Hematology-VSmith2

Hematology

100

What are S/S of Anemia?

What SOB, Pallor, Tachycardia and Fatigue?

100

RBCs, WBCs, H & H, and a platelet count are all components of what lab test?

What is a complete blood count.

100

Term for blood cell production

What is hematopoiesis?

100

The client receiving blood transfusion suddenly begins to wheeze and complains of dyspnea. What should the nurse do first?

A. Call the PCP

B. Collect all tubing and send it out to the lab

C. Stop the transfusion

D. Document the incident

C. Stop the blood transfusion

100

Most common type of anemia

What is iron deficiency anemia?

200

This component of the hematological system is where non-functioning red blood cells are removed from the blood.

What is the spleen?

200

Teaching for patients with neutropenia should include....

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

200

Treatment for sickle cell crisis includes

What is oxygen for hypoxia, fluid and electrolyte replacement, Pain management, Transfusion therapy, teaching patients ways to avoid SCC

200

In a unit of packed red blood cells, the plasma is removed and the majority of what other cells?

What is leukocytes.

200

If your patient has yellowing of the skin and sclera, you might suspect that there could be problems with this organ.

What is the liver

300

1. Removal of this organ can put your patient at greater risk for infection.

2. Two functions of RBCs

1. What is the spleen?

2. What is transportation of oxygen and carbon dioxide, and maintaining acid base balance.

300

A reticulocyte count is used to determine this about RBCs?

New RBCs being produced?

300

Care for joint bleeding and pain for patients with hemophilia includes

What is administering coagulation factor. Immobilize the joint, pack the joint in ice. Give pain medications, AVOID Aspirin. When bleeding has stopped encourage mobilization of the joint

300

Most common type of leukemia in children

What is acute lymphocytic leukemia?

300

inherited disorder where abnormal form of HGB causes blood cell to stiffen and elongate

What is sickle cell anemia?

400

Some of the causes of Anemias are.....

Anemia results from reduced red blood cells. It is caused due to various reasons like:

Reduced production of red blood cells as in iron deficiency anemia
Excess blood loss
Dysfunctional RBC (SCD)
Destruction of the red blood cells (Hemolytic anemias)
Autoimmune conditions like rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus, etc

Risk factors include:

Malnutrition - low iron diet, Vitamin B12 and folate
Problems in absorption of nutrients due to conditions like Crohn's disease or Celiac disease
Excessive bleeding during menstruation
Lack of balanced diet during pregnancy
Family history

400

The 5 types of RBCs in a WBC differential are

What is Neutrophils, Eosinophils, Basophils, monocytes, and lymphocytes.

400

Neutropenia plus ___________________ is considered a medical emergency

What is fever greater than 100.4 F

400

reduction of platelets below 150,000 /ul

What is thrombocytopenia?

400

Your patient has had her spleen removed after a motor vehicle accident. Your teaching should include that this could place her at increase risk of

What is infection.

500

These cells formed in the liver play a big part destroying intestinal bacteria and preventing infections.

What is Kupffer cells?

500

The normal Platelet count for an adult this range.

What is 150,000-350,000 /mcl

500

Malignant condition characterized by proliferation of Reed Sternberg cells in lymph nodes, associated with genetic disposition and exposure to toxins.

What is Hodgkin Lymphoma?

500

The average red blood cell has a life span of how many days?

What is 120.

500

Two classifications of hemolytic anemia give an example of each

What is acquired: trauma, antibody reactions, infections and toxins

Genetic: Sickle cell disease