Course MA279/BSC2347 Section 09 Human Anatomy and Physiology II - Online
- 2018 Fall Quarter
Test Module 01 Case Study
Started 10/3/18 1:04 PM
Submitted 10/4/18 11:39 AM
Status Completed
Attempt Score 20 out of 20 points
Time Elapsed 22 hours, 35 minutes
Results Submitted Answers
Displayed
• Question 1
1 out of 1 points
Jasper is a 7-year-old boy who has had flu-like symptoms for several weeks. It
was mild at first, but his parents notice that he has been getting worse. They
took him to his pediatrician last week, but he was sent home with suggestions
to use OTC medication to treat his symptoms while his body recovered from
what appeared to be a mild infection. Jasper appears weak, has lost 3-4
pounds in the last month, and has been complaining of headaches. Jasper’s
parents have now brought him back to the clinic and another physician orders
a CBC.
What is a CBC? In your own words, briefly describe why it is useful.
Selecte CBC is a complete blood count test. A CBC can give us important data, such as
d white blood count, red blood cell count, Hbg levels, Hct levels, platelet count,
Answer: along with other data regarding blood levels.
The CBC can be useful for a multitude of reasons, depending on what the
physician is looking for. I can be done as part of a routine check up, as a follow
up test, or done separately as part of an evaluation based on symptoms a
patient presents. It is not a definitive test to diagnose something, but results
may be indicitive of certain problems. A CBC may be ordered to detect disorders
including anemia, infection, or leukemia along with others.
Mayo Clinic Staff. (2018 January 09). Complete Blood Count (CBC). Retrieved
from https://www.mayoclinic.org/tests-procedures/complete-blood-
count/about/pac-20384919
• Question 2
1 out of 1 points
The physician suspects that Jasper may have leukemia. Which of the
lab results most likely lead the physician to this conclusion?
Selected
Answer: Abnormal WBC count
• Question 3
1 out of 1 points
Jasper exhibits many symptoms that could relate to a diagnosis of
leukemia. List and briefly explain 2 other symptoms of leukemia that are
NOT mentioned in this case study.
Selected
Along with the symptoms presented, leukemia also has other symptoms that
Answer:
may be present in a patient. Among these, are swollen lymph nodes, enlarged
, liver or spleen, easy bleeding or bruising, and recurrent nosebleeds.
Mayo Clinic Staff. (2018 March 13). Leukemia. Retrieved
from https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/leukemia/symptoms-
causes/syc-20374373
• Question 4
1 out of 1 points
Because of Jasper’s age, which type of leukemia is the
most likely?
Selected
Answer: Acute lymphocytic leukemia
• Question 5
1 out of 1 points
If Jasper has ALL, which of the following lab results is most likely?
Selected
High immature
Answer:
lymphocyte count
• Question 6
1 out of 1 points
What is the most common type of childhood leukemia? In your own
words, briefly describe the pathophysiology of the disease.
Selected
Acute lymphocytic leukemia (ALL) is the most common leukemia among
Answer:
children.
ALL originates in the T and B lymphoblasts in the bone marrow.
National Cancer Institute. (2018 April 5). Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia.
Retrieved from https://www.cancer.gov/types/leukemia/hp/child-all-treatment-
pdq
• Question 7
1 out of 1 points
Which of these tests would NOT be helpful in diagnosing
leukemia?
Selected
Answer: Bone density scan
• Question 8
1 out of 1 points
In your own words, briefly describe the difference between
myelogenous and lymphocytic leukemia.
Selecte
d The difference between myelogenous and lymphocytic leukemias are what type
Answer: of white blood cells are affected. Myelogenous leukemia affects cells that are
present in the bone marrow, wherease lymphocytic leukemia affects the white
blood cells that are present in the lymph fluid and nodes.
Mayo Clinic Staff. (2018 March 13). Leukemia. Retrieved
from https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-
conditions/leukemia/symptoms- causes/syc-20374373
• Question 9 for ALL?
