White blood cells wbcs - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Erythrocytes contain the enzyme - Answer-carbonic anhydrase carbonic anhydrase catalyzes - Answer-the conversion of metabolically produced C)2 and water into carbonic acid fixed phagocytic macrophages - Answer-remove most old erythrocytes from circulation Location of fixed phagocytic macrophages - Answer-narrow capillaries of the spleen Undifferentiated cells called pluripotent stem cells reside - Answer-in the bone marrow pluripotent stem cells - Answer-continuously divide and develop mye...

PEDS Exam 2 Review Questions and Answers Leukemia Treatment - Answer-*Four phases of chemo: 1. Induction 2. CNS prophylaxis 3. Consolidation (then delayed intensification) 4. Maintenance (prevent remission)- can last a LONG time, 18 months - 2 years Radiation to brain may or may need *HSCT: AML in FIRST remission (check for a match right away) ALL in SECOND remission (only go to transplant if they relapse) Leukemia Prognosis Factors - Answer-1. WBCs @ diagnosis = (ALL) white ce...

Immunodeficiency - Answer-Immune system weakened to extent that it cannot destroy foreign invaders and antigens can overwhelm the body. Immunocompetence - Answer-refers to an individual's ability to protect oneself from infectious agents due to a strong immune system. Immunosuppression - Answer-indicates that there is a defective immune system that is putting the pt at risk for infection. Opportunistic Infection - Answer-an infection that was caused by a microorganism that flourished bec...

client with cancer is being evaluated for possible metastasis. Which of the following is one of the most common metastasis sites for cancer cells? a. Liver b. Colon c. Reproductive tract d. White blood cells (WBCs) correct answers a. liver The others are the lymph nodes, lung, bone, and brain. The colon, reproductive tract, and WBCs are occasional metastasis sites. A client diagnosed with acute myelocytic leukemia (AML) has been receiving chemotherapy. During the last two cycles of c...

Bio 139 Exam 1 Questions With Answers Latest 2024/2025 | 100% Correct. What are the three functions of RBC? - ANSWER Transportation, Regulation, and Protection What do RBCs Transport? - ANSWER Gases (Oxygen and Carbon Dioxide) Nutrients/Waste Hormone What do RBCs Regulate? - ANSWER Body Temp Body pH Fluid Balance What do RBCs Protect against? - ANSWER Bleeding/Trauma Infection/Invasion Describe separated blood - ANSWER Hematocrit - ANSWER the ratio of the volume of red blood cells to ...

NR 507: Advanced Pathophysiology Midterm Latest Update Graded A+ Asthma Chronic disease due to bronchoconstriction and an excessive inflammatory response in the bronchioles What are 5 s/s of asthma coughing wheezing shortness of breath rapid breathing chest tightness Pathophysiology of asthma (5) -airway inflammation, bronchial hyper-reactivity and smooth muscle spasm -excess mucus production and accumulation -hypertrophy of bronchial smooth muscle -airflow obstruction -decreased alveolar vent...

PNB 2265 Exam 1 Questions and Answers 2024/2025 with complete solution what type of tissue is blood? what is it made up of? - answerconnective tissue -plasma formed elements (platelets, cells (WBCs and RBCs)) what are the physical properties of blood (including the pH) - answermostly water (plasma) neutral pH (7.4) functions of blood - answertransport nutrients, water, gasses (O2 and CO2) regulation -pH - osmolarity (b/c mostly H2O) -temperature - fluid loss (injury/ clotting) prote...

Hematology Quiz | Questions and Answers (Complete Solutions) A client with cirrhosis of the liver has a prolonged prothrombin time and a low platelet count. A regular diet is prescribed. What should the nurse instruct the client to do considering the client's condition? A) Avoid foods high in phytonadione. B) Check the pulse several times a day. C) Drink a glass of milk when taking aspirin. D) Report signs of bleeding no matter how slight. An adolescent who has sickle cell anemia is recoverin...

Types of prevention - answer-primary- car restraints, bicycle helmets, immunizations secondary- prevent for those with RF-pap, mammo tertiary-mgmt of established disease- meds, lifestyle Primary - answer-Preventing the health problem, most cost effective form of healthcare **IMMUNIZATIONS, ensuring adequate illumination at home (preventing falls) Secondary - answer-Detecting disease in early asymptomatic stages, screenings -Early cause finding of asymptomatic disease via the use of a sc...

NR 507 WITH QUESTIONS AND WELL VERIFIED ANSWERS [GRADE A+] ACTUAL EXAM 100% Asthma - ANS---Chronic disease due to bronchoconstriction and an excessive inflammatory response in the bronchioles What are 5 s/s of asthma - ANS---coughing wheezing shortness of breath rapid breathing chest tightness Pathophysiology of asthma (5) - ANS----airway inflammation, bronchial hyper-reactivity and smooth muscle spasm -excess mucus production and accumulation -hypertrophy of bronchial smooth muscle -airflow o...