Question 1

A student asks the professor to explain the jaundice that accompanies hemolytic anemia. Which statement is by the professor is most accurate?

Accepted Answer

A)  Erythrocytes are destroyed in the spleen.
B)  Heme destruction exceeds the liver's ability to conjugate and excrete bilirubin.
C)  The patient has elevations in aspartate transaminase (AST)  and alanine transaminase (ALT) .
D)  The erythrocytes are coated with an immunoglobulin.

Question 2

Which anemia produces small, pale erythrocytes?

Accepted Answer

A)  Folic acid
B)  Hemolytic
C)  Iron deficiency
D)  Pernicious

Question 3

A patient has been hospitalized for a large deep vein thrombosis and states he is the third person in his family to have this condition in the last 2 years. What response by the healthcare professional is most appropriate?

Accepted Answer

A)  "This condition is not transmitted genetically."
B)  "We can test your blood for factor V Leiden."
C)  "Were they all men or both men and women?"
D)  "Familial thromboses tend to be very severe."

Question 4

A healthcare professional is reviewing a patient's laboratory results and sees that the patient has a low reticulocyte count and a high iron level. Which type of anemia does the professional associate these findings with?

Accepted Answer

A)  Folate deficiency anemia
B)  Iron deficiency anemia
C)  Hemolytic anemia
D)  Anemia of chronic disease

Question 5

Shortened erythrocyte life span, ineffective bone marrow response to erythropoietin, and altered iron metabolism describe the pathophysiologic characteristics of which type of anemia?

Accepted Answer

A)  Aplastic
B)  Sideroblastic
C)  Anemia of chronic disease
D)  Iron deficiency

Question 6

A healthcare professional is evaluating laboratory results for a patient who has disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC) . What results would the professional consider consistent with this condition? (Select all that apply.)

Accepted Answer

A)  Elevated d-dimer
B)  Elevated creatinine
C)  Decreased protein C
D)  Decreased lactate dehydrogenase
E)  Increased pH

Question 7

A patient has defective secretion of the intrinsic factor leading to anemia. What treatment option does the healthcare professional discuss with the patient?

Accepted Answer

A)  Increasing iron sources in the diet such as red meat.
B)  Vitamin B₁₂ injections initially given once a week.
C)  Having relatives tested for bone marrow donation.
D)  Better control of the patient's underlying disorder.

Question 8

A patient in the healthcare clinic reports fatigue, weakness, and dyspnea, as well as pale conjunctiva of the eyes and brittle, concave nails. What assessment by the healthcare professional is most appropriate for the suspected anemia?

Accepted Answer

A)  Blood pressure and apical pulse
B)  Oral mucus membranes and tongue
C)  Ability to swallow foods and liquids
D)  Skin and sclera for normal coloration

Question 9

Which of these describes how the body compensates for anemia?

Accepted Answer

A)  Increasing rate and depth of breathing
B)  Decreasing capillary vasoconstriction
C)  Hemoglobin holding more firmly onto oxygen
D)  Kidneys releasing more erythropoietin

Question 10

How is the effectiveness of vitamin B₁₂ therapy measured?

Accepted Answer

A)  Reticulocyte count
B)  Serum transferring
C)  Hemoglobin
D)  Serum vitamin B₁₂

Question 11

A healthcare professional has educated a student on folic acid. Which statement by the student indicates that more teaching is needed?

Accepted Answer

A)  Folic acid absorption is dependent on the enzyme folacin.
B)  Folic acid is stored in the liver.
C)  Folic acid is essential for RNA and DNA synthesis within erythrocytes.
D)  Folic acid is absorbed in the upper small intestine.

Exam 29: Alterations of Erythrocytes, Platelets, and Hemostatic Function

Which of these describes how the body compensates for anemia?

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A healthcare professional is reviewing a patient's laboratory results and sees that the patient has a low reticulocyte count and a high iron level. Which type of anemia does the professional associate these findings with?

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A patient in the healthcare clinic reports fatigue, weakness, and dyspnea, as well as pale conjunctiva of the eyes and brittle, concave nails. What assessment by the healthcare professional is most appropriate for the suspected anemia?

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A healthcare professional has educated a student on folic acid. Which statement by the student indicates that more teaching is needed?

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A patient has defective secretion of the intrinsic factor leading to anemia. What treatment option does the healthcare professional discuss with the patient?

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A student asks the professor to explain the jaundice that accompanies hemolytic anemia. Which statement is by the professor is most accurate?

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Shortened erythrocyte life span, ineffective bone marrow response to erythropoietin, and altered iron metabolism describe the pathophysiologic characteristics of which type of anemia?

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Which anemia produces small, pale erythrocytes?

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A healthcare professional is evaluating laboratory results for a patient who has disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC) . What results would the professional consider consistent with this condition? (Select all that apply.)

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How is the effectiveness of vitamin B₁₂ therapy measured?

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A patient has been hospitalized for a large deep vein thrombosis and states he is the third person in his family to have this condition in the last 2 years. What response by the healthcare professional is most appropriate?

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Exam 29: Alterations of Erythrocytes, Platelets, and Hemostatic Function

Which of these describes how the body compensates for anemia?

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A healthcare professional is reviewing a patient's laboratory results and sees that the patient has a low reticulocyte count and a high iron level. Which type of anemia does the professional associate these findings with?

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A patient in the healthcare clinic reports fatigue, weakness, and dyspnea, as well as pale conjunctiva of the eyes and brittle, concave nails. What assessment by the healthcare professional is most appropriate for the suspected anemia?

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A healthcare professional has educated a student on folic acid. Which statement by the student indicates that more teaching is needed?

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A patient has defective secretion of the intrinsic factor leading to anemia. What treatment option does the healthcare professional discuss with the patient?

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A student asks the professor to explain the jaundice that accompanies hemolytic anemia. Which statement is by the professor is most accurate?

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Shortened erythrocyte life span, ineffective bone marrow response to erythropoietin, and altered iron metabolism describe the pathophysiologic characteristics of which type of anemia?

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Which anemia produces small, pale erythrocytes?

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A healthcare professional is evaluating laboratory results for a patient who has disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC) . What results would the professional consider consistent with this condition? (Select all that apply.)

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How is the effectiveness of vitamin B₁₂ therapy measured?

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A patient has been hospitalized for a large deep vein thrombosis and states he is the third person in his family to have this condition in the last 2 years. What response by the healthcare professional is most appropriate?

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