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Blood Functions and Components

Total questions: 99

Worksheet time: 50mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What does blood transport?

a)

CO2

b)

O2

c)

Enzymes

d)

Nutrients

e)

Hormones

2.

What does blood regulate?

a)

The body's temperature

b)

Fluid and electrolytes

c)

pH and acid base balance

d)

Provides clotting factor

3.

Name the four parts of blood.

a)

Red blood cells (RBC), White blood cells (WBC), Platelets, Plasma

b)

Red blood cells (RBC), White blood cells (WBC), Hemoglobin, Plasma

c)

Red blood cells (RBC), Platelets, Hemoglobin, Plasma

d)

White blood cells (WBC), Platelets, Hemoglobin, Plasma

4.

What is the liquid portion of the blood called?

a)

Plasma

b)

Hemoglobin

c)

Platelets

d)

Red blood cells

5.

Which of the following are granulocytes? (Select all that apply)

a)

Neutrophils

b)

Eosinophils

c)

Basophils

d)

Mast cell

6.

Which of the following are agranulocytes? (Select all that apply)

(a)  

7.

What is the umbrella term for neutrophils, eosinophils, basophils, and mast cells?

a)

Granulocytes

b)

Lymphocytes

c)

Monocytes

d)

Phagocytes

8.

What is the umbrella term for lymphocytes?

a)

Agranulocytes

b)

Granulocytes

c)

Erythrocytes

d)

Thrombocytes

9.

What are the two types of lymphocytes mentioned in the worksheet?

a)

T cells and B cells

b)

Red blood cells and white blood cells

c)

Neutrophils and Basophils

d)

Platelets and Monocytes

10.

Erythrocytes are also known as _________.

a)

red blood cells (RBC)

b)

white blood cells (WBC)

c)

platelets

d)

plasma

11.

Where are red blood cells produced in the body?

a)

In the bone marrow

b)

In the liver

c)

In the heart

d)

In the lungs

12.

What is erythropoiesis?

a)

The process of producing red blood cells.

b)

The process of digesting proteins.

c)

The process of filtering blood in the kidneys.

d)

The process of transmitting nerve impulses.

13.

Which of the following is NOT required for erythropoiesis?

a)

Iron

b)

Vitamin B12

c)

Vitamin C

d)

Calcium

14.

What is the lifespan of a red blood cell?

a)

120 days

b)

30 days

c)

365 days

d)

10 days

15.

What is the main function of neutrophils in the body?

a)

Fight infections

b)

Produce hormones

c)

Store calcium

d)

Transport oxygen

16.

What is neutropenia? Fill in the blank: Neutropenia is a decrease in ________ count. When this happens, the person is at an increased risk to getting an infection.

a)

neutrophil

b)

platelet

c)

erythrocyte

d)

lymphocyte

17.

What is the purpose of neutropenic precautions?

a)

The purpose of this precaution is to protect the patient from the outside world.

b)

The purpose of this precaution is to prevent the patient from falling.

c)

The purpose of this precaution is to monitor the patient's blood pressure.

d)

The purpose of this precaution is to ensure the patient receives enough fluids.

18.

People going into the room of a patient with severe neutropenia must do which of the following?

a)

Wash hands

b)

Wear PPE: a gown, gloves, and a mask

c)

Remove shoes

d)

Bring food into the room

19.

Neutrophils are considered the 'first responders' and are the first line of defense in the immune system.

a)

True

b)

False

20.

Fill in the blank: No fresh ______/plants in the room.

a)

flowers

b)

books

c)

tables

d)

shoes

21.

Fill in the blank: No unpeeled fruits and vegetables – harbor ______.

a)

molds

b)

vitamins

c)

minerals

d)

flavors

22.

Which of the following is NOT a cause of increased neutrophilia?

a)

Diabetes

b)

Chemotherapy

c)

Leukemia

d)

Vitamin deficiency (B12, folate, copper)

e)

TB

23.

Fill in the blank: Neutrophilia can be increased by ______ therapy.

a)

chemotherapy

b)

radiation

c)

antibiotic

d)

antiviral

24.

Eosinophil is a type of WBC that protects the body from ______, allergens, foreign bacteria, and outside organisms.

a)

parasites

b)

viruses

c)

fungi

d)

toxins

25.

