Bone Marrow Aspiration
Bone Marrow Aspiration ( 35 Questions)
A patient with unexplained thrombocytopenia is scheduled for a bone marrow aspiration. What is the primary indication for this procedure in this patient?
This choice is incorrect because bone marrow aspiration is not used to assess lung function. Lung function is typically evaluated through respiratory tests, such as spirometry or arterial blood gas analysis.
This choice is incorrect because bone marrow aspiration is not used to diagnose gastrointestinal disorders. Gastrointestinal disorders are typically diagnosed through various gastrointestinal tests and imaging studies.
Bone marrow aspiration is commonly used to evaluate the production of blood cells, including platelets. In a patient with thrombocytopenia (low platelet count), bone marrow aspiration can help identify the cause of decreased platelet production.
This choice is incorrect because bone marrow aspiration is not used to determine kidney health. Kidney health is typically assessed through blood and urine tests.
Bone marrow aspiration is commonly used to evaluate the production of blood cells, including platelets. In a patient with thrombocytopenia (low platelet count), bone marrow aspiration can help identify the cause of decreased platelet production.
a. This choice is incorrect because bone marrow aspiration is not used to assess lung function. Lung function is typically evaluated through respiratory tests, such as spirometry or arterial blood gas analysis.
b. This choice is incorrect because bone marrow aspiration is not used to diagnose gastrointestinal disorders. Gastrointestinal disorders are typically diagnosed through various gastrointestinal tests and imaging studies.
d. This choice is incorrect because bone marrow aspiration is not used to determine kidney health. Kidney health is typically assessed through blood and urine tests.