Reds and Whites
Term for blood cell production
What is hematopoiesis?
Pale, fatigue, weakness, decreased Hg, decreased Hct
What are signs and symptoms of anemia?
decrease of all types of blood cells
What is pancytopenia?
Blood cell that acts as the first step in the clotting process
What is thrombocyte or platelet?
Teaching for patients with neutropenia should include (name at least 5)
What is handwashing!!! dietary considerations (drink bottled water, avoid fresh fruit, raw meat), when to contact MD: fever, chills,, cough, etc, avoiding crowds, avoid sick people, pet care?
Hormone produced by kidney that acts as a growth and maturation factor for red blood cells
What is erythropoietin?
This anemia is characteristic of parasthesis of the hands and feet
What is Pernicious Anemia (Vitamin B12 deficiency)?
Reduction of platelets below 150,000 /ul
What is thrombocytopenia?
Prevents formation of new clots or extension of existing clots, prevents clot from getting bigger
What are Anticoagulants?
Treatment for sickle cell crisis includes
What is administer oxygen for hypoxia, pain managment, increase oral fluid intake, IV fluid and electrolyte replacement, and teaching patients to avoid triggers of Sickle Cell Crisis?
The main functions of RBCs
What is transportation of oxygen and carbon dioxide in the blood?
Pancytopenia is seen in this type of anemia.
What is Aplastic Anemia?
Considered a chronic myeloproliferative disorder from a mutation in a single stem cell resulting in an increased production of WBCs, RBCs and platelets
What is Polycythemia Vera?
Degrades or breakdowns clot by activating plasminogen to plasmin. "Clot buster"
What are thrombolytics?
Therapeutic phlebotomy and hydration therapy
What are treatments for Polycythemia Vera?
5-10,000 million/mm3
What is the normal range for WBCs?
Inadequate dietary intake, lack of Intrinsic Factor (IF), autoimmunity, gastrectomy
What are causes of Pernicious Anemia (Vitamin B12 Deficiency)?
Black stools, constipation and stomach upset
What are side effects of ferrous sulfate, a treatment for iron deficiency anemia?
Antitode for Heparin
What is Protomine Sulfate?
Interventions that help prevent vascular occlusion in a patient with Sickle Cell Disease
What is avoiding dehydration, infection, excessive exercise, excessive exposure to heat/cold and avoiding things that may cause hypoxemia?
Blood cell responsible for the immune response to infection and inflammation
What are WBCs or leukocytes?
Inherited disorder where abnormal form of HGB causes blood cell to stiffen and elongate
What is sickle cell anemia?
Prolonged bleeding, uncontrollable hemorrhage, hematuria, epistaxis, GI bleeding, ecchymoses (bruising), pain
What are clinical manifestations of Hemophilia?
Clinical manifestations include frequent nose bleeds, hemoptysis and ecchymosis
What is thrombocytopenia?
STOP THE TRANSFUSION, Notify physician, Monitor VS including temperature changes, Monitor I & O
What are things to do in a suspected blood transfusion reaction?