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Summary Med Surg 102 Final Review
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- Med Surg
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- Lincoln Technical Institute
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What is the body deficient in with pernicious anemia?- Vitamin B12
Normal RBC range
- 4-6 million /uL
What causes neutropenia?
- Decreased WBC
What nursing care should be done for a neutropenic patient?
- Monitor temp and reverse precautions
What should be taught a patient with thrombocytopenia?
- Soft toothbrush, no razors and bleeding will take longer to stop
Normal range for platelets?
- 150-400K
Nursing intervention to assist with fatigue from hematological disorders?
- schedule rest periods
Which hematologic disorder may be characterized by petechiae?
- Thrombocytopenia
Why does petechiae occur with thrombocytopenia?
- Decrease number in circulating platelets
A lab test reveals a pt has neutropenia. What will the nurse anticipate next?
- Anticipate a possible order for antibiotics
Signs and symptoms of anemia
- Pallor
- Tachypneic
- Tachycardia
- Hypothermia
Treatment for pernicious anemia
- Injections of vitamin B12
Manifestations of aplastic anemia may include
- Decreases white blood cells
Which of the following best describes polycythemia vera?
- Increased RBC
Which of the following is the initial treatment forPolycythemia Vera?
- Therapeutic Phlebotomy (350-500 cc of blood) 45% hematocrit goal
Which of the following describes Thrombocytopenia?
- Platelets less than 150,000
Is thrombocytopenia reversible
- Yes; platelets will be ordered
Priority goal for a patient with thrombocytopenia
- Prevention of bleeding
Hemophilia is a disorder where there is a
- Deficiency in clotting factors; christmas disease
Which of the following is associated with hemophilia?
- Hemarthrosis (bleeding into joints) or pallor
Priority nursing intervention for a blood transfusion reaction?
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