NURS 2356 NEWEST EXAM 2024/2025 WITH QUESTIONS
AND VERIFIED CORRECT ANSWERS/ ALREAY GRADED A++
red blood cell production is stimulated by: - ANSWER hypoxia
therapeutic management of sickle cell crisis generally includes: - ANSWER
hydration for hemodilution through PO and IV therapy
if a child has nutritional anemia, the nurse will look for: (3) - ANSWER -
pallor.
- tachycardia.
- tachypnea.
therapeutic management of children with B-thalassemia major consists
primarily of: - ANSWER frequent blood transfusions
What kind of cells are associated with phagocytosis: - ANSWER
Neutrophils and monocytes
What kind of cells are associated with allergic reactions: - ANSWER
Eosinophils
What kind of cells are associated with release of histamine or
inflammation/infection: - ANSWER basophil
What types of cells fight viral infections: - ANSWER Lymphocytes: "T and B
cells"
What are the formed elements - ANSWER starts with stem cells:
- WBCs (granulocytes and agranulocytes).
- RBCs (erythrocyte)
- Platelets
normal range for hgb: - ANSWER 11.5-15.5
normal range for hct: - ANSWER 35-45%
normal range for reticulocyte: - ANSWER 0.5-1.5%
normal range for platelet count: - ANSWER 150,000-400,000
,normal range for WBC count:
what is it called when the level drops? what is the patient at risk for? -
ANSWER 4.5-15.5
neutropenia.
risk for infection ↑
how long does a sickle cell RBC last? - ANSWER only 20 days
fetal hgb is good for what? - ANSWER O2
what needs to be checked with iron deficiency anemia and sickle cell
disease? - ANSWER hct.
hgb.
erythrocytes.
What does plasma consist of? - ANSWER 90% Water.
10% Solutes (glucose, protein, immuneglobulins, albumin, e-lytes, clotting
factors).
where is blood formed? - ANSWER bone marrow
bone marrow production in infants: - ANSWER tibia
bone marrow production in toddlers/preschoolers: - ANSWER - femur.
- tibia.
bone marrow production in children over 5 yrs old: - ANSWER pelvis (iliac
crest)
bone marrow production in young adults/adults: (7) - ANSWER *sternum*.
*pelvis*.
ribs.
clavicle.
skull (for thalessemia).
scapula.
vertebra.
complete process which body controls bleeding: - ANSWER hemostasis
,intrinsic hematopoiesis: - ANSWER makes stable clot
who suffers more from osteomyelitis? - ANSWER kids 1-12 yrs old (more
than adults)
condition when RBC and Hgb levels are lower than normal: - ANSWER
anemia
what is iron needed for? - ANSWER O2 transport
*What is the significance of drawing an Absolute Neutrophil Count (ANC)* -
ANSWER *Measuring the amount of Neutrophils in the blood, if low the
person's at risk for a bacterial infection*
*What does a Neutropenic diet consist of? and when would someone be on
one?* - ANSWER *Eat: Canned fruits (from undamaged cans), fruits that
can be washed thoroughly, meats that can be thoroughly cooked, eat pizza
1 hr after delivery; AVOID: yogurt, letus, strawberries, whole black pepper,
deli meat, slurpees, soft served ice-cream; ANC below 500*
What are s&s of Fe deficiency anemia; (5) - ANSWER fatigue.
*p*allor.
*i*rritable.
*t*achypnea.
*t*achycardia.
Why are newborns at greater risk for Fe deficiency anemia? (3) - ANSWER
-Maternal Fe deficiency, full-term infants have maternal stores until 6-9
months (then s/s occur).
-no Fe supplementation in formula or diet.
-giving cows milk before 12 months (cause allergies/GI blood loss).
sources of iron in a diet: (5) - ANSWER green leafy veg.
egg yolk.
dry beans.
red meat.
prunes.
, tips for administering iron to children: (5) - ANSWER - drink with citrus juice
[↑ absorption].
- can stain teeth [use straw or place a back of mouth].
- give inbetween meals [↑absorption].
- compliance: dark green/black stool.
- constipation or N/V.
How would Fe deficiency anemia be diagnosed: (5) - ANSWER - H&H.
- *Reticulocyte count* [normal or slightly low].
- *RBC count* [low = pale&small].
- *Serum Iron Concentration* [circulating Fe count] SIC.
- *Total Iron-binding Capacity (TIBC)* [amount of transferin necessary for
transfer of Fe in blood].
What's the treatment of Fe deficiency anemia? - ANSWER - Fe
supplementation which can be in formula/cereal (Fer-In-Sol).
- Folic acid for RBC production.
What times in life would Fe deficiency be likely to occur? - ANSWER
During growth spurts: infancy and puberty
What vitamin should be given with Fe to increase absorption - ANSWER
Vitamin C (orange juice)
What mineral should you avoid when administering Fe supplements? -
ANSWER Calcium (milk)
When would a child dx w/Fe Deficiency Anemia come back for a repeat
blood test and what would they look for? - ANSWER 1 week.
- reticulocyte/Hgb count should be elevated.
-more energy.
toxic condition caused by ingestion/inhalation of lead or lead containing
compounds: - ANSWER lead poisoning
sources of lead used with Mexican remedies/food: (3) - ANSWER
*t*amarindo [fruit candy].
*a*zarcon [orange digestive powder].
*g*reta [yellow/orange digestive powder].
