NURSING EXAM TEST
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Which term is used to indicate the solid masses that result from collection of
leukemic cells?
Purpura
Petechiae
Chloromas
Chloromas refers to the solid masses that result from collection of leukemic cells. Purpura refers to purple spots
Ecchymosis
that occur on the skin as a result of a low platelet count. Petechiae are small red or purple spots on the skin from
bleeding. Ecchymosis is discoloration of the skin from bleeding.
Where are lymphocytes produced?
Spleen
Tonsils
Bone marrow
Lymphocytes are produced in the bone marrow. The spleen is a peripheral lymph organ and is the primary site for
filtering foreign antigens from the blood. The thymus gland is involved in the differentiation and maturation of T
lymphocytes. The tonsils are a peripheral lymphoid organ.
The nurse is educating a patient with a latex allergy about which foods to avoid that
may trigger latex-food syndrome. Which foods should the nurse include? Select all
that apply.
Pears
Kiwifruit
Potatoes
Avocados
Tomatoes
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Kiwifruit, potatoes, avocados, and tomatoes can cause latex-food syndrome. Pineapples and pears are not
associated with this syndrome.
[Document subtitle]
[DATE]
[COMPANY NAME]
[Company address]
,1
Which term is used to indicate the solid masses that result from collection of
leukemic cells?
Purpura
Petechiae
Chloromas
Chloromas refers to the solid masses that result from collection of leukemic cells. Purpura refers to purple spots
Ecchymosis
that occur on the skin as a result of a low platelet count. Petechiae are small red or purple spots on the skin from
bleeding. Ecchymosis is discoloration of the skin from bleeding.
Where are lymphocytes produced?
Spleen
Tonsils
Bone marrow
Lymphocytes are produced in the bone marrow. The spleen is a peripheral lymph organ and is the primary site for
filtering foreign antigens from the blood. The thymus gland is involved in the differentiation and maturation of T
lymphocytes. The tonsils are a peripheral lymphoid organ.
The nurse is educating a patient with a latex allergy about which foods to avoid that
may trigger latex-food syndrome. Which foods should the nurse include? Select all
that apply.
Pears
Kiwifruit
Potatoes
Avocados
Tomatoes
, 2
Kiwifruit, potatoes, avocados, and tomatoes can cause latex-food syndrome. Pineapples and pears are not
associated with this syndrome.
