NSG 530 EXAM 4
NSG 530 EXAM 4: ADVANCED PATHOPHYSIOLOGY QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS GRADED A+ LATEST UPDATE.
A primary care provider is talking about plasma proteins synthesized by
lymphocytes in the lymph nodes. What is the primary care provider
describing? ANS >> Antibodies
While reviewing lab results, the nurse recalls the most abundant cells in the
blood are: ANS >> Erythrocytes
An adult patient's blood sample is analyzed in a laboratory. Assuming a
normal sample, which type of white blood cell accounts for the highest
percentage? ANS >> Neutrophils
A group of cells isolated in the laboratory have membrane-bound granules
in their cytoplasm and they shoe phagocytic activity. Which of the following
cells is most similar? ANS >> Eosinophils
While planning care for a patient with inflammation, which principle will the
nurse remember? The predominant phagocyte of early inflammation is the:
ANS >> Neutrophil
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A patient researched white blood cells on the internet. Which statement
indicates the patient has a good understanding? contain
preformed granules of vasoactive amines. ANS >> Basophils
A nurse recalls that monocytes are blood cells that mature (differentiate)
into: ANS >> Macrophages
A nurse is teaching the staff about platelets. Which information should the
nurse include? In addition to playing a role in hemostasis, platelets have
the ability to: ANS >> Release biochemical mediators of inflammation
While planning care for a newborn, the pediatric nurse recalls the main site
of hematopoiesis in the fetus is the: ANS >> Spleen
A 45-year-old female undergoes a splenectomy to remove a tumor. Which
of the following assessment finding is most likely to occur following
surgery? ANS >> Leukocytosis
A hematologist is discussing hematopoiesis. Which information should be
included? participate in hematopoiesis. ANS >> Colony-
stimulating factors (CSFs)
During an infection, the nurse assesses the lymph nodes. Lymph nodes
enlarge and become tender because: ANS >> Lymphocytes are rapidly
developing
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An unstable type of hemoglobin that cannot bind with oxygen is termed: -
ANSWER Methemoglobin
A nurse is discussing a cell that can differentiate into any tissue type.
Which term is the nurse describing? ANS >> Pluripotent
After birth, red blood cells are normally made only in the: ANS >> Bone
marrow
A staff member wants to know where the greatest proportion of iron is
located. How should the nurse respond? The greatest proportion of total
body iron is located in the: ANS >> Erythrocytes
A student asks the instructor about recycled iron. What information should
the instructor share? Recycled iron from macrophages is delivered to the
bone marrow bound to: ANS >> Transferrin
A nurse is preparing to teach about erythropoietin. Which information
should the nurse include? Erythropoietin is produced in the: ANS >>
Kidneys
Which condition will cause a patient to secrete erythropoietin? ANS >>
Hypoxia
Which electrolyte will the nurse check to ensure normal platelet
functioning? ANS >> Calcium
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After erythrocytes have circulated for about 120 days, they are removed by
macrophages, which are mainly in the: ANS >> Spleen
Which of the following nutritional components will the nurse encourage a
patient to consume as it is needed for erythropoiesis? ANS >> Cobalamin
A newborn baby is diagnosed with a blood disorder in which her platelet
count is low. Which of the following does the nurse suspect could be the
reason? ANS >> Decreased thrombopoietin
A nurse is caring for a patient who cannot clot. Which end product of the
clotting cascade is this patient unable to make? ANS >> Fibrin
A newborn baby has a clotting disorder that results in her body being
unable to produce thrombin. Which of the following phases of platelet
degranulation would be impossible? ANS >> Aggregation
A nurse is discussing fibrinolysis. Which information should the nurse
share? Fibrinolysis is mediated by: ANS >> Plasmin
While checking lab results, the nurse remembers the normal leukocyte
count is: ANS >> 5,000-10,000/mm3
When a staff member asks how erythrocytes can carry oxygen, which of
the following properties should the nurse describe that allow erythrocytes to
NSG 530 EXAM 4: ADVANCED PATHOPHYSIOLOGY QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS GRADED A+ LATEST UPDATE.
