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| Another name for Hemolytic anemia of the newborn |
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This is the destruction of RBC's in the newborn due to antibody sensitivity
ex Rh - mom developing antibodies to Rh + fetus or prior blood transfusion, blood incompatibility |
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| erthroblastosis or hemolytic anemia of the newborn |
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| why is erthroblastosis uncommon today? |
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| excessive loss of RBC's or decreased production of RBC's and hemoglobin |
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| weakness, anorexia, pallor, fatigue, faintness, dyspnea, dizziness, weak thready pulse, c/o being cold |
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| anemia due to sudden blood loss ex ruptured aorta, or vessels, gradual blood loss, ex heavy menses |
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| excessive destruction of RBC's ex blood transfusions, noncompatible blood transfusions, overactive spleen, some infections such as malaria |
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| Hemoglobin & RBC's are abnormally shaped, rigid, elongated, get stuck mostly in the smaller vessels & decrease blood flow. |
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| sickle cell anemia is an inherited disease of_____ ______and mediterranian people |
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| sickle cell crisis occurs from _____of the vessels & causes pain & swelling in the ______ |
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| list some precipitating factors for sickle cell crisis |
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| dehydration, infection, strenuous physical activity, hypoxia, anesthesia, exposure to cold, extreme fatigue, trauma, NPO status |
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| what are the tx for sickle cell crisis |
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| IV fluids to dilute the blood, pain meds, antipyretics, emotional support |
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| with sickle cell anemia the cells are_____and tend to____easily, which causes tissue infarctions |
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| anemia in which we lack iron, which is needed in the formation of hemoglobin & RBC's. Children and women of childbearing age need more iron |
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| how do you tx iron deficiency anemia |
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| tx with iron suppliments, increase iron in the diet |
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| what forms do iron suppliments come in |
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| pills, liquids, injections |
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| what are some foods that can be added to your diet to increase iron |
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| green leafy veggys, liver, whole grains, raisins |
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| if giving your client iron suppliments you should educate them... |
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| that is will make their stool dark green or black |
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| this anemia is caused by the lack of intrinsic factor, which is made in the stomach |
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| why is intrinsic factor needed? |
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| it allows the body to absorb B12 which is needed in the production & maturation of RBC's |
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| What are some SXS of pernicious anemia |
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| sore throat, beef red tongue, tingling of the hands & feet, may have confusion & will have deterioration of the CNS |
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| what is the tx for pernicious anemia |
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| Why will B12 be given as an injection and not orally? |
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| the body is lacking intrinsic factor so it cant absorb the B12 it has to be IM |
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| bone marrow supression, decreased RBC's, decreased WBC's and platelets |
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| what causes aplastic anemia? |
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| chemo, possibly radiation, some drugs, gold compound |
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| how is aplastic anemia treated |
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| remove the cause, or bone marrow transplant |
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| cancer of the blood forming organs, causes mass production of immature WBC's and RBC's. Platelets are decreased |
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| unknown, possibly radiation, chemical exposure may be a factor |
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| list two forms of Leukemia |
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| myelogenous & lymphocytic |
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| Leukemia that arises from the lymphoid tissue |
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| a tumor of the bone marrow is what type of Leukemia |
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| how do you treat leukemia |
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| tx chemo, radiation, prevent infection, safety measures to prevent bleeding, bone marrow transplant, reverse isolation, |
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| overwheling _____is often what kills the client with leukemia |
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| sex linked, transmitted from mother to son, characterized by prolonged clotting time, painful bleeding into the joints, lack of clotting factor |
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| what are some tx for hemophelia |
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| first aid stop the bleeding, frequent blood transfusions, recieve clotting factors |
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| what factor is absent is hemophelia |
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| hereditary shortage of Von Willebrand factor which is a plasma component that helps platelets to adhere |
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| idiopathic deficiency of platelets causes hemhorrages in the skin & mucous membranes, causes purpura/petechia |
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| what is purpura or petechia |
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| platelets & other clotting factors are used faster than we can produce them leaving the person at serious risk for hemorrhage, excessive coagulation |
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| disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC) |
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| what are some things that can cause DIC |
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| burns, trauma, acute, infections, childbirth disorders |
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| increased production of RBC's resulting in thicker blood with the tendency to thrombus or embolus |
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| what are some symptoms of polycythemia vera |
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| reddish purplish face, headaches |
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| how can you treat polycythmia vera |
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| what is a vital step before giving a blood transfusion |
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| how long will a nurse stay with the client |
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| 15 minutes then check the vitals hourly after that |
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| What are the first signs of a transfusion reaction |
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| restlessness, urticaria, temperature, low back pain |
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| what do you do if their is a reaction to the blood transfusion |
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| stop the blood, start normal saline |
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| what tests do you look at when doing a blood transfusion |
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| hematocrit, hemoglobin, blood cell counts |
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| During the process of DIC, platelets and various clotting factors are used up faster than they can be produced, and serious______may result |
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| ________counts range between 5,000-10,000 cells per cubic millimeter of blood |
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| ____anemia is caused by excessive destruction of RBC's |
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| In leukocytosis, the white cell count exceeds ______cells |
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| ____anemia is characterized by a deficiency of vit B12, a substance essential for the proper formation of RBCs |
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| The leading cause of death in Leukemia may be due to_____ |
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| A treatment often utilized for polycythemia vera is_______ |
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| a chronic condition found chiefly among the black race is |
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| A hematologic condition that predisposes the person to thrombus formation is________ ________ |
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| name a site for a bone marrow biopsy |
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| Failure of the bone marrow to produced the formed elemenTS OF blood |
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| The prevention of blood loss is |
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| Mrs M has type A negative blood, which type of donor is compatible |
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| During the process of dissemination intravascular coagulation, platelets and various clotting factors are used up faster than they can be produced, and serious hemorrhaging may result T or F |
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| Sickle cell crisi is characterized by obstruction of vessels by the sickle shapped white blood cell T or F |
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| Lymphocytic leukemia arises in bone marrow |
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| SXS of purnicious anemia are |
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| Treatment for a bleeding disorder includes |
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giving clotting factors
safety measures
first aid treatment with injuries |
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| People who live in low altitudes develop polycythemia T or F |
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| A decrease in hemoglobin to below normal levels signifies what disease____ |
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| The length of time for the treatment of pernicious anemia is ______ |
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| lifetime monthly injections |
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| A platelet count of 50,000 is defined as |
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| A white blood cell count of 2500 would be defined as |
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| An inherited disease that involves a lack of clotting factors is called |
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| _____anemia is characterized by a deficiency of Vitamin B12, a substance |
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| Anemia caused by excessive destruction of RBCs is called _____anemia |
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