Skip to main content
Back

Introduction To Blood quiz #1

2 students found this helpful
Control buttons has been changed to "navigation" mode.
1/40
  • What is not a function of blood?
    Producing hormones
  • What percentage of blood is made up of plasma? a. 55% b. 40% c. 10% d. 5%
    a. 55%
  • Which system creates blood cells? a. Nervous system b. Endocrine system c. Skeletal system d. Muscular system
    c. Skeletal system
  • What are the four components of blood?
    The four components of blood are plasma, red blood cells (erythrocytes), white blood cells (leukocytes), and platelets (thrombocytes).
  • What is not regulated by blood?
    Hormone production
  • A client's blood glucose level is 45 mg/dL. The nurse should be alert for which signs and symptoms?
    The nurse should be alert for signs and symptoms of hypoglycemia, such as confusion, dizziness, sweating, and weakness.
  • What are the formed elements?
    The formed elements of blood include red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets.
  • What are the formed elements of the blood?
    The formed elements of the blood are erythrocytes (red blood cells), leukocytes (white blood cells), and thrombocytes (platelets).
  • Which term refers to the production of blood?
    Hematopoiesis
  • What type of blood vessel helps return blood to the heart?
    Veins
  • Which of these makes up the greatest portion of whole blood by volume? a. Red blood cells b. White blood cells c. Plasma d. Platelets
    c. Plasma
  • What are the three primary types of plasma proteins?
    The three primary types of plasma proteins are albumin, globulins, and fibrinogen.
  • In the countercurrent exchange system, blood flows how?
    In the countercurrent exchange system, blood flows in opposite directions in adjacent vessels to maximize the exchange of substances.
  • What is hematopoiesis and where does it take place in the bones?
    Hematopoiesis is the production of blood cells, and it takes place in the red bone marrow.
  • Which statements are true about neutrophils?
    Neutrophils are a type of white blood cell that are the first responders to infection and are involved in the innate immune response.
  • What percentage of the blood is composed of plasma?
    Approximately 55% of the blood is composed of plasma.
  • Plasma makes up approximately what percentage of whole blood?
    Plasma makes up approximately 55% of whole blood.
  • Which of these might be part of an animal's circulatory system? a. Heart b. Lungs c. Liver d. Kidneys
    a. Heart
  • Plasma makes up what percentage of the blood?
    Plasma makes up about 55% of the blood.
  • Which of the formed elements arise from myeloid stem cells?
    Red blood cells, platelets, and some types of white blood cells arise from myeloid stem cells.
  • What are the functions of blood?
    The functions of blood include transport of gases, nutrients, and waste; regulation of body temperature and pH; and protection against blood loss and infection.
  • What is the function of blood?
    The function of blood is to transport oxygen and nutrients to cells, remove waste products, regulate body temperature and pH, and protect against infection.
  • When a blood vessel is broken, what process occurs to prevent blood loss?
    When a blood vessel is broken, the process of blood clotting occurs to prevent blood loss.
  • What is not a function of the blood?
    Producing hormones
  • The client is to receive a unit of packed red blood cells. What is the nurse's first action?
    The nurse's first action is to verify the client's identity and blood type to ensure compatibility.
  • What component makes up approximately 55% of blood by volume?
    Plasma
  • One function of the spleen is to destroy worn-out red blood cells. What is the term for this?
    The term for the destruction of worn-out red blood cells is hemolysis.
  • What are the formed elements of blood?
    b. Red blood cells, c. White blood cells, d. Platelets
  • An individual with B antigens on their RBCs has which blood type?
    An individual with B antigens on their RBCs has blood type B.
  • Which component of blood makes up 55 percent of the blood volume?
    Plasma makes up 55 percent of the blood volume.
  • Where does blood cell production occur?
    c. Red bone marrow
  • What are the functions of the blood?
    The functions of the blood include transport of gases, nutrients, and waste; regulation of body temperature and pH; and protection against blood loss and infection.
  • What does a hematocrit measure?
    A hematocrit measures the percentage of blood volume that is composed of red blood cells.
  • Which type of blood cells help fight infection?
    White blood cells (leukocytes) help fight infection.
  • What are the disadvantages of using artificial blood?
    Disadvantages of using artificial blood include limited oxygen-carrying capacity and potential for adverse reactions.
  • What percentage of blood is plasma?
    Approximately 55% of blood is plasma.
  • What types of regulatory functions are performed by blood?
    Blood performs regulatory functions such as maintaining body temperature, pH balance, and fluid volume.
  • What are the formed elements of blood?
    The formed elements of blood are erythrocytes (red blood cells), leukocytes (white blood cells), and thrombocytes (platelets).
  • What is vascular spasm?
    Vascular spasm is the immediate constriction of a blood vessel to reduce blood flow and limit blood loss after an injury.
  • What are the functions of blood?
    d. All of the above