Bone Marrow Quiz

What is the main purpose of bone marrow aspiration?

• To form hemoglobin

• To detect specific diseases of the blood

• To evaluate response to treatment

• To produce red blood cells

Where is yellow marrow found?

• In the proximal tibia

• In the iliac crest

• In the sternum

• In the medullary cavity of long bones diaphysis

What is the main complication of bone marrow aspiration?

• Infection at aspiration site

• Pain

• Hemorrhage

• Bone fracture

Which site is commonly used for bone marrow puncture in children?

• Sternum

• Iliac crest

• Proximal end of the tibia

• Proximal tibia

What is the purpose of bone marrow transplant?

• To detect specific diseases of the blood

• To replace bone marrow that's not producing enough healthy blood cells

• To produce red blood cells

• To evaluate response to treatment

What is the procedure that infuses healthy blood-forming stem cells into a patient's body?

• Bone Marrow Aspiration

• Bone Marrow Puncture

• Bone Marrow Biopsy

• Bone Marrow Transplant

What is the main complication of bone marrow transplant?

• Hemorrhage

• Infection due to loss of natural immunity

• Severe thrombocytopenia

• Graft-versus-host disease

What is the main requirement for bone marrow puncture set?

• Cleansing lotion

• Hand towel

• Sterile gloves

• Bone marrow needle

What is the first step in the bone marrow aspiration procedure?

• Injecting a local anesthetic

• Making a small incision with a scalpel

• Introducing a bone marrow needle

• Attaching a 10ml syringe to the needle

What should be done post bone marrow aspiration procedure?

• Instruct client to rest in bed

• Assess cardiac and respiratory status

• Administer preoperative medications

• Allay the patient's anxiety