Symptoms of Ectopic Pregnancy and Acute Posthemorrhagic Anemia Quiz

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What is a risk factor for ectopic pregnancy?

Having asthma

Having had surgery on the fallopian tubes (correct)

Having a history of kidney disease

Being older than 40

Which condition increases the risk of ectopic pregnancy?

Thyroid disorder

Diabetes

Pelvic inflammatory disease (correct)

High blood pressure

What is a symptom of Class I acute posthemorrhagic anemia?

High urine output

Increased blood pressure

Rapid heart rate

Cool skin to the touch (correct)

Which stage of acute posthemorrhagic anemia is characterized by loss of consciousness?

Class IV (40% blood loss) Signup and view all the answers

What can untreated acute blood loss anemia lead to?

Hypovolemic shock Signup and view all the answers

What differentiates the symptoms of acute anemia from chronic anemia?

Presence of fatigue symptoms Signup and view all the answers

What is the most common type of anemia?

Iron-deficiency anemia Signup and view all the answers

What can contribute to lower levels of iron in the body?

Having a health condition that affects iron absorption Signup and view all the answers

What is a common symptom of iron-deficiency anemia?

No symptoms in many cases Signup and view all the answers

What is the cause of acute posthemorrhagic anemia?

Traumatic injury Signup and view all the answers

Why is acute posthemorrhagic anemia considered a medical emergency?

It reduces blood volume and oxygen to organs Signup and view all the answers

How is iron-deficiency anemia usually detected in individuals with no symptoms?

During a routine blood test Signup and view all the answers

What is the best way to prevent acute blood loss anemia when an accident occurs?

Provide proper first aid and call for emergency medical care Signup and view all the answers

When treating somebody with a bleeding wound, why should latex gloves be worn?

To prevent blood-borne infections Signup and view all the answers

Why shouldn't a foreign object in a wound be removed?

It prevents further bleeding Signup and view all the answers

When is it recommended to use a tourniquet for severe bleeding?

Only if the bleeding is severe and life-threatening Signup and view all the answers

What should be done if there's gravel or dirt in a wound?

Call for medical help Signup and view all the answers

When should you call for medical help if you have symptoms of acute anemia?

Even if you can't find the source of bleeding Signup and view all the answers

What are some symptoms of severe iron-deficiency anemia?

Soreness of mouth and tongue Signup and view all the answers

Which vitamin is associated with pernicious anemia?

Vitamin B12 Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic symptom specific to deficiency in vitamin B12?

Numbness and tingling in hands or feet Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of intrinsic factor in the body related to anemia?

Helps absorb vitamin B12 Signup and view all the answers

In which type of anemia are red blood cells destroyed faster than the body can replace them?

Hemolytic anemia Signup and view all the answers

Which symptoms differentiate vitamin B12 deficiency from general anemia symptoms?

Muscle weakness and numbness in hands or feet Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the causes of hemolytic anemia?

Autoimmune activity Signup and view all the answers

Which inherited conditions can contribute to hemolytic anemia?

Sickle cell disease and thalassemia Signup and view all the answers

What is aplastic anemia characterized by?

Insufficient red blood cell production due to bone marrow damage Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a common cause of aplastic anemia?

Autoimmune activities targeting bone marrow stem cells Signup and view all the answers

How does aplastic anemia affect white blood cells and platelets?

It impacts their production as well Signup and view all the answers