NURS 300 Exam 1 – Questions With Detailed
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What is a biopsy? A procedure to take out a piece of tissue to see if
cancer cells are present; the only definitive way to
diagnose cancer.
List three risk factors for cancer. Smoking, excessive sun exposure, exposure to
carcinogens.
What are the 7 warning signs of 1. Change in bowel or bladder habits, 2. A sore that
cancer? does not heal, 3. Unusual bleeding or discharge, 4.
Thickening or lump, 5. Indigestion or difficulty
swallowing, 6. Change in wart or mole, 7. Nagging
cough or hoarseness.
What is neutropenia? A decrease in the number of white blood cells
(WBCs), which increases the risk for infections.
What is the greatest risk period for Between days 7-12 after receiving chemotherapy.
neutropenia after chemotherapy?
What temperature indicates a A fever of 100.4°F (38°C) for more than an hour or a
potential infection in neutropenic one-time temperature of 101°F or higher.
patients?
What are common signs of infection Chills, sweats, sore throat, new mouth sore, shortness
to look out for? of breath, burning with urination, and changes in
mental status.
, What is iron deficiency anemia? A condition characterized by a lack of iron in red
blood cells, leading to insufficient oxygen transfer in
the body.
What are the clinical manifestations of Pallor, jaundice, pruritus, blurred vision, tachycardia,
severe anemia? dyspnea, and fatigue.
What is the most common cause of Blood loss from the gastrointestinal or genitourinary
iron deficiency anemia? tract.
What is megaloblastic anemia? A group of disorders caused by impaired DNA
synthesis, resulting in large red blood cells.
What vitamin deficiency is primarily Deficiencies in vitamin B12 and folic acid.
associated with megaloblastic
anemia?
What is pernicious anemia? A type of anemia caused by the absence of intrinsic
factor, leading to inability to absorb vitamin B12.
What is aplastic anemia? A condition resulting from decreased production of
bone marrow elements, leading to pancytopenia.
What is DIC (Disseminated A condition characterized by abnormal clotting and
Intravascular Coagulopathy)? simultaneous hemorrhage due to consumption of
clotting factors.
What are common causes of DIC? Venomous snake bites, sepsis, trauma, obstetric
complications, and vascular disorders.
What is sickle cell disease? An inherited disorder characterized by the presence
of abnormal hemoglobin (HbS) in red blood cells,
causing them to stiffen and elongate.
What are the common symptoms of Chronic hemolytic anemia and pain crises due to
sickle cell disease? sickle-shaped red blood cells.
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Terms in this set (107)
What is a biopsy? A procedure to take out a piece of tissue to see if
cancer cells are present; the only definitive way to
diagnose cancer.
List three risk factors for cancer. Smoking, excessive sun exposure, exposure to
carcinogens.
What are the 7 warning signs of 1. Change in bowel or bladder habits, 2. A sore that
cancer? does not heal, 3. Unusual bleeding or discharge, 4.
Thickening or lump, 5. Indigestion or difficulty
swallowing, 6. Change in wart or mole, 7. Nagging
cough or hoarseness.
What is neutropenia? A decrease in the number of white blood cells
(WBCs), which increases the risk for infections.
What is the greatest risk period for Between days 7-12 after receiving chemotherapy.
neutropenia after chemotherapy?
What temperature indicates a A fever of 100.4°F (38°C) for more than an hour or a
potential infection in neutropenic one-time temperature of 101°F or higher.
patients?
What are common signs of infection Chills, sweats, sore throat, new mouth sore, shortness
to look out for? of breath, burning with urination, and changes in
mental status.
, What is iron deficiency anemia? A condition characterized by a lack of iron in red
blood cells, leading to insufficient oxygen transfer in
the body.
What are the clinical manifestations of Pallor, jaundice, pruritus, blurred vision, tachycardia,
severe anemia? dyspnea, and fatigue.
What is the most common cause of Blood loss from the gastrointestinal or genitourinary
iron deficiency anemia? tract.
What is megaloblastic anemia? A group of disorders caused by impaired DNA
synthesis, resulting in large red blood cells.
What vitamin deficiency is primarily Deficiencies in vitamin B12 and folic acid.
associated with megaloblastic
anemia?
What is pernicious anemia? A type of anemia caused by the absence of intrinsic
factor, leading to inability to absorb vitamin B12.
What is aplastic anemia? A condition resulting from decreased production of
bone marrow elements, leading to pancytopenia.
What is DIC (Disseminated A condition characterized by abnormal clotting and
Intravascular Coagulopathy)? simultaneous hemorrhage due to consumption of
clotting factors.
What are common causes of DIC? Venomous snake bites, sepsis, trauma, obstetric
complications, and vascular disorders.
What is sickle cell disease? An inherited disorder characterized by the presence
of abnormal hemoglobin (HbS) in red blood cells,
causing them to stiffen and elongate.
What are the common symptoms of Chronic hemolytic anemia and pain crises due to
sickle cell disease? sickle-shaped red blood cells.
