Hematologic Problems- Med-Surg exam 2 Questions with Correct Answers

Hematologic Problems- Med-Surg exam 2 Questions
with Correct Answers
normal range of platelets Correct Answer-150,000-400,000


what is hemostasis? Correct Answer-blood clotting


anemia Correct Answer--a deficiency of red blood cells


life span of a RBC Correct Answer-120 days


symptoms of anemia Correct Answer--fatigue
-pallor
-yellowing eyes, skin
-low BP
-weakness


what is the most common type of anemia? Correct Answer-iron
deficiency anemia


what does iron do for RBCs? Correct Answer--needed to form
hemoglobin
-carry oxygen

, Who is iron deficiency anemia most common in? Correct Answer-
women


risk factors for iron deficiency anemia? Correct Answer--inadequate diet
of iron
-malabsorption issues: IBS, Chron's, Celiac
-blood loss
-hemolysis
-pregnancy


symptoms of iron deficiency anemia Correct Answer--pallor
-glossitis: swelling of the tongue
-cheilitis: swelling of the lips
-hair loss
-brittle nails
-restless leg syndrome


what OTC vitamin can you treat for iron deficiency anemia?


what other things can you do for someone with low iron? Correct
Answer-prenatal vitamins


-iron supplements
-increase diet of iron