Description : The following findings are normal in pregnancy: a. elevated erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) b. raised serum urea c. raised serum creatinine d. elevated white blood cell count
Last Answer : elevated white blood cell count
Description : Which of the following terms refers to an abnormal decrease in white blood cells, red blood cells, and platelets? a) Pancytopenia Pancytopenia may be congenital or acquired. b) Anemia ... of WBCs in circulation. d) Thrombocytopenia Thrombocytopenia refers to a lower-than-normal platelet count.
Last Answer : a) Pancytopenia Pancytopenia may be congenital or acquired.
Description : A 67-year-old male with advanced cholangiocarcinoma develops gram-negative sepsis. Excessive bleeding is noted around vascular catheters and from needle puncture sites. The diagnosis of disseminated ... b. Decreased fibrinogen level c. Normal prothrombin time d. Elevated fibrin split products
Last Answer : Answer: a, b, d Disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC) is the primary form of acute thrombosis. Causes of this syndrome include abruptio placenta, gram-positive and gram-negative sepsis, ... decline in the platelet count and fibrinogen level, along with an elevation of fibrin split products
Description : Immediate allergy reaction (type I allergic reaction) is: a) An allergic or immune response that begins within a period lasting from a few minutes to about an hour after exposure to an ... cause tissue damage e) It occurs during blood transfusion reactions and in hemolytic disease of the newborn.
Last Answer : Ans: A
Description : When the patient's eosinophil count is 50-90% of blood leukocytes, the nurse interprets the result as a) indicative of idiopathic hypereosinophilic syndrome. When eosinophils make up 50-90% of white cell ... d) normal. Eosinophils normally make up 1-3% of the total number of white blood cells.
Last Answer : a) indicative of idiopathic hypereosinophilic syndrome. When eosinophils make up 50-90% of white cell count, the patient is demonstrating severe eosinophilia.
Description : If an individual is a dendrochronologist (pron: den-drow-kron-OL-o-jist), what would she count?
Last Answer : ANSWER: TREE RINGS (accept: TREE AGE or TREE YEAR)
Description : Delayed allergy reaction (type IV allergic reaction) is: a) An An allergic or immune response that begins within a period lasting from a few minutes to about an hour after exposure to ... of antigen-antibody complexes that cause tissue damage e) An allergic disorder which is transferred genetically.
Last Answer : Ans: B
Description : Reviewing the laboratory findings of the client, the nurse would found which findings are elevated? 1. White blood cell count 2. Total serum bilirubin 3. Alkaline phosphate 4. Red blood cell count 5. Cholesterol 6. Serum amylase A. 1, 2, and 3 B. 2, 3, and 4 C. 3, 5, and 6 D. 1, 2, and 6
Last Answer : A. 1, 2, and 3
Description : Which of the following laws best describes the statement: The members of an homologous (pron: ho-MOL-eh-gus) pair of genes are separated during meiosis (pron: my-O-sis) of reproductive cells so that ... law of independent assortment c) law of filial (pron: FILL-ee-al) generation d) law of sorting
Last Answer : ANSWER: A -- LAW OF SEGREGATION
Description : Eosinophil count - absolute?
Last Answer : DefinitionAn absolute eosinophil count is a blood test that measures the number of white blood cells called eosinophils. Eosinophils become active when you have certain allergic diseases, infections, and other ... or a syringe. During the procedure, the band is removed to restore blood flow. Onc
Description : Which of the following is the oldest period of tim lasting from the beginnings of the earth to approximately 570 million year ago? w) Precambrian x) Pleistocene (pron: ply-sto-sin) y) Miocene (pron: my-o-sin) z) Jurassic
Last Answer : ANSWER: W -- PRECAMBRIAN
Description : What does a low blood platelet count mean - Topix?
Last Answer : This is called Thrombocytopenia and means that the body is low on platelets, a type of blood cell that helps your blood to clot when damage occurs to blood vessels. Depending on ... the platelet count is, individuals with Thrombocytopenia may bruise easily and experience nosebleeds or bleeding gums.
Description : After giving blood, how long does it take for the platelet count to return to normal?
Last Answer : If you give blood it really doesn't take long for your platelet to get back. It really just takes a few miniatures depending upon your body weight.
Description : Laboratory monitoring of coagulation and anticoagulation includes testing of platelet function. Which of the following statements is/are true concerning tests of platelet function? a. A ... platelet aggregation should be part of the standard preoperative evaluation of patients using aspirin
Last Answer : Answer: a, c Tests of platelet function include peripheral platelet counts, bleeding times, and platelet aggregation. Usually, a platelet count of 50,000/mL or more ensures adequate hemostasis ... is not available in most laboratories, probably because of the observer-dependent nature of the test
Description : The evaluation of a patient scheduled for elective surgery should always include the following as tests of hemostasis and coagulation: A. History and physical examination. B. Complete blood count ( ... (APTT). D. Studies of platelet aggregation with adenosine diphosphate (ADP) and epinephrine.
