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PNP301 Test 3 2026/2027 Exam
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Which of the following would result from a reduced number of

erythrocytes in the blood?

a. Increased hemoglobin in the blood

b. Decreased hematocrit

c. Increased risk of hemostasis


d. Decreased osmotic pressure of the blood - ANSWER ✔✔B.

decreased hematocrit

,What term is used to describe a deficit of all types of blood cells? -

ANSWER ✔✔Pancytopenia = decreased # of RBCs, WBCs +

platelets

Chronic blood loss causes anemia because of the:

a. shortened life span of the erythrocytes.

b. lower metabolic rate.

c. loss of protein and electrolytes.


d. smaller amount of recycled iron available. - ANSWER ✔✔D.

smaller amount of recycled iron available


What is the etiology of sickle cell anemia? - ANSWER ✔✔a defective

gene inherited from both parents

Which of the following best describes the characteristic erythrocyte

associated with pernicious anemia?

a. Hypochromic, microcytic

b. Normochromic, normocytic

c. Elongated, sickle-shaped


d. Megaloblastic or macrocytic nucleated cells - ANSWER ✔✔D.

MEGAloblastic or MACROcytic nucleated cells

, What causes numbness and tingling in the fingers of individuals with

untreated pernicious anemia?

a. Persistent hyperbilirubinemia

b. Increasing acidosis affecting metabolism

c. Vitamin B12 deficit causing peripheral nerve demyelination

d. Multiple small vascular occlusions affecting peripheral nerves -

ANSWER ✔✔C. Vit. B12 deficit causing peripheral nerve

demyelination


Jaundice is a typical sign of which type of anemia? - ANSWER

✔✔Sickle cell anemia


What are the typical early general signs and symptoms of anemia?

a. Chest pain, palpitations

b. Jaundice, stomatitis

c. Pallor, dyspnea, and fatigue


d. Bradycardia, heat intolerance - ANSWER ✔✔C.


-Pallor

-Dyspnea


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