• Sickle Cell Disease

• Hemophilia

• Leukemia

• Anemia

Which racial and ethnic groups disproportionately experience challenges with access to quality and affordability of care for sickle cell disease?

• European and Middle Eastern populations

• White and Asian populations

• Native American and Pacific Islander populations

• Black and Hispanic populations

What causes the body to produce abnormally shaped red blood cells in sickle cell disease?

• Environmental toxins

• Bacterial infection

• Genetic mutation

• Vitamin deficiency

What is the main complication of sickle cell disease that causes excruciating acute and chronic pain episodes?

• Eye disease

• Hand foot syndrome

• Acute chest syndrome

• Infection

What treatment option for sickle cell disease involves the use of blood transfusions?

• Physical therapy

• Blood transfusions

• Surgery

• IV therapy

Where can people with sickle cell disease need to visit for outpatient or emergency care?

• Pharmacy

• Hospital

• Veterinary clinic

• Dentist office

What is the main goal in improving the quality of care for patients with sickle cell disease?

• Ignoring patient needs

• Improving quality of care

• Reducing access to healthcare facilities

• Increasing medication costs

What is the main purpose of the CMS Office of Minority Health website in relation to sickle cell disease?

• To sell medical equipment

• To educate about sickle cell disease

• To offer financial advice

• To provide cooking recipes

What is the main effect of sickle cell disease on the delivery of oxygen to body tissues?

• No effect on oxygen delivery

• Decreased oxygen delivery

• Normal oxygen delivery

• Increased oxygen delivery

What is the main symptom of sickle cell disease that varies from person to person and may change over time?

• Headache

• Pain episodes or crises

• Fever

• Nausea