Eosinophils prevent foreign invaders from growing/reproducing in the body.

a)

True

b)

False

26.

What is the primary function of eosinophils in the body?

a)

They produce antibodies

b)

They locate and destroy invaders by releasing toxic protein to destroy and consume the foreign invaders

c)

They transport oxygen

d)

They clot blood

27.

In terms of the body's army, eosinophils are like a ________ team that divides into special teams to locate and kill threats before they can harm other cells.

a)

special forces

b)

medical

c)

logistics

d)

engineering

28.

Which of the following conditions is associated with increased eosinophils?

a)

Sepsis

b)

Diabetes

c)

Hypertension

d)

Asthma

29.

Cushing syndrome (too much cortisol in the body and not enough eosinophil) is associated with:

a)

Increased eosinophils

b)

Decreased eosinophils

30.

GI disorders are associated with increased eosinophils.

a)

True

b)

False

31.

Leukemia is associated with increased eosinophils.

a)

True

b)

False

32.

Which of the following is NOT associated with increased eosinophils?

a)

Parasites

b)

Allergens

c)

Alcohol toxicity

d)

Vitamin D deficiency

33.

Increased eosinophils can be related to cancers of which organs?

a)

Breast, colon, ovarian, prostate, cervical

b)

Liver, pancreas, spleen, gallbladder, kidney

c)

Lung, heart, brain, stomach, bladder

d)

Skin, bone, thyroid, adrenal, pituitary

34.

Decreased eosinophils are associated with which of the following?

a)

Corticosteroids

b)

Allergens

c)

Sepsis

d)

Leukemia

35.

Basophils are a type of WBC that defends against _______, pathogens, and parasites.

a)

allergens

b)

toxins

c)

bacteria

d)

viruses

36.

What do basophils release to improve blood flow and prevent blood clots?

a)

enzymes

b)

antibodies

c)

hormones

d)

platelets

37.

Basophils are the _______ of the granulocytes in size, not in quantity.

a)

largest

b)

smallest

c)

most numerous

d)

least numerous

38.

Basophils play a big part in responding to allergic reactions.

a)

True

b)

False

39.

Basophils do not recognize pathogens they've already been exposed to. Instead, they attack any organism that is new and unfamiliar.

a)

True

b)

False

40.

Basophils attack invaders by surrounding and ingesting them. This process is called _______.

a)

phagocytosis

b)

exocytosis

c)

osmosis

d)

diffusion

41.

During an allergic reaction, basophils release two enzymes: _______ and heparin.

a)

histamine

b)

serotonin

c)

dopamine

d)

adrenaline

42.

What is the function of histamine released by basophils during an allergic reaction?

a)

Histamine enlarges blood vessels to improve blood flow.

b)

Histamine increases the production of red blood cells.

c)

Histamine decreases the permeability of capillaries.

d)

Histamine promotes the destruction of pathogens by phagocytes.

43.

Fill in the blank: Heparin is an enzyme to prevent ______ from clotting.

a)

blood

b)

saliva

c)

urine

d)

sweat

44.

Which type of white blood cell (WBC) stays in the body's tissue instead of the blood?

a)

Basophil

b)

Mast cell

c)

Neutrophil

d)

Eosinophil

45.

Mast cells are most like basophils because they release ______ and heparin.

a)

histamine

b)

serotonin

c)

dopamine

d)

acetylcholine

46.

What is an agranulocyte? Fill in the blank: An agranulocyte is an umbrella term for white blood cells; _______ and _______.

a)

lymphocytes and monocytes

b)

neutrophils and eosinophils

c)

basophils and neutrophils

d)

eosinophils and basophils

47.

Lymphocytes are white blood cells (WBC) that help the body fight ________, ________, and ________. Fill in the blanks.

a)

cancers, viruses, and bacteria

b)

fungi, dust, and pollen

c)

allergies, toxins, and water

d)

hormones, enzymes, and vitamins

48.

There are 2 types of lymphocytes: _______ lymphocytes (T cells) and _______ lymphocytes (B cells). Fill in the blanks.

a)

T; B

b)

B; T

c)

A; C

d)

D; E

49.

How are agranulocytes different from basophils? Fill in the blank: Agranulocytes are different from basophils because they do not rush to inflammation sites; they _______ in the tissue.

a)

stay put

b)

multiply rapidly

c)

release histamine

d)

engulf bacteria

50.

