NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Simulated Exam Test Bank Questions
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Question 1 of 5
What does the medical term 'basophilia' refer to?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is 'An overabundance of a particular white blood cell in the peripheral blood.' Basophilia specifically indicates an increased number of basophils in the peripheral blood. It can be observed in conditions like leukemia and certain allergic reactions.
Choice A is incorrect as it describes something unrelated to basophilia.
Choice C is incorrect as it suggests a decrease in basophils, which is opposite to the actual meaning of basophilia.
Choice D is also incorrect as basophilia does have a defined medical significance.
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