Chapter 07: Care of the Patient with a Blood or Lymphatic Disorder

Chapter 07: Care of the Patient with a Blood or Lymphatic Disorder

 

Complete Chapter Questions With Answers

 

Sample Questions Are Posted Below

 

MULTIPLE CHOICE

 

1. The process by which certain cells engulf and digest microorganisms and cellular debris is called

a.	erythrocytosis.
b.	hematocrit.
c.	phagocytosis.
d.	hemostasis.

 

 

ANS:   C

Phagocytosis is the process by which bacteria, cellular debris, and solid particles are destroyed and removed.

 

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MSC:   NCLEX: Physiological Integrity

 

2. An examination in which the different kinds of white blood cells are counted and reported as percentages of the total examined or absolute (actual number) is called

a.	reticulocyte.
b.	ABO system.
c.	mean cell volume (MCV).
d.	differential.

 

 

ANS:   D

A differential white blood cell count is an examination in which the different kinds of WBCs are counted and reported as percentages of the total examined.

 

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3. The element that makes up 55% of the blood is

a.	plasma.
b.	RBCs.
c.	WBCs.
d.	platelets.

 

 

ANS:   A

Plasma constitutes 55% of the blood’s volume; the remaining 45% is composed of the blood cells and platelets.

 

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TOP:    Plasma             KEY:   Nursing Process Step: Assessment

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4. Erythrocytes are also known as

a.	WBCs.
b.	platelets.
c.	RBCs.
d.	oxygen.

 

 

ANS:   C

Erythrocytes (red blood cells) give blood its rich, red color.

 

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TOP:    Erythrocytes   KEY:   Nursing Process Step: Assessment

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5. Leukocytes are also known as

a.	WBCs.
b.	platelets.
c.	RBCs.
d.	hemoglobin.

 

 

ANS:   A

Unlike the erythrocytes, the leukocytes (white blood cells) have nuclei, are colorless, and live from a few days to several years.

 

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TOP:    Leukocytes     KEY:   Nursing Process Step: Assessment

MSC:   NCLEX: Physiological Integrity