Red Blood Cells Test QuizOnline version Test your knowledge on red blood cells with this quiz for nurses! by Iris Cheng 1 What is the main function of red blood cells? a Carrying oxygen to the body's tissues b Regulating body temperature c Producing antibodies d Digesting food 2 What is the lifespan of a red blood cell? a 1 year b Around 120 days c 1 month d 1 week 3 What is the hormone responsible for stimulating red blood cell production? a Insulin b Thyroxine c Adrenaline d Erythropoietin 4 What is the medical term for a low red blood cell count? a Anemia b Hemophilia c Thrombocytopenia d Leukemia 5 Which mineral is essential for the production of red blood cells? a Calcium b Iron c Magnesium d Potassium 6 What is the shape of a red blood cell? a Cuboidal b Spherical c Biconcave disc d Irregular 7 Where are red blood cells produced in the body? a Lungs b Spleen c Bone marrow d Liver 8 What is the average size of a red blood cell? a 10-12 micrometers b 7-8 micrometers c 1-2 micrometers d 15-20 micrometers 9 What is the protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen? a Insulin b Melanin c Collagen d Hemoglobin 10 What is the term for an abnormally high red blood cell count? a Leukocytosis b Hemochromatosis c Polycythemia d Thrombocytosis 11 Below are medical conditions that affect a high red blood cell count, except: a Hypoxia b Iron deficiency c Smoking d Congenital heart diseases 12 Disorder like Megaloblastic anemia or Pernicious anemia is related to a Iron b B9 c B12 d folic acid 13 Spoon-shaped nails can cause by a COPD b Asthma c Sickle cell anaemia d Iron deficiency anaemia 14 Thalassemia is an acquired anaemia a True b False c Alpha gene d Beta gene 15 Nursing care plan for sickle cell anaemia in the management of pain as follow, except a Use patient’s subjective description of pain and pain rating on a pain scale to guide the use of analgesic agents. b Teach patient relaxation techniques, breathing exercises, and distraction to ease pain. c Cold compress to promote and relax of the painful muscle. d Support and elevate any joint that is acutely swollen until swelling diminishes.
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