WorksheetsFSED Path Chapters 8 & 9
Total questions: 95
Worksheet time: 48mins
What is the name of the blood disease with abnormally shaped red blood cells?
Anemia
Leukemia
Iron deficiency
Sickle cell
Which blood disorder is characterized by an excessive production of abnormal white blood cells?
Anemia
Leukemia
Iron deficiency
Sickle cell
What is the name of the blood disease with fewer and paler red blood cells?
Anemia
Leukemia
Iron deficiency
Sickle cell
What is the name of the blood disease with red blood cells that appear normal but are fewer in number?
Anemia
Leukemia
Iron deficiency
Sickle cell
Blood diseases can affect which of the following?
A) Circulation and oxygen delivery
B) Clotting and wound healing
C) Resistance to infection
D) All of the above
Fill in the blank: Blood diseases can affect _______ and oxygen delivery.
circulation
digestion
hearing
vision
Fill in the blank: Blood diseases can affect clotting and _______ healing.
wound
bone
muscle
nerve
Fill in the blank: Blood diseases can affect resistance to _______.
infection
sunlight
gravity
sound
Why are blood diseases important in mortuary science?
They influence the cause of death
They cause postmortem changes such as discoloration, edema, and clotting issues
They can cause embalming complications
All of the above
Fill in the blank: Blood diseases can cause postmortem changes such as discoloration, edema, and _______ issues.
clotting
digestive
respiratory
skeletal
Blood diseases can make embalming harder and affect how we restore the person’s appearance for their family.
True
False
What is the definition of leukocytosis? Leukocytosis is an abnormal increase in ________ in the blood.
white blood cells (WBCs)
red blood cells (RBCs)
platelets
plasma proteins
Which of the following is a cause of leukocytosis?
A) Infection, inflammation
B) Anemia
C) Dehydration
D) Hypothermia
Which of the following is NOT a cause of leukocytosis?
Leukemia
Stress response
Infection
Hypotension
What is one mortuary significance of leukocytosis?
Indicates underlying disease process at death
Slows down decomposition
Prevents infection
Causes anemia
Fill in the blank: WBC breakdown leads to ________ decomposition after death.
faster
slower
delayed
minimal
What is the definition of leukopenia? Leukopenia is an abnormally low _______ count.
WBC
RBC
Platelet
Hemoglobin
Which of the following is NOT a cause of leukopenia?
Chemotherapy, radiation
Viral infections (e.g., HIV)
Bone marrow suppression
High red blood cell count
Which of the following is a cause of leukopenia?
Chemotherapy, radiation
High platelet count
Increased hemoglobin
Dehydration
Which of the following is a mortuary significance of leukopenia?
Increased susceptibility to infections before death
Increased red blood cell production
Enhanced wound healing
Decreased risk of infection
Leukopenia may not directly affect embalming but can help explain sepsis or rapid decline before death.
True
False
Fill in the blank: Leukopenia means too few ________ blood cells. People with this often get sick easily.
white
red
platelet
plasma
Leukopenia directly changes embalming procedures.
True
False
What is the definition of anemia?
Increased red blood cells
Reduced red blood cells or hemoglobin
Increased hemoglobin
Increased white blood cells
Which of the following is NOT a type of anemia?
Iron-deficiency
Pernicious
Sickle cell
Leukemia
Aplastic
Fill in the blank: The effects of anemia include fatigue, ______, and oxygen deprivation.
pallor
rash
jaundice
swelling
Which of the following is an effect of anemia?
Fever
Fatigue
Rash
Swelling
Anemia may cause paleness in tissues and less postmortem staining.
True
False
Which of the following is a mortuary significance of anemia?
Increased postmortem staining
May cause paleness in tissues
Faster decomposition
None of the above
Fill in the blank: Anemia means not enough ______ or hemoglobin.
red blood cells
white blood cells
platelets
plasma
Cosmetics might be needed for someone with anemia after death because:
anemia can cause paleness of the skin after death
anemia causes excessive bruising after death
anemia leads to rapid decomposition after death
anemia results in swelling of the face after death
What is leukemia?
Cancer of WBC-forming tissues
Cancer of RBC-forming tissues
Cancer of bone tissues
Cancer of muscle tissues
Which of the following are types of leukemia?
Acute vs. Chronic
Lymphocytic vs. Myeloid
Both A and B
None of the above
Fill in the blank: Symptoms of leukemia include ________, bruising, and frequent infections.
Fatigue
Rash
Headache
Cough
Which of the following is a possible mortuary significance of leukemia?
