Hemoconcentration - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

An animal that is dehydrated before surgery may require a _____ because _____ of the cell volume occurs after rehydration. a) blood/plasma transfusion; dilution b) blood/plasma transfusion; hemoconcentration c) splenectomy; hemoconcentration d) splenectomy; sequestration - PRECISE ANSWER a) blood/plasma transfusion; dilution Rehydration may necessitate a blood or plasma transfusion because dilution of the blood cell volume occurs with rehydration. Platelets in mammals: ...

Which of the following is the best indication that a patient might be at risk of syncope? a. Involuntary movement b. Lightheadedness and shallow breath c. Small red spots appearing on skin d. Paleness and sweating - ANSWERd. Paleness and sweating Why is it important for a phlebotomist to invert anticoagulant tubes? a. To prevent a pH imbalance b. To prevent hemolysis c. To ensure proper mixing of blood and additive d. To prevent hemoconcentration - ANSWERc. To ensure proper mixing...

A delay in transferring a specimen from a syringe to a vacuum tube might cause which of the following to occur? Hemolysis Specimen contamination Low volume Hemoconcentration - ️️️Hemolysis Hemolysis occurs due to a syringe transfer delay.Specimen contamination is caused by a failure to adhere to aseptic technique.A delay in transfer should not affect the volume of the specimen.Hemoconcentration can be caused by leaving a tourniquet on too long or having the patient pump their fis...

ATI chapter 57 Fluid and Electrolyte Imbalances Exam Questions With 100% Correct Answers ◯ Fluid can move between compartments (through selectively permeable membranes) by a variety of methods - answer(diffusion, active transport, ltration, osmosis) in order to maintain homeostasis. ◯ Fluid imbalances that the nurse should be familiar with are: - answer■ Fluid volume deficits ■ Fluid volume excess electrolytes - answerElectrolytes are minerals (sometimes called salts) that are p...

PATHOPHYS EXAM 1 ALL REVIEW QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS, RATED A+ Abdominal pain, chest pain, nausea/vomiting, dysphagia, odynophagia, anorexia, bowel changes, GI bleeding Common signs and symptoms of GI distress acute blood loss, anemia (slow/chronic blood loss), hemoconcentration (fluid loss) What would we be looking for on a CBC in response to GI distress? Acute kidney injury (hypokalemia) What would we be looking for on a chemistry panel in response to GI distress? Liver function What ...

Med Surg Exam 2 Complete study guide|Galen College of Nursing - NUR 242 MS Exam 2.Chap 11 Fluid compartments Intracellular 60% Contained within the cell body About 25L Veins, arteries, capillaries, heart, etc Extracellular 33% Most important area of homeostasis, area outside of cells Divided into intravascular space and interstitial space Extracellular fluid volume is about 15L In-between the cells Fluid Balance Closely linked to/affected by electrolyte concentrations Fluid intake 2.3-3L a day F...

Electrolytes Flashcards Review the most causes, signs & symptoms, and interventions of electrolyte imbalances. Study These Flashcards 1 Q What major complications can occur with fluid and electrolyte imbalances? (Immediate Complication) A Severe fluid and electrolyte imbalances can cause life-threatening complications such as: dysrhythmias seizures respiratory depression coma 2 Q What main organ controls fluid and electrolyte balance? A The kidneys. 3 Q What are th...

ATI chapter 57 Fluid and Electrolyte Imbalances Exam Questions With 100% Correct Answers ◯ Fluid can move between compartments (through selectively permeable membranes) by a variety of methods - answer(diffusion, active transport, ltration, osmosis) in order to maintain homeostasis. ◯ Fluid imbalances that the nurse should be familiar with are: - answer■ Fluid volume deficits ■ Fluid volume excess electrolytes - answerElectrolytes are minerals (sometimes called salts) that are p...

AMT/RPT Practice Exam Questions & Answers 2024/2025 If a vein feels hard and thready like when palpated, then this vein may be - ANSWERSsclerosed. If the plunger on the syringe is pulled back too fast the specimen may be - ANSWERShemolyzed When performing a heel puncture on an infant, proper technique includes - ANSWERSplacing lancet flat against the skin on the medial or lateral plantar surface of heel. what condition would most likely cause hemoconcentration? - ANSWERSDehydration...

AMT/RPT Practice Exam If a vein feels hard and thready like when palpated, then this vein may be - sclerosed. If the plunger on the syringe is pulled back too fast the specimen may be - hemolyzed When performing a heel puncture on an infant, proper technique includes - placing lancet flat against the skin on the medial or lateral plantar surface of heel. what condition would most likely cause hemoconcentration? - Dehydration. What can cause hematoma formation? - firmly anchoring ...