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Blood and Lymphatic/Immune

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a system of grouping blood based on the presence or absence of two antigens   ABO Blood Groups  
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small plasma proteins that are the primary components of osmotic pressure in the bloodstream   albumin  
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a condition that results from too few erythrocytes or hemoglobin   anemia  
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soluble, globular proteins that directly attack antigens and stimulate changes that prevent the spread of pathogens   antibodies  
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a chemical compound attached to a cell surface which, if not recognized by the lymphatic system, elicits an immune response   antigen  
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an effective hemostatic mechanism that causes blood clots through the use of clotting factors   coagulation  
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the pressure resulting from water moving toward an area of a higher concentration of a solute   colloid osmotic pressure  
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oxygen depleted blood   deoxyhemoglobin  
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conditions that would result in decreased HCT   embolus  
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a hormone that is secreted by the kidney and liver to control rate of erythrocyte production   erythropoietin  
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insoluble threads of protein that form a meshwork at sites of injury and entrap blood cells and platelets, forming blood clots   fibrin  
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a large protein sythesized in the liver that functions in blood coagulation   fibrinogen  
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three types of proteins synthesized in the liver and lymphatic tissue and are important in the transport of lipids and fat soluble vitamins and immunity   globulin  
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the proportion of blood volume that is occupied by red blood cells   hematocrit  
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oxygen carrying portion of the erythrocyte   hemoglobin  
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the process responsible for stopping blood loss when a blood vessel is damaged   hemostasis  
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oxygen rich blood   oxyhemoglobin  
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blood rich in carbon dioxide   carbaminohemoglobin  
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five types of cells, also known as white blood cells, that protect against disease   leukocytes  
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proteins that combine with lipids to allow transport of lipids through the bloodstream   lipoprotein  
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cell fragments, also known as platelets, that close breaks in damaged blood vessels and initiate the formation of blood clots   thrombocytes  
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clear, straw colored liquid portion of whole blood which contains a complex mixture of chemicals   plasma  
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a hormone responsible for initiating the formation of thrombocytes   thrombopoietin  
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a blod clot that abnormally forms in a blood vessel   thrombus  
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the combination of all fluid and components in the blood   whole blood  
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the four functions of blood   transportation (nutrients, electrolytes, oxygen, wastes, hormones); maintains stability of interstitial fluid; protects against disease; plugs damaged vessels  
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7 major components of blood   erythrocytes; leukocytes; platelets; plasma proteins; blood gases; plasma nutrients; cholesterol (HDL/LDL)  
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the 3 steps of hemostasis   vasospasm; platelet plug; coagulation  
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universal donor   Type O  
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universal recipient   Type AB  
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blood in which antigen A is present   Type A  
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blood in which antigen B is present   Type B  
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blood in which antigens A and B are both present   Type AB  
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blood in which antigens A and B are both absent   Type O  
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Blood in which antigen D is present   Rh positive  
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Blood in which antigen D is absent   Rh negative  
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major symptoms of anemia   weakness, fatigue  
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two treatment options for iron deficiency anemia   oral iron supplements, z-track intramuscular iron dextran  
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these cells are formed in the red bone marrow and respond to antigens indirectly through the use of antibodies   B cells  
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cell that remains in reserve in the lymph nodes until its ability to secrete antibodies is needed   memory cell  
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substance that, when introduced into the body, causes formation of antibodies against it   antigen  
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disease causing agent   pathogen  
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the class of T cells that directly attack invaders   killer cells  
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the class of T cells that notify the B cells of an attack in progress   helper cells  
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these T cells call off the attack when a antigen is eliminated, and also remain in circulation after attack to be able to respond quickly to any subsequent invasion by a similar antigen   memory cells  
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this class of B cells produces antibodies to fight off an infection in progress   plasma cells  
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this class of B cells remain in circulation after an infection with the ability to convert to plasma cells and produce antibodies in case of subsequent invasion   memory cells  
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hemolytic anemia with a genetic basis in which RBC's become misshapen when stressed   sickle cell anemia  
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sickling of RBC's during a crisis leads to obstruction of microvasculature, which can lead to these two complications   organ infarction, necrosis  
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characterized by excessive bone marrow production that at manifests with an increase in circulating erythrocytes, granulocytes and platelets   polycythemia vera  
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type of polycythemia that is caused by hypoxia rather than a defect in the development of RBC's   secondary polycythemia  
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decrease in the number of circulating platelets that leads to bleeding   thrombocytopenia  
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main topic of nursing education for a patient with thrombocytopenia   avoiding injury and hemorrhage  
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hereditary coagulation disorder caused by a genetic deficiency of factor VIII   Hemophilia A  
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hereditary coagulation disorder caused by a genetic deficiency of factor IX   Hemophilia B  
