29 Questions
What is the cause of iron deficiency anemia?
Insufficient dietary intake of iron
Which component of the blood enables red blood cells to carry oxygen?
Heme
Megaloblastic anemia is characterized by the production of what type of red blood cells?
Large and few in number
What is the main reason for pernicious anemia?
Autoimmune attack on the stomach lining
Which racial group is most commonly affected by pernicious anemia?
Caucasian persons of north European ancestry
What is the purpose of the proper matching of blood in transfusions for women before childbearing?
To avoid Rh incompatibility
What does a Serum Progesterone Test check for?
Ability to hold a baby
What does Hysterosalpingography primarily visualize?
Fallopian tube patency
When is an Endometrial Biopsy usually performed in a woman's menstrual cycle?
On the 5th to 7th day after menstruation
What is the primary purpose of Ultrasound Imaging in fertility evaluation?
Determine fallopian tube patency
What is the main focus of a Hysteroscopy procedure?
Visual inspection of the uterus
What is a potential complication of abruptio placenta that can lead to less oxygen and blood nutrients to the baby?
Placenta accreta
Which diagnostic test is NOT commonly used for evaluating abruptio placenta?
CT scan
In the context of placenta previa and abruptio placenta, which characteristic is true for abruptio placenta?
Pain and uterine tenderness are usually absent.
What is a nursing diagnosis associated with abruptio placenta?
Altered Tissue Perfusion
Which factor is NOT mentioned as a risk factor for preterm labor?
Fetal death
What action is recommended as part of the management of abruptio placenta?
Immediate delivery
What is the main cause of retained placental fragments?
Uterine atony
Why does the use of general anesthesia during Cesarean section (CS) sometimes lead to uterine atony?
Blood and muscles relax
Which factor listed is NOT associated with causing uterine atony?
Use of oxytocic drugs
How do multiple gestation and precipitate labor contribute to uterine atony?
By causing tiredness in the uterus
What role do oxytocic drugs like Pitocin play in causing uterine atony?
Stimulate contraction but can lead to muscle fatigue
How does the presence of chorionic villi in the uterus contribute to postpartum bleeding?
Continued blood supply leading to ongoing bleeding
What is the primary mechanism by which red cell destruction occurs in hemolytic anemia?
Extravascular hemolysis by macrophages of reticuloendothelial system
What is a characteristic feature of sickle cell anemia?
Rigid and sticky sickle or crescent moon-shaped cells
What physiological changes contribute to the decrease in hemoglobin concentration during pregnancy?
Disproportionate increase in RBC volume and hemoglobin mass
Which criteria define physiological anemia during pregnancy?
Hemoglobin level below 10 gm%
How do irregularly shaped red blood cells in sickle cell anemia affect blood flow?
Slow or block blood flow in small vessels
Where does the primary removal of red cells occur in cases of hemolytic anemia?
Spleen, liver, and bone marrow through extravascular hemolysis
This quiz covers the definition and types of hemolytic anemia, including acute and chronic destruction of red blood cells, extravascular and intravascular hemolysis, and hereditary or acquired causes. The quiz also touches on the decrease in hemoglobin concentration and includes information on sickle cell anemia and abnormal shaped RBCs.
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