Blood type transfusions - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

As red blood cells mature - they lose their nucleus and acquire hemoglobin, they only live about 120 days. When they age, red blood cells are phagocytized by white blood cells (macrophages) in the liver and spllen Albumins - the most abundant plasma proteins and contribute most to plasma's osmotic pressure. They combine with and help transport other organic molecules __________ from the kidneys stimulates production of red blood cells - Erythropoietin a group of cancerous conditions that ...

Nursing Acceleration Challenge Exam (NACE) I PN-RN: Foundations of Nursing Practice Test 2023 An Alzheimer patient is actively resistive to basic hygiene. However, in order to meet basic standards for hygiene, how frequently should the patient be bathed? Biweekly Weekly Two to three times weekly Daily - Correct answer-Two to three times weekly While adults don't usually need daily baths, they should bathe two to three times weekly. Grab bars, shower or tub seats, tub mats, handheld sh...

Midterm Exam: NR511 / NR 511 (Latest Update 2024 / 2025) Differential Diagnosis & Primary Care Practicum | Questions & Answers with Rationales | 100% Correct | Grade A - Chamberlain Question: You suspect appendicitis in Andrew, who is 18. With his right hip and knee flexed, you slowly rotate his right leg internally to stretch a muscle. He states that it is painful over his right lower quadrant. Which sign did you elicit? 1.Rovsing sign. 2.Psoas sign. 3.Obturator sign. 4.McBurney sig...

N Comprehensive Online Practice 2019 A with NGN A nurse is caring for a client who has hypertension and is taking captopril. Which of the following tasks should the nurse delegate to an assistive personnel (AP)? Obtain the client's blood pressure before the nurse administers medication. The nurse can delegate obtaining blood pressure before and after medication administration because this task is within the range of function for an AP. Initiate a referral with a dietitian for the cl...

HEMATOLOGY TEST BANK 2023/2024 A patient with a hematologic disorder asks the nurse how the body forms blood cells. The nurse should describe a process that takes place where? A) In the spleen B) In the kidneys C) In the bone marrow D) In the liver - CORRECT ANSWER-Ans: C Feedback: Bone marrow is the primary site for hematopoiesis. The liver and spleen may be involved during embryonic development or when marrow is destroyed. The kidneys release erythropoietin, which stimulates the ...

Exam 3: NURS611 / NURS 611 (Latest 2024 / 2025) Advanced Pathophysiology Quiz Bank | Questions and Verified Answers with Rationales | 100% Correct | Grade A - Maryville Q: Which statement is true regarding warm autoimmune hemolytic anemia? a. Warm autoimmune hemolytic anemia occurs primarily in men. b. It is self-limiting and rarely produces hemolysis. c. Erythrocytes are bound to macrophages and sequestered in the spleen. d. Immunoglobulin M coats erythrocytes and binds them to receptors on mon...

Whole blood is for? - Extreme cases of acute hemorrhage, replaces blood volume. One unit is approximately 450 to 475 mls. PRBC is for ? - Used to increase oxygen carrying capacity of blood in anemias, surgery and disorders with slow bleeding. Also to treat hypovolemia and blood loss from trauma and surgery. One unit is approximately 300 to 325 mls. Plasma is for? - Expands blood volume and provides clotting factors. Used for urgent reversal of warfarin therapy (other way is vitamin K) Cont...

MLS Exam 1 Questions (Comprehensive) & Answers 2024/2025 What antibody is most associated with delayed hemolytic transfusion reactions? - ANSWERSAnti-Jka What antibody is associated with Mycoplasma pneumonia? - ANSWERSAnti-I What class of antibodies cause extravascular hemolysis from sequestration by spleen? - ANSWERSIgG Enzyme panel will not react with which antibodes? - ANSWERSDuffy (Fya or Fyb) What can cause a mother to have a low titer anti-D? - ANSWERSRhIg at 28 weeks (...

NRNP 6566 Final Exam Questions & Answers 2023 Update NRNP 6566 Final Exam Questions & Answers 2023 Update Question 1 Which statement is correct about fluoroquinolones? fluoroquinolones are effective treatment for urinary tract infections and pyelonephritis Fluoroquinolones are recommended treatment in uncomplicated skin infections fluoroquinolones are not associated with tendon rupture fluoroquinolones are never indicated in the treatment of pediatric infections Question 2 A 42...

The nurse is learning about the characteristics of different types of research studies. Which is the chief characteristic of a case control study? 1 The study explains a phenomenon. 2 The study is performed on two groups of subjects. 3 The study groups are randomized. 4 The study groups are biased. - 2 A case control study is a nonexperimental study in which the researchers study the effects of the variables on a particular group of patients. In this type of study, researchers study o...