NSG 5000 Chapter 29 ALTERATIONS OF ERYTHROCYTES, PLATELETS, AND HEMOSTATIC FUNCTION UPDATED ACTUL Exam Questions and CORRECT Answers

NSG 5000 Chapter 29 ALTERATIONS OF
ERYTHROCYTES, PLATELETS, AND
HEMOSTATIC FUNCTION UPDATED
ACTUL Exam Questions and CORRECT
Answers
What term is used to describe the capacity of some Erythrocytes to vary in size especially in
relationship to some anemias? - CORRECT ANSWER - Anisocytosis



What is the fundamental physiological manifestation of anemia? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Hypoxia


The paresthesia that occurs in vitamin B 12 deficiency anemia is a result of which of these? -
CORRECT ANSWER - Myelin degeneration in the spinal cord


Which of these describes how the body compensates for anemia? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Increasing rate and depth of breathing



Which of these classified as a megaloblastic anemia? - CORRECT ANSWER - Pernicious


The students learn that deficiencies in folate and B 12 alter the synthesis of which of these? -
CORRECT ANSWER - DNA


A patient has defective secretion of the intrinsic factor leading to anemia. What treatment option
does the healthcare professional discuss with the patient? - CORRECT ANSWER - B12
injections initially given once a week


After a person has a sub total gastrectomy for chronic gastritis which type of anemia will result?
- CORRECT ANSWER - Pernicious