20 Questions
What can happen if too much bilirubin enters the bloodstream?
Risk of brain damage
What is the function of bile in the body?
To help in the digestion of food
Why do many healthy babies experience jaundice shortly after birth?
Due to underdeveloped livers
When may a healthcare provider order a bilirubin blood test for a patient?
If the patient experiences jaundice, dark urine, or stomach pain
What is the purpose of checking the bile ducts with a bilirubin blood test?
To find out if there is a blockage in the tubes that carry bile from the liver
What may high bilirubin levels in the bloodstream indicate?
Hemolytic anemia
What is the normal range for indirect bilirubin in an older child or adult?
0.1-0.5 mg/dL
What condition occurs when too many blood cells are being destroyed and the liver is unable to metabolize the amount of indirect bilirubin in the body?
Hemolytic anemia
Which of the following may cause high bilirubin levels due to problems in the blood instead of problems in the liver?
Gilbert's syndrome
What is the function of bile in the body?
To help break down old red blood cells
When is higher bilirubin considered normal in a newborn?
Under 5.0 mg/dL within the first 24 hours of birth
Why are newborns often tested for bilirubin levels?
To prevent brain damage due to high bilirubin levels
What might be the cause of symptoms such as jaundice, dark urine, or stomach pain?
Problems in the digestive system
When might a healthcare provider order a bilirubin blood test for a patient?
If the patient shows symptoms of liver disease
What is the main cause of hemolytic anemia?
Destruction of red blood cells at a faster rate than production
What is the normal range for total bilirubin in an older child or adult?
0.3-1.0 mg/dL
What may high bilirubin levels in the bloodstream indicate in an adult?
Gallstones
What could be a cause of high indirect bilirubin levels in the body?
Autoimmune disease causing excessive destruction of blood cells
When is higher bilirubin considered normal in a newborn?
Within the first 24 hours of birth
What occurs in a transfusion reaction?
Immune system attacking transfused blood cells
This quiz covers the significance of bilirubin blood tests in measuring the levels of bilirubin, a substance produced during the breakdown of red blood cells. It also discusses the role of the liver in processing bilirubin and the implications of elevated bilirubin levels in the bloodstream.
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