Case NR507 WEEK 7 CHAMBERING NURSING Graded A

1. Question : In hemolytic anemia, jaundice occurs only when Student Answer: erythrocytes are destroyed in the spleen. heme destruction exceeds the liver’s ability to conjugate and excrete bilirubin. the patient has elevations in aspartate transaminase (AST) and alanine transaminase (ALT). the erythrocytes are coated with an immunoglobulin. Instructor Explanation: Jaundice (icterus) is present when heme destruction exceeds the liver’s ability to conjugate and excrete bilirubin. Question 2. Question : Which anemia produces small, pale erythrocytes? Student Answer: Folic acid Hemolytic Iron deficiency Pernicious Instructor Explanation: The microcytic-hypochromic anemias, which include iron deficiency anemia (IDA), are characterized by erythrocytes that are abnormally small and contain abnormally reduced amounts of hemoglobin. Points Received: 2 of 2 Comments: Question 3. Question : Untreated pernicious anemia is fatal, usually because of Student Answer: brain hypoxia. liver hypoxia. heart failure. renal failure. Instructor Explanation: Untreated PA is fatal, usually because of heart failure.