NURS 3525 - Hematologic System Exam
Guide 2024
Blood function - Correct Ans-Transports O2 from lungs to tissues.
Anemia - Correct Ans-Deficiency in erythrocytes, Hgb, or Hct.
Anemia causes - Correct Ans-Blood loss, impaired RBC production, RBC destruction.
Anemia manifestations - Correct Ans-Weakness, fatigue, dizziness, low BP,
palpitations.
Severe anemia symptoms - Correct Ans-Fainting, angina, MI.
Anemia diagnosis - Correct Ans-CBC, peripheral blood smear, reticulocyte count.
CBC breakdown - SEG - Correct Ans-Mature WBCs.
CBC breakdown - BAND - Correct Ans-Immature WBCs.
CBC breakdown - Eosinophil - Correct Ans-Involved in allergic reactions.
CBC breakdown - Basophils - Correct Ans-Involved in allergic and parasitic reactions.
CBC breakdown - Neutrophils - Correct Ans-Involved in macrophages.
CBC breakdown - Lymphocytes & monocytes - Correct Ans-Involved in immunity (B-
cells and T-cells).
CBC breakdown - Monocytes - Correct Ans-Involved in macrophages.
Anemia treatment goal - Correct Ans-Correct the cause of anemia.
Anemia nursing interventions - Correct Ans-Rest, blood transfusions, proper nutrition,
O2 therapy.
Anemia drug therapy - Correct Ans-Erythropoietin, supplements.
Iron Deficiency Anemia - Correct Ans-Most common nutritional disorder.
Iron Deficiency Anemia causes - Correct Ans-Inadequate dietary intake, blood loss,
malabsorption, hemolysis.
, Iron Deficiency Anemia symptoms - Correct Ans-Pallor, glossitis, chelitis, HA,
parasthesia.
Iron Deficiency Anemia diagnosis - Correct Ans-Stool occult blood, endoscopy,
colonoscopy.
Iron Deficiency Anemia lab results - Correct Ans-↓ Hgb/Hct, MCV, serum iron, ferritin.
Iron Deficiency Anemia nursing interventions - Correct Ans-H&P, ↑ iron intake,
supplements.
Iron recommended daily dose - Correct Ans-100-200mg/day.
Iron absorption - Correct Ans-Best in acidic duodenum environment.
Iron supplements administration - Correct Ans-1 hour < meals, with vitamin C, sit upright
for 30 minutes.
IM iron supplement - Correct Ans-For poor absorption or tolerance, or high dose.
IM iron supplement administration - Correct Ans-Use Z-track method, separate needles
for drawing and giving meds.
IV iron supplement administration - Correct Ans-Monitor IV site and allergic reactions.
Iron supplements side effects - Correct Ans-Heartburn, constipation, black tarry stool,
N/V/D.
High iron foods - Correct Ans-Lean meat, fish, legumes, green vegetables, whole
grains.
Dietary adherence for iron therapy - Correct Ans-2-3 months until symptoms improve.
Megaloblastic Anemia cause - Correct Ans-Deficiency in vitamin B12 or folic acid.
Cobalamin Deficiency onset - Correct Ans-Gradual.
Cobalamin Deficiency common in - Correct Ans-Older adults, GI surgery patients.
Cobalamin Deficiency causes - Correct Ans-Inadequate intake, malabsorption, lack of
intrinsic factor.
Cobalamin Deficiency lifestyle factors - Correct Ans-Vegan diet, alcoholism, PPI/H2
blockers.
Guide 2024
Blood function - Correct Ans-Transports O2 from lungs to tissues.
Anemia - Correct Ans-Deficiency in erythrocytes, Hgb, or Hct.
Anemia causes - Correct Ans-Blood loss, impaired RBC production, RBC destruction.
Anemia manifestations - Correct Ans-Weakness, fatigue, dizziness, low BP,
palpitations.
Severe anemia symptoms - Correct Ans-Fainting, angina, MI.
Anemia diagnosis - Correct Ans-CBC, peripheral blood smear, reticulocyte count.
CBC breakdown - SEG - Correct Ans-Mature WBCs.
CBC breakdown - BAND - Correct Ans-Immature WBCs.
CBC breakdown - Eosinophil - Correct Ans-Involved in allergic reactions.
CBC breakdown - Basophils - Correct Ans-Involved in allergic and parasitic reactions.
CBC breakdown - Neutrophils - Correct Ans-Involved in macrophages.
CBC breakdown - Lymphocytes & monocytes - Correct Ans-Involved in immunity (B-
cells and T-cells).
CBC breakdown - Monocytes - Correct Ans-Involved in macrophages.
Anemia treatment goal - Correct Ans-Correct the cause of anemia.
Anemia nursing interventions - Correct Ans-Rest, blood transfusions, proper nutrition,
O2 therapy.
Anemia drug therapy - Correct Ans-Erythropoietin, supplements.
Iron Deficiency Anemia - Correct Ans-Most common nutritional disorder.
Iron Deficiency Anemia causes - Correct Ans-Inadequate dietary intake, blood loss,
malabsorption, hemolysis.
, Iron Deficiency Anemia symptoms - Correct Ans-Pallor, glossitis, chelitis, HA,
parasthesia.
Iron Deficiency Anemia diagnosis - Correct Ans-Stool occult blood, endoscopy,
colonoscopy.
Iron Deficiency Anemia lab results - Correct Ans-↓ Hgb/Hct, MCV, serum iron, ferritin.
Iron Deficiency Anemia nursing interventions - Correct Ans-H&P, ↑ iron intake,
supplements.
Iron recommended daily dose - Correct Ans-100-200mg/day.
Iron absorption - Correct Ans-Best in acidic duodenum environment.
Iron supplements administration - Correct Ans-1 hour < meals, with vitamin C, sit upright
for 30 minutes.
IM iron supplement - Correct Ans-For poor absorption or tolerance, or high dose.
IM iron supplement administration - Correct Ans-Use Z-track method, separate needles
for drawing and giving meds.
IV iron supplement administration - Correct Ans-Monitor IV site and allergic reactions.
Iron supplements side effects - Correct Ans-Heartburn, constipation, black tarry stool,
N/V/D.
High iron foods - Correct Ans-Lean meat, fish, legumes, green vegetables, whole
grains.
Dietary adherence for iron therapy - Correct Ans-2-3 months until symptoms improve.
Megaloblastic Anemia cause - Correct Ans-Deficiency in vitamin B12 or folic acid.
Cobalamin Deficiency onset - Correct Ans-Gradual.
Cobalamin Deficiency common in - Correct Ans-Older adults, GI surgery patients.
Cobalamin Deficiency causes - Correct Ans-Inadequate intake, malabsorption, lack of
intrinsic factor.
Cobalamin Deficiency lifestyle factors - Correct Ans-Vegan diet, alcoholism, PPI/H2
blockers.
