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Chapter 23–Assessment of Cardiovascular an
Hematological Function
Chapter 23–Assessment of Cardiovascular and Hematological Function
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1.A client, receiving a transfusion of packed red blood cells, asks the nurse why it is needed sinc
the body makes new blood. Which of the following should the nurse respond to this client?
1. “It will take 30 days for you body to make the new blood cells.”
2. “Your body will make the new blood cells in about 60 days.”
3. “It takes at least 3 months for your body to make enough blood cells to replace what you have lost.
4. “Red blood cells last about 120 days. Your body needs to have a constant supply to replace them.”
ANS: 4
Red blood cells have a life span of about 120 days. Abnormal red blood cells have a shorter life
lysed and extracted from the circulation. The nurse should explain that since red blood cells live
body needs a constant supply. The transfusion will provide the cells until the body makes new o
PTS: 1 DIF: Apply REF: Erythrocytes
, 1. Basophils
2. Eosinophils
3. Lymphocytes
4. Neutrophils
ANS: 3
Basophils, eosinophils, and neutrophils are considered granulocytes which are present in incre
in the presence of an infection. Lymphocytes are common in the lymphatic system and work w
immunity.
PTS:1DIF:AnalyzeREF:White Blood Cells
3.A client is diagnosed with a parasitic infection. The nurse realizes that which of the following w
counts will be elevated?
1. Basophils
2. Eosinophils
3. Lymphocytes
4. Neutrophils
ANS: 2
Eosinophils are classically associated with infections from parasites. Eosinophils are also more
reactions to allergies. Basophils are central to the inflammatory process and neutrophils respo
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Chapter 23–Assessment of Cardiovascular an
Hematological Function
Chapter 23–Assessment of Cardiovascular and Hematological Function
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1.A client, receiving a transfusion of packed red blood cells, asks the nurse why it is needed sinc
the body makes new blood. Which of the following should the nurse respond to this client?
1. “It will take 30 days for you body to make the new blood cells.”
2. “Your body will make the new blood cells in about 60 days.”
3. “It takes at least 3 months for your body to make enough blood cells to replace what you have lost.
4. “Red blood cells last about 120 days. Your body needs to have a constant supply to replace them.”
ANS: 4
Red blood cells have a life span of about 120 days. Abnormal red blood cells have a shorter life
lysed and extracted from the circulation. The nurse should explain that since red blood cells live
body needs a constant supply. The transfusion will provide the cells until the body makes new o
PTS: 1 DIF: Apply REF: Erythrocytes
, 1. Basophils
2. Eosinophils
3. Lymphocytes
4. Neutrophils
ANS: 3
Basophils, eosinophils, and neutrophils are considered granulocytes which are present in incre
in the presence of an infection. Lymphocytes are common in the lymphatic system and work w
immunity.
PTS:1DIF:AnalyzeREF:White Blood Cells
3.A client is diagnosed with a parasitic infection. The nurse realizes that which of the following w
counts will be elevated?
1. Basophils
2. Eosinophils
3. Lymphocytes
4. Neutrophils
ANS: 2
Eosinophils are classically associated with infections from parasites. Eosinophils are also more
reactions to allergies. Basophils are central to the inflammatory process and neutrophils respo
