NSG 170- Anemia Practice Questions and Correct Answers
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NSG 170
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NSG 170
____________ occurs when oxygen delivery is inadequate as a result of a deficient hematocrit (the volume percentage of healthy rbcs) or a decreased amount of normal hemoglobin. Anemia
Anemia that occurs because of a decreased hematocrit may be caused by: blood loss, inadequate RBC production, or i...
NSG 170- Anemia Practice Questions
and Correct Answers
____________ occurs when oxygen delivery is inadequate as a result of a deficient
hematocrit (the volume percentage of healthy rbcs) or a decreased amount of normal
hemoglobin. ✅Anemia
Anemia that occurs because of a decreased hematocrit may be caused by: ✅blood
loss, inadequate RBC production, or increased RBC destruction.
Insufficient or defective hemoglobin may occur because of: ✅nutritional deficiencies
and physiologic disorders
Anemia results in less oxygen reaching cells and tissues which can lead to tissue
_________. ✅hypoxia
When oxygen demand increases the skin, mucous membranes, conjunctiva, and nail
beds may develop ________. ✅pallor
Tissue hypoxia triggers a compensatory increase in: ✅heart rate and respiratory rate
Tissue hypoxia may cause: ✅angina, fatigue, dyspnea on exertion, night cramps,
stimulation of erythropoietin release which increases RBC production and may cause
bone pain
Cerebral hypoxia may lead to: ✅headache, dizziness, and visual disturbances
Severe anemia may cause: ✅heart failure
__________ __________ is the most common cause of anemia. It occurs when there is
an insufficient amount of mineral iron present in the body to produce the necessary
hemoglobin to make rbcs. ✅Iron deficiency
As iron deficiencies develop, blood tests will indicate a _________ in hemoglobin and
hematocrit levels. ✅decrease
________ juice helps with iron absorption while _________, _________ products and
____________ interfere with iron absorption. ✅Orange; milk; dairy; calcium
Iron deficiency anemia is particularly common in: ✅older adults and women of
childbearing age
Iron deficiency anemia can result from chronic, occult (hidden) blood loss caused by:
✅slowly bleeding peptic ulcers, gastrointestinal inflammation, hemorrhoids, and cancer
__________ (the consumption of or cravings for nonfood items) is associated with iron
deficiency anemia in pediatric patients. ✅Pica
Risk factors for iron deficiency anemia: ✅those who do not eat healthy, well balanced
diet rich in meat, fish, fresh fruits and vegetables; blood loss during menstruation
__________ and _______ should be incorporated into the diet to prevent the
development of megaloblastic anemia and to promote overall good health. ✅Vitamin
B12; folic acid
Prevention of iron deficiency anemia: ✅a balanced diet that combines iron-rich foods
with vegetables, fruits, whole grains, low-fat milk products, eggs, lean meat, and fish
Anemia is categorized by cause: ✅blood loss, nutritional, hemolytic, and bone marrow
suppression (aplastic)
In acute blood loss, circulating rbcs are of normal size and shape, or ______________.
✅normocytic
In acute blood loss, as fluid shifts from the interstitial space into the vascular space, the
RBC count, hemoglobin, and hematocrit _____________. ✅decrease
Chronic blood loss depletes ________ ________ as RBC production attempts to
maintain the RBC supply. ✅iron stores
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