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NR 511 Week 6 Anemia Final
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DOCUMENT OVERVIEW
This document provides 33 verified questions with correct answers and explanations covering anemia. It is
suitable for comprehensive study and review of hematologic disorders. Students can use this resource to
effectively prepare for exams and reinforce their understanding of anemia diagnosis and management.
CONTENTS
Anemia Classification & Indices Q1–Q14
Hemolytic & Other Anemias Q15–Q21
Iron Deficiency Anemia (IDA) Q22–Q29
Pediatric Hematologic Malignancies Q30–Q33
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, E XA M Q U EST I O N S
Q1 QUESTION 1 OF 33
Macrocytic normochronic anemia
(cell size large and irregular)
CORRECT ANSWER
folic acid and or B12 deficiency
Q2 QUESTION 2 OF 33
What is a reticulocyte count?
CORRECT ANSWER
•indicates the percentage of newly maturing red blood cells (RBCs) released into the circulating blood from the bone
marrow.
Q3 QUESTION 3 OF 33
When is the reticulocyte count elevated?
CORRECT ANSWER
in cases of blood loss as the body tries to replace the loss; it might also be elevated during treatment of anemias (eg, iron,
folic acid, and vitamin B12) and bone marrow disorders, when immature RBCs are displaced by other proliferating cells.
Q4 QUESTION 4 OF 33
What is MCV?
CORRECT ANSWER
•indicates the average size of individual red blood cells (RBCs).
The normal (normocytic) range is 76 to 96 fL.
MCV is increased (macrocytic) in megaloblastic anemias (ie, vitamin B12 deficiency and folate deficiency) and liver disease
(such as that resulting from alcohol abuse) as well as with the use of some drugs (eg, zidovudine).
Q5 QUESTION 5 OF 33
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