Widespread petechiae and ecchymosis
Loss of hair
Broken bones
Swollen feet
Enlarged spleen or lymph nodes may complicate embalming in cases of leukemia.
True
False
Leukemia is a malignancy of the ________ tissues characterized by a massive increase in the number of white blood cells present in the body.
hematopoietic
muscular
epithelial
nervous
Families might notice small red spots under the skin after death in leukemia cases because:
leukemia causes bleeding under the skin due to low platelet count
leukemia increases melanin production
leukemia causes excessive sweating
leukemia leads to skin thickening
What is the definition of Erythrocytosis (Polycythemia Vera)? Erythrocytosis (Polycythemia Vera) is the ________ of red blood cells.
overproduction
destruction
deficiency
mutation
Which of the following is NOT an effect of Erythrocytosis (Polycythemia Vera)?
Thickened blood
Clotting risks
Ruddy complexion
Low blood pressure
Fill in the blank: One mortuary significance of Erythrocytosis (Polycythemia Vera) is that blood is more difficult to ________ during embalming.
drain
preserve
color
inject
Fill in the blank: Erythrocytosis (Polycythemia Vera) means too many ________ blood cells. The blood gets thick and hard to drain. The face can look very red. Stronger embalming chemicals may be needed.
red
white
platelet
plasma
What is the definition of hemophilia?
Inherited clotting disorder due to missing clotting factors
A type of cancer affecting white blood cells
A genetic disorder causing excessive hair growth
A viral infection that affects the liver
Which of the following is a type of hemophilia?
Hemophilia A (Factor VIII deficiency)
Hemophilia B (Factor IX deficiency)
Both A and B
None of the above
What are the symptoms of hemophilia?
Excessive bleeding, joint hemorrhage
Frequent headaches, blurred vision
Dry cough, chest pain
Weight gain, increased appetite
Hemophilia is a hereditary bleeding disorder marked by a deficiency of blood-clotting proteins.
True
False
What mortuary significance does hemophilia have?
Bruising and hemorrhages common at death; may cause widespread discoloration requiring cosmetic correction
Rapid decomposition due to increased enzyme activity
Complete preservation of tissues without embalming
Formation of excessive scar tissue after death
Explain why people with hemophilia bleed a lot and what may be observed after death.
People with hemophilia bleed a lot because their blood doesn’t clot normally. After death, the body may show a lot of bruises and bleeding under the skin.
People with hemophilia bleed a lot because their blood is thicker than normal. After death, the body may show no signs of bleeding.
People with hemophilia bleed a lot because their blood pressure is very high. After death, the body may appear completely normal.
People with hemophilia bleed a lot because their heart beats faster. After death, the body may show excessive swelling but no bruising.
What is the definition of thrombocytopenia?
Abnormally low platelet count
Abnormally high white blood cell count
Abnormally low red blood cell count
Abnormally high platelet count
Which of the following is NOT a cause of thrombocytopenia?
Bone marrow failure
Autoimmune disease
Certain medications
High platelet count
Which of the following is a symptom of thrombocytopenia?
Easy bruising
High blood pressure
Fever
Weight gain
Name one mortuary significance of thrombocytopenia.
Petechiae, purpura, and other discolorations OR Potential difficulty in achieving good cosmetic results
Increased risk of bone fractures
Enhanced muscle growth after death
Rapid decomposition of soft tissues
Formation of large blood clots in arteries
Platelets help blood clot, and without enough platelets, people bruise easily.
True
False
After death, what does the body often show if the person had thrombocytopenia?
Many small red or purple spots on the skin
Yellow discoloration of the eyes
Swelling of the abdomen
Blue lips and fingertips
Which of the following is an inherited disorder caused by missing clotting factors (Factor VIII or IX)?
Hemophilia
Thrombocytopenia
Leukemia
Anemia
Hemophilia is characterized by blood that clots poorly, leading to prolonged bleeding and joint hemorrhages.
True
False
Fill in the blank: Hemophilia often results in large bruises and ________ bleeding.
deep
shallow
frequent
minor
Thrombocytopenia is usually caused by a low ________ count, which is often acquired and not inherited.
platelet
red blood cell
white blood cell
hemoglobin
Which of the following symptoms is most commonly associated with thrombocytopenia?
Joint hemorrhages
Large bruises
Petechiae, purpura, frequent nosebleeds
Deep bleeding
Key Difference: Hemophilia is caused by faulty ________ proteins, while thrombocytopenia is caused by too few ________.
clotting; platelets
hormone; red blood cells
enzyme; white blood cells
antibody; plasma cells
Which of the following is an inherited disorder caused by missing clotting factors (Factor VIII or IX)?
