NR283 Pathophysiology Exam 2 Study Guide 2026

NR283 Pathophysiology Exam 2 Study Guide 2026 NR 283- Exam 2 Labs related to erythrocytes ??? o major component in RBCs = hemoglobin Ο Hematocrit blood test measures the volume of the formed elements-- red blood cell, white blood cell and thrombocytes • Hemoglobin blood test measures the level of hemoglobin in the blood Types of leukemia o Acute lymphocytic leukemia (ALL) A type of cancer of the blood and bone marrow that affects white blood cells This is the most common type of leukemia in young children. ALL can also occur in adults o Acute myelogenous leukemia (AML) A type of cancer of the blood and bone marrow with excess immature white blood cells AML is a common type of leukemia. It occurs in children and adults. AML is the most common type of acute leukemia in adults Chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) With CLL, the most common chronic adult leukemia, you may feel well for years without needing treatment *On the quiz it give an example of a 50 year old man getting diagnosed with what type of leukemia nurse tell him symptoms are slowly progressive and can only survive for five years