Hematocrit & Anemia Flashcards
1
Q
What is hematocrit?
A
Hematocrit is a blood test that measures how much of a person’s blood is made up of RBCs.
2
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What are normal hematocrits for males?
A
40.7% to 50.3%
3
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What are normal hematocrits for females?
A
36.1% to 44.3%
4
Q
What conditions might result in a low hematocrit?
A
Anemia Bleeding Destruction of RBCs Leukemia Malnutrition Too little iron, folate, vitamin B12, and vitamin B6 Too much water in the body
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What conditions might result in a high hematocrit?
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Congenital heart disease Failure of the right side of the heart Too little water in the body Low levels of oxygen in the blood Scarring or thickening of the lungs Bone marrow disease; abnormal increase in RBCs
6
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What is anemia?
A
Anemia is a condition in which the body does not have enough healthy RBCs. RBCs provide oxygen to body tissues.
