Exam (elaborations)
NURS 6100 Augusta University -NURS 6100: Module 3 Questions With Complete Solutions
- Course
- NURS 6100
- Institution
- Augusta University
NURS 6100 Augusta University -NURS 6100: Module 3 Questions With Complete Solutions
[Show more]
Content preview
NURS 6100: Module 3 Questions With Complete SolutionsWhat percentage of total body weight is accounted for
by blood?
7% - 8%
What is the total volume of blood in the average adult?
5 to 6 liters
How quickly should blood clot?
30 to 60 minutes
What is the hematocrit?
percentage of blood volume occupied by red blood cells
Within normal limits, what is the typical ratio of hematocrit to
hemoglobin?
3:1
What is the major difference between plasma and serum?
the presence of fibrinogen in the plasma
What is the function of plasma water?
,90-91% of plasma is water
transport vehicle for blood materials (nutrients, oxygen, waste
products, hormones, chemical mediators)
absorbs and distributes body heat
What are the 3 major types of plasma proteins? What
percentage of plasma do each of these components comprise?
albumins (54%), globulins (38%), fibrinogen (7%)
What is the function of albumin?
a carrier for certain substances
blood buffer
What is the function of globulins?
transport bilirubin and steroids (alpha globulins)
transport iron and copper (beta globulins)
antibodies of the immune system (gamma globulins)
gamma globulins
antibodies released by plasma cells during immune response
What is the function of fibrinogen?
converts into fibrin
soluble protein that polymerizes to form insoluble protein fibrin
during blood clotting
,What is the function of hemoglobin?
Oxygen carrying pigment in red blood cells
What accounts for the color of RBCs?
hemoglobin
Normochromic - normal colors
Hypochromic - decreased color
What are the functions of leukocytes?
white blood cells
immune response
identify and destroy cancer cells
inflammatory response
wound healing
What is the normal RBC count (male & female)?
Male: 4.2-5.4
Female: 3.6-5.0
What is the normal WBC count?
4.8-10.8
What is the normal platelet count range?
150,000 to 450,000/μL of blood
What is the function of neutrophils?
, maintaining normal host defenses against invading bacteria and
fungi, cell debris, and a variety of foreign substances
first cells to go to an area of tissue damage
Describe neutrophilia.
increase in immature neutrophils in peripheral blood
due to acute infections and acute injuries
Describe neutropenia.
decreased amounts of neutrophils (< 1000/microgram)
- Can decrease a host's defense
- Risk for infection (including opportunistic infections)!
How is neutropenia treated?
• Antimicrobials
• Hematopoietic growth factors
neutropenia precautions
No fresh fruit, veggies, raw or unpasteurized foods, or flowers
Hand washing, avoid live vaccines, do not share!
Avoid crowds, bodies of water and contact with animals.
What causes neutropenia?
Decreased neutrophil production
Accelerated utilization or destruction of neutrophils
Neutrophil shift from the blood to tissue compartments
The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
Guaranteed quality through customer reviews
Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.
Quick and easy check-out
You can quickly pay through credit card or Stuvia-credit for the summaries. There is no membership needed.
Focus on what matters
Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I buy this document?
You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.
Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?
Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.
Who am I buying these notes from?
Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller Classroom. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for $17.99. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.
Can Stuvia be trusted?
4.6 stars on Google & Trustpilot (+1000 reviews)
48756 documents were sold in the last 30 days
Founded in 2010, the go-to place to buy study notes for 15 years now