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Chapter 20 Flashcards

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What does CBC stand for?

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Complete Blood Count

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What are the 5 types of WBCs?

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Basophil, Eosinophil, Monocyte, Neutrophil, Lympocyte

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What are the three most important things we need to pay attention to for RBCs according to Dr. Evans?

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Hemoglobin, Hematocrit, Platlets

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What is the typical number of WBCs?

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5-10K

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What is the typical number of RBCs?

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4.5-5.5 Million

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WBC count well under 5,000 is a sign that the patient has?

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A weakened immune system

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7
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WBC count well above 10,000 is a sign of?

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Infection

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8
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What is a WBC count under 5,000 referred to as?

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Leukopnea

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9
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What is a WBC count over 10,000 referred to as?

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Leukocytosis

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10
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What do RBCs do?

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Transport oxygen through the body and CO2 out of the body

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11
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RBC count under 4.5 million is referred to as?

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anemia

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12
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RBC count over 5.5 million is referred to as?

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polycythemia

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13
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The protein that helps carry oxygen in RBCs is called?

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Hemoglobin

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14
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RBCs compared to total blood volume is referred to as?

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Hematocrit

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15
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What is the average hemoglobin in a male?

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14-18g/dL

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16
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What is the average hemoglobin in a female?

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12-16g/dL

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17
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What is the normal hematocrit level in a male?

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42-52%

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18
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What is the normal hematocrit level in a female?

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37-47%

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19
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Platelets contribute to the _____ of blood

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clotting

20
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A low platelet count is referred to as ____ and puts patients at a risk of bleeding out.

A

thrombocytopenia

21
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A high platelet count is referred to as ______ and puts the patient at a risk of clots

A

thrombocytosis

22
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The normal range of platelets is?

A

150-450,000

23
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A patient has redness around the site of an IV. Would this be an example of local or systemic?

A

Local

24
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The body develops antibodies to infection by being exposed to them at school or daycare. This is which kind of immunity?

A

Active

25
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A parent takes their child for their regular immunizations. This is which kind of immunity?

A

Passive

26
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You had chicken pox when you were four and now you have developed what kind of immunity towards it?

A

specific

27
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A newborn is breastfed by their mother and antibodies pass from the milk to the baby. What immunity is this?

A

Passive

28
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Covering your mouth when you cough or sneeze is referred to as ______ ______

A

Respiratory hygiene

29
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Procedures that decrease potential for spread of infection in a clinical environment is referred to as?

A

Medical asepsis

30
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Classify the duration: A common cold that comes and goes in the course of 2 weeks.

A

Acute

31
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Classify the duration: An infection that presents itself slowly and can last for weeks, months or even years.

A

Chronic

32
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Classify the duration: HIV that has been present in the body for years but suddenly the pt shows S&S

A

Latent

33
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What are the 6 links in the chain of infection?

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  1. Pathogens
  2. Reservoir
  3. Portal of Exit
  4. Mode of transmission
  5. Portal of Entry
  6. Susceptible Host
34
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What is the source of infection where pathogens can live and multiply?

A

Reservoir

35
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In human or animal reservoirs the most frequent _______________ is via bodily fluids.

A

Portal of Exit

36
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Direct contact, indirect contact, droplet, airborne and vector are all examples of?

A

Mode of transmission

37
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Normal body openings create _________ for pathogens to enter the body.

A

portals of entry

38
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A person who is at risk of infection because of inadequate defense is referred to as a _______

A

Susceptible host

39
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A patient comes into urgent care with an ear ache and is diagnosed with an ear infection. After taking the prescribed antibiotics they develop a UTI. What would the UTI be referred to as?

A

Secondary infection

40
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A frail client infected with pneumonia may develop shingles (herpes zoster, a viral infection related to past infection with varicella) related to the stress of illness. This would be an example of?

A

Secondary infection

41
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List the order in which you would put on PPE

A

Gown, mask, face shield, gloves

42
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List the order in which you would remove PPE?

A

Gloves, gown, face shield, mask

43
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After removing PPE what should you do next?

A

Wash your hands

44
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What is promoted by a clean environment, clean hands and following CDC guidelines?

A

Medical asepsis

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