Hematology and immunology Flashcards
1
Q
What percent of blood is plasma?
A
55%
2
Q
What percent of blood is RBC’s?
A
45%
3
Q
What percent of blood are platelets and leukocytes?
A
Less than 1%
4
Q
What is hemophilia?
A
Poor clotting
5
Q
What is Von Willebrand’s disease?
A
No clotting factor in blood
6
Q
What is a DVT?
A
Deep vein thrombosis
7
Q
What is an antigen?
A
Anything that mobilizes the body’s immune response. They flag anything that is foreign to the body
8
Q
What is an antibody and what do they react to?
A
Body proteins that help neutralize foreign objects
They react to antigens
9
Q
How do you recognize anaphylaxis?
A
2+ affected body systems
or
Exposure to a known allergen and hypotension
