NR 283 Quiz 3

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Chamberlain University

NR-283: Pathophysiology

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Pathophysiology

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The following pathophysiology questions cover topics relevant to hematology and cardiology, focusing on various disease processes, causes, and symptoms associated with conditions such as anemia, atherosclerosis, and heart failure. Each question is worth 1.5 points, except for question 17, which is worth 1 point.

What term is used to describe a deficit of white blood cells?
- Options:
  - a. Leukopenia
  - b. Neutropenia
  - c. Pancytopenia
  - d. Erythrocytosis
Why are individuals with type AB blood considered universal recipients?
- Options:
  - a. Contains A and B antibodies
  - b. Contains A and B antigens
  - c. Lacks A and B antibodies
  - d. Lacks A and B antigens
What causes numbness and tingling in individuals with untreated pernicious anemia?
- Options:
  - a. Persistent hyperbilirubinemia
  - b. Increasing acidosis affecting metabolism
  - c. Multiple small vascular occlusions affecting peripheral nerves
  - d. Vitamin B12 deficit causing peripheral nerve damage
What is the cause of sickle cell anemia?
- Options:
  - a. Defective gene inherited from both parents
  - b. Chronic bacterial infection
  - c. Bone marrow depression
  - d. Autoimmune reaction
In cases of polycythemia vera, why is blood pressure elevated?
- Options:
  - a. Frequent infarcts in coronary circulation
  - b. Increased blood volume
  - c. Congested spleen and bone marrow
  - d. Increased renin and aldosterone secretion

NR 283 Quiz 3

Answers Table

Question No.	Answer	Rationale
1	a	Leukopenia refers to a decrease in white blood cells.
2	c	Individuals with AB blood type are universal recipients because they lack A and B antibodies.
3	d	Numbness in pernicious anemia is due to a B12 deficit impacting peripheral nerves.
4	a	Sickle cell anemia is inherited from both parents.
5	b	Blood volume increase elevates blood pressure in polycythemia vera.

References

American Heart Association. (2021). Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics.