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4 Bleeding Disorders Online Quiz Questions

Use this free practice quiz with 20 questions to review 4 Bleeding Disorders, test your knowledge, and prepare for your next test or exam.

20 questions
01
True or false
1 point

True or false: Thrombocytopenia can cause skin or mucosal bleeding, such as petechiae or bleeding gums.

  1. A

    True

  2. B

    False

02
True or false
1 point

True or false: A patient with thrombocytopenia should permanently stop all physical activity.

  1. A

    True

  2. B

    False

03
Choose one
1 point

Which description best explains how von Willebrand factor helps limit bleeding?

  1. A

    It makes platelets disappear from the bloodstream.

  2. B

    It helps platelets adhere at an injury site and carries factor VIII.

  3. C

    It causes blood to clot too quickly and then break down.

  4. D

    It prevents red blood cells from carrying oxygen.

04
Fill in the blank
1 point

Hemophilia A involves low , while hemophilia B involves low .

05
Written response
1 point

A patient with hemophilia develops a warm, painful, swollen knee after a minor injury. What type of bleeding should be suspected?

06
Choose one
1 point

Which nursing instruction is appropriate for a patient with a low platelet count?

  1. A

    Use a soft toothbrush and check with the care team before taking medicines that can increase bleeding.

  2. B

    Take aspirin for a headache unless stomach pain occurs.

  3. C

    Choose contact sports to maintain activity.

  4. D

    Prefer an intramuscular injection when an oral medicine is available.

07
Fill in the blank
1 point

Two possible bleeding findings in thrombocytopenia are on the skin and in the mouth.

08
Choose one
1 point

A patient's screening tests show a prolonged aPTT and a normal PT. Which follow-up tests help identify hemophilia A or B and determine its type?

  1. A

    Factor VIII and factor IX activity assays

  2. B

    A platelet count alone

  3. C

    Serum potassium

  4. D

    Blood glucose

09
Written response
1 point

In typical hemophilia screening, which coagulation test is commonly prolonged while the PT is normal?

10
Open ended
1 point

A patient with hemophilia has a warm, painful, swollen knee after a minor injury but no visible bruising. Explain the concern and the appropriate immediate response.

11
Choose one
1 point

A patient with thrombocytopenia has new petechiae and bleeding gums. Which additional finding is most concerning and requires immediate action?

  1. A

    A small bruise on the forearm

  2. B

    Bleeding that continues despite firm, direct pressure

  3. C

    Mild fatigue after walking

  4. D

    A platelet count slightly below the reference range

12
Choose one
1 point

A patient with thrombocytopenia asks about taking an over-the-counter pain medicine. Which advice is most appropriate?

  1. A

    Take aspirin freely because it does not affect bleeding.

  2. B

    Check with the care team before using aspirin or ibuprofen.

  3. C

    Stop every prescribed medicine without consulting the prescriber.

  4. D

    Use intramuscular injections whenever an oral medicine is available.

13
Choose all
1 point

Select all accurate statements that distinguish common bleeding patterns and causes in hemophilia and thrombocytopenia.

  1. A

    Hemophilia can cause deep-tissue or joint bleeding.

  2. B

    Thrombocytopenia is caused by a deficiency of factor VIII or IX.

  3. C

    Thrombocytopenia commonly causes skin or mucosal bleeding.

  4. D

    Hemophilia is caused by having too few platelets.

14
Written response
1 point

A patient with thrombocytopenia develops pinpoint spots of bleeding under the skin. What is the clinical term for these spots?

15
Written response
1 point

A patient has a bleeding disorder caused by low factor IX. What is the disorder called?

16
Choose one
1 point

A patient with a low platelet count asks how to reduce bleeding risk while managing a headache. Which action is most appropriate?

  1. A

    Offer aspirin for a headache unless the patient reports stomach pain.

  2. B

    Encourage contact sports to maintain activity.

  3. C

    Use a soft toothbrush and check with the care team before giving medicines that can increase bleeding.

  4. D

    Give an intramuscular injection when an oral medicine is available.

17
True or false
1 point

A patient with thrombocytopenia should permanently stop all physical activity to prevent bleeding.

  1. A

    True

  2. B

    False

18
Choose one
1 point

A patient with thrombocytopenia is reviewing symptoms to report to the care team. Which finding should the patient report?

  1. A

    Mild fatigue after walking

  2. B

    Blood in the urine or stool

  3. C

    A slightly low platelet count without new symptoms

  4. D

    A small bruise that is improving

19
Choose one
1 point

A patient with von Willebrand disease is preparing for a dental procedure. Which instruction is most appropriate?

  1. A

    Do not mention VWD if you feel well.

  2. B

    Tell the dentist and coordinating clinician so they can plan bleeding prevention and treatment.

  3. C

    Take aspirin beforehand to prevent pain.

  4. D

    Stop all prescribed medicines without contacting the prescriber.

20
Choose all
1 point

A person with von Willebrand disease (VWD) is preparing for an invasive procedure. Select all the patient-specific information clinicians should consider when tailoring bleeding prevention and treatment.

  1. A

    The person's type of VWD

  2. B

    The severity of the person's VWD

  3. C

    The person's response to treatment

  4. D

    A rule that everyone with VWD should receive the same plan

  5. E

    VWD never affects bleeding during dental or invasive procedures