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PhysioEx Ex. 11 Activity 1-5 question and answers 2023 updatedHematocrit - correct answer of 40 means that 40% of the volume of blood consists of RBCs. A buffy coat layer - correct answer -layer between plasma and blood -leukocytes and platelets The diagnosis of anemia indicates - correct answer a lower than normal hematocrit Polycythemia refers to - correct answer a significant increase in RBCs. Why would the hemoglobin levels of an anemic patient be lower than the hemoglobin level...

BY115 Final Study Guide Spring 2023 The muscular wall of the heart is called the ________ and contains________ A. Myocardium, smooth muscle B. Epicardium, cardiac muscle C. Myocardium, cardiac muscle D. Epicardium, smooth muscle E. Endocardium, cardiac muscle C. Myocardium, cardiac muscle What is the purpose of the bio concave disc shape of an erythrocyte? A. Maximizes surface area B. Allows the cell to live longer C. Increases the opportunity of cells to clump together prevents D...

A school nurse is caring for a child who is experiencing an acute asthma attack. Which of the following medications should the nurse expect to administer? Albuterol The nurse should expect to administer albuterol to a child who is experiencing an acute exacerbation of asthma because it is considered a rescue medication. Rescue medications are classified according to their rapid onset of action. Asthma is a chronic inflammatory disorder of the airways. Asthmatic episodes are associated with air...

  1. What is the predominant cell type in CLL? Answer: B cell 2. What enzyme can help with the diagnosis of muscular dystrophy? Answer: Creatine phosphokinase (CPK) 3. What are howell-jolly bodies? Answer: dna fragments 4. True or false: Lupus anticoagulant causes micro emboli formation in blood vessels of SLE patients Answer: true 5. What solution is used for the measurement of HDL? Answer: Heparin-manganese 6. In blood bank DAT testing, 3 AHG tubes are negative. When check cell...

Medca Phlebotomy Technician Study Guide 182 Questions with Verified Answers Type and cross match - CORRECT ANSWER takes place for transfusions to determine if a patient will react after a transfusion (learning if blood is compatible with donors) preanalytical phase - CORRECT ANSWER the process of collecting a specimen for further laboratory testing anatomic pathology - CORRECT ANSWER process of testing specimen such as biopsy pharmacy department - CORRECT ANSWER primary consultant fo...

The parents of a child with sickle cell anemia (SSA) tell the nurse, "We have never had any symptoms of SSA and do not understand why our child has this problem." Which information will the nurse include when teaching the parents? 1 SSA is caused by a random genetic mutation with no known cause. 2 People who are carriers of SSA may not have symptoms, but all of their children will have SSA. 3 If both parents are carriers of SSA, there is a 25% chance that offspring will have SSA. 4 ...

HURST REVIEW NCLEX-RN Readiness Exam 1 - Questions, Answered and well detailed Rationales A client has sustained a major head injury as a result of a motor vehicle accident. The emergency department nurse is assessing the client's neurological status every 15 minutes. Which sign would the nurse recognize as an early indicator of an increased intracranial pressure (ICP)? 1. Dilated and unresponsive pupils 2. Cheyne-Stokes respirations 3. Cushing's triad 4. Change in level of consciousness (LOC...

Retinal Detachment Curtain over visual field with occasional flashes of light Cataracts Cloudy/Blurry 3 NSAIDS that increase the risk of bleeding Naproxen, Ibuprofen, and Aspirin Thrombocytopenia Low platelet level in blood Pt at risk for bleeding due to delayed clotting Nurse should measure abdominal girth daily for signs of internal bleeding NO ENEMA Check IV site every 2 hrs Require 2L (2,000 ml) of fluid per day What are platelets also known as? Thromboc...

Nurs 310 Exam Review and study guide The nurse should be aware of signs of physical, sexual, and emotional abuse and comply with state or provincial mandatory reporting. Signs of abuse may include: • Shaken baby syndrome (ie, irritability or lethargy, poor feeding, emesis, seizures) • Burns in the shape of household items (eg, iron, spatula), from cigarettes, or from immersion in scalding liquid • Repeated injuries in varied stages of healing (eg, bruises, burns, fractures) (Option 4...

PATHO 370 - Pathophysiology Study Guide Complete 2023. Chapter 1 - Intro to Pathophysiology Pathophysiology ● Pathophysiology - Deranged function in an individual or an organ due to a disease Etiology Classifications ○ Idiopathic - Cause is unknown ○ Iatrogenic - Cause results from unintended or unwanted medical treatment ● Risk Factor: The chances of you getting something ○ A factor that when present increases the likelihood of disease Stages and Clinical Course ● Latent Pe...