Sickle Cell Anemia
The shape of these cells
Sickle
The organ that compensates in the event of a massive hemorrhage.
Spleen
This is the normal range of hemoglobin.
12g/dL to 18g/dL
Name 2 common foods rich in iron.
Liver
Beans
These organs compose the lymphatic system.
Thymus
Lymph nodes
Spleen
This race is affected the most by this disorder.
African Americans
The organ that releases the erythropoietin-stimulating factor.
Kidney
This is the normal range of platelets.
150,000 - 400,000
Blood infusions must be started within how many minutes of its arrival on the unit.
30 minutes
In a patient with a dark complexion who has a bleeding disorder, which area should be checked for petechiae?
Palms of the hands.
Soles of the feet.
These limbs are mostly affected.
Lower limbs
This is the average life span of a red blood cell.
120 days
This is the normal range of the white blood cell count.
4500 - 11,000
This method is used to administer iron preparation via the intramuscular route.
Z-track method
Bone marrow transplantation takes up to __________?
5 weeks
This is the best prevention of this disorder.
Genetic testing
Allergy
Allergic reaction
This blood test is used to detect anemic disorders.
Complete blood count/CBC
This nursing intervention in imperative for ALL anemic disorders.
Maintenance of high fluid intake or increase in fluid intake.
Name 2 techniques used to measure abdominal girth.
Measure at the same time everyday.
Measure same area everyday.
Use the same tape everyday.
Place marks on sides of the abdomen where the tape is placed.
Name 3 types of nursing interventions.
Pain control
Oxygen therapy
Skin assessment
This hemoglobin changes the shape of the red blood cell.
Hemoglobin S
This results from excessive release of bilirubin into the blood stream.
Jaundice
This is how often a patient with polycythemia vera have phlebotomy to thin the blood.
Every 2-3 months
Name 3 types of nursing interventions to conserve energy for an anemic patient.
Frequent rest periods.
Assist with activities of daily living.
Place person care items close at hand.
Small meals with between meal snacks.