Hemophilia
Thrombocytopenia
Leukemia
Anemia
Fill in the blank: Thrombocytopenia is characterized by a ______ platelet count, often acquired and not inherited.
low
high
normal
elevated
Which condition is associated with large bruises and deep bleeding?
Hemophilia
Thrombocytopenia
Sickle cell anemia
Polycythemia
Which of the following is NOT usually inherited and is caused by disease or drugs?
Hemophilia
Thrombocytopenia
Leukemia
Sickle cell anemia
Fill in the blank: One of the predisposing factors for heart disease is _________.
Heredity
Exercise
Low cholesterol
Young age
Fill in the blank: _________ is a predisposing factor for heart disease related to body weight.
Obesity
Anemia
Asthma
Hypotension
Which of the following is NOT listed as a predisposing factor for heart disease?
Diabetes
Elevated cholesterol levels
Social factors
Regular exercise
Fill in the blank: Elevated ________ levels are a predisposing factor for heart disease.
cholesterol
glucose
hemoglobin
calcium
Social factors can make people more likely to get heart disease.
True
False
According to the passage, two things that make people more likely to get heart disease are:
High blood pressure and smoking
Regular exercise and healthy eating
Low cholesterol and frequent laughter
Drinking water and getting enough sleep
What is heart dilatation (dilation)? Heart dilatation is the ________ of heart chambers.
enlargement
contraction
shrinking
hardening
Heart dilatation is often due to which of the following?
Chronic hypertension or valve disease
Diabetes
Asthma
Liver failure
The heart’s chambers get stretched out in dilatation, making the heart weaker and less able to pump blood.
True
False
Heart dilatation affects the heart's ability to pump blood by:
reducing the efficiency of blood pumping
increasing the heart's pumping strength
having no effect on blood pumping
improving the heart's ability to contract
What is hypertrophy of the heart?
Thickening of heart muscle
Thinning of heart muscle
Weakening of heart valves
Enlargement of heart chambers
Fill in the blank: Hypertrophy of the heart is caused by chronic _________
high blood pressure
low blood sugar
dehydration
vitamin deficiency
The heart muscle gets too thick in hypertrophy, making it harder to pump blood properly.
True
False
Endocarditis is an infection of the ________.
inner lining
outer muscle
valves only
pericardium
Which heart condition is defined as inflammation of the heart muscle?
Endocarditis
Myocarditis
Pericarditis
Rheumatic heart disease
Pericarditis is inflammation of the ________.
outer sac
inner lining
heart muscle
valve
Rheumatic heart disease is caused by ________.
immune damage after strep infection
bacterial endocarditis
congenital heart defect
hypertension
Carditis is a general term for ________.
heart inflammation
lung infection
kidney failure
liver enlargement
What is the meaning of valvular defects?
Stenosis or regurgitation
Increased blood pressure
Decreased heart rate
Enlarged ventricles
What is coronary artery disease?
Narrowing of arteries
Excessive production of red blood cells
Weakening of heart valves
Inflammation of the lungs
What is cardiac failure?
Weakened pumping
Increased heart rate
Excessive blood clotting
Improved oxygenation
What is myocardial infarction?
Heart attack
Lung infection
Kidney failure
Liver cirrhosis
What is hypertensive heart disease?
Damage from high BP
Low blood sugar disorder
Lung infection
Genetic heart defect
What is cardiomyopathy?
General heart muscle disease
Lung infection
Kidney disorder
Bone fracture
Valves may not work right, arteries may clog, the heart may get too weak, or a heart attack can occur.
True
False
What is the meaning of Arteritis?
inflammation of arteries
blockage of veins
swelling of nerves
narrowing of capillaries
What is the meaning of Arteriosclerosis?
hardening of arteries
inflammation of veins
narrowing of capillaries
rupture of blood vessels
What is the meaning of Atherosclerosis?
fatty deposits in arteries
inflammation of the veins
hardening of the bones
swelling of the joints
What is the meaning of Aneurysm?
ballooning of artery wall
narrowing of vein
blockage of capillary
rupture of heart valve
What is the meaning of Phlebitis?
vein inflammation
muscle pain
bone fracture
nerve damage
What is the meaning of Varicose veins?
twisted, enlarged veins
blocked arteries
inflamed lymph nodes
ruptured capillaries
