within the target organs, which of the following phases of pathophysiology of Graft-Versus-
Host Disease would it be considered?
a.) phase 1
b) phase 2
c) phase 3
d) phase 4 - ANSWER Answer: Phase 3
There are 3 phases of pathophysiology of Graft-Versus-Host Disease:
Phase 1-tissue damage secondary to the conditioning regimen.
Phase 2-host and donor lymphocytes activators, stimulation proliferation
Phase 3-the activated T-lymphocytes either directly/indirectly produce and amplify tissue
damage within the target organs
Which of the following issues would be considered the most important when assessing the
caretakers?
A.) The documentation of the nature of the distress of the caregiver
b.) The insurance coverage of the patient
c.) The relationship of the caretakers
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, d.) The occupation of the caregiver - ANSWER Correct Answer:The documentation of the
nature of the distress of the caregiver
The caregiver is considered of utmost importance in the care of the transplant patient.Some
of the things that are now being documented when assessing the patient's caregiver would
include:The nature of the distress The extent of the distress The trajectory of the distressThe
consequences of the distressThe needs of the caregiver
Which of the following would be considered a type of granulocytes?
EnzymesDendrite cellsBasophilsImmune cells - ANSWER Correct Answer:Basophils
There are 3 types of granulocytes:BasophilsEosinophilsNeutrophils
Outcome analysis would be best described as which of the following?
A.) This is a process by which the results of a therapeutic procedure is formally assessed.
b.) This is an integrated program of quality assessment assurance, controls, and improve-
ment.
c.) This is a planned deviation from the recommended practice/standard operating proce-
dure.
d.) This would be considered an unfavorable sign. - ANSWER Correct Answer:This is a pro-
cess by which the results of a therapeutic procedure is formally assessed.
Quality management would be considered an integrated program of quality assessment as-
surance, controls, and improvement.
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