Hematopoieses
Diagnostics
Therapies for Blood Disorders
Assessment
Vocabulary
100

____________the process by which blood cells are produced and developed from stem cells in the bone marrow

Hematopoiesis

100

Complete Blood Count (CBC) Measures levels of __________________, ________________ and__________________ 

red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets

100

 _____________________Used for iron deficiency anemia. Nursing implications include monitoring for side effects like constipation, gastrointestinal upset, and ensuring the patient takes the supplement with vitamin C to enhance absorption.

Iron Supplements:

100

The physical assessment should be comprehensive and include careful attention to the ____________,_________________, ______________, and ____________.

skin, oral cavity, lymph nodes, and spleen.

100

Hematopoiesis

complex process of the formation and maturation of blood cells

200

Platelets are essential for ____________and _____________________

blood clotting and wound healing

200

___________________________Provides information on the size, shape, and number of blood cells. It helps diagnose conditions such as leukemia, malaria, and anemias.

Peripheral Blood Smear

200

 ___________________________For anemia caused by chronic kidney disease or chemotherapy. Nursing implications include monitoring hemoglobin levels and watching for high blood pressure or thrombotic events.

Erythropoiesis-Stimulating Agents (ESAs):

200

Gray-tan or bronze skin color (especially genitalia, scars, exposed areas)

Hemochromatosis

200

hemostasis

Intricate balance between clot formation and maturation of blood cells

300

The process by which platelets are produced from megakaryocytes in the bone marrow

Thrombopoiesis

300

________________________ These tests measure the time it takes for blood to clot. Abnormal results may indicate clotting disorders like hemophilia or vitamin K deficiency. Nursing implications include monitoring for bleeding or clotting tendencies in patients.

Coagulation Studies (PT, aPTT, INR)

300

__________________________ For megaloblastic anemias. Nurses should assess for signs of neuropathy or gastrointestinal issues and educate patients about dietary sources.

Vitamin B12 or Folic Acid Supplements

300

Angular cheilosis (ulceration at corners of mouth)

Anemia

300

Fibrinogen

protein converted into fibrin to form thrombus and clot

400

involves differentiation into various types of leukocytes such as neutrophils, lymphocytes, monocytes, eosinophils, and basophils.

Leukopoiesis

400

 _______________Useful in diagnosing specific types of anemia. Iron deficiency anemia will present with low serum iron and ferritin levels

Erythropoietin and Iron Studies:

400

___________________Used in cases of severe anemia, blood loss, or clotting disorders.

Blood Transfusions:

400

Rib/sternal tenderness to palpation

Leukemia, myeloma

400

Natural Killer (NK) calls

Lymphocytes that defend against microorganisms and malignant cells

500

The process of producing red blood cells, which carry oxygen to tissues. It is primarily regulated by erythropoietin,

Erythropoiesis

500

_________________________is a more invasive test that assesses the health and function of the bone marrow. Nursing care involves preparing the patient for the procedure and managing pain and anxiety.

Bone Marrow Aspiration/Biopsy:

500

When is stem Cell or Bone Marrow Transplantation used

 For certain blood cancers or marrow failure syndromes.

500

Blood Transfusion Nursing implications include________________,  ________________, or ___________________________

ensuring compatibility of blood products, monitoring for allergic reactions, or transfusion-related reactions (e.g., fever, chills, or hemolytic reactions).

500

plasminogen

protein converted to plasmin to dissolve thrombi and clots