When should a patient's spleen be removed?

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A. As an elective option B. If the patient is overweight C. If the patient has a blood disease D. Any of the above

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Splenectomy (C) is indicated for blood diseases (e.g., ITP).

Blood clotting issues may be diagnosed using what test?

A. Coagulation test B. White blood cell C. Red blood cell D. Plasma test

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Coagulation tests (A) (e.g., PT/INR) assess clotting function.

What happens when a bile duct develops a block?

A. Bile cannot move to the small intestine B. The gallbladder will leak bile C. The bile will go through the urine D. The bile will dissolve

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Bile duct block (A) prevents bile flow to the intestine.

A neurogenic shock in a spinal cord injury may cause:

A. Bradycardia B. Hypertension C. Constriction in the blood vessels D. All of the above

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Neurogenic shock (A) causes bradycardia from loss of sympathetic tone.

What antigens does O blood have in its red blood cells?

A. A B. B C. A and B D. None

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Type O (D) has no antigens on RBCs.

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