NUR 155 Protection

List normal hemoglobin (Hgb) values.

12 - 18

List normal platelet count (Plt) values.

150,000 - 400,000

List normal hematocrit (Hct) values).

37% - 52%

List normal white blood cell count (WBC) values.

5,000 - 10,000

Describe the difference between benign and malignant tumors.

Benign tumors arise from normal differentiated cells while malignant tumors result from disease of the cell that presents with abnormal function, growth, and dissemination of affected cells.

Define cancer.

Cancer is a group of diseases characterized by uncontrolled and unregulated growth of cells. Cancer begins when abnormal cells are transformed by genetic mutation of cellular DNA.

Define differentiation.

Differentiation is the acquisition of a specific cell function.

Define metastasis.

Metastasis is the spread of cancer cells from the primary tumor to distant sites.

What is nadir and what are the signs and symptoms?

Nadir is the lowest point of white blood cell depression after therapy that has toxic effects on the bone marrow.

Define neoplasia.

Neoplasia is the abnormal and progressive multiplication of cells, resulting in a neoplasm (tumor).

What is neutropenia? Describe neutropenic precautions.

Neutropenia is an abnormally low absolute neutrophil count.

Define proliferation.

Proliferation is the reproduction of new cells through cell division.

What is thrombocytopenia and what are the signs and symptoms?

Thrombocytopenia is a decrease in the number of circulating platelets that is associated with the potential for bleeding.