Clotting

Question 1

what is hemophilia a?

Answer 1

genetic disorder that effects clotting factor

Question 2

what factor clots blood?

Answer 2

factor 8

Question 3

where is factor 8 made?

Answer 3

liver

Question 4

what are the symptoms of hemophilia a?

Answer 4

acute bleeding, abnormal bruising, ecchymotic

Question 5

where are hemophilia a likely to have bleeds beside skin

Answer 5

bleeding into joint cavity

Question 6

what does hemophilia bleeding in the joint look like

Answer 6

stiffness, tingly, achy, decreased ROM, erythema, pain

Question 7

what do joint bleeds put you at risk for?

Answer 7

joint deformities and damage

Question 8

where can hemophilia a bleed that would cause aspiration

Answer 8

bleeidng in neck, mouth thorax, can bleed in skull

Answer 9

hematoma in spinal colum

Question 10

what is most fatal for hemophilia patients?

Answer 10

skull

Question 11

how to diagnose hemophilia a?

Answer 11

PTT test

Question 12

how do you manage hemophilia a?

Answer 12

replace the missing factor 8 with desmopressin

Question 13

what should you limit in hemo a patietns

Answer 13

nsaids and aspirin

Question 14

what treatment for severe hemo a patient

Answer 14

factor 8 Concentrate therapy

Question 15

how often do they get transfusions for hemo a

Answer 15

every other day for 3 weeks

Question 16

how to limit bleeding episodes in hemo a?

Answer 16

recognize the symptoms quickly

Question 17

when mild bleed is present what method do you use?

Answer 17

rest, ice, compression, elevate

Question 18

what type of injection should me used in hemo a patients

Answer 18

Sub cu