NUR 254 EXAM 4 REVIEW (HEMATOLOGY AND ONCOLOGY) QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100% PASS 2026/2027

NUR 254 EXAM 4 REVIEW
(HEMATOLOGY AND ONCOLOGY)
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100% PASS
2026/2027




Anemia - ANS The most common hematologic disorder of childhood


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


Anemia - ANS Decreased oxygen-carrying capacity of blood


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


Consequences of Anemia - ANS When develops slowly, child adapts


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


Newborn Anemia - ANS 14 to 24 g/dl




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, Infant Anemia - ANS 10 to 15 g/dl


Child Anemia - ANS 11 to 16 g/dl


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


Effects of Anemia on Circulatory System - ANS Hemodilution


Effects of Anemia on Circulatory System - ANS Decreased peripheral resistance


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


Effects of Anemia on Circulatory System - ANS Cyanosis


Effects of Anemia on Circulatory System - ANS Growth retardation


Increased cardiac circulation and turbulence - ANS May lead to cardiac failure


Increased cardiac circulation and turbulence - ANS May have murmur


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


Anemia - ANS Treat underlying cause: Nutritional intervention for deficiency anemias


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



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