Hemorrhage
Hemorrhage ( 40 Questions)
Incorrect. While a complete blood count (CBC) provides valuable information about the client's red blood cell count and hemoglobin levels, it does not directly confirm the presence of bleeding or assess the clotting function.
Incorrect. Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) is a valuable tool for diagnosing various conditions but is not a primary test for confirming the presence of bleeding.
Correct. A coagulation panel, which includes prothrombin time (PT) and activated partial thromboplastin time (PTT), helps assess the clotting function and can aid in confirming the presence of bleeding and identifying coagulation disorders.
Incorrect. Fecal Occult Blood Test (FOBT) is used to detect hidden blood in stool, which is indicative of lower gastrointestinal bleeding, but it does not confirm internal bleeding in other areas of the body.
A) Incorrect. While a complete blood count (CBC) provides valuable information about the client's red blood cell count and hemoglobin levels, it does not directly confirm the presence of bleeding or assess the clotting function.
B) Incorrect. Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) is a valuable tool for diagnosing various conditions but is not a primary test for confirming the presence of bleeding.
C) Correct. A coagulation panel, which includes prothrombin time (PT) and activated partial thromboplastin time (PTT), helps assess the clotting function and can aid in confirming the presence of bleeding and identifying coagulation disorders.
D) Incorrect. Fecal Occult Blood Test (FOBT) is used to detect hidden blood in stool, which is indicative of lower gastrointestinal bleeding, but it does not confirm internal bleeding in other areas of the body.