Last Answer : Answer: A DISCUSSION: The evaluation of most patients scheduled for elective surgery who do not have a history of significant bleeding disorders is somewhat controversial. An adequate history and ... suspected of having qualitative defects of platelet function (e.g., von Willebrand's disease)
Description : My 17 year old has been suffering from chronic stomach pains for a week. Tests say it is not her appendix or cyst on ovary or kidney infection but white blood count is elevated. Any idea what it could be? She is type 1 diabetic.
Last Answer : Perhaps your teen is suffering from a ruptured esophagus? How is there eating going?
Description : In case of infection, following is the first line of defense B A. Antibodies B. Macrophages C. Red blood cells D. Platelet
Last Answer : Macrophages
Description : What can it be?
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Description : What organelles does eosinophil cells have alot of?
Last Answer : Need answer
Description : Which one of the following cells produces antibodies? (1) Eosinophil (2) Monocyte (3) Basophil (4) Lymphocytes
Last Answer : (4) Lymphocytes Explanation: Antibodies are secreted by a type of Lymphocytes (White Blood cell). Antibodies can occur in two physical forms, a soluble form that is secreted from the cell, and ... bacteria and viruses. The antibody recognizes a unique part of the foreign target, called an antigen.
Description : Which one of the following cells produces antibodies ? (1) Eosinophil (2) Monocyte (3) Basophil (4) Lymphocytes
Last Answer : 4 lymphocytes
Description : The patient whom you are about to treat states that he has Von Willebrand's disease. Which one of the following preoperative haematological analyses may reflect this disease: A. Bleeding time and ... C. Bleeding time and factor X level D. Platelet count E. Thromboplastin generation time
Last Answer : A. Bleeding time and factor VIII level ptt also prolonged decreased platelet count
Description : Which of the following terms refers to a form of white blood cell involved in immune response? a) Lymphocyte Both B and T lymphocytes respond to exposure to antigens. b) Granulocyte Granulocytes ... blood cell without central pallor, seen with hemolysis. d) Thrombocyte A thombocyte is a platelet.
Last Answer : a) Lymphocyte Both B and T lymphocytes respond to exposure to antigens.
Description : Between the layers of phospholipids in a cell membrane, there is an area that is: a) hydrophobic (pron: high-dro-fo-bick) b) hydrophillic (pron: high-dro-fill-ick) c) hygroscopic (pron: high-grow-scop-ick) d) hygrolipic (pron: high-grow-lip-ick)
Last Answer : ANSWER: A -- HYDROPHOBIC
Description : Would you swallow the eggs of parasitic worms such as hookworms or whipworms to cure your allergies?
Last Answer : Have you SEEN those things? Not me.
Description : Critical count of Platelet is `:-`
Last Answer : Critical count of Platelet is `:-` A. `40,000//m m^(3)` B. 1 lac `// m m^(3)` C. 2 lac `// m m^(3)` D. 4 lac `// m m^(3)`
Description : What are the Complications of below platelet count?
Last Answer : Feel Free to Answer
Description : What is the reason for a low platelet count?
Last Answer : There are many reasons for a low platelet count, or Thrombocytopenia. Perhaps your body has decided to not produce as much, or maybe they are trapped in an organ. There could also be an increased amount of damage to them, causing your body to not be able to keep up producing them.
Description : What happens when you have a low platelet count?
Last Answer : Depending of the severity it may simply mean that you bruise more easily than most, however a low platelet count can also be a sight of hemophilia which means that you blood finds it hard to ... of spontaneous bleeding which can be very serious. You need to discuss this further with your doctor.
Description : What factors lead to a low platelet count?
Last Answer : No, it does not mean these issues are related because having a low platelet count can mean many diseases, sicknesses, and illnesses. I advise you to seek a doctor to find out.
Description : What is a really low platelet count?
Last Answer : A low platelet count, called thrombocytopenia, causes the blood to fail to clot easily. A healthy platelet count should be between 150,000 and 450,000 platelets per micro liter of blood. A level lower than 150,000 platelets indicates thrombocytopenia.
Description : Low Platelet Count: Treatment?
Last Answer : When a person has a low platelet count, this means that the blood does not have enough platelets, or thrombocytes, to help them clot the blood in order to heal wounds. Another ... of treatment to prevent internal bleeding and other complications from chronic low platelet count and similar problems.
Description : Important Information Needed to Understand Low Platelet Count?
Last Answer : In the most simplistic terms, platelets are the cells in your blood stream that have the function of promoting clotting. These platelets must exist in the blood stream in large numbers. If the ... but with certain illnesses, the spleen may be removing platelets too soon, causing low platelet counts.
Description : Platelet count?
