CH. 33 Hematologic disorders

Question 1

a condition in which the hemoglobin concentration is lower than normal.
-Reflects the presence of fewer than the normal number of erythrocytes within the circulation as a result oxygen delivered to tissue is diminished.

Answer 1

anemia

Question 2

in these types of anemias the bone marrow cannot produce adequate numbers of erythrocytes .
Ex- iron deficiency, vitamin B12 def., folate def, decreased EPO production, or cancer/ inflammation

Answer 2

hypoproliferative anemia

Question 3

In this type of anemia, premature destruction of erthyrocytes results in liberation of hemoglobin from the erythrocytes to the plasma. HGb is converted to bilirubin and bilirubin rises.

Answer 3

hemolytic anemia

Question 4

These are the general complications associated with severe anemia.

Answer 4

heart failure, paresthesis, and delirium

Question 5

These symptoms may be present in the older adult with anemia because their body cannot increase HR and and CO to respond to anemia as well as a younger adult.

Answer 5

fatigue,dyspnea, and confusion

Question 6

This type of anemia is characterized by the presence of abnormally large, nucleated RBC’s, if they do not supplement their diet with vitamin B12

Answer 6

megaloblastic anemia