NURS 6320 Group 9 ch 29, 30, 32, 36 | UPDATED
Questions with 100% Verified Answers
Q1: Which term is used to describe a red-purple discoloration
caused by diffuse hemorrhage into the skin tissue?
A: ANS: D
Diffuse hemorrhage into skin tissues that is visible through the skin causes a red-purple
Q2: a. Petechiae
A: discoloration identified as a purpura. None of the other options are used to identify this
symptom.
Q3: c. Ecchymosis
A:
Q4: b. Hematoma
A:
Q5: d. Purpura
A:
Q6: Which statement best describes heparin-induced
thrombocytopenia (HIT)?
A: ANS: A
Heparin is a common cause of drug-induced thrombocytopenia. HIT is an immune
Q7: a. Immunoglobulin G immune-mediated adverse drug reaction
that reduces circulating platelets
A: mediated, adverse drug reaction caused by immunoglobulin G antibodies that leads to
increased platelet consumption and a decrease in platelet counts. None of the other
options accurately describe HIT.
Q8: b. Hematologic reaction to heparin in which the bone marrow
is unable to produce sufficient platelets to meet the body's
needs
A:
Q9: c. Immunoglobulin E-mediated allergic drug reaction that
reduces circulating platelets
A:
, Q10: d. Cell-mediated drug reaction in which macrophages process
the heparin and platelet complexes that are then destroyed
by activated cytotoxic T cells
A:
Q11: Immune thrombocytopenia (ITP) is a(n) _____ condition in adults
and a(n) _____ condition in children.
A: ANS: D
ITP may be acute or chronic. The acute form is frequently observed in children. Chronic
Q12: a. Acute; acute
A: ITP is more commonly observed in adults, with the highest prevalence in women
between 20 and 40 years of age.
Q13: c. Acute; chronic
A:
Q14: b. Chronic; chronic
A:
Q15: d. Chronic; acute
A:
Q16: What term is used to identify thrombi that occlude arterioles
and capillaries and are made up of platelets with minimal
fibrin and erythrocytes?
A: ANS: C
Of the available options, only TTP is characterized by thrombotic microangiopathy in
which platelets aggregate and cause occlusion of arterioles and capillaries in the
Q17: a. Essential (primary) thrombocythemia (ET)
A: microcirculation.
Q18: b. Acute idiopathic thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura
A:
Q19: c. Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP)
A:
Q20: d. Immune thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP)
A:
Questions with 100% Verified Answers
Q1: Which term is used to describe a red-purple discoloration
caused by diffuse hemorrhage into the skin tissue?
A: ANS: D
Diffuse hemorrhage into skin tissues that is visible through the skin causes a red-purple
Q2: a. Petechiae
A: discoloration identified as a purpura. None of the other options are used to identify this
symptom.
Q3: c. Ecchymosis
A:
Q4: b. Hematoma
A:
Q5: d. Purpura
A:
Q6: Which statement best describes heparin-induced
thrombocytopenia (HIT)?
A: ANS: A
Heparin is a common cause of drug-induced thrombocytopenia. HIT is an immune
Q7: a. Immunoglobulin G immune-mediated adverse drug reaction
that reduces circulating platelets
A: mediated, adverse drug reaction caused by immunoglobulin G antibodies that leads to
increased platelet consumption and a decrease in platelet counts. None of the other
options accurately describe HIT.
Q8: b. Hematologic reaction to heparin in which the bone marrow
is unable to produce sufficient platelets to meet the body's
needs
A:
Q9: c. Immunoglobulin E-mediated allergic drug reaction that
reduces circulating platelets
A:
, Q10: d. Cell-mediated drug reaction in which macrophages process
the heparin and platelet complexes that are then destroyed
by activated cytotoxic T cells
A:
Q11: Immune thrombocytopenia (ITP) is a(n) _____ condition in adults
and a(n) _____ condition in children.
A: ANS: D
ITP may be acute or chronic. The acute form is frequently observed in children. Chronic
Q12: a. Acute; acute
A: ITP is more commonly observed in adults, with the highest prevalence in women
between 20 and 40 years of age.
Q13: c. Acute; chronic
A:
Q14: b. Chronic; chronic
A:
Q15: d. Chronic; acute
A:
Q16: What term is used to identify thrombi that occlude arterioles
and capillaries and are made up of platelets with minimal
fibrin and erythrocytes?
A: ANS: C
Of the available options, only TTP is characterized by thrombotic microangiopathy in
which platelets aggregate and cause occlusion of arterioles and capillaries in the
Q17: a. Essential (primary) thrombocythemia (ET)
A: microcirculation.
Q18: b. Acute idiopathic thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura
A:
Q19: c. Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP)
A:
Q20: d. Immune thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP)
A:
