A client is admitted to a healthcare facility with minor ...

[kamilo84]

A client is admitted to a healthcare facility with minor lacerations on the leg. The nurse caring for this client observes swelling in the tissues surrounding the affected area. A blood clot is suspected.
 
  What is the first step in the formation of a blood clot? A) Prothrombin activator starts to react with additional calcium ions.
  B) Platelets break down and cause the release of thromboplastin.
  C) Thrombin converts the plasma protein fibrinogen into threads.
  D) The threads of fibrin form a net to entrap red blood cells and platelets.

Question 2

A client had surgery to remove a lump in the upper region of the arm. The physician informed the client that the tumor was benign. The client asks the nurse about the chances of a favorable response to the therapy.
 
  What should the nurse's reply include? A) A benign tumor is the result of growth of cells; if removed, it usually does not recur.
  B) A benign tumor is the result of infection and requires regular medication.
  C) A benign tumor is the result of imbalanced metabolism and recurs gradually.
  D) A benign tumor is the result of occupational factors and may undergo metastasis.

[vickyvicksss]

Answer to Question 1

B
Feedback:
When tissue is injured, first the platelets break down and cause the release of a chemical thromboplastin, which then interacts with certain protein factors and calcium ions to form prothrombin activator. Prothrombin activator reacting with additional calcium ions, thrombin converting the plasma protein fibrinogen into threads, or the threads of fibrin forming a net to entrap RBCs and platelets are the subsequent stages of blood clotting, not the first step.

Answer to Question 2

A
Feedback:
The nurse should inform the client that a benign tumor is the result of growth of cells and, once removed, it usually does not recur. Benign tumors are not the result of infection, an imbalanced metabolism, or occupational factors.