Triple "A"

In the Red

100

Standardized lab value for hemoglobin for an adult female

12-16 g/dL

200

In a normovolemic patient, one unit of PRBCs raises the hemoglobin by approximately this amount

1 gram

300

The upper limit of the lifespan of a normal red blood cell 

120 days

400

The FIRST action you take when you suspect a blood transfusion reaction

STOP the infusion

500

This test measures the % of your blood made up of RBCs.

Hematocrit

pHa, La, La, La, La

100

HCO₃ is regulated by this organ

Kidneys

200

True or False: In respiratory acidosis, your arterial pH is >7.45

False

300

A higher concentration of hydrogen (H⁺) ions is associated with a ___________ pH.

Lower

400

A higher concentration of bicarbonate (HCO₃)  is associated with a _____________ pH.

Higher

All the Types

100

This type of anemia is caused by low iron levels

Iron-deficiency Anemia

200

This type of anemia is characterized by lack of RBC production in the marrow

Aplastic Anemia

300

This type of anemia is characterized by decreased RBC production caused by B12 malabsorption

Pernicious Anemia

400

In this type of anemia, oxidative stress causes the cells to change to their characteristic shape.

Sickle Cell Anemia

500

In this type of anemia, RBC are destroyed faster than the body can replace them

Hemolytic Anemia

Balancing Act

100

pH = 7.50, paCO₂ = 32, HCO₃ = 24

Respiratory alkalosis, uncompensated

200

pH = 7.29, paCO₂ = 40, HCO₃ =15

Metabolic acidosis, uncompensated

Action, Action, Action

100

If your patient with respiratory alkalosis is hyperventilating, you can have them breathe into one of these common lunch containers

Paper bag

200

You would anticipate the provider to order this drug as one of the first steps to help correct the underlying acidosis in a patient with DKA

Insulin