NUR 254 EXAM 4 REVIEW (Hematology and Oncology) Questions with 100% Correct Answers

Anemia Correct Answer The most common hematologic disorder of childhood Anemia Correct Answer Decrease in number of RBCs and/or hemoglobin (Hgb) concentration below normal Anemia Correct Answer Decreased oxygen-carrying capacity of blood Consequences of Anemia Correct Answer Decrease in oxygen-carrying capacity of blood and decreased amount of oxygen available to tissues Consequences of Anemia Correct Answer When develops slowly, child adapts Consequences of Anemia Correct Answer Diagnostic evaluation: Sometimes defined as a Hgb <10 or 11 g/dl; however, this cutoff may be inappropriate for children Newborn Anemia Correct Answer 14 to 24 g/dl Infant Anemia Correct Answer 10 to 15 g/dl Child Anemia Correct Answer 11 to 16 g/dl Anemia Correct Answer Pallor, paleness of mucous membranes, Tiredness, fatigue, Tachycardia, Cool skin Effects of Anemia on Circulatory System Correct Answer Hemodilution Effects of Anemia on Circulatory System Correct Answer Decreased peripheral resistance Effects of Anemia on Circulatory System Correct Answer Increased cardiac circulation and turbulence Effects of Anemia on Circulatory System Correct Answer Cyanosis Effects of Anemia on Circulatory System Correct Answer Growth retardation Increased cardiac circulation and turbulence Correct Answer May lead to cardiac failure Increased cardiac circulation and turbulence Correct Answer May have murmur