Chapter 25 Bleeding

Question 1

Circulation of blood within an organ or tissue in adequate amounts to meet the cells' oxygen, nutritional, and waste removal needs is termed \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_.
A. Hemorrhage 
B. Hypoperfusion
C. Perfusion 
D. Coagulation

Answer 1

C. Perfusion

Question 2

What mechanism(s) does the body use to control bleeding? 
A. Clotting 
B. Coagulation 
C. Vasoconstriction 
D. All of these answers are correct.

Answer 2

D. All of these answers are correct

Question 3

Significant vital sign changes will occur if the typical adult acutely loses more than \_\_\_\_\_ of his or her total blood volume.
A. 20%
B. 10%
C. 15%
D. 5%

Answer 3

A. 20%

Question 4

Which section of the heart receives deoxygenated blood? 
A. Ventricles 
B. Left
C. Right 
D. Atria

Answer 4

C. Right

Question 5

Which of the following statements regarding hemophilia is correct?

A. Hemophilia is defined as a total lack of platelets
B. Approximately 25% of the population has hemophilia
C. Patients with hemophilia may bleed spontaneously
D. Hemophiliacs take aspirin to enhance blood clotting

Answer 5

C. Patients with hemophilia may bleed spontaneously

Question 6

Which organ or organ system has the greatest tolerance for lack of perfusion (shock)?

A. Skeletal muscle
B. Kidneys
C. Gastrointestinal system
D. Brain

Answer 6

C. Gastrointestinal system

Question 7

Which portion of the blood carries oxygen to and wastes away from body tissues?

A. White blood cells
B. Plasma
C. Red blood cells
D. Platelets

Answer 7

C. Red blood cells

Question 8

Hypovolemic shock occurs when:

A. the clotting ability of the blood is enhanced
B. the patient’s systolic blood pressure is less than 100 mm Hg
C. the body cannot compensate for rapid blood loss
D. at least 10% of the patient’s blood volume is lost

Answer 8

C. the body cannot compensate for rapid blood loss