Pathophysiology
Deficiency in quality and volume of what type of cells
RBCs
Caused by body's response to tissue _______
Hypoxia
What is the normal range for a hemoglobin, and what does hemoglobin do in the blood
12-16 g/dL
Transports 02 and C02
Determines 02 carrying capacity of the blood
If a patient is experiencing fatigue, what would you recommend they do?
Alternate their rest and activity
What is the function of RBCs
Transport 02 from lungs to systemic tissues and transport C02 to lungs
Name some general symptoms of anemia
Pallor
Jaundice
Pruritus
Headache
Vertigo
Anorexia
Fatigue
Sensitivity to cold
Lethargy
What is the normal range for hematocrit, and what is it in the blood
37%-47%
The % of RBCs in relation to total blood volume
Which Vitamin helps with the absorption of Oral Iron?
Vitamin C
What is the life span of a RBC
120 days
What would some signs and symptoms of the Cardiovascular Systom look like?
Angina Pectoris
MI
Tachycardia
Palpitations
Systolic Murmur
10-150 mg/dL
Its a protein that stores Iron
What kind of foods should be increased with someone with anemia
Liver
Muscle Meats
Dark Green Leafy Veggies
What should you assess when someone has anemia
Vital signs
02 levels
Medications (vitamins, iron, ASA, anticoagulations, BCPs, NSAIDs, and herbs
What would some signs and symptoms of the Pulmonary system look like?
Exertional dyspnea to tachypnea
Dyspnea at rest
What is the normal value for Total Iron Binding Capacity (TBIC) and what does it do in the blood
255-450 mcg/dL
Measures the total amount of iron that can be bound by proteins (transferrin) in the blood
What kind of treatment can be used to help increase levels of RBCs
Blood Transfusion
If you administer iron through IM/IV, what should you monitor for
Allergic Reactions