Hemolytic Anemia Overview
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What is the cause of iron deficiency anemia?

  • Insufficient dietary intake of iron (correct)
  • High levels of vitamin B12
  • Excessive iron intake leading to toxicity
  • Too much hemoglobin production

Which component of the blood enables red blood cells to carry oxygen?

  • White Blood Cells
  • Iron
  • Heme (correct)
  • Platelets

Megaloblastic anemia is characterized by the production of what type of red blood cells?

  • Normal size and colorless
  • Large and few in number (correct)
  • Small and numerous
  • Hypochromic and microcytic

What is the main reason for pernicious anemia?

<p>Autoimmune attack on the stomach lining (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which racial group is most commonly affected by pernicious anemia?

<p>Caucasian persons of north European ancestry (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the proper matching of blood in transfusions for women before childbearing?

<p>To avoid Rh incompatibility (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does a Serum Progesterone Test check for?

<p>Ability to hold a baby (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Hysterosalpingography primarily visualize?

<p>Fallopian tube patency (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When is an Endometrial Biopsy usually performed in a woman's menstrual cycle?

<p>On the 5th to 7th day after menstruation (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of Ultrasound Imaging in fertility evaluation?

<p>Determine fallopian tube patency (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of a Hysteroscopy procedure?

<p>Visual inspection of the uterus (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential complication of abruptio placenta that can lead to less oxygen and blood nutrients to the baby?

<p>Placenta accreta (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which diagnostic test is NOT commonly used for evaluating abruptio placenta?

<p>CT scan (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the context of placenta previa and abruptio placenta, which characteristic is true for abruptio placenta?

<p>Pain and uterine tenderness are usually absent. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a nursing diagnosis associated with abruptio placenta?

<p>Altered Tissue Perfusion (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which factor is NOT mentioned as a risk factor for preterm labor?

<p>Fetal death (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What action is recommended as part of the management of abruptio placenta?

<p>Immediate delivery (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main cause of retained placental fragments?

<p>Uterine atony (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why does the use of general anesthesia during Cesarean section (CS) sometimes lead to uterine atony?

<p>Blood and muscles relax (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which factor listed is NOT associated with causing uterine atony?

<p>Use of oxytocic drugs (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do multiple gestation and precipitate labor contribute to uterine atony?

<p>By causing tiredness in the uterus (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What role do oxytocic drugs like Pitocin play in causing uterine atony?

<p>Stimulate contraction but can lead to muscle fatigue (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does the presence of chorionic villi in the uterus contribute to postpartum bleeding?

<p>Continued blood supply leading to ongoing bleeding (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary mechanism by which red cell destruction occurs in hemolytic anemia?

<p>Extravascular hemolysis by macrophages of reticuloendothelial system (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic feature of sickle cell anemia?

<p>Rigid and sticky sickle or crescent moon-shaped cells (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What physiological changes contribute to the decrease in hemoglobin concentration during pregnancy?

<p>Disproportionate increase in RBC volume and hemoglobin mass (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which criteria define physiological anemia during pregnancy?

<p>Hemoglobin level below 10 gm% (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do irregularly shaped red blood cells in sickle cell anemia affect blood flow?

<p>Slow or block blood flow in small vessels (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where does the primary removal of red cells occur in cases of hemolytic anemia?

<p>Spleen, liver, and bone marrow through extravascular hemolysis (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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