Test 2 ch 47 Flashcards
what is the process by which certain cells engulf and digest microorganisms and cellular debris?
a. erythrocytosis
b. hematocrit
c. phagocytocis
d. hemostatis
c. phagocytosis
the nurse explains that because it is a reliable and predictable indicator of the bodys level of infection or recovery, which is a common diagnostic tool?
a. hemoglobin
b. hematocrit
c. mean cell volume (mcv)
d. differential
d. differential
the nurse is assessing a differential sees an increase in immature neutrophils (bands) and is aware that this indicates which concern?
a. a significant hemorrhage
b. aplastic anemia
c.. an infection or stress
d. beginning recovery from an infection
c. an infection or stress
B cells and T cells fit under which classification?
a. erythrocytes
b. basophils
c. lymphocytes
d. monocytes
c. lymphocytes
The nurse id reading the results of a white blood cell count differential. which abnormal reading indicates a severe allergic reaction?
a. increased basophil count
b. increased lymphocyte count
c. increased monocyte count
d. increased neutrophil count
a. increased basophil count
the presence of excess bands in the peripheral blood that indicate severe infection is indicated in which manner?
a. shift to the left
b. shift to the right
c. bone marrow aspiration
d. thrombocytosis
a. shift to the left
a patient has been diagnosed with pernicious anemia. when reinforcing instructions, the nurse explains the disorder results from which process?
a. poor nutritional intake of iron
b. lack of the intrinsic factor
c. blood loss due to hemorrhage
d. excess production of red blood cells
b. lack of intrinsic factor
erythropoiesis is the term referring to which process?
a. destruction of older red blood cells
b. lack of folic acid to create new red blood cells
c. releasing white blood cells in response to infection
d. production of new red blood cells in the bone marrow
d. production of new red blood cells in the bone marrow
which does the elevation in the eosinophil count to 10% indicate?
a. anemia
b. allergy
c. infection
d. hypoxia
b. allergy
which would the nurse reinforce in a teaching plan for a home health patient with a hemoglobin of 8.4mg?
a. exercising for periods of 30 minutes daily
b. limiting fluid intake
c. Alternating activity with rest periods
d. avoiding the use of oxygen
c. alternating activity with rest periods
approximately how much blood is stored in the spleen that can be released in a hypovolemic emergency?
a. 100 ml
b. 300 ml
c. 500 ml
d. 1000 ml
c. 500 ml
the nurse is caring for a patient with pernicious anemia should make provisions for which intervention?
a. frequent iced drinks
b. lightweight blanket
c. a fan to circulate the air
d. reverse isolation
b. lightweight blanket
when reinforcing instructions for the patient taking an oral liquid iron preparation, which should the nurse include?
a. information relative to taking the iron with milk
b. information relative to the bowel movement color changing to dark red
c. information relative to taking preparation through a straw to prevent staining of teeth
d. information relative to taking a drug with meals or a snack
c. information relative to taking preparation through a straw to prevent staining of teeth
when the 14 year old patient comes into the emergency room in sickle cell crisis, which should be the primary focus of care?
a. genetic counseling
b. applying ice packs
c. pain relief measures
d. providing iron replacements
c. pain relief measures
the nurse expects the plan of care for a patient with leukemia to focus on which aspect of care?
a. prevention of abnormal clotting
b. promotion of mobility activities
c. frequent transfusions of plasma
d. prevention of infectious diseases
d. prevention of infectious diseases
which must a patient undergo before a bone marrow transplant?
a. a thorough nutritional plan to support the new marrow
b. chemotherapy to eradicate malignant bone marrow cells
c. a physical therapy program to strengthen the body
d. inhalation therapy to reduce possible pathogens in the lungs
b. chemotherapy to eradicate malignant bone marrow cells