1.やさしい
In a person with HIV infection, a CD4 count below which level defines AIDS?
- A1,000 cells/µL
- B50 cells/µL
- C500 cells/µL
- D200 cells/µL
2.やさしい
What is a "critical value" (panic value) in laboratory reporting?
- AA result that is normal but differs from the patient's last value
- BAny result that is slightly outside the laboratory reference range
- CA result so abnormal that it may threaten life and needs prompt action
- DA result that the laboratory could not measure because of a bad sample
3.やさしい
What does the reticulocyte count measure?
- APlatelets that are larger than normal in size
- BYoung red blood cells recently released from the bone marrow
- COld red blood cells that are being removed by the spleen
- DImmature white blood cells released during infection
4.ふつう
When several samples are drawn at the same venipuncture, which tubes or bottles are filled first?
- AFluoride (glucose) tubes
- BBlood culture bottles
- CEDTA (complete blood count) tubes
- DCoagulation (citrate) tubes
5.ふつう
An older adult takes lisinopril and furosemide and recently started daily ibuprofen for knee pain. The creatinine has risen from 1.0 to 1.8 mg/dL (88 to 159 µmol/L). What is the most likely cause?
- AThe NSAID reduces kidney blood flow on top of the other two drugs
- BMore activity has increased the patient's muscle mass quickly
- CNormal aging of the kidneys over a period of a few weeks
- DA laboratory error, since ibuprofen has no effect on the kidney
6.ふつう
A patient who is breathless during a transfusion has hypotension, fever and bilateral lung infiltrates, with no signs of fluid overload. Which complication is most likely?
- ATransfusion-associated circulatory overload
- BA simple allergic reaction with hives
- CA mild febrile nonhemolytic reaction
- DTransfusion-related acute lung injury (TRALI)
7.むずかしい
Four patients had a thyroidectomy earlier today. Which result should the nurse act on first?
- AGlucose 145 mg/dL (8.0 mmol/L) after surgery
- BSodium 136 mEq/L on IV fluids after surgery
- CCalcium 7.2 mg/dL (1.8 mmol/L) with tingling lips
- DHemoglobin 12.1 g/dL (121 g/L) after surgery
8.むずかしい
A patient's bedside glucose meter shows "HI" (above its measuring range). The patient is drowsy. What should the nurse do?
- AAssume the meter is broken and give the usual insulin dose
- BSend a venous sample to the lab and inform the provider at once
- CRecord "HI" and repeat the meter test at the next scheduled time
- DGive oral glucose in case the reading is wrong and the patient is low
解答
- 1. D · 200 cells/µL
- 2. C · A result so abnormal that it may threaten life and needs prompt action
- 3. B · Young red blood cells recently released from the bone marrow
- 4. B · Blood culture bottles
- 5. A · The NSAID reduces kidney blood flow on top of the other two drugs
- 6. D · Transfusion-related acute lung injury (TRALI)
- 7. C · Calcium 7.2 mg/dL (1.8 mmol/L) with tingling lips
- 8. B · Send a venous sample to the lab and inform the provider at once
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