ANEMIAS

Question 1

Improverished condition of the blood caused by reduction in RBC, hgb, or both.
(↓erythrocytes & hgb, resulting in ↓O2 delivery to the tissues)

Answer 1

Anemia

Question 2

Anemia is considered to be present if the hgb conc. of the hct is below the lower limit of the_____ reference interval for the individual’s age, sex, & geographical location.

Answer 2

95%

Question 3

Anemia is classified morphologically using:

Answer 3

o RBC indices
▪ MCHC is more accurate than MCH.
o Etiology/causes

Question 4

Anemia is suspected when the hgb level is:
o Men: ____
o Women: ____

Answer 4

o Men: <12 g/dL
o Women: <11 g/dL

Question 5

GENERAL CLINICAL Signs/Symptoms of anemia

Answer 5

1. ↓Hgb conc. & ↓blood volume
2. Fatigue
3. Dyspnea on exertion
4. Faintness
5. Vertigo
6. Palpitation
7. Headache

Question 6

COMMON Signs/Symptoms of anemia

Answer 6

1. Pallor
2. Rapid bounding pulse
3. ↓BP
   o Warning sign: 140/90
4. Slight fever
5. Some dependent edema
6. Systolic murmurs