NUR 254 EXAM 1 2025| QUESTIONS & ANSWERS GRADED A

NUR 254 EXAM 1 2025| QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
GRADED A


Anemia - The most common hematologic disorder of childhood

Anemia - Decrease in number of RBCs and/or hemoglobin (Hgb) concentration below normal

Anemia - Decreased oxygen-carrying capacity of blood

Consequences of Anemia - Decrease in oxygen-carrying capacity of blood and decreased amount
of oxygen available to tissues

Consequences of Anemia - When develops slowly, child adapts

Consequences of Anemia - Diagnostic evaluation: Sometimes defined as a Hgb <10 or 11 g/dl;
however, this cutoff may be inappropriate for children

Newborn Anemia - 14 to 24 g/dl

Infant Anemia - 10 to 15 g/dl

Child Anemia - 11 to 16 g/dl

Anemia - Pallor, paleness of mucous membranes, Tiredness, fatigue, Tachycardia, Cool skin

Effects of Anemia on Circulatory System - Hemodilution

Effects of Anemia on Circulatory System - Decreased peripheral resistance

Effects of Anemia on Circulatory System - Increased cardiac circulation and turbulence

Effects of Anemia on Circulatory System - Cyanosis

Effects of Anemia on Circulatory System - Growth retardation

Increased cardiac circulation and turbulence - May lead to cardiac failure

Increased cardiac circulation and turbulence - May have murmur

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, Anemia - Treat underlying cause: Transfusion after hemorrhage if needed

Anemia - Treat underlying cause: Nutritional intervention for deficiency anemias

Anemia - Supportive care: Intravenous (IV) fluids to replace intravascular volume, Oxygen, and
Bed rest




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