NURS 5333 Module 5 Hematology Questions with Accurate Solutions

NURS 5333 Module 5 Hematology Questions
with Accurate Solutions
Anemias are thought to be

a symptom of a disease not a disease process of their own.

Definition of anemia

decrease in red blood cells, Hgb; Hct

Anemia in infants and children

Hgb less than 11 g/dL; Hct less than 31%

Anemia in non pregnant women

Hgb less than 11 g/dL; Hct <35

Anemia in men

Hgb <13 g/dL; Hct <35%

3 General causes of anemia

blood loss,
increased destruction,
decrease in production

What cancer presents 15% of time as anemia?

colon cancer

5 Production reasons for anemia

1. rapid growth (not being able to keep up);
2. chronic disease (renal - no erythropoietin)

, 3. iron deficiency
4. pernicious anemia (low vitamin B12)
5. low folic acid

Hemolytic anemia (2)

1. destruction of RBC's (Heart Valve disease)
2. Thalassemia (genetic mutation error in blood cell formation that causes hemolysis)

Assessment for anemia

CBC

What are symptoms of anemia (6)?

1. Shortness of breath,
2. fatigue,
3. weakness,
4. pale, Hgb <7 and Hct <25%
5. pruritus,
6. pica (especially ice)
- oftentimes asymptomatic especially if Hgb is > 10

Cheilitis / main type of anemia

cracks at corns of mouth / iron deficiency

Glossitis / what types of anemia (3

- inflammation of tongue
1. iron deficiency
2. Vitamin B12
3. Folic Acid