Exam 1 Chapter 19 Flashcards
1
Q
Normal WBC
A
5,000-10,000
2
Q
Normal platelets
A
150,000-400,000
3
Q
Hemoglobin male
A
14-18
4
Q
hemoglobin female
A
12-16
5
Q
Hematocrit male
A
40-52%
6
Q
Hematocrit female
A
37-47%
7
Q
On physical examination with is the most common sign of anemia?
A
Pallor
assess the oral mucous membranes, nail beds, conjunctiva and creases of the palms.
tachycardia
flow murmurs
8
Q
platelet count of 50, 000 to 100,000
A
Thrombocytopenia
9
Q
patients with platelet defects develops?
A
petechiae often in clusters ecchymoses hematomas conjunctival hemorrhages bleeding gums bleeding at puncture sites hypotension tachycardia dizziness epistaxis (nose bleed)
10
Q
1st responder in inflammatory process (phagocytosis)
A
Neutrophils (60-70%)
if increase acute bacterial infection
11
Q
immature neutrophils
A
“bands”
12
Q
mature neutrophils
A
“segs”
13
Q
Lymphocytes
A
20-25%
produce antibodies
if increase indicates viral infection
14
Q
monocytes
A
3-8%
phagocytosis of large particles (macrophages)
15
Q
Eosinophils
A
2-4% counteract histamine (destroy parasitic worms)
