Chapter 30, Introduction to the Hematopoietic and Lymphatic Systems.

1.You are caring for three clients who have the following blood count values: Client A has 24,500/mm3 white blood cells (WBCs), client B has 13.4 g/dL hemoglobin, and client C has a 250,000/mm3 platelet count. Which statement correctly describes the condition of each client? A) Client A has a normal WBC count, client B has a higher hemoglobin count than normal, and client C has a normal platelet count. B) Client A has a higher WBC count than normal, client B has a normal hemoglobin count, and client C has a normal platelet count. C) Client A has a higher WBC count than normal, client B has a normal hemoglobin count, and client C has a higher platelet count than normal. D) Client A has a normal WBC count than normal, client B has a normal hemoglobin count, and client C has a normal platelet count. Ans: B Feedback: The normal leukocyte count is between 5000 and 10,000/mm3 . Client A has an increased number of leukocytes greater than 10,000/mm3 and hence has leukocytosis. In adults, the normal amount of hemoglobin is 12.0 to 17.4 g/dL; therefore, client B has a normal hemoglobin count. A normal circulating platelet count is 150,000 to 350,000/mm3 platelets; therefore, client C has a normal platelet count. 2.A client is admitted to the emergency department with significant blood loss. The physician orders 2 units of packed red blood cells to be transfused immediately. Which blood groups would be compatible with his O Rh-positive blood group? A) O Rh-positive or O Rh-negative B) Only O Rh-positive C) Only O Rh-negative D) AB Rh-positive or Rh-neg