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An anticoagulant such as warfarin that interferes with prothrombin production
will the clotting mechanism during
A. Platelet aggregation
B. Activation of thrombin
C. The release of tissue thromboplastin
D. Stimulation of factor activation complex - CORRECT ANSWER-B. Activation
of thrombin
Neutropenia - CORRECT ANSWER-a decreased number of WBCs
pt is at increased risk for infection
pantocytopenia - CORRECT ANSWER-low RBC, low WBC, & low platelets
,Thrombocytopenia - CORRECT ANSWER-
Microcytic - CORRECT ANSWER-a *small* red blood cell size
Macrocytic - CORRECT ANSWER-*larger* than normal red blood cell size
When reviewing laboratory results of an older patient with an infection, the nurse
would expect to find
A. Mild leukocytosis
B. Decreased platelet count
C. Increased hemoglobin and hematocrit levels
D. Decreased erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) - CORRECT ANSWER-A.
Mild leukocytosis
The physician orders a patient with suspected iron-deficiency anemia a blood
smear test to assess the quality of the red blood cells. How would the red blood
cells appear if the patient had iron-deficiency anemia.
Hyperchromic and macrocytic
,Hypochromic and macrocytic
Hyperchromic and macrocytic
Hypochromic and microcytic - CORRECT ANSWER-Hypochromic and microcytic
When teaching a patient who is HIV positive, the nurse should explain that the
virus can be transmitted:
Only once the diagnosis has been made
To anyone having contact with blood or semen
Only to another susceptible individual
As soon as manifestations of illness appear - CORRECT ANSWER-To anyone
having contact with blood or semen
Pt education regarding safe sex
The nurse prepares to administer a blood transfusion to a patient. Which means
of identity does the nurse use to ensure that the blood is administered to the
correct patient?
, A. Compare the name and identification number on the blood tag with the name
and identification number on the patient's ID wrist band.
B. Compare the unit and room number of the patient with the unit and room
number listed on the blood product tag.
C. Ask the patient whether his or her name is on the blood product tag.
D. Ask the patient's spouse if the patient is supposed to receive a blood
transfusion. - CORRECT ANSWER-A. Compare the name and identification
number on the blood tag with the name and identification number on the
patient's ID wrist band.
You are assessing a new client with complaints of a sore, red, and smooth tongue.
Based upon your assessment findings, you know that the patient is demonstrating
symptoms associated with what?
Hemolytic Anemia
Megaloblastic Anemia
Aplastic Anemia
Blood Loss Anemia - CORRECT ANSWER-Megaloblastic Anemia