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NURS 2356 EXAM 2 QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 2025
Red blood cell production is stimulated by:
1. Tachycardia
2. Tachypnea
3. Renin angiotensin
4. Hypoxia - correct answer- Hypoxia
4 Main components of blood composition - correct answer-
RBC, WBC, platelets, plasma
What is the composition of plasma - correct answer- 90% H2O
10% solutes - glucose, protein, albumin, hormones, etc
Where is bone marrow aspiration in infants? - correct answer-
Tibia
Where is bone marrow aspiration in toddlers and preschoolers?
- correct answer- femur and tibia
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Where is bone marrow aspiration in children over 5? - correct
answer- pelvis (iliac crest)
Where is bone marrow production in young adults/adults? -
correct answer- ribs, sternum, vertebra, pelvis, skull, clavicle,
scapula
what is anemia - correct answer- a condition in which levels of
red blood cells and hemoglobin are lower than normal
4 types of anemia - correct answer- Iron deficiency
lead poisoning
sickle cell
B-thalassemia
Define iron deficiency anemia - correct answer- reduction in the
iron stores of the body causing an inadequate production of
hemoglobin
What is iron needed for? - correct answer- to make hgb
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signs and symptoms of iron deficiency anemia - correct
answer- pallor
tachycardia
tachypnea
lethargy
fatigue
irritability
Why are neonates at risk for iron deficiency anemia? - correct
answer- -lack the maternal iron stores
-Full term infants have maternal iron stores until approximately
6 months of age
-Havent had the time in utero to store up the needed iron
supply (preterm)
How can you treat a neonate with iron deficiency anemia? -
correct answer- Iron fortified formula
What are risk factors for iron deficiency anemia in infants and
children? - correct answer- 1.inadequate iron intake
2.Malabsorption of iron in GI tract
3.Chronic blood loss
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Food with good sources of iron - correct answer- red meat, egg
yolk, leafy greens, dried fruits, fortified cereals/formulas, beef,
chicken, fish, beans, nuts, seeds, peanut butter, eggs, prunes,
whole grain bread
How is iron deficiency anemia diagnosed? - correct answer-
Serum lab evaluation:
-Red blood cell count = microcytic (small) and hypo chronic
(pale in color)
-low hemoglobin
-low hematocrit
-low reticulocyte count
-low serum iron concentration
-high total iron binding capacity
What is the goal of treatment for iron deficiency anemia -
correct answer- treat medical problem causing malabsorption
or blood loss/ identify cause
What is the treatment method for iron deficiency anemia? -
correct answer- Increase iron take
~ Dietary sources
NURS 2356 EXAM 2 QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 2025
Red blood cell production is stimulated by:
1. Tachycardia
2. Tachypnea
3. Renin angiotensin
4. Hypoxia - correct answer- Hypoxia
4 Main components of blood composition - correct answer-
RBC, WBC, platelets, plasma
What is the composition of plasma - correct answer- 90% H2O
10% solutes - glucose, protein, albumin, hormones, etc
Where is bone marrow aspiration in infants? - correct answer-
Tibia
Where is bone marrow aspiration in toddlers and preschoolers?
- correct answer- femur and tibia
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Where is bone marrow aspiration in children over 5? - correct
answer- pelvis (iliac crest)
Where is bone marrow production in young adults/adults? -
correct answer- ribs, sternum, vertebra, pelvis, skull, clavicle,
scapula
what is anemia - correct answer- a condition in which levels of
red blood cells and hemoglobin are lower than normal
4 types of anemia - correct answer- Iron deficiency
lead poisoning
sickle cell
B-thalassemia
Define iron deficiency anemia - correct answer- reduction in the
iron stores of the body causing an inadequate production of
hemoglobin
What is iron needed for? - correct answer- to make hgb
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signs and symptoms of iron deficiency anemia - correct
answer- pallor
tachycardia
tachypnea
lethargy
fatigue
irritability
Why are neonates at risk for iron deficiency anemia? - correct
answer- -lack the maternal iron stores
-Full term infants have maternal iron stores until approximately
6 months of age
-Havent had the time in utero to store up the needed iron
supply (preterm)
How can you treat a neonate with iron deficiency anemia? -
correct answer- Iron fortified formula
What are risk factors for iron deficiency anemia in infants and
children? - correct answer- 1.inadequate iron intake
2.Malabsorption of iron in GI tract
3.Chronic blood loss
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Food with good sources of iron - correct answer- red meat, egg
yolk, leafy greens, dried fruits, fortified cereals/formulas, beef,
chicken, fish, beans, nuts, seeds, peanut butter, eggs, prunes,
whole grain bread
How is iron deficiency anemia diagnosed? - correct answer-
Serum lab evaluation:
-Red blood cell count = microcytic (small) and hypo chronic
(pale in color)
-low hemoglobin
-low hematocrit
-low reticulocyte count
-low serum iron concentration
-high total iron binding capacity
What is the goal of treatment for iron deficiency anemia -
correct answer- treat medical problem causing malabsorption
or blood loss/ identify cause
What is the treatment method for iron deficiency anemia? -
correct answer- Increase iron take
~ Dietary sources
