Final Exam Review

What is an example of activities a person with Hemophilia A should avoid?

• Running
• Soccer

• Swimming
• Biking with a helmet

Any condition that increases the need for oxygen can trigger RBCs to sickle

• True

• False

Sickle cell anemia is typically asymptomatic infants for which of the following reason?

• Infants who breastfeed have passive immunity

• Infants have fetal Hgb

• Infants have adult Hgb

• Infants need time to further develop before symptoms arise

For which reason is the child with sickle cell at an increased risk for infection?

• Chronic respiratory infections

• Decreased production of antibodies

• Delayed wound healing

• Decreased production of RBCs

How is a sickle cell anemia diagnosis confirmed?

• Sickledex

• Screening

• Hemoglobin electrophoresis

• Genetic counseling

Which statement is true regarding iron deficiency anemia?

Select all that apply.

• It is common in toddlers who consume less than 24 oz of milk per day

• Infants who are breastfed do not require iron supplementation

• The use of iron fortified formula reduces the risk of iron deficiency anemia

• Occurs in full-term infants because iron stores deplete at birth

Which of the following are clinical manifestations associated with iron deficiency anemia?

Select all that apply.

• Pallor

• Hematuria

• Pica

• Fatigue

• Tachycardia

The major side effects of iron supplementation include which of the following?

Select all that apply.

• Clay colored stools

• Diarrhea

• Constipation

• Black stools

• Stained teeth from liquid form

The nurse would educate the mother of a child who is being supplemented with iron to include which of the following in the diet?

Select all that apply.

• Cows milk

• Vitamin D

• Vitamin C

• Fiber

Which are true regarding Hemophilia?

Select all that apply.

• It is an X linked chromosomal disorder

• It's the leading cause of disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC)

• There is a deficiency in clotting factors VIII or IX

• It primarily affects males

• Female carriers have a 25% chance of transmitting to sons