Types of Leukemia
This type of leukemia is most common in children.
What is Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia (ALL)?
A common side effect of chemotherapy that affects white blood cell count.
What is Neutropenia?
A neutrophil count below this level indicates severe neutropenia
What is 500 cells/mm³?
This type of blood cell is commonly transfused in leukemia patients to treat anemia.
What are Red Blood Cells?
The most effective way to prevent the spread of infection in immunocompromised patients.
What is Proper Handwashing?
This leukemia is associated with the Philadelphia chromosome.
What is Chronic Myeloid Leukemia (CML)?
This type of therapy damages cellular DNA to prevent cancer cell proliferation.
What is Radiation Therapy?
The most common cause of death in leukemia patients.
What is Infection?
The minimum hemoglobin level that typically requires a blood transfusion.
What is below 7-8 g/dL?
The position a patient with leukemia should be in to minimize respiratory distress.
What is Semi-Fowler’s Position?
The most common leukemia in adults.
What is Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL)?
The phase of chemotherapy focused on achieving remission.
What is Induction Therapy?
A key nursing intervention to reduce infection risk in neutropenic patients.
What is Hand Hygiene?
A serious complication of rapid blood transfusion
What is Fluid Overload?
The primary reason leukemia patients should avoid NSAIDs.
What is Increased Bleeding Risk?
This leukemia is characterized by uncontrolled proliferation of myeloblasts.
What is Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML)?
A serious metabolic complication that can occur when chemotherapy is started.
What is Tumor Lysis Syndrome?
A dietary restriction for neutropenic patients to prevent infection.
What is avoiding raw fruits and vegetables?
A key nursing action before administering a blood transfusion.
What is verifying patient identity and blood type?
A common side effect of radiation therapy that nurses should monitor for.
What is Skin Breakdown?
The phase of CML where blast cells infiltrate tissues and organs.
What is the Acute (Blast) Phase?
The primary goal of post-remission chemotherapy.
What is to eliminate any remaining cancer cells and prevent relapse?
A medical emergency in neutropenic patients characterized by fever and infection.
What is Neutropenic Fever?
A life-threatening reaction to transfused blood requiring immediate intervention.
What is Hemolytic Transfusion Reaction?
An intervention to reduce mucositis in chemotherapy patients.
What is Oral Care with a Soft-Bristle Toothbrush and Saline Rinse?