NR 283 PATHOPHYSIOLOGY QUIZ 3 / NR283 PATHOPHYSIOLOGY QUIZ 3: 100% CORRECT,CHAMBERLAIN COLLEGE OF NURSING

NR 283 PATHOPHYSIOLOGY QUIZ 3 / NR283
QUIZ 3(LATEST):CHAMBERLAIN


1. What term is used to describe a deficit of white blood cells?
a. Leukopenia
b. Neutropenia
c. Pancytopenia
d. Erythrocytosis

2. Individuals with type AB blood are considered to be universal recipients
because their blood:
a. contains A and B antibodies.
b. contains A and B antigens.
c. lacks A and B antibodies.
d. lacks A and B antigens.

3. What causes numbness and tingling in the fingers of individuals with
untreated pernicious anemia?
a. Persistent hyperbilirubinemia
b. Increasing acidosis affecting metabolism
c. Multiple small vascular occlusions affecting peripheral nerves
d. Vitamin B12 deficit causing peripheral nerve damage

4. What is the cause of sickle cell anemia?
a. A defective gene inherited from both parents
b. A chronic bacterial infection
c. Bone marrow depression
d. An autoimmune reaction

5. In cases of polycythemia vera, blood pressure is elevated as a result of:
a. frequent infarcts in the coronary circulation.
b. increased blood volume.
c. congested spleen and bone marrow.
d. increased renin and aldosterone secretions.

6. A modifiable factor that increases the risk for atherosclerosis is:
a. leading a sedentary lifestyle.