Summary NUR 6121 - Exam 1: Comprehensive Lecture & Textbook Notes on Anemia and Related | 2026 Update with complete solutions William Paterson University.

Summary NUR 6121 - Exam 1:
Comprehensive Lecture & Textbook
Notes on Anemia and Related | 2026
Update with complete solutions William
Paterson University.


I. Definition of Anemia

Anemia = Decreased hemoglobin (Hgb), hematocrit (Hct), or RBC count
resulting in reduced oxygen-carrying capacity.

Clinical Consequence:

➡ Tissue hypoxia
➡ Compensatory tachycardia
➡ Fatigue, dyspnea, pallor



II. Normal RBC Physiology

RBC Production (Erythropoiesis)

 Occurs in bone marrow
 Stimulated by erythropoietin (EPO) from kidneys
 Requires:
o Iron
o Vitamin B12
o Folate
o Amino acids


RBC Lifespan:

,  ~120 days
 Removed by spleen



III. Classification of Anemia

Anemia is classified by MCV (Mean Corpuscular Volume)