Lippincott Questions with correct answers

An abruptio placentae client is at risk for developing what condition? - Answer Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation (DIC). Hemorrhage during abruptio placentae activates the clotting cascade. What causes thrombocytopenia? - Answer decreased bone marrow production What are S/S of thrombocytopenia? - Answer bruising and petichiae What causes polycythemia? - Answer hypoxia What is a screening test for rheumatoid arthritis? screening test being the key words. - Answer Antinuclear antibody (ANA) titer What tests are used to monitor progress of the Rheumatoid Arthritis, diagnostic tools, and tools for observing response to therapy? - Answer CBC, ESR, RF rheumatoid factor The best test to confirm the diagnosis of essential thrombocytopenia? - Answer bleeding time What med would be ordered to improve platelet counts with a client with idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura? - Answer Corticosteroids. They decrease antibody production and phagocytosis of the antibody-coated platelets. What is the function of the thymus gland in relation to red blood cells? - Answer It stores red blood cells until they mature (T lymphocytes).