mod 2 questions Flashcards
1
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- A person who lives at a high altitude may normally have an increased Hgb and RBC count because
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b. hypoxia caused by decreased atmospheric O2 stimulates erythropoiesis.
2
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- Cancer arising from granulocytic cells in the bone marrow will have the primary effect of causing
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d. decreased phagocytosis of bacteria.
3
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- An anticoagulant such as warfarin that interferes with prothrombin production will alter the clotting mechanism during
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b. activation of thrombin.
4
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- When reviewing laboratory results of an older patient with an infection, the nurse would expect to find
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a. mild leukocytosis.
5
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- Significant information from the patient’s health history that relates to the hematologic system includes
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a. jaundice.
6
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- While assessing the lymph nodes, the nurse should
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c. lightly palpate superficial lymph nodes with the pads of the fingers.
7
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- If a lymph node is palpated, what is a normal finding?
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b. Firm, mobile nodes
8
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- Nursing care for a patient immediately after a bone marrow biopsy and aspiration includes (select all that apply)
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a. giving analgesics as needed.
d. having the patient lie still to keep the sterile pressure dressing intact.
e. monitoring vital signs and assessing the site for excess drainage or bleeding.
9
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- You are taking care of a male patient who has the following laboratory values from his CBC: WBC 6.5 × 103/μL, Hgb 13.4 g/dL, Hct 40%, platelets 50 × 103/μL. What are you most concerned about?
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c. There is an increased risk for bleeding.
