Pathophysiology Chapter 13 Disorders Of Red Blood Cells Exam Review 2022
Because of family history, the physician orders hemoglobin electrophoresis tests for Jordan. The results are positive for hemoglobin S. What disorder does the patient have? acute blood loss aplastic anemia folic acid deficiency anemia hemolytic anemia iron-deficiency anemia primary polycythemia vitamin B12 deficiency anemia sickle cell anemia - ANS-sickle cell anemia Electrophoresis helps to distinguish between different forms of hemoglobin based on size and shape. Hemoglobin S is the type of hemoglobin formed from the sickle cell gene. Ethan presents with hypotension, tachycardia, and hyperventilation. You learn that he received a severe wound while using a chain saw. Laboratory results reveal low hematocrit, low hemoglobin, and normocytic normochromic anemia. What condition is consistent with these lab values? aplastic anemia folic acid deficiency anemia hemolytic anemia iron-deficiency anemia primary polycythemia sickle cell anemia vitamin B12 deficiency anemia acute blood loss - ANS-acute blood loss The patient's injury induced acute blood loss resulting in anemia. Blood loss in this manner causes a reduction in red blood cells, lowering the percentage of red blood cells in the sample, also known as hematocrit. Hemoglobin, the protein in red blood cells, is also lost with bleeding. Stephanie has systemic lupus erythematous. Her peripheral blood smear reveals spherocytosis and poikilocytosis. Reticulocyte percentage is elevated. What condition is consistent with these findings?
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