Lab Values
150,000 to 450,000 is a normal range for this lab
What are platelets?
Requires 2 RNs
What is 2 person check off before starting transfusion?
Always have a consent
What is what you must do before initiating blood transfusion?
Toxic chemicals, autoimmune disorders, viral infections, radiation are some of the causes
What is Aplastic Anemia
Lymphocytes become cancerous and can become tumors
What is malignant lymphoma?
Move left
What is a shift to the left?
Do this frequently
What is draw labs ?
Eat foods that will increase iron absorption
What is foods for iron deficiency anemia?
Decreased RBCs, WBCs and platelets
What is pancytopenia?
Under the chin, armpits, etc. are some body parts you would find this
What are malignant lymphoma S/S?
Immature neutrophils
What are Bands?
Not enough to produce healthy RBCs
What is iron deficiency?
Back pain, fever, chills , hypotension..
What is a hemolytic reaction?
This disease process begins in the WBCs
What is Leukemia?
This cancer starts in the bone marrow
What is multiple myeloma?
This determines how the bone marrow is producing blood cells. Assessing for bleeding and holding pressure after this is important
What is a bone marrow biopsy?
Spoon shaped nails
What is koilonychia?
This is a genetic disorder that episodes are typically started by dehydration
What is sickle cell disease?
This can be found in the lymph nodes and bones
What is Leukemia?
Hypercalcemia, pathological fractures, anemia, renal insufficiency, frequent infections, and bone lytic lesions
What are S/S of multiple myeloma?
4000 - 11000 cells /microliter
What are WBCs?
Eating ice without any control
What is pica from iron deficient anemia?
Excessive bleeding, blood in urine, fatigue, ecchymosis are S/S
What is thrombocytopenia?
SOB, fatigue, dizziness, jaundice or pale skin, HA, cold hands/feet, irregular heartbeat
What are S/S of Aplastic Anemia?
Obesity, radiation exposure, plasma cell disorders, aging, family HX
What are risk factors for Multiple Myeloma?