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Question 1 of 5

A term generally used to describe all white blood cells is:

A. hematopoietic cells

B. myeloid progenitor

C. dendritic cells

D. leukocytes

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: leukocytes

Question 2 of 5

A client diagnosed with disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC) is currently bleeding through the gastrointestinal tract. Which prescription does the nurse anticipate for this client?

A. Aspirin

B. Coumadin

C. Fresh frozen plasma and platelets

D. Heparin

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Fresh frozen plasma and platelets

Question 3 of 5

Which one of the following is NOT true regarding the alternative complement pathway?

A. It can be triggered by infectious agents in absence of antibody

B. It does not require C1, C2, or C4

C. It cannot be initiated unless C3b fragments are already present

D. It has the same terminal sequence of events as the classic pathway

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: It cannot be initiated unless C3b fragments are already present

Question 4 of 5

A child stung by a bee experiences respiratory distress within minutes and lapses into unconsciousness. This reaction is probably mediated by

A. IgE antibody

B. IgG antibody

C. sensitized T cells

D. complement

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: IgE antibody

Question 5 of 5

Which patient exhibits signs and symptoms of hemochromatosis?

A. A 47-year-old male with fatigue, weight loss, bronzing, and elevated total iron binding capacity (TIBC)

B. A 25-year-old female with fatigue, swollen tongue, and tachycardia

C. A 35-year-old male vegan with fatigue, constipation, and pallor

D. An 8-month-old female with delayed growth, jaundice, and dark-coloured urine

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: A 47-year-old male with fatigue, weight loss, bronzing, and elevated total iron binding capacity (TIBC)

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