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Hematological Problems (Exam 1 ) Flashcards

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Bone Marrow

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  • one of the largest ORGANS in the body
  • found in all bones
  • primary function is hematopoiesis
  • red
  • yellow
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Blood is used for

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transportation
regulation
protection

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Blood transports

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oxygen, nutrients, hormones, waste products

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Blood regulates

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of fluid , electrolytes, and acid base balance

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Blood protection

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ability to clot and ability to combat infections

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Eyrthrocytes (RBCs)

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  • function to transport O2 and CO2
  • produced in red bone marrow
  • life span 115-130 days
  • eliminated by phagocytoisis in the spleen and liver
  • Approx 5 million in the body
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Leukocytes ( WBC’s )

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  • Approximately 5000 - 10,000
  • granulocytes
  • agranulocytes
  • monocytes
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Red bone marrow

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found in the pelvis, sternum, ribs ends of long bones and vertebral

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Red bone marrow purpse

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hematopoiesis

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Yellow bone marrow

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is red marrow changed to fat (adipose)

does not contribute to hematopiesis

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Blood basics

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Blood is a type of connective tissue

  1. arterial blood - bright read
  2. venous blood- dark red
  3. visosity- 3 to 4 times thicker than water
  4. pH 7.35-7.45
  5. Volume 5-6 liters
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Blood Contributing organs

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  • bone marrow
  • spleen
  • liver
  • lymph nodes
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bone marrow hematopiesis

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forms blood cells

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Spleen

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  • Produces RBCs during fetal formation
  • Filters out old RBCs, filters iron and returns it to the marrow for re-use
  • Filters out bacteria, stores WBCs and immunoglobulins
  • Stores RBCs and platelets about 30% of platelets are storred in the spleen
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Liver

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  • Functions as a filter, filters out bad things
  • Produces procagulants
  • Stores iron
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Lymph nodes

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  • filter out pathogens from the blood, WBCs tend to hang out in lymph nodes, smetimes during an viral or bacterial infection lymph nodes swell
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Substances needed to produce RBCs

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Iron
Vitamin B12
Folic Acid
Vitamin B6

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Phagocytosis

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are broken RBCs and iron will be recycled out of them

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Graulocytes (WBC) groups

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Basoiphils
Eosinophils
Neutophils

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Neutriphils

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most common
Phagocytosis 70% of total WBCs
Fight bacteria by phagocytosis, primary responders in acute inflammatory states

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Eosinophin

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2-4% of total WBCs parasitic infections allergic reactions

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basophils

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2% of total WBCs inflammatory response and allergic reactions

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Agranulocytes

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lymphocyte

monocytes

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lymphocytes

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20-40% of total WBCs immune response

  • B cells and T cells
  • produced in lymph nodes
  • produce antibodies to viral invasion
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Monocytes

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4-8% of total WBCs

  • eats everything
  • phagocytosis of red RBC & WBC
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Thrombocytes (platelet)

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  • cell fragments
  • primary function- clotting
  • life span only 5-9
  • 1/3 of bodies platelets are stored in the spleen
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Additional testing

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In addition to platelets coagulation factors are needed for coagulation

  • most coagulation factors are produced by the liver
  • a deficiency of either platelets or coagulation facts creates a risk for bleeding
  • they would be released in a time of a large trauma
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Normal Iron Metabolism

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  • only 5-10% of ingested iron is absorbed
  • 2/3 of the bodies iron is in RBCs
  • 1/3 is stored as ferritin
  • transported by trasnferrin
  • recycled after liver/spleen ingest old RBCs
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Mechanisms

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  • vasoconstriction
  • platelet plug
  • fibrin clot
  • Lysis of the clot
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Vessels centrist

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to minimize blood loss

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plateletes

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are activated and rush to the injury site, sticking together and forming a platelet plug establishing a clot

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Fibrinogen is covered to fibrin by

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thrombin

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fibirnolysis

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is when the clot dissolves

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Health History

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  • prior hematologic problems
  • hereditary disorders
  • leukemia
  • bleeding problems
  • anemia
  • any trouble with blood
  • family history of hemophilia and sickle cell
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Medication/ Exposures

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  • OTC meds
  • Alcohol
  • Exposure to chemicals
  • exposure to radiation
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OTC medications

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aspirin reduces platelet aggregation which increases potential for bleeding, aspirin, ibuprofen, herbals

  • toxic dose of tylenol is 15 grams
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alcohol

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damages liver which produces many clotting factors and dehydration

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exposure to chemicals and radiation

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can destroy blood cells

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Symptoms of anemia

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  • first symptoms- weakness, fatigue and malaise
  • more brusing than usual or bleeding in urine, feces and mouth
  • swelling or edema ( lymph nodes in neck & groin, lower extermities)
  • pain in joints, bones, or abdomen (sore tongue might mean anemia)
  • skin changes0 in color texture, appearance and pruitus
  • neurologic changes - headache alterations in vision numbness tingling dizziness or light headedness
  • cardiovascular and resp. changes, tachycardia palpations, chestpain, shortness of breath
  • GI - anorexia nausea vomiting
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Physical Assessment

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  • Skin- color ecchymosis, pruitus
  • Eyes- jaundice
  • Mouth
  • pallor- inadequate oxygenation
  • red and smooth- perncious or iron deficiency anemia
  • bleeding and oozing from gums
  • lymph nodes- palpate for pain and enlargement
  • heart & lung sounds
  • abdomen enlarged liver and spleen
  • musculoskeletal- limited ROM and pain upon movement
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To palpate lymph nodes

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  • use the flats of your fingers and press gently
  • everytime the lymph bodes swell and it goes back to normal size it never goes back to the original size due to scar tissue
  • if you can palpate the liver or spleen there is a problem
  • check the gum line if there is a pink tinge to the spit this may indicate bleeding along gum line
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Diagnostic studies of Hematologic System

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Laboratory studies

  • complete blood count
  • white blood cells
  • platelet count
  • Blood typing and Rh Factor
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CBC

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measures ability to carry oxygen and resist invaders

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Erythrocytes measurements

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hemoglobin is the main component of RBC

hematocrit is the percentage of blood occupied by RBC

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leukocyte measurement

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differential is distribution of various types of WBC

46
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Coagulation studies

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Platelet count 150,000- 400,000
PT used to assess effectiveness of Coumadin
PTT used to assess effectivenes of heparin

47
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in order for heprarin to work on a thrombus

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the ptt must be 1.5-2.5 times the normal value

the doctor will determine therapeutic range

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type A blood

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antigen A

donors A & O

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Type B blood

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antigen B

Donors B and O

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blood type AB

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antigens - neither A or B

Donors A, B ,AB and O

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0

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antigens - neither

O (universal donor)

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type be blood is popular for

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plasma transfusions

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neative RH

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if someone is negative they can not recieve a positive

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positive rh

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if someone is positive they can receive a positive or a negative

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Bone Marrow Biopsy

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provides information on blood cell production
aspiration biopsy
aspiration is used when a small amount is needed
local anesthesia
sterile procedure

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Purpose of bone marrow biopsy

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diagnoses: multiple myeloma, all types of leukemia, some lymphomas and some stages if solid tumors

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nursing care of bone marrow biopsy

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possible pre procedure analgesia
pressure dressing to site, bleeding is a possible complication
painful might need pre and post procedure medication

Nursing Adult Health II (6 decks)

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