Assignments, Chapter 23
Written Assignments
1. Create a poster that illustrates blood and its components. On the
Learning Objective(s)
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poster include the following:
a. Functions of blood
b. Functions of red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets
c. Mechanism of blood clotting
2. Prepare a flow chart explaining the process of lymphatic
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circulation.
3. Prepare a report that describes the functions of the circle of Willis
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and the blood–brain barrier.
Group Assignments
1. Divide the class into four small groups and assign each group to
Learning Objective(s)
2
research information about one of the plasma proteins. Have each
group present a discussion of the protein and its chief functions.
2. Review several client charts for information related to blood cells
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and blood type. Discuss what information was found.
Clinical Assignments
1. During your clinical rotation, observe a nurse assessing the
hematologic and lymphatic systems of an older adult client. Prepare
to discuss how the nurse assessed these systems with classmates.
Include any variations or adaptations used by the nurse due to the
Learning Objective(s)
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client’s age.
Web Assignments
1. Conduct online research on the spleen and its role in the circulatory
Learning Objective(s)
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system. Prepare a report on the following:
a. Anatomy of the spleen
b. Disorders related to the spleen
c. Effects of the absence of the spleen
2. Conduct online research about blood groups and blood typing and
crossmatching. Based on your study, prepare a presentation on the
following:
a. ABO blood grouping system
b. Rh factor blood grouping system
c. Blood transfusion
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