Sickle Cell Anemia Pathophysiology

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What is the term used to describe the condition when an individual has a combination of H-A and H-S hemoglobin?

  • Sickle Cell Crisis
  • Sickle Cell Trait (correct)
  • Sickling Crisis
  • Vaso-occlusion

Which manifestation is associated with sickle cell trait when only H-S hemoglobin is present?

  • Jaundice
  • Pallor
  • Priapism (correct)
  • Chest pain

What is the result of vaso-occlusion in sickle cell crisis?

  • Enlargement of spleen and liver
  • Increased blood flow
  • Less oxygen in cells (correct)
  • Fast destruction of all elements

Which condition in sickle cell anemia is characterized by NO red blood cell production?

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

In sickle cell anemia, what triggers the manifestation of signs and symptoms like pallor, jaundice, and anemia?

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

Which intervention is recommended as part of managing sickle cell crises?

<p>Administer morphine for pain management (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the diagnostic test that involves removing oxygen to observe the formation of a sickled shape in red blood cells?

<p>Hemoglobin Electrophoresis (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary type of hemoglobin present in a fetus for the first 6 months?

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

What is the primary management approach for a crisis due to vaso-occlusion in sickle cell anemia?

<p>Pain Management with Morphine (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which complication of sickle cell anemia involves the pooling of red blood cells in the liver and spleen?

<p>Sequestration Crisis (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe the shape of sickle cells in sickle cell anemia after oxygen delivery to tissues?

<p>Sickle-shaped (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which nursing intervention is considered the number one priority in managing sickle cell crisis?

<p>Maintaining Hydration (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the most common type of acute leukemia?

<p>ALL (Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia) (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of Vincristine in leukemia treatment?

<p>Prevent abnormal white blood cells from regrowing (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which diagnostic procedure is extremely painful and involves extracting bone marrow?

<p>Bone Marrow Aspiration (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of induction therapy in leukemia treatment?

<p>To introduce chemotherapy (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which leukemia type arises in granulocytes or monocytes?

<p>AML (Acute Myelogenous Leukemia) (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary side effect of systemic chemotherapy in leukemia treatment?

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