Question

when rachel complained of fever, chills, sore throat her doctor ordered bloodwork to check the white blood cell count. the results revealed an elevation in the amount of normal white cells. this indicates infection which is a condition called

leukemia
leukocytosis
hyperleukemia
hematosis

Explanation:

Analyze the clinical scenario

The patient presents with symptoms of infection (fever, chills, sore throat) and bloodwork showing an elevation in the amount of normal white blood cells.

Break down the medical terms

• leukemia: A progressive, malignant disease of the blood-forming organs characterized by distorted proliferation and development of leukocytes.
• leukocytosis: An increase in the number of white blood cells (leukocytes) in the blood, typically in response to an infection.
• hyperleukemia: Not a standard medical term for a benign reactive elevation of white blood cells.
• hematosis: The oxygenation of venous blood in the lungs.

Select the correct term

An elevation of normal white blood cells in response to an infection is called leukocytosis.

Answer:

• leukemia
• leukocytosis (Correct answer)
• hyperleukemia
• hematosis