A primary care provider is talking about plasma proteins synthesized by
lymphocytes in the lymph nodes. What is the primary care provider
describing? ANS >> Antibodies
While reviewing lab results, the nurse recalls the most abundant cells in the
blood are: ANS >> Erythrocytes
An adult patient's blood sample is analyzed in a laboratory. Assuming a
normal sample, which type of white blood cell accounts for the highest
percentage? ANS >> Neutrophils
A group of cells isolated in the laboratory have membrane-bound granules
in their cytoplasm and they shoe phagocytic activity. Which of the following
cells is most similar? ANS >> Eosinophils
While planning care for a patient with inflammation, which principle will the
nurse remember? The predominant phagocyte of early inflammation is the:
ANS >> Neutrophil
,NSG 530 EXAM 4
A patient researched white blood cells on the internet. Which statement
indicates the patient has a good understanding? contain
preformed granules of vasoactive amines. ANS >> Basophils
A nurse recalls that monocytes are blood cells that mature (differentiate)
into: ANS >> Macrophages
A nurse is teaching the staff about platelets. Which information should the
nurse include? In addition to playing a role in hemostasis, platelets have
the ability to: ANS >> Release biochemical mediators of inflammation
While planning care for a newborn, the pediatric nurse recalls the main site
of hematopoiesis in the fetus is the: ANS >> Spleen
A 45-year-old female undergoes a splenectomy to remove a tumor. Which
of the following assessment finding is most likely to occur following
surgery? ANS >> Leukocytosis
A hematologist is discussing hematopoiesis. Which information should be
included? participate in hematopoiesis. ANS >> Colony-
stimulating factors (CSFs)
During an infection, the nurse assesses the lymph nodes. Lymph nodes
enlarge and become tender because: ANS >> Lymphocytes are rapidly
developing
,NSG 530 EXAM 4
An unstable type of hemoglobin that cannot bind with oxygen is termed: -
ANSWER Methemoglobin
A nurse is discussing a cell that can differentiate into any tissue type.
Which term is the nurse describing? ANS >> Pluripotent
After birth, red blood cells are normally made only in the: ANS >> Bone
marrow
A staff member wants to know where the greatest proportion of iron is
located. How should the nurse respond? The greatest proportion of total
body iron is located in the: ANS >> Erythrocytes
A student asks the instructor about recycled iron. What information should
the instructor share? Recycled iron from macrophages is delivered to the
bone marrow bound to: ANS >> Transferrin
A nurse is preparing to teach about erythropoietin. Which information
should the nurse include? Erythropoietin is produced in the: ANS >>
Kidneys
Which condition will cause a patient to secrete erythropoietin? ANS >>
Hypoxia
Which electrolyte will the nurse check to ensure normal platelet
functioning? ANS >> Calcium
, NSG 530 EXAM 4
After erythrocytes have circulated for about 120 days, they are removed by
macrophages, which are mainly in the: ANS >> Spleen
Which of the following nutritional components will the nurse encourage a
patient to consume as it is needed for erythropoiesis? ANS >> Cobalamin
A newborn baby is diagnosed with a blood disorder in which her platelet
count is low. Which of the following does the nurse suspect could be the
reason? ANS >> Decreased thrombopoietin
A nurse is caring for a patient who cannot clot. Which end product of the
clotting cascade is this patient unable to make? ANS >> Fibrin
A newborn baby has a clotting disorder that results in her body being
unable to produce thrombin. Which of the following phases of platelet
degranulation would be impossible? ANS >> Aggregation
A nurse is discussing fibrinolysis. Which information should the nurse
share? Fibrinolysis is mediated by: ANS >> Plasmin
While checking lab results, the nurse remembers the normal leukocyte
count is: ANS >> 5,000-10,000/mm3
When a staff member asks how erythrocytes can carry oxygen, which of
the following properties should the nurse describe that allow erythrocytes to
