CCRN HEMATOLOGY/IMMUNOLOGY TESTS BUNDLE SET

hemoglobin CORRECT ANSWER a protein molecule that enables RBC's to transport O2 and CO2, and is also involved in acid base balance Erythropoietin CORRECT ANSWER stimulates red blood cells thrombopoeitin CORRECT ANSWER stimulates platelets GCSF CORRECT ANSWER stimulates white blood cells ...

A patient admitted post-abdominal surgery develops acute renal failure. He is currently on low-molecular-weight heparin (LMWH) for VTE prevention, and the physi- cian wants to monitor the effectiveness of the LMWH. Which of the following lab tests would be the best for monitoring LMWH? A. Platelet ...

With multiple PRBC transfusions, you should watch for... CORRECT ANSWER coags hypocalcemia hyperkalemia Cryoprecipitate is given when what is low? CORRECT ANSWER fibrinogen Citrate toxicity is... CORRECT ANSWER the preservative in blood products, calcium binds to it, causing hypocalcemia ...

What are reticulocytes? CORRECT ANSWER Immature red blood cells What is the life of a mature red blood cell? CORRECT ANSWER 120 days In a situation such as hemorrhage, would the reticulocyte count be increased or decreased? CORRECT ANSWER Increased What are surface antigens on red blood cel...

where are platelets made? CORRECT ANSWER bone marrow what exactly are platelets and their life span CORRECT ANSWER they are WBC and live for 7-10 days what occurs to platelets in the presence of an injury CORRECT ANSWER they activate and change shape/appearance what is the coagulation pathw...

Describe the major effects of the stress response in critically ill patients. What are some complications? CORRECT ANSWER increased inflammation, decreased immune response, increased stomach acid, increased blood glucose, shunting of blood ("fight or flight"), hyperactive adrenals, poor perfusion ...

A 52-year-old man returns to the hospital 2 weeks after being discharged from an admission for upper gastrointestinal bleed. He has been vomiting bright red blood for the past 24 hours. Laboratory parameters reveal a hemoglobin of 6 g/dL and a hematocrit of 20%. Vital signs are blood pressure 90/60 ...

How was smallpox eradicated? A. antibiotics B. clean water and sanitation C. vaccinations D. all of the above E. none of the above, smallpox was never eradicated CORRECT ANSWER vaccinations White cells communicate with: A. Interleukins B. Cell phones C. Interleukocytokines D. Both A an...