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?

    <p>Iron, folic acid, and vitamin B12</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Hemoglobin F</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most common cause of hypothyroidism worldwide?

    <p>Iodine deficiency</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the characteristic of the hair in hypothyroidism?

    <p>Coarse and sparse</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the effect of hypothyroidism on the skin?

    <p>Dry and itchy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the effect of hypothyroidism on the menstrual cycle?

    <p>Abnormal and irregular</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for decreased production of thyroid hormones?

    <p>Hypothyroidism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the cause of postpartum hypothyroidism?

    <p>Postpartum thyroiditis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the effect of hypothyroidism on the gastrointestinal tract?

    <p>Decreased motility</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the effect of hypothyroidism on heart rate?

    <p>Decreased</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Autosomal recessive</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the sign of Hertoghe seen in hypothyroidism?

    <p>Thinning of eyebrows</p> Signup and view all the answers

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