MS1 Exam 2 UPDATED ACTUAL Exam Questions and CORRECT Answers

MS1 Exam 2 UPDATED ACTUAL Exam
Questions and CORRECT Answers
What are the functions of the hematologic system? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Transportation of nutrients and O2
Regulation of pathogens; WBCs are sent to attack invaders
Protection against infections


What systems are involved in the Hematological system? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Kidneys
Bone marrow
Blood
Spleen
Liver


Where does Hematopoiesis occur? - CORRECT ANSWER - Bone marrow


Bone Marrow biopsy is not a sterile procedure.

True/False - CORRECT ANSWER - False.


Bone marrow biopsy is a sterile procedure.


What signals bone marrow to make RBCs? - CORRECT ANSWER - Kidneys.


What medication is given if the patient has anemia caused by low Erythopoetin? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Epoetin Alfa
Procrit
Erythopoetin

,Anemia is caused by - CORRECT ANSWER - Low RBC



Neutropenia is caused by - CORRECT ANSWER - Low WBC



Thrombocytopenia is caused by - CORRECT ANSWER - low platelets


What is the main assessment finding you will find in your patient that has Sickle cell anemia? -
CORRECT ANSWER - Pain



What is the pathology of Sickle Cell Anemia? - CORRECT ANSWER - Decrease
RBC/Hematocit
C shaped RBC


What are the risk factors of Sickle Cell Anemia? - CORRECT ANSWER - Triggers: stress,
infection, respiratory event


What is the most common infection that you will see in a patient with Sickle Cell Anemia? -
CORRECT ANSWER - Pneumonia


What interventions will we do with a patient who has Sickle Cell Anemia? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Give O2, Fluids/packed RBCs, pain relief


Prevention is key!


What is the pathology of Hemolytic Anemia? - CORRECT ANSWER - Destruction of
RBCs exceeds the production of RBCs


What are the risk factors of Hemolytic Anemia? - CORRECT ANSWER - genetics
DIC

,Autoimmune


What is our main focus in a patient with Hemolytic Anemia? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Maintain renal function


What interventions will we do with a patient who has Hemolytic Anemia? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Fluids
monitor urine output/I&O
Daily weights
Monitor BUN/Creatinine


What assessments will you see in a patient who has Hemolytic Anemia? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Jaundice (Increase destruction= increase bilirubin)
Splenomegaly (enlarged spleen)
Fatigue
Dyspnea


What is the pathology of Neutropenia? - CORRECT ANSWER - Decrease WBC of <1500



Patients with Neutropenia are at risk for? - CORRECT ANSWER - infections; can turn
septic fast


How do we diagnose Neutropenia? - CORRECT ANSWER - WBC count
ANC (absolute neutrophil count)


What is the pathology of Thrombocytopenia? - CORRECT ANSWER - Decrease in
platelets <150

, What are patients who have thrombocytopenia at risk for? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Bleeding


What will we assess for in patients who have thrombocytopenia? - CORRECT ANSWER -
bleeding gums
hemorrhages in eyes (bloodshot eyes)
Bruise easily
Petechia
Red urine


What are Diathrodial/synovial bones? - CORRECT ANSWER - freely moveable (hinge,
ball in socket)
shoulder/hip, pivot, condyloid, saddle


What are amphiarthrotic bones? - CORRECT ANSWER - slightly moveable



What are synarthrotic bones? - CORRECT ANSWER - immovable



Ligaments are defined as? - CORRECT ANSWER - bone to bone



Tendons are defined as - CORRECT ANSWER - muscle to bone



joints are defined as? - CORRECT ANSWER - where the ends of 2 bones are in proximity
and move in relation to one another


What are the general assessments you will look for in relation to the musculoskeletal system? -
CORRECT ANSWER - ability to perform ADLs
Current/past medical history
previous musculoskeletal injuries