Nursing Care of Blood Disorders: Red Blood Cells

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What is the average lifespan of mature red blood cells?

60 days

240 days

120 days (correct)

180 days

What is the primary function of hemoglobin in red blood cells?

To transport oxygen from the lungs to the tissues (correct)

To regulate body temperature

To transport carbon dioxide from the tissues to the lungs

To fight off infections

What is the term for an increased number of circulating neutrophils?

Anemia

Neutrophilia (correct)

Neutropenia

Leukocytosis

What is necessary for normal red blood cell production?

Iron, folic acid, and vitamin B12 Signup and view all the answers

What type of hemoglobin is present in large concentrations in the fetus?

Hemoglobin F Signup and view all the answers

What is the most common cause of hypothyroidism worldwide?

Iodine deficiency Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of the hair in hypothyroidism?

Coarse and sparse Signup and view all the answers

What is the effect of hypothyroidism on the skin?

Dry and itchy Signup and view all the answers

What is the effect of hypothyroidism on the menstrual cycle?

Abnormal and irregular Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for decreased production of thyroid hormones?

Hypothyroidism Signup and view all the answers

What is the cause of postpartum hypothyroidism?

Postpartum thyroiditis Signup and view all the answers

What is the effect of hypothyroidism on the gastrointestinal tract?

Decreased motility Signup and view all the answers

What is the effect of hypothyroidism on heart rate?

Decreased Signup and view all the answers

What is the type of inheritance pattern seen in some cases of hypothyroidism?

Autosomal recessive Signup and view all the answers

What is the sign of Hertoghe seen in hypothyroidism?

Thinning of eyebrows Signup and view all the answers