Week 3 Day 2: Hematologic Alterations

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes anemia in childhood?

• A decrease in the number of RBCs and/or hemoglobin concentration below normal

• An increase in white blood cells

• A disorder only affecting adults

• A condition with increased oxygen-carrying capacity of blood

Multiple Select

Which of the following are components of supportive care in the therapeutic management of anemia?

• IV fluids to replace intravascular volume

• Oxygen

• Bed rest

• All of the above