Hematologic System

Question 1

What are 5 possible causes of Anemia listed in the notes?

Answer 1

1. Fe deficiency
2. Chronic Diseases
3. Neurologic Problems
4. Infections
5. Dietary related

Question 2

What is the condition of having too many RBC’s called?

Answer 2

Polycythemia

Question 3

What is increased WBC called? decreased WBC?

Answer 3

Leukocytosis

Leukopenia

Question 4

What is worse and requires immediate medical attention, thrombocytosis or thrombocytopenia?

Answer 4

thrombocytopenia

Question 5

What are the 2 special concerns for PT for pts with hemophilia?

Answer 5

1. Joint Pain (hemiarthoris possibility

2. High impact activities contraindicated (muscle bleeding possibility.

Question 6

What could brittle nail beds or concave nails be indicative of?

Answer 6

Long-standing iron deficiency anemia

Question 7

What are 6 things within a pt’s history that may be indicative of hematologic disorders?

Answer 7

1. Recent surgery or illness
2. Recent Accident (2-3 days before)
3. Pt fatigues easily.
4. Dyspnea
5. Abdominal/chest/back pain.
6. Abnormal menstrual cycle.

Question 8

What is petechiae and what is it indicative of?

Answer 8

Small red spots on the skin indicative of subdermal bleeding.

Question 9

What is the technical medical super duper term for a nose bleed?

Answer 9

Epistaxis

Question 10

What is melena and what is it indicative of?

Answer 10

Black tarry stools that result from bleeding in the upper GI tract.

Question 11

What are the normal values for WBC’s? for HCT? for Hgb?

Answer 11

WBC: 4500-11000 cells/mm^3
HCT: 36 - 49%
Hgb: M: 13-18 g/dL. F: 12-16 g/dL