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A patient presents with a white blood cell (WBC) count of 20,000 cells per microliter. Which of the following interpretations would be correct for the nurse to make? A) The WBC count is so high that the patient will never have to worry about an infection. B) The patient's results are diagnostic for allergies or autoimmune disorders. C) The patient likely has anemia, and the elevated WBC level is attempting to compensate. D) Although elevated, the WBCs may be poorly functioning, increasing a...

Inflammed lymph nodes (acute or chronic) and lymph nodes hurt when palpated, actually a good finding because it is indicative of inflammation -ANSWER Lymphadenitis Enlarged lymph nodes, not painful. This is a bad finding -ANSWER Lymphadenopathy Hematopoetic stem cells are proliferating uncontrollably. Bone marrow is being replaced with malignant cells. This disease also starts in the bone marrow. -ANSWER Leukemia This leukemia is derived from lymphoid stem cells (T and B cells) -ANSW...

Leukopenia (leukocytopenia) - ANSWER A decrease in the number of white blood cells; most commonly seen as neutropenia, causes an increased susceptibility to infection Neutropenia - ANSWER Decreased number of neutrophils (<1000/ul); increased susceptibility to infection often presenting with malaise, chills, fever, weakness, fatigability Reactive Leukocytosis - ANSWER Increased number of white cells; commonly seen in response to strong infectious/inflammatory stimuli, can be any white ce...

Which part of the body produces white blood cells? Tonsils Adenoids Thymus gland Bone marrow - ANSWER Bone marrow The complete blood count report of a client, the enlarged lymph nodes, and epistaxis indicate that the client has developed acute lymphocytis leukemia. What could be the reason for the occurrence of epistaxis in the client? Crowding of platelets by blast cells Invasion of blast cells into the central nervous system Proliferation of blast cells in the center of the bone...

To produce WBCs: - ANSWER the bone marrow begins with pluripotent stem calls called myeloid and lymphoid stem cells Granulocyte and monocyte cells are derived from BLANK and lymphocytes from BLANK - ANSWER -myeloid stem cells - lymphoid stem cells Pluripotent stem cells - ANSWER -all blood cells arise from a small number of underdeveloped, precursor cells called pluripotent stem cells in bone marrow during the process of hematopoiesis -precursor cells have the potential to become any ty...

What type of stem cells are found in bone marrow? -ANSWER pleuripotent stem cells A patient has decreased eosinophil count. They are exhibiting fever and chills. What is the disorder? -ANSWER Leukopenia Patient has 120,000 WBC's per mm cubed. What is the disorder? -ANSWER Leukocytosis What is a lymph node composed of? -ANSWER An organized capsule of white blood cells This disease is often confused with leukemia. Patient has lower right quadrant pain and increased white blood cel...

When collecting specimens for a blood cell count, you would use a tube that contained - ANSWER -An anticoagulant Serum - ANSWER -Is the liquid portion of whole blood after the blood has been allowed to dot and the solid and liquid portions have separated When performing a finger puncture, the first drop of blood should be - ANSWER -Wiped away When performing a routine phlebotomy, the most common gauge needle is - ANSWER -20 or 21 The Ph of urine sample is checked to determine - ANSWE...

Crowding of platelets by blast cells Invasion of blast cells into the central nervous system Proliferation of blast cells in the center of the bones None of the above - ANSWER Crowding of platelets by blast cells Which white blood cells are the first responders in defense against antigens? Basophils Macrophages B lymphocytes T lymphocytes - ANSWER Macrophages On reviewing the blood reports of a client who presents with a fever, the nurse finds that the white blood cell count is 13...

Neutropenia - ANSWER (Also called Leukopenia) Abnormally low neutrophil count, less than 1,000 cells/uL Neutrophil - ANSWER Most numerous White Blood Cell, 60-70% of all WBC's Mainly phage bacteria and fungus Agranulocytosis - ANSWER Severe neutropenia, less than 200 to 0 neutrophils/uL Etiologies of Neutropenia - ANSWER -Cancer Chemotherapy -Aplastic anemia and bone marrow issues (Leukemia) -Autoimmune Disorders (Rheumatoid arthritis) -Drug-Induced (Depakote) -Splenomegaly -Con...

Prophecy general ICU A V3 Questions &Answers, Distinction Level Assignment Has everything. Written by lynn STUVIA Prophecy general ICU A V3 Questions & Answers; Fall 2022. One of your patients coded but is now stabilized and you are catching up on charting. The step-down unit calls to get report on your other patient who is to be transfered. The nurses near you do not appear busy. How should you prioritize your time? Correct Ans- Give report and ask the nurses to prepare the patien...