NURS 6202 Exam 2
NURS 6202 Exam 2 Questions and
Answers 2024 Graded A
Microcytic anemia - -Low MCV
-Small RBCs
-Often associated with iron-deficiency or Thalessaemia
Normocytic anemia - -MCV 80-100 (WNL)
-acute blood loss
-anemia of chronic dx
- Aplastic Anemia
macrocytic anemia - • High MCV
• Large, fragile RBCs
• Often associated with folate and/or B-12 deficiency; pernicious anemia
Anemia - A deficiency in the number of erythrocytes (RBC), quantity of Hgb, and/or the
volume of packed RBC (HCT)
normal hemoglobin levels - Male: 14-17.3 g/dL
Female: 11.7-15.5 g/dL
Normal hematocrit levels - Male: 45%-52%
Female: 36-48%
Iron Deficiency Anemia - - Most common form of anemia
- Low iron levels
- Causes: poor intake, absorption problem, blood loss
NURS 6202 Exam 2
, NURS 6202 Exam 2
- tx: diet, supplementation
iron deficiency anemia Sx - "LOW IRON"
Lethargic
Overexert easily
White face (pale)
Inflammation of tongue
Reduced Hgb Lvls
Observe changes in RBC
Nail changes (spoon shaped)
Iron supplementation education - - take on an empty stomach 1 hr before meals
- take with vitamin C (OJ)
- Stool will be dark black
- Side effect: constipation
- If liquid: mix with a drink and drink with a straw
Thalassemia - -Inherited defect in the ability to produce hemoglobin, usually seen in
persons of Mediterranean background.
- Fragile, hypochromic, microcytic RBCs
Thalassemia symptoms - - fatigue, weakness, pale or yellowish skin
- facial bone deformities, slow growth
- abd swelling, dark urine
Thalassemia treatment - Blood transfusions
Iron Chelation therapy—for iron overload
Splenectomy may be required
NURS 6202 Exam 2
NURS 6202 Exam 2 Questions and
Answers 2024 Graded A
Microcytic anemia - -Low MCV
-Small RBCs
-Often associated with iron-deficiency or Thalessaemia
Normocytic anemia - -MCV 80-100 (WNL)
-acute blood loss
-anemia of chronic dx
- Aplastic Anemia
macrocytic anemia - • High MCV
• Large, fragile RBCs
• Often associated with folate and/or B-12 deficiency; pernicious anemia
Anemia - A deficiency in the number of erythrocytes (RBC), quantity of Hgb, and/or the
volume of packed RBC (HCT)
normal hemoglobin levels - Male: 14-17.3 g/dL
Female: 11.7-15.5 g/dL
Normal hematocrit levels - Male: 45%-52%
Female: 36-48%
Iron Deficiency Anemia - - Most common form of anemia
- Low iron levels
- Causes: poor intake, absorption problem, blood loss
NURS 6202 Exam 2
, NURS 6202 Exam 2
- tx: diet, supplementation
iron deficiency anemia Sx - "LOW IRON"
Lethargic
Overexert easily
White face (pale)
Inflammation of tongue
Reduced Hgb Lvls
Observe changes in RBC
Nail changes (spoon shaped)
Iron supplementation education - - take on an empty stomach 1 hr before meals
- take with vitamin C (OJ)
- Stool will be dark black
- Side effect: constipation
- If liquid: mix with a drink and drink with a straw
Thalassemia - -Inherited defect in the ability to produce hemoglobin, usually seen in
persons of Mediterranean background.
- Fragile, hypochromic, microcytic RBCs
Thalassemia symptoms - - fatigue, weakness, pale or yellowish skin
- facial bone deformities, slow growth
- abd swelling, dark urine
Thalassemia treatment - Blood transfusions
Iron Chelation therapy—for iron overload
Splenectomy may be required
NURS 6202 Exam 2
