Question 1
You are treating a 12-year-old girl who fell from her bike. Before you arrive, the bleeding on her knee stopped. Which component of the blood caused the clot?
◦ Platelets
◦ Plasma
◦ Red blood cells
◦ White blood cells
Question 2
You are treating a 23-year-old male patient who lacerated his forearm when a glass window that he was carrying broke. During your assessment, he informs you that he is anemic. Describe the effects of anemia on the blood.
◦ Anemia decreases the ability of plasma to transport cells.
◦ Anemia decreases the number of white blood cells.
◦ Anemia changes the shape of red blood cells.
◦ Anemia decreases the number of red blood cells.