Unit 7 Hematopoietic System Revision Exam Questions And All Correct Answers.
5 views 0 purchase
Course
Hematopoietic system
Institution
Hematopoietic System
Sickle cell anemia (O) - Answer inherited condition in which there aren't enough healthy red blood cells to carry adequate oxygen throughout your body. These irregularly shaped cells can get stuck in small blood vessels, which can slow or block blood flow and oxygen to parts of the body.
S...
Unit 7 Hematopoietic System Revision
Exam Questions And All Correct
Answers.
Sickle cell anemia (O) - Answer inherited condition in which there aren't enough healthy red blood cells
to carry adequate oxygen throughout your body. These irregularly shaped cells can get stuck in small
blood vessels, which can slow or block blood flow and oxygen to parts of the body.
Sickle cell anemia (E) - Answer caused by a mutation in the gene that tells your body to make
hemoglobin
Sickle cell anemia (S) - Answer Anemia-sickle cells are fragile and die easily
Episodes of pain
Hand-foot syndrome-(swelling) blocked blood flow from hands/feet
Frequent infections-sickle cells can damage spleen which helps fight infections
Delayed growth-shortage of red blood cells
Vision problems-blood vessels of eyes become plugged
Sickle cell anemia (D) - Answer blood test-check for hemoglobin S
,(Hydroxyurea- helps prevent the formation of sickle cells
Gene therapy
Nitric oxide
Preventing Painful Sickle Cell Crisis - Answer For general pain prevention:
F: Fluids and Fever - Drink plenty of water and fever management. If you get a fever, see
your health care provider right away.
A: Air - Make sure you do not get into problems with not enough oxygen like an unpressurized airplane.
R: Rest - Get plenty of sleep. Do not over do it and take plenty of breaks when your body
feels tired.
M: Medications - Preventative medications like daily penicillin to fight infections or
hydroxyurea for pain prevention. The vitamin folic acid helps make new red blood cells.
S: Situations - Avoid situations where it is too hot or too cold, avoid smoking, alcohol or illegal
drugs.
Recording in Diary:
L: Location of the pain (joints, back, abdomen, etc)
O: Other Symptoms with the pain (fever, nausea, cough, etc)
C: Character and description of the pain (burning, deep, throbbing)
A: Aggravating and Alleviating things; what makes the pain better or worse
T: Timing - when did it start and does it come and go?
E: Environment and Effect - where were you and what were you doing when the pain
started? How does the pain affect your daily routine?
S: Severity - rate how much pain you are having on a pain scale from 0-10
, Iron deficiency anemia (O) - Answer Your body can't produce enough hemoglobin, a substance in red
blood cells that enables them to carry oxygen. As a result, iron deficiency anemia may leave you tired
and short of breath
Iron deficiency anemia (E) - Answer Blood loss
Lack of iron in your diet
Inability to absorb iron
Pregnancy
Iron deficiency anemia (S) - Answer Extreme fatigue
Pale skin
Weakness
Shortness of breath
Headache
Dizziness or lightheadedness
Cold hands and feet
Irritability
Inflammation or soreness of your tongue
Brittle nails
Fast heartbeat
Unusual cravings for non-nutritive substances, such as ice, dirt or starch
Poor appetite, especially in infants and children with iron deficiency anemia
An uncomfortable tingling or crawling feeling in your legs (restless legs syndrome)
Iron deficiency anemia (D) - Answer Red blood cell size and color
Hematocrit
Hemoglobin
Ferritin
Imaging to look for bleeding (endoscopy, colonoscopy, and ultrasound)
The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
Guaranteed quality through customer reviews
Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.
Quick and easy check-out
You can quickly pay through credit card or Stuvia-credit for the summaries. There is no membership needed.
Focus on what matters
Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I buy this document?
You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.
Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?
Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.
Who am I buying these notes from?
Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller TestSolver9. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for $10.19. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.
