Hematologic Disorders

Question 1

Erythrocytosis / Transient Leukemia (DX)

Answer 1

• characterized by too many RBCs and elevated WBCs

- 1/150 kids with Down Syndrome will experience it

Question 2

Hemophilia (DX)

Answer 2

• blood disorder commonly affecting males
• 60% of cases are hereditary
• characterized by the absence or reduction of blood clotting proteins
• results in longer bleeding time
• 3 types: mild (bleeding episode usually seen after a traumatic injury - usually not detected otherwise); moderate (bleeding episodes after minor injuries); severe (bleeding episodes after injuries or without an apparent cause, may also affect muscles and joints)
• signs and symptoms: excessive bleeding, excessive bruising, spontaneous bleeding or bleeding without a known cause, nosebleeds

Question 3

Anemia (DX)

Answer 3

• caused by iron deficiency in the blood
• often treated through diet
• may be symptomatic of other conditions, such as lead poisoning, vitamin deficiencies, leukemia, and sickle cell disease

Question 4

Sickle Cell Anemia (DX)

Answer 4

• form of anemia caused by abnormally shaped RBCs
• most common among African Americans
• kids may have decreased energy
• kids are at risk for organ damage due to blocked blood flow
• kids may experience pain

Question 5

Sickle Cell Anemia (OT)

Answer 5

• teaching energy conservation strategies (kids may have decreased energy for daily tasks)
• pain management (kids may experience pain with condition)