Test Bank for NR283 Chapter 10: Blood and Circulatory System Disorders

Test Bank for NR283 Chapter 10: Blood and
Circulatory System Disorders
Chapter 10: Blood and Circulatory System Disorders


MULTIPLE
CHOICE
1. Which of the following would result from a reduced number of erythrocytes in the blood?




a. Increased hemoglobin in the blood




b. Decreased hematocrit




c. Increased risk of hemostasis




d. Decreased osmotic pressure of the blood




ANS: B REF: 185


2. What term is used to describe a deficit of all types of blood cells?




a. Leucopenia




b. Neutropenia




c. Pancytopenia



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d. Erythrocytosis




ANS: C REF: 205


3. Capillary walls consist of:




a. multiple endothelial layers.




b. a thick layer of smooth muscle.




c. two or three epithelial layers.




d. a single endothelial layer.




ANS: D REF: 183


4. Vitamin K is required by the liver to synthesize:




a. heparin.



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b. prothrombin.




c. amino acids.




d. bilirubin.




ANS: B REF: 190 |
202
5. Individuals with type O blood are considered to be universal donors because their blood:




a. contains A and B antibodies.




b. contains A and B antigens.




c. lacks A and B antibodies.




d. lacks A and B antigens.




ANS: D REF: 192


6. What are the two circulations that comprise the overall circulatory system?




a. Pulmonary and systemic circulations




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