What is the main function of T lymphocytes?

a)

Make antibodies

b)

Control the body's immune system response

c)

Produce red blood cells

d)

Store fat

51.

T lymphocytes directly attack and kill ________ and tumor cells.

a)

infected cells

b)

red blood cells

c)

platelets

d)

antibodies

52.

What do B lymphocytes make?

a)

Antibodies

b)

Hormones

c)

Enzymes

d)

Platelets

53.

Antibodies are proteins that attack ________, bacteria, and other foreign invaders.

a)

viruses

b)

red blood cells

c)

hormones

d)

vitamins

54.

Some B cells will change to ________ cells. These cells help the immune system remember every antigen it meets.

a)

memory

b)

plasma

c)

helper

d)

killer

55.

Why are vaccinations important?

a)

They help prevent certain diseases

b)

They increase blood pressure

c)

They produce red blood cells

d)

They store fat

56.

What type of white blood cell (WBC) turns into a macrophage or a dendritic cell when a foreign bacteria enters the body?

a)

Monocyte

b)

Neutrophil

c)

Eosinophil

d)

Basophil

57.

What is the main function of a macrophage?

a)

To surround the invader, kill it, and eat it. They also help remove dead cells from the body's bloodstream and tissues.

b)

To produce antibodies that target specific pathogens.

c)

To transport oxygen throughout the body.

d)

To regulate blood sugar levels.

58.

Where are dendritic cells found?

a)

In the lining of the nose, lungs, stomach, and under the skin.

b)

Inside the bones only.

c)

In the bloodstream exclusively.

d)

Only in the brain tissue.

59.

What do dendritic cells do when they detect foreign invaders?

a)

They scan what is coming into the body and sound the alarm for foreign invaders.

b)

They produce antibodies to destroy invaders.

c)

They engulf and digest all cells in the body.

d)

They transport oxygen throughout the body.

60.

B cells can turn into plasma cells to make antibodies to a specific invader.

a)

True

b)

False

61.

Albumin: _______ the osmotic pressure in the capillary membrane. This means it keeps fluid inside the vascular system and outside of the tissues. (Fill in the blank)

a)

Raises

b)

Lowers

c)

Destroys

d)

Ignores

62.

Thrombocytes: Platelets prevent bleeding by _______ when a blood vessel has been damaged.

a)

clotting

b)

diluting

c)

evaporating

d)

freezing

63.

What do platelets do when they encounter damaged or uneven surfaces? (Fill in the blank) Platelets stick to _______ or uneven surfaces. They clump together.

a)

damaged

b)

smooth

c)

cold

d)

wet

64.

If you give donor blood that is type B to a patient who is type A, what will happen?

a)

Nothing will happen

b)

The patient's antibodies will attack the donor blood

c)

The donor blood will attack the patient's cells

d)

The blood will mix safely

65.

What does the term 'lysis' mean? (Fill in the blank) Lysis: _______

a)

Cell destruction

b)

Cell division

c)

Cell movement

d)

Cell growth

66.

The Rh factor makes the blood ________ or negative.

a)

positive

b)

neutral

c)

acidic

d)

basic

67.

If a patient has the Rh factor, their blood is ________.

a)

positive

b)

negative

c)

neutral

d)

universal

68.

If a patient does not have the Rh factor, their blood is ________.

a)

negative

b)

positive

c)

neutral

d)

universal

69.

Whole blood is given when there is massive blood loss and/or an active ________.

a)

bleed

b)

infection

c)

allergy

d)

fever

70.

What is the least common blood product transfused?

a)

Whole blood

b)

Platelets

c)

Fresh frozen plasma

d)

Cryoprecipitate

71.

PRBC are just that, a concentration of ________. There is very little plasma portion in it.

a)

Red Blood Cells

b)

White Blood Cells

c)

Platelets

d)

Plasma Proteins

72.

PRBC are given when we want to improve ________ delivery - think the patient is anemic.

a)

oxygen

b)

glucose

c)

calcium

d)

potassium

73.

PRBC are given when hemoglobin (Hgb) is less than ________ g/dL.

a)

7-8

b)

9-10

c)

11-12

d)

5-6

74.