Last Answer : DefinitionA platelet count is a test to measure how many platelets you have in your blood. Platelets help the blood clot. They are smaller than red or white blood cells.Alternative NamesThrombocyte countHow ... the blood has been collected, the needle is removed, and the puncture site is covered to
Description : Which of the following statement(s) is/are true concerning heparin-associated thrombocytopenia? a. Heparin-associated thrombocytopenia occurs only in the face of over anticoagulation with heparin b. ... d. Heparin-associated thrombocytopenia may be seen within hours of initiation of heparin therapy
Last Answer : Answer: b, c Heparin-associated thrombocytopenia occurs in 0.6% to 30% of patients who receive heparin, although severe thrombocytopenia (platelet counts less than 100,000) is seen in ... as coating on pulmonary artery catheters or low rate infusion into arterial catheters may cause this syndrome
Description : Which of the following statement(s) concerning laboratory studies used in monitoring a patient with intravenous heparinization is/are correct? a. The platelet count should be followed because of the ... serum creatinine should be measured daily to allow adjustments in dose based on renal function
Last Answer : Answer: a, c In monitoring the effect of heparin, an activated partial thromboplastin time (aPTT) of 1.5 control or a thrombin clotting time (TCT) of 2 times control reflects adequate ... system. Therefore the dose of heparin need not be adjusted in cases of liver or renal dysfunction
Description : In 70 kg patient one unit of platelet concentrate should increase platelet count A. 2000 - 5000 mm3 B. 5000 - 10000 mm3 C. 10000 - 20000 mm3 D. More than 20000 mm3
Description : What can cause Low Lymphocyte count and elevated LDH?
Description : Which of the following human digestive enzymes is incorrectly matched to its substrate? a) pepsin - protein b) trypsin - starch (pron: TRIP-sin) c) pancreatic amylase - starch (pron: AM-i-lase) d) lipase - fat e) maltase - maltose.
Last Answer : ANSWER: B -- TRYPSIN - STARCH
Description : Which type of muscle is a syncytium (pron: sin-sish-E-um)? a) skeletal b) cardiac c) smooth d) all of the above
Last Answer : ANSWER: A -- SKELETAL
Description : The largest White Blood Corpuscle is – (1) Lymphocyte (2) Monocyte (3) Thrombocyte (4) Erythrocyte
Last Answer : (2) Monocyte Explanation: Monocytes are the largest white blood cell. When they leave the blood they're called macrophages.
Description : The largest White Blood Corpuscle is (1) Lymphocyte (2) Monocyte (3) Thrombocyte (4) Erythrocyte
Last Answer : Monocyte
Description : A matured mammalian cell without nucleus is – (1) Lymphocyte (2) Erythrocyte (3) Spermatozoan (4) Oocyte
Last Answer : (2) Erythrocyte Explanation: Mammalian erythrocytes are unique among the vertebrates as they are nonnucleated cells in their mature form. These cells have nuclei during early phases of ... lose all other cellular organelles such as their mitochondria, Golgi apparatus and endoplasmic reticulum.
Description : A matured mammalian cell without nucleus is (1) Lymphocyte (2) Erythrocyte (3) Spermatozoan (4) Oocyte
Last Answer : Erythrocyte
Description : The theory that an individual tends to act in a certain way, with the expectation that the act will be followed by a given outcome and according to the attractiveness of the outcome is _____. (a) Equity theory ; (b) Three-needs theory ; (c) Motivation-hygiene theory (d) Expectancy theory
Last Answer : (a) Equity theory ;
Description : Which of the following is agranulocyte? (a) Basophil (b) Neutrophil (c) Lymphocyte (d) Eosinophil
Last Answer : (c) Lymphocyte
Description : Can someone fill me in on allergies and allergy shots?
Last Answer : answer:You are right about allergy shots. You are sort of right about allergies, but mostly exposure to allergens decreases the chances of allergy. For example, children who live in households with pets are less likely ... got red and swelled up to my elbow. I have been told I should get an epi pen.
Description : If a pharmacist has 808.4 grams of allergy medicine to put into capsules and must put 37.6 grams of the medicine into each capsule How many capsules can he fill?
Last Answer : 21.5 capsules808.4 / 37.6 = exactly 21.5
Description : The condition in which there is a DECREASE in the number of white blood cells in humans is known as: a) leukocytosis (pron: lew-kO-sigh-toe-sis) b) leukopenia (pron: lew-kO-pea-nee-ah) c) leukemia (pron: lew-kee-me-ah) d) leukohyperia (pron: lew-kO-high-per-e-ah)
Last Answer : ANSWER: B -- leukopenia
Description : In a cell, aerobic respiration occurs mainly in the: a) ribosomes (pron: RIBE-a-somes) b) mitochondria (pron: mite-o-KON-dree-a) c) Golgi apparatus (pron: GALL-jee) d) chloroplasts (pron: KLOR-o-plasts)
Last Answer : ANSWER: B -- MITOCHONDRIA