The nurse is caring for a patient with anemia. Which blood component is deficient in this patient?
a. Plasma
b. Platelets
c. Red blood cells (RBCs)
d. White blood cells (WBCs)
ANS: C
The term anemia describes a condition in which there is a deficiency of RBCs, hemoglobin, or both, in the circulating blood. B. C. Deficiency of WBCs is called leukopenia, and deficient platelets is called thrombocytopenia. D. A deficiency of plasma would cause dehydration.
You might also like to view...
The nurse educator is developing materials to educate hospital employees about sexual harassment. Which information should be included in these materials?
1. Victims of sexual harassment are always female. 2. Any sexual conduct, even if it is desired by both parties, is considered sexual harassment. 3. It includes unwanted verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature. 4. Sexual harassment occurs only in the workplace.
The major focus of the developmental theory of family is:
a. systems within which the family operates b. predictable stages with specific issues and tasks c. assessment of growth in holistic measures d. relationships among individual members
Within the next 20 years, the primary demographic shift in the United States will
A) be an increase in the percentage of the population under 18 years of age. B) be an increase in the number of people 65 years or older. C) be an increase in the number of people aged 20 to 49. D) remain stable with no shift.
This is a(n) ________ syringe used to measure and administer amounts of medication that are too large to fit in a standard syringe. 
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).