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treatment of hemophilia   blood factor replacement and prevention of injury  
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characterized initially by clotting and secondarily by hemorrhage; usually occurs in patients who are already critically ill   DIC  
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proteins that control blood clotting become over active   Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation (DIC)  
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normal pH of blood   7.35-7.45  
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sodium chloride concentration of blood   0.9%  
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average adult blood volume   5-6L  
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functions of blood   trasportation, acid base balance, protection from infection  
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normal RBC levels   male: 4.7-6.1 female: 4.2-5.4 million/mm3  
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conditions that would result in an elevation of RBC lab values   dehydration, polycythemia, high altitude, hypoxia  
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conditions that would result in a decrease of RBC lab values   anemia, leukemia, hemorrhage  
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normal HGB values   male:14-18 female: 12-16 g/dL  
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conditions that would result in an increase in HGB   polycythemia, dehydration, COPD  
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conditions that would result in a decrease in HGB   anemia, hemorrhage  
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normal HCT values   male: 42-52%, female: 37-47%  
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normal ESR levels   male: 0-15 female: 0-20 mm/hr  
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conditions that would result in an increased ESR   tissue destruction, infection  
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normal reticulocyte levels   0.5-2%  
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conditions that would result in increased reticulocytes   bone marrow hyperactivity, hemorrhage  
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conditions that would result in decreased reticulocytes   hemolytic diseases  
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normal platelet count   150,000-400,000  
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conditions that would result in increased platelet count   granulocytic leukemia  
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conditions that would result in decreased platelet count   thrombocytopenia; aplastic anemia  
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normal PT   11-12.5 seconds; >20 is critical  
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normal INR   0.7-1.8; >3.5 is critical  
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normal PTT   60-70 seconds; >100 is critical  
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normal bleeding time   1-9 minutes  
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normal clotting time   3-9 minutes  
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normal WBC   5000-10000  
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normal neutrophil levels   60-70%; 3000-7000 total  
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conditions that would result in increased neutrophils   burns, crush injuries, diabetic acidosis, infections  
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conditions that would result in decreased neutrophils   chemotherapy, radiation, agranulocytosis, dietary deficiency, autoimmune disorders  
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normal eosinophil levels   1-4%; 50-400 total  
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conditions that would result in increased eosinophil levels   allergic and parasitic disorders  
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the general name for cells that ingest and destroy foreign cells or other harmful substances   phagocytes  
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when in the circulatory system, macrophages are known as _________   monocytes  
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when outside of the circulatory sytem, monocytes are known as __________   macrophages  
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normal basophil levels   0.5-1%; 25-100 total  
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conditions that would result in increased basophil levels   acute leukemia  
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normal lymphocyte levels   20-40%; 1000-4000 total  
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conditions that would result in increased lymphocyte levels   mono, measles, viruses, hepatitis, lymphocytic leukemia  
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conditions that would result in decreased lymphocyte levels   AIDS, lupus, hodgkins  
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normal monocyte levels   2-6%; 100-600 total  
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conditions that would result in increased monocytes   chronic inflammatory diseases, recovery phase of bacterial infections  
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normal thrombocyte (platelet) levels   150000-400000/mm3  
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the liquid part of the blood   plasma  
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three plasma proteins   albumin, globulin, fibrinogen  
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three types of formed elements in the blood   erythrocytes, leukocytes, platelets  
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red pigment in red blood cells that carries oxygen   hemoglobin  
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thrombin converts this plasma protein into fibrin   fibrinogen  
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which vitamin stimulates the liver to increase the synthesis of prothrombin, thus improving the body's ability to clot   Vitamin K  
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a condition called ________ can develop if an Rh negative mother has an Rh positive fetus   erythroblastosis fetalis  
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blood plasma without the clotting factors   serum  
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test for pernicious anemia   schilling test  
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most common site for bone marrow biopsy   iliac crest  
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pernicious anemia   a decrease in RBC when the body cant absorb enough vitamin B12  
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effects of pernicious anmeia   fragile cell membranes, demyelinization and degeneration of nerves and white matter  
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signs and symptoms of pernicious anemia   dyspnea, fever, hypoxia, weakness, weight loss, jaundice (lemon yellow), tingling in hands and feet, smooth beefy red tongue  
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what do RBC's look like in pernicioius anemia   large, abnormally shaped  
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treatment of pernicioius anemia   1000u IM B12 daily for 2 weeks and then monthly for life  
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causes of aplastic anemia   chromosomal abnormalities, viruses, medication, chemicals, radiation, chemotherapy  
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what are the findings on bone marry biopsy with aplastic anemia   hypoplastic or aplastic fatty deposits, "dry tap"  
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treatment of aplastic anemia   bone marrow transplant  
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