....powders on body or food.
AND VERIFIED CORRECT ANSWERS/ ALREAY GRADED A++
red blood cell production is stimulated by: - ANSWER hypoxia
therapeutic management of sickle cell crisis generally includes: - ANSWER
hydration for hemodilution through PO and IV therapy
if a child has nutritional anemia, the nurse will look for: (3) - ANSWER -
pallor.
- tachycardia.
- tachypnea.
therapeutic management of children with B-thalassemia major consists
primarily of: - ANSWER frequent blood transfusions
What kind of cells are associated with phagocytosis: - ANSWER
Neutrophils and monocytes
What kind of cells are associated with allergic reactions: - ANSWER
Eosinophils
What kind of cells are associated with release of histamine or
inflammation/infection: - ANSWER basophil
What types of cells fight viral infections: - ANSWER Lymphocytes: "T and B
cells"
What are the formed elements - ANSWER starts with stem cells:
- WBCs (granulocytes and agranulocytes).
- RBCs (erythrocyte)
- Platelets
normal range for hgb: - ANSWER 11.5-15.5
normal range for hct: - ANSWER 35-45%
normal range for reticulocyte: - ANSWER 0.5-1.5%
normal range for platelet count: - ANSWER 150,000-400,000
,normal range for WBC count:
what is it called when the level drops? what is the patient at risk for? -
ANSWER 4.5-15.5
neutropenia.
risk for infection ↑
how long does a sickle cell RBC last? - ANSWER only 20 days
fetal hgb is good for what? - ANSWER O2
what needs to be checked with iron deficiency anemia and sickle cell
disease? - ANSWER hct.
hgb.
erythrocytes.
What does plasma consist of? - ANSWER 90% Water.
10% Solutes (glucose, protein, immuneglobulins, albumin, e-lytes, clotting
factors).
where is blood formed? - ANSWER bone marrow
bone marrow production in infants: - ANSWER tibia
bone marrow production in toddlers/preschoolers: - ANSWER - femur.
- tibia.
bone marrow production in children over 5 yrs old: - ANSWER pelvis (iliac
crest)
bone marrow production in young adults/adults: (7) - ANSWER *sternum*.
*pelvis*.
ribs.
clavicle.
skull (for thalessemia).
scapula.
vertebra.
complete process which body controls bleeding: - ANSWER hemostasis
,intrinsic hematopoiesis: - ANSWER makes stable clot
who suffers more from osteomyelitis? - ANSWER kids 1-12 yrs old (more
than adults)
condition when RBC and Hgb levels are lower than normal: - ANSWER
anemia
what is iron needed for? - ANSWER O2 transport
*What is the significance of drawing an Absolute Neutrophil Count (ANC)* -
ANSWER *Measuring the amount of Neutrophils in the blood, if low the
person's at risk for a bacterial infection*
*What does a Neutropenic diet consist of? and when would someone be on
one?* - ANSWER *Eat: Canned fruits (from undamaged cans), fruits that
can be washed thoroughly, meats that can be thoroughly cooked, eat pizza
1 hr after delivery; AVOID: yogurt, letus, strawberries, whole black pepper,
deli meat, slurpees, soft served ice-cream; ANC below 500*
What are s&s of Fe deficiency anemia; (5) - ANSWER fatigue.
*p*allor.
*i*rritable.
*t*achypnea.
*t*achycardia.
Why are newborns at greater risk for Fe deficiency anemia? (3) - ANSWER
-Maternal Fe deficiency, full-term infants have maternal stores until 6-9
months (then s/s occur).
-no Fe supplementation in formula or diet.
-giving cows milk before 12 months (cause allergies/GI blood loss).
sources of iron in a diet: (5) - ANSWER green leafy veg.
egg yolk.
dry beans.
red meat.
prunes.
, tips for administering iron to children: (5) - ANSWER - drink with citrus juice
[↑ absorption].
- can stain teeth [use straw or place a back of mouth].
- give inbetween meals [↑absorption].
- compliance: dark green/black stool.
- constipation or N/V.
How would Fe deficiency anemia be diagnosed: (5) - ANSWER - H&H.
- *Reticulocyte count* [normal or slightly low].
- *RBC count* [low = pale&small].
- *Serum Iron Concentration* [circulating Fe count] SIC.
- *Total Iron-binding Capacity (TIBC)* [amount of transferin necessary for
transfer of Fe in blood].
What's the treatment of Fe deficiency anemia? - ANSWER - Fe
supplementation which can be in formula/cereal (Fer-In-Sol).
- Folic acid for RBC production.
What times in life would Fe deficiency be likely to occur? - ANSWER
During growth spurts: infancy and puberty
What vitamin should be given with Fe to increase absorption - ANSWER
Vitamin C (orange juice)
What mineral should you avoid when administering Fe supplements? -
ANSWER Calcium (milk)
When would a child dx w/Fe Deficiency Anemia come back for a repeat
blood test and what would they look for? - ANSWER 1 week.
- reticulocyte/Hgb count should be elevated.
-more energy.
toxic condition caused by ingestion/inhalation of lead or lead containing
compounds: - ANSWER lead poisoning
sources of lead used with Mexican remedies/food: (3) - ANSWER
*t*amarindo [fruit candy].
*a*zarcon [orange digestive powder].
*g*reta [yellow/orange digestive powder].
....powders on body or food.
