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| What are 2 types of anemia and their causes? |
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| Folic Acid - pregnancy, undernourished and pernicious/B12 Deficiency - Demyelination of the peripheral nerves & spinal cord |
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| You are working with patient who has Leukemia. This patient is frequently in the hospital because she is always sick it seems. There are 2 types of Leukemia which attack the white blood cell at different times... Name each type and describe what does each type attacks? |
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| 1. Chronic Myleloid/myeloblastic leukemia (over 50 years old) and Acute myeloid/myeloblastic leukemia (AML) adults 25-60 years old. Chromosome abnormality; malignant neutrophils, eosinophils, and basonphils. 2. Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia - malignant lymphocytes affects children |
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| Which of the following disease processes might cause platelets to perform too slowly: the Flu, Anemia, Leukemia, Hemophilia or Inactivity duet o recent TKA? |
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| While walking with Frank in the hospital, the nurse stops you and states that they just received Frank's lab report and his Hemoglobin 8. Your best course of action would be? (Answers separated by semicolon): Let Frank rest in a chair while you go find the PT; Finish your treatment by walking Frank back to his room but help him back to bed instead of the bedside chair; Get help immediately, this value is way too low!; Help Frank into a wheel chair and wheel him back to the room, then help him into bed; Frank is fine, continue with your treatment as planned no rush with red blood cells, they will replenish with rest |
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| Help Frank into a wheel chair and wheel him back to the room, then help him into bed |
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| Which of the following are considered autoimmune disorders: (please choose all that are correct) HIV/AIDS; tetanus; meningitis; Lupus (SLE); Rheumatoid Arthritis |
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| Lupus (SLE) and Rheumatoid Arthritis |
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| There are 5 types of pathogens, which cause disease. Bacteria, Virus, Fungi, Helminth, and Protozoa. But diseases may also be transmitted by a vector. What does a vector mean in regards to transmission? Please name 1 vector disease: What is one type of pathogen that there is no treatment for? |
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| Vector's source of transmission is insect; Malaria; Prion has no treatment. |
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| What cell specialized cell can kill cancer cells? How does it recognize cancer cells? |
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| Natural Killer Cell - detect abnormalities in cell structure |
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| Hypersensitivities, also known as allergies, have been categorized into 4 types, Anaphylactic, Cytotoxic, Immune complex, Cell Mediated or Delayed. What could be a specific cause for each allergy? |
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| Anaphylactic - Food Allegy; Cytotoxic - Systemic Lupus; Immune Complex – glenerolonephritis; Cell mediated or delayed - poison oak; lupus is much more type |
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Larry has AIDS/HIV which is an immune deficiency disease.
a. What specific cell does HIV attack?
b. One day Larry asks "What is the function of the cell the HIV attacks?" Please briefly explain it to him in SIMPLE terms...
c. What indicates that Larry's HIV has become AIDS? |
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a. helper t
b. The function is to call other cells to a site where it may be injured/infected
c. If his T cell count is less than 200 and he has an indicator disease |
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| B lymphocytes can have many functions. Please list 2 things that B-cells become and each of their functions. |
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Antibodies/Proteins - tag the antigen for destruction
Memory Cells - remember the antigen for a quicker response time in the future |
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| _________ is the name for any type of cancer of the white blood cells |
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Which of the following nutrient is correctly matched to its function:
a. fat = conserves body heat and energy source
b. protein = essential for cell building
c. carbohydrate = required to create energy in the form of ATP
d. all of the above |
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Ellen is being seen in physical therapy for increased work on transfers. When you check the area, you notice the skin looks blistered. What stage is Ellen’s wound considered?
a. stage 1
b. stage 2
c. stage 3
d. stage 4
e. it’s not a wound at all, just a blister |
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You are treating a patient with burns over the front of both legs.
a. Using the rule of “9’s” what percent of the body did this cover?
b. Since they were superficial you know that the burn only damaged what part of the skin?
c. After working with the patient you educate them on important nutrition for wound healing. What are 2 topics that you would cover with them? |
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a. the body is divided into 9 sections of surface area. Each section is approximately 9% of the body
b. epidermis
c. hydration/drink water and get eat meat/protein |
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| One of your patients is thinking about going on a diet. She asks “What is the function of vitamins, cholesterol and amino acids in the body?” Give a brief explanation of what each nutrient’s function is: |
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Vitamins provide the essential function of cells. It is an organic material. Healthy foods have small amounts vitamins; however, you may supplement your amount need with a pill.
Cholesterol - is a fatlike substance that is found in animal products. It is needed for testosterone and estrogen development and assists with spinal cord/brain
Amino Acid - is found in proteins like red meat. It is essential for cell development and antibodies. |
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You are treating a patient who is in ICU. Prior to going into the patient's room you check with the nurse on shift. She tells you that the patient's platelet count is low.
* What is the function of the platelet? (1 pt)
* What lab value might we look at to determine if a patient's platelets are WORKING correctly? (1 pts)
*What might the patient be at risk for due to low platelet count? (1 pt)
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1. to clot the blood
2. Prothrombin Time
3. easy bleeding |
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Which of the following is correctly matched to it's description: (choose all that apply)
a. psoriasis is caused by over production of skin cells
b. cellulitis is an infection of the epidermis
c. eczema may also be known as atopic dermatitis
d. seborrheic dermatitis may only be controlled with medication
e. herpes simplex is commonly known as shingles |
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a.
psoriasis is caused by over production of skin cells |
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Which of the following is correctly matched to its function:
a. mast cell is phagocytic
b. eosinophils create pus when they die
c. macrophages are highly active during hypersensitivity reactions
d. Neutrophils arrive first at the site of injury |
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| d. neutrohils arrive first at the site of injury |
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| Define the meaning of Nosocomal: |
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| infection acquired in a hospital or health care facility and was not present in the patient prior to the hospitalization. |
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