AHN 447 Exam 5 (Hematology & HIV/AIDS) Practice Questions and Answers 100% Pass

AHN 447 Exam 5 (Hematology & HIV/AIDS) Practice Questions and Answers 100% Pass produces RBC, WBC, and platelets - ANSWER-bone marrow maintains osmotic pressure, prevents plasma leak - ANSWER-albumin large proteins, assist with immune function - ANSWER-globulins What kinds of WBC's help with inflammation? - ANSWER- granulocytes - neutrophils, monocyte, eosinophil, basophil, macrophages What kinds of WBC's help with immunity? - ANSWER-agranulocytes - B-lymphocytes, T-lymphocytes, cytotoxic-cytolytic, T-cell, natural killer cell a multi-step process of controlled blood clotting - ANSWER- homeostasis What is the 3 step process of clot formation? - ANSWER-1. Platelet aggregation - begins the formation of a platelet plug Copyright ©EMILLYCHARLOTE 2025 ACADEMIC YEAR, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Page 2/13 2. Blood clotting - a cascade of events triggered by the formation of the platelet plug; release of clotting factors 3. Fibrin clot formation - last phase of blood clotting What are the direct thrombin inhibitors? - ANSWER-Eliquix, Praxada, Xarelto What is the benefit of direct thrombin inhibitors? What is the disadvantage? - ANSWER-no need to monitor labs; lack of antidote to administer What are the indirect thrombin inhibitors? - ANSWER-heparin, lovenox What lab do yo monitor with warfarin? Heparin? - ANSWER-Warfarin - PT Heparin - PTT and INR and Antifactor XA What is important to know about St. John's Worts and Ginkgo biloba? - ANSWER-they inhibit platelet activity and should not be done with platelet inhibitors (plavix, aspirin, brilinta) Copyright ©EMILLYCHARLOTE 2025 ACADEMIC YEAR, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Page 3/13 Where should you assess a dark skin toned pt for discoloration? - ANSWER-oral mucus membranes and conjunctiva of the eye What foods should a pt who is iron deficient incorporate? - ANSWER-- organ meats, lean beef, broccoli, oysters, beans, and strawberries - vegitarians can sub meats with soy beans, raisins, tofu, and bok choy What is included in a warfarin diet? And what should you teach them? - ANSWER-- avoid large amounts of kale, spinach, and collard greens - teach consistency - maintain established eating patterns When caring for sickle cell patients what is the priority? - ANSWER