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Med Surg Exam 2 PLQ_ (1).
Med Surg Exam 2 PLQ_ (1).
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________________ is the primary site for hematopoiesis, a process of continuousblood cell formation. - CORRECT ANSWER-bone marrow
Patients who have had a partial or total gastrectomy may have limited amounts of
intrinsic factor, therefore the absorption of vitamin ____________ may be
diminished. - CORRECT ANSWER-B12
Plasma proteins consist primarily of _____________ and globulins. - CORRECT
ANSWER-albumin
An increase in _________________ may be seen in patients exposed to a bacterial
infection. - CORRECT ANSWER-neutrophils
Delayed hemolytic reactions usually occur within _____________ days after
transfusion, when the level of antibody has been increased to the extent that a
reaction can occur. - CORRECT ANSWER-14
The average lifespan of a normal circulating erythrocyte is _____ days - CORRECT
ANSWER-120
The primary function of ______________ is to attack foreign material. - CORRECT
ANSWER-lymphocytes
To be considered a blood donor, a person must have a minimum hemoglobin level of
__________ - CORRECT ANSWER-12.5
The most common type of blood transfusion reaction is _______________ -
CORRECT ANSWER-febrile nonhemolytic
The patient, who is experiencing severe circulatory overload due to too much blood
infusing too quickly, should be placed in an upright position with the feet in a
____________ position. - CORRECT ANSWER-dependent
The most common symptom and complication of anemia is ______________, which
has the greatest negative impact on a patient's level of functioning. - CORRECT
ANSWER-fatigue
Patients with ______________ anemia develop a smooth sore red tongue. -
CORRECT ANSWER-pernicious
__________________ is a genetic condition in which excess iron, absorbed from the
GI tract, is deposited in various body organs. - CORRECT
ANSWER-hemochromatosis
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