Selected
Which of the following is NOT a treatment option Surg
- 2018 Fall Quarter
Test Module 01 Case Study
Started 10/3/18 1:04 PM
Submitted 10/4/18 11:39 AM
Status Completed
Attempt Score 20 out of 20 points
Time Elapsed 22 hours, 35 minutes
Results Submitted Answers
Displayed
• Question 1
1 out of 1 points
Jasper is a 7-year-old boy who has had flu-like symptoms for several weeks. It
was mild at first, but his parents notice that he has been getting worse. They
took him to his pediatrician last week, but he was sent home with suggestions
to use OTC medication to treat his symptoms while his body recovered from
what appeared to be a mild infection. Jasper appears weak, has lost 3-4
pounds in the last month, and has been complaining of headaches. Jasper’s
parents have now brought him back to the clinic and another physician orders
a CBC.
What is a CBC? In your own words, briefly describe why it is useful.
Selecte CBC is a complete blood count test. A CBC can give us important data, such as
d white blood count, red blood cell count, Hbg levels, Hct levels, platelet count,
Answer: along with other data regarding blood levels.
The CBC can be useful for a multitude of reasons, depending on what the
physician is looking for. I can be done as part of a routine check up, as a follow
up test, or done separately as part of an evaluation based on symptoms a
patient presents. It is not a definitive test to diagnose something, but results
may be indicitive of certain problems. A CBC may be ordered to detect disorders
including anemia, infection, or leukemia along with others.
Mayo Clinic Staff. (2018 January 09). Complete Blood Count (CBC). Retrieved
from https://www.mayoclinic.org/tests-procedures/complete-blood-
count/about/pac-20384919
• Question 2
1 out of 1 points
The physician suspects that Jasper may have leukemia. Which of the
lab results most likely lead the physician to this conclusion?
Selected
Answer: Abnormal WBC count
• Question 3
1 out of 1 points
Jasper exhibits many symptoms that could relate to a diagnosis of
leukemia. List and briefly explain 2 other symptoms of leukemia that are
NOT mentioned in this case study.
Selected
Along with the symptoms presented, leukemia also has other symptoms that
Answer:
may be present in a patient. Among these, are swollen lymph nodes, enlarged
, liver or spleen, easy bleeding or bruising, and recurrent nosebleeds.
Mayo Clinic Staff. (2018 March 13). Leukemia. Retrieved
from https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/leukemia/symptoms-
causes/syc-20374373
• Question 4
1 out of 1 points
Because of Jasper’s age, which type of leukemia is the
most likely?
Selected
Answer: Acute lymphocytic leukemia
• Question 5
1 out of 1 points
If Jasper has ALL, which of the following lab results is most likely?
Selected
High immature
Answer:
lymphocyte count
• Question 6
1 out of 1 points
What is the most common type of childhood leukemia? In your own
words, briefly describe the pathophysiology of the disease.
Selected
Acute lymphocytic leukemia (ALL) is the most common leukemia among
Answer:
children.
ALL originates in the T and B lymphoblasts in the bone marrow.
National Cancer Institute. (2018 April 5). Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia.
Retrieved from https://www.cancer.gov/types/leukemia/hp/child-all-treatment-
pdq
• Question 7
1 out of 1 points
Which of these tests would NOT be helpful in diagnosing
leukemia?
Selected
Answer: Bone density scan
• Question 8
1 out of 1 points
In your own words, briefly describe the difference between
myelogenous and lymphocytic leukemia.
Selecte
d The difference between myelogenous and lymphocytic leukemias are what type
Answer: of white blood cells are affected. Myelogenous leukemia affects cells that are
present in the bone marrow, wherease lymphocytic leukemia affects the white
blood cells that are present in the lymph fluid and nodes.
Mayo Clinic Staff. (2018 March 13). Leukemia. Retrieved
from https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-
conditions/leukemia/symptoms- causes/syc-20374373
• Question 9 for ALL?
Selected
Which of the following is NOT a treatment option Surg
