HEMATOLOGIC & CV POWERPOINT

Question 1

What is anemia

Answer 1

Loss of RBC

Question 2

Anemia is the loss of RBC. What are three causes of anemia

Answer 2

1. Blood loss
2. Destruction of RBC (hemolysis)
3. Decreased erythropoiesis

Question 3

Clinical signs of anemia

Answer 3

1. Lethargy
2. Pale MM
3. Tachycardia
4. Exercise Intolerance

Question 4

What is regenerative anemia

Answer 4

Bone marrow increases RBC production resulting in increased reticulocytes

Question 5

What is non regenerative anemia

Answer 5

Anemia that bone marrow does not respond to

Question 6

Blood smear characteristics of regenerative anemia

Answer 6

Reticulocytes
Macrocytic
Hypochromic

Question 7

Blood smear characteristics of non regenerative anemia

Answer 7

NO young RBC
Normocytic
Normochromic

Question 8

Primary hemostasis

Answer 8

Platelets attach to damaged endothelium and form temporary platelet plug

Question 9

Secondary hemostasis

Answer 9

Strengthens and reinforces the primary plug with a fibrin mesh

Question 10

Fibrinolysis

Answer 10

Clot is removed