The patient's lab results indicate low sodium, high potassium, and elevated creatinine,
which indicate kidney dysfunction. However, the patient was diagnosed with DIC. Why
would a patient with DIC have kidney dysfunction? Select all that apply.
Correct answer:
The thromboses block blood flow causing ischemia and organ damage.
Answer,
Plasmin can degrade the basement membrane of the kidney's filtering system and
decrease their filtration rate.
Incorrect answer:
The insoluble fibrin is damaging the nephrons.
Selected Answer - Incorrect
Correct answer:
Sepsis is decreasing the patient's blood pressure, which decreases blood flow to the
kidneys, causing damage.
Answer,
An overabundance of clotting factors can damage the kidneys.
Results for question 2.
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Since 1961, the American Academy of Pediatrics has recommended neonates
(newborns) be given a shot of vitamin K. Why is this administered?
To activate tissue factor
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To promote absorption of nutrients from breast milk
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To enhance the baby's immune system
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Correct answer:
To prevent bleeding in newborns that have decreased Vitamin K
To stimulate early cognitive development
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Results for question 3.
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A patient with DIC has an increased PT/PTT lab test. This means it takes longer for their
blood to clot in vitro (in a test tube). Why would that be the case?
The blood has increased tissue factor.
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Correct answer:
The blood has a decreased amount of clotting factors present.
The blood has increased activated Factor XII.
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The blood has activated Factor X.
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