When Hgb is low, the body is not getting the required ________ it needs.

a)

oxygen

b)

glucose

c)

calcium

d)

protein

75.

Iron is essential for making ________ and RBC production.

a)

Hemoglobin

b)

Insulin

c)

Cholesterol

d)

Keratin

76.

Where is hemoglobin found?

a)

Plasma

b)

RBC

c)

Platelets

d)

White Blood Cells

77.

Hemoglobin carries the ________.

a)

oxygen

b)

carbon dioxide

c)

glucose

d)

hormones

78.

Without iron, hemoglobin production goes ________ and fewer RBC are produced.

a)

down

b)

up

c)

sideways

d)

unchanged

79.

Platelets help the body _____.

a)

clot

b)

digest food

c)

produce hormones

d)

filter air

80.

Platelets are given to a patient to prevent or stop _____ in a person with a low platelet count.

a)

bleeding

b)

infection

c)

fever

d)

pain

81.

Why do you give platelets to a patient with thrombocytopenia?

a)

To prevent a hemorrhage

b)

To increase white blood cell count

c)

To treat anemia

d)

To lower blood pressure

82.

Which of the following is NOT a cause of thrombocytopenia?

a)

Leukemia

b)

Viral infection like hepatitis C or HIV

c)

High blood pressure

d)

Chemotherapy

83.

Patients with thrombocytopenia may have which of the following conditions?

a)

Leukemia

b)

Chemotherapy

c)

Autoimmune disease

d)

All of the above

84.

In autoimmune diseases like lupus and rheumatoid arthritis, the body attacks and destroys the _____.

a)

platelets

b)

red blood cells

c)

neurons

d)

muscle fibers

85.

Plasma is given to increase the blood’s _____ and/or clotting ability.

a)

volume

b)

pressure

c)

temperature

d)

sugar level

86.

Which of the following is an example of when plasma would be given?

a)

Active bleeds due to clotting issues, typically not from a genetic disease

b)

High blood pressure

c)

Low blood sugar

d)

Fever

87.

Plasma is given prophylactically in patients with coagulation issues in surgery to prevent ________.

a)

bleeding

b)

infection

c)

pain

d)

nausea

88.

Which of the following is NOT a type of plasma that can be transfused?

a)

Liquid (never frozen) plasma

b)

Fresh frozen plasma (FFP)

c)

Cryoprecipitate

d)

Whole blood

89.

Cryoprecipitate is made from fresh frozen plasma (FFP) that has been ________ to make it more concentrated.

a)

thawed

b)

heated

c)

filtered

d)

diluted

90.

Cryoprecipitate is given in as little as:

a)

5mL to 10mL

b)

15mL to 20mL

c)

25mL to 30mL

d)

50mL to 100mL

91.

Cryoprecipitate is given for patients that just need the clotting factors within the plasma.

a)

True

b)

False

92.

What is the maximum amount of time you have to start the blood after it arrives to the unit? Fill in the blank: You have ____ minutes to start the blood.

a)

30

b)

10

c)

60

d)

120

93.

The purpose of the filter in the blood transfusion setup is:

a)

To remove air bubbles from the blood

b)

To prevent the entry of blood clots and debris

c)

To increase the flow rate of blood

d)

To cool the blood before transfusion

94.

Which of the following is NOT a label found on the blood bag?

a)

Rh type

b)

ABO Group

c)

Expiration date

d)

Drip chamber

95.

Fill in the blank: The component that connects to the client in the blood transfusion setup is labeled as _______.

a)

To client

b)

To blood bag

c)

To IV pole

d)

To infusion pump

96.

The roller clamp is used to control the flow of both saline and blood in the transfusion setup.

a)

True

b)

False

97.

Which chamber in the blood transfusion setup is used to observe the flow of blood drops?

a)

Filter

b)

Drip chamber

c)

Roller clamp

d)

Blood bag

98.

If blood is not started within how many minutes of receiving it, is it considered bad and cannot be used anymore?

a)

10 minutes

b)

20 minutes

c)

30 minutes

d)

60 minutes

99.

Why is blood considered bad if not started within 30 minutes of receiving it?

a)

The blood is out of a controlled environment and starts to break down.

b)

It becomes too cold to use safely.

c)

It loses its color and becomes unusable.

d)

It reacts with air and turns toxic.

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