NR 507 Week 3 Quiz 3 (Version 4), NR 507: Advanced Pathophysiology, Chamberlain College of Nursing. (Secure HIGHSCORE)

NR 507 Week 3 Quiz
NR 507: Advanced Pathophysiology
(Secure HIGHSCORE)

, Advanced Pathophysiology Week 3 Quiz- Version 2

Question 1
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In some anemias, the erythrocytes are present in various sizes, which is referred to as
Correct!

anisocytosis.

poikilocytosis.

microcytosis.

isocytosis.
Additional descriptors of erythrocytes associated with some anemias include
anisocytosis (assuming various sizes) or poikilocytosis (assuming various shapes)
(Figure 26-1).

Question 2
pts
What is the pathophysiologic process of aplastic anemia?
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Autoimmune disease against hematopoiesis by activated cytotoxic T cells

Inherited genetic disorder with recessive X-linked transmission

Malignancy of the bone marrow in which unregulated proliferation of erythrocytes crowd out other blood
cells

Autoimmune disease against hematopoiesis by activated immunoglobulins
Most cases of AA result from an autoimmune disease directed against hematopoietic
stem cells. Cytotoxic T cells (Tc cells) appear to be the main culprits.

Question 3
pts
The body compensates for anemia by
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increasing rate and depth of breathing.

capillary vasoconstriction.

hemoglobin holds on to oxygen more firmly.