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NURS 3525 - Hematologic System Test 100% Correct
Blood function - ANSWER Transports O2 from lungs to tissues. Anemia - ANSWER Deficiency in erythrocytes, Hgb, or Hct. Anemia causes - ANSWER Blood loss, impaired RBC production, RBC destruction. Anemia manifestations - ANSWER Weakness, fatigue, dizziness, low BP, palpitations. Severe anemia symptoms - ANSWER Fainting, angina, MI. Anemia diagnosis - ANSWER CBC, peripheral blood smear, reticulocyte count. CBC breakdown - SEG - ANSWER Mature WBCs. CBC breakdown - BAND - ANSWER Immature WBCs. CBC breakdown - Eosinophil - ANSWER Participate in allergic reactions. CBC breakdown - Basophils - ANSWER Participate in allergic and parasitic reactions CBC breakdown - Neutrophils - ANSWER Participate in macrophages CBC breakdown - Lymphocytes & monocytes - ANSWER Participate in immunity B-cells and T-cells CBC breakdown - Monocytes - ANSWER Participate in macrophages Anemia treatment goal - ANSWER Correct the cause of anemia.
Anemia nursing interventions - ANSWER Rest, blood transfusions, proper nutrition, O therapy. Anemia drug therapy - ANSWER Erythropoietin, supplements. Iron Deficiency Anemia - ANSWER Most common nutritional disorder. Iron Deficiency Anemia causes - ANSWER Inadequate dietary intake, blood loss, malabsorption, hemolysis. Iron Deficiency Anemia symptoms - ANSWER Pallor, glossitis, chelitis, HA, parasthesia. Iron Deficiency Anemia diagnosis - ANSWER Stool occult blood, endoscopy, colonoscopy. Anemia - Iron Deficiency lab results - ANSWER โ Hgb/Hct, MCV, serum iron, ferritin. Anemia - Iron Deficiency nursing interventions - ANSWER H&P, ๐ณ iron intake, supplements. Iron recommended daily dose - ANSWER 100 - 200mg/day. Iron absorption - ANSWER Best in acidic duodenum environment. Iron supplements administration - ANSWER 1 hour < meals, with vitamin C, sit upright for 30 minutes. IM iron supplement - ANSWER For poor absorption or tolerance, or high dose.
Folic Acid Deficiency causes ANSWER Inadequate intake, malabsorption, increased demand. Folic Acid Deficiency symptoms ANSWER Glossitis, anorexia, weakness, paresthesia. Folic Acid Deficiency diagnostic studies ANSWER Low serum folic acid, normal B12. Folic Acid Deficiency nursing interventions - ANSWER H&P, high folic acid diet, replacement therapy. Anemia of Chronic Disease causes - ANSWER Underproduction, impaired maturation, reduced survival. Anemia of Chronic Disease specific conditions - ANSWER Cancer, autoimmune, inflammation, HF. Aplastic Anemia causes - ANSWER Damage to bone marrow stem cells. Aplastic Anemia specific causes - ANSWER Toxins, medications, viral infections, autoimmune disorders. Aplastic Anemia symptoms - ANSWER Fatigue, dyspnea, low neutrophil count, bleeding. Aplastic Anemia nursing interventions - ANSWER Find + correct cause, supportive care, HSCT, immunosuppressive therapy. Anemia caused by Blood Loss - ANSWER Acute or chronic blood loss.
Acute Blood Loss causes - ANSWER Sudden trauma, surgery, GI bleeding. Acute Blood Loss labs consideration - ANSWER Assess for anemia. Acute Blood Loss nursing interventions - ANSWER Replace BV, promote coagulation, monitor blood loss. Chronic Blood Loss sources - ANSWER Bleeding ulcer, hemorrhoids, menstrual bleeding. Chronic Blood Loss treatment - ANSWER Identify and treat cause, blood transfusions, iron supplements. Hemolytic Anemia cause - ANSWER Premature destruction of RBCs. Hemolytic Anemia types - ANSWER Intrinsic or acquired. Intrinsic Hemolytic Anemia cause - ANSWER Defects within RBCs. Acquired Hemolytic Anemia causes - ANSWER Autoimmune disorders, infections, medications. Hemochromatosis cause - ANSWER Genetic mutation leading to excessive iron absorption. Hemochromatosis symptoms - ANSWER Fatigue, arthralgia, abdominal pain. Diagnostics of hemochromatosis - ANSWER High serum iron, TIBC, ferritin.
Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia cause - ANSWER Immune response to heparin-platelet factor 4 complex. Neutropenia cause - ANSWER Decrease in neutrophils in the blood. Neutropenia symptoms - ANSWER Increased risk for infection. Splenomegaly cause - ANSWER Infections, liver disease, blood disorders, cancers. Blood Products needle - ANSWER 18 gauge, 20 if needed. Blood Products types - ANSWER Packed RBCs, platelets, plasma, cryoprecipitate, albumin. Blood Products reactions - ANSWER Acute hemolytic, febrile non-hemolytic, circulatory overload. Blood Types - O+ - ANSWER Can give to A+, B+, AB+, O+. Blood Types - O- - ANSWER Can give to all blood types. Blood Types - A+ - ANSWER Can give to A+, AB+. Blood Types - A- - ANSWER Can give to A-, AB-. Blood Types - B+ - ANSWER Can give to B+, AB+.
Blood Types - B- - ANSWER Can give to B-, AB-. Blood Types - AB+ - ANSWER Can give to AB+. Blood Types - AB- - ANSWER Can give to AB-, A-, A+.
