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NURS 5315 Exam 2: Concept and Clinical Condition Part II; Questions and Answers
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NURS 5315 Exam 2: Concept and Clinical Condition PartII; Questions and Answers
What is the normal range for Reticulocyte Count and what does it measure? Correct-
Normal Range: 0.5% - 2%
Measure of immature RBC and is an indicator of how the bone marrow is responding to
anemia.
An elevated number of Bands (immature neutrophils) can indicate the presence of an ____.
Correct-Infection
What are the key components of a hemoglobin molecule? Correct-4 heme groups (4
oxygen molecules)
alpha polypeptide (globin) chain
beta polypeptide (golbin) chain
Where would you see HbA? Correct-In 92% of adults
What type of hemoglobin do you see in increased amounts in Diabetes patients? Correct-
HbA1c
,Where do you see HbA2? Correct-5% of adults
Increased in Beta thalassemia (inherited disorder where the body doesn't make enough
hemoglobin)
White Blood Cell (WBC) Normal Values Correct-5,000 - 10,000 mm3
What is the normal range for platelets? Correct-150,000-400,000/mm3
Red Blood Cell (RBC) Normal Ranges for Males and Females Correct-Males: 4.7 - 6.1
Females: 4.2 - 5.4
Hemoglobin (Hbg) measures the total hemoglobin in the blood and decreased levels indicate
anemia. What are the Normal Range for Males and Females? Correct-Males: 14-18
Females: 12-16
Hemarocrit (HCT) measures the percentage of total RBCs. What are the normal ranges for
Males and Females? Correct-Males: 42-52%
Females: 37-47%
, Mean Corpuscular Volume (MCV) measures the average size of RBC, and helps with the
classification of anemia. What is the normal range for MCV? Correct-80-100mm3
Which hemoglobin appears from the third through 9th month of gestation , promotes O2
transfer across platelets and is increased in Beta thalassemia? Correct-HbF
Where do you see Hb Gower 1, Hb Gower 2, and Hb Portland? Correct-Embryo
Alcoholics can have macrocytosis, does this mean that they have anemia? Correct-No
A patient on a vegan diet is most at risk for which type of anemia and why? Correct-
Pernicious anemia due to a Vitamin B12 deficiency
A malnourished homeless patient comes into the hospital. He has scaling at the corners of his
mouth and painful ulcerations of the buccal mucosa. He claims to have difficulty eating due to
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