Exam 1(v1): NSG 3850 / NSG3850 (Latest 2026 / 2027) Pathophysiology for Nurses II | 100% Correct Questions & Answers - Galen

Exam 1(v1): NSG 3850 / NSG3850


Pathophysiology for Nurses II


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Question:
What kind of patients will show signs of anemia even in the slightest
degree of altered Hgb count?
Answer:
Elderly patients with cardiac or pulmonary diseases

,Question:
Stem cell disorder characterized by REDUCTION of HEMATOPOIETIC
TISSUE in the bone marrow, fatty marrow replacement and pancytopenia
Caused by toxic, radiant, or immunologic injury to the bone marrow stem
cells
Answer:
aplastic anemia




Question:
Pancytopenia
Answer:
deficiency of all types of blood cells




Question:
Aplastic anemia can cause thrombocytopenia, in which it would be a good
idea to use a ___________________ to reduce any bleeding that may
occur
Answer:
soft toothbrush

,Question:
Lack of intrinsic factor leading to B12 deficiency
Answer:
Pernicious anemia




Question:
Dietary deficiencies, alcoholism, cirrhosis, pregnancy, or infancy can be
indicative of
Answer:
folate deficiency anemia




Question:
Peripheral nerve degeneration is a manifestation in
Answer:
pernicious anemia

, Question:
Thalassemia
Answer:
inherited defect in ability to produce hemoglobin, leading to hypochromia


Lack of Hb synthesis, causing severe anemia


excessive intestinal iron absorption****




Question:
Patients who are significantly anemic have an increased intestinal iron
absorption that is related to the
Answer:
degree of expansion of the RBC precursor population




Question:
Sickled red cells have a decreased survival time, which causes anemia, and
sickled cells cause vascular occlusion, which results in
Answer:
capillary stasis, venous thrombosis, and arterial emboli