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Question: what organ removes old and imperfect RBC and WBCs
Answer:
spleen

Question: main producer of many clotting factors
Answer:
liver

Question: stores RBCs and platelets
Answer:
spleen

Question: produces most cells of the blood
Answer:
bone marrow

Question: breaks down Hgb
Answer:
spleen

Question: phagocytizes foreign material
Answer:
kupffer cells in the liver

Question: what cells transport oxygen to cells and production is
stimulated by erythropoietin vs what cells defend against infection
Answer:
RBCs transport oxygen

WBCs defend against infection

Question: what small blood fragment maintains homeostasis
Answer:
platelets

,Question: normal level of platelets
Answer:
150,000 - 400,000

Question: normal WBC level
Answer:
5,000 - 10,000

Question: normal RBC level
Answer:
4 - 6 million

Question: 2 types of bone marrow testing what type of pain is felt for
each
Answer:
aspiration cells and fluids are suctioned patient tends to feel a painful pulling

biopsy a core sample of solid tissue and cells pain with needle rotation

Question: pre-procedure for bone marrow testing (3)
Answer:
informed consent pt is positioned for easy assess to iliac crest or sternum local
anesthesia, mild sedation to relax pt while remaining cooperative

Question: post-procedure for bone marrow testing (4)
Answer:
pressure to site, dressing and sandbag observe for bleeding for 24 hours mild analgesic
and ice packs for pain and swelling no contact sports for 48 hours

, Question: anemia 2 causes of anemia plus examples (3 each)
Answer:
a condition that develops when your blood lacks enough healthy red blood cells

reduced number of RBC, which cause
-- blood loss — bleeding, NSAIDs, menses, childbirth
-- decreased production — kidney disease, hypothyroidism
-- increased restriction — hemolytic, drugs, prosthetic valves
unhealthy cells, examples
-- sickle cells
-- vitamin or iron deficiency — G12, folic acid
-- bone marrow problems — aplastic anemia, thalassemia, lead poisoning

Question: manifestations of anemia integumentary (3) CV (3)
Answer:
integumentary pale skin cold skin brittle concave, clubbed nails

CV tachycardia, especially after meals + with activity murmur and gallop if severe
orthostatic hypotension

Question: manifestations of anemia respiratory (2) neurologic (2)
Answer:
respiratory dyspnea on exertion ↓ SPo2 levels

neurologic fatigue HA

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