ATI MED-SURGICAL HEMATOLOGY AND INTEGUMENTARY TEST BANK EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

The nurse is concerned that a patient is demonstrating signs of red blood cell production. What laboratory value did the nurse most likely use to make this decision? - ANSWERS Bilirubin The nurse notes that a patients gaping wound is developing a blood clot. Which body substance is responsible for this clot formation? - ANSWERS Platelets A nurse is preparing to assist with a bone marrow biopsy. Which anatomical site should the nurse anticipate will be used to obtain the specimen? - ANSWERS Posterior iliac crest The nurse is reviewing the parts of the complete blood count and differential with a patient. Where should the nurse state that neutrophils, eosinophils, and basophils are produced? - ANSWERS Red bone marrow The nurse is explaining the role of red blood cells with oxygen transport in the body with a nursing student. Which term should the nurse use to describe hemoglobin that has given up its oxygen to the bodys cells? - ANSWERS Reduced A patient is admitted to determine why red blood cells are being quickly destructed in the body. What finding should the nurse associate with this patients health problem? - ANSWERS Jaundice