Question

o Uf the Blood & Musculoskeletal System Songs Tim B Name 1. A review of lab values indicates that Mr. Ernst has a low platelet count. Which activity would be most appropriate for him at this time? a. trimming hedges in his backyard with a machete b. kickboxing C. shaving with an electric razor d. using a large knife to chop vegetables 2. What is the main stimulus for red blood cell production? a. hypoxia b. low iron level C. hypercalcemia d. decreased WBC count 3. Peter has type Il diabetes and has been experiencing pain, fever, swelling and erythema of his right lower leg after suffering a laceration to his leg three days ago He has been diagnosed with an infection of the tibia caused by a staph infection. This is known as: a. neoplasm b. ankylosing spondylitis C. osteomalacia d. osteomyelitis "1. John is experiencing severe pain in his right big toe. His blood test reveals abnormally high levels of uric acid. John is diagnosed with: a. osteoarthritis b. rickets C. gout d. rheumatoid arthritis

Answer 1

1. The correct option is c) shaving with an electric razor because the patients platelets counts are low and it will lead to easy bleeding if the patient is not so cautious . Using electric razor is not harmful . All options other than c) will cause easy bleeding .

2. The main stimulus for RBC production is option a) hypoxia.

The production of red blood cells (erythropoiesis) is controlled primarily by the hormone, erythropoietin. When the body goes into a state of hypoxia (the stimulus ), it prompts the heme protein (the receptor ) that signals the kidney to produce erythropoietin (the effector ).

3. The correct option is d) Osteomyelitis is a severe infection of the bone and born marrow and surrounding soft tissue . Staphylococcus aureus is the main causative agent .

4. The correct option is c) gout .

Recurring acute arthritis caused by a deposit of uric acid crystals in one or more joints.

Main cause: under-secretion of uric acid by the kidneys typically in a small joint.