NSG 5140 Advanced Adult & Pediatric Hematology, Cardiovascular,
Anemia, Iron Deficiency, Macrocytic Microcytic Normocytic Disorders,
Pathophysiology, Diagnostics, Lab Interpretation, RBC Indices,
Reticulocyte Count, Ferritin, TIBC, Hemoglobin Electrophoresis,
Vitamin B12 Folate, Thalassemia, Sickle Cell, Iron Studies, Heart
Failure Stages, Aortic Mitral Valve Disorders, CAD, Pharmacologic
Interventions, Erythropoiesis, Hypoxia Response, Blood Transfusion
Protocols, High-Yield Nursing Interventions, Case-Based Review,
Clinical Decision-Making Guide Exam Questions Verified and Provided
with Complete A+ Graded Rationales Latest Updated 2026
Anemia
_____ is characterized by a reduction in RBC mass or hemoglobin concentration, resulting in
decreased oxygen-carrying capacity of blood
13; 40
12; 37
In Males, a Hb < _____ g/dL or Hct < _____%
In Females, a Hb <_____g/dL or Hct < _____ %
, MCV (Mean Corpuscular Volume)
Evaluation of anemia is done through RBC indices, particularly _____, which tells us if the cells
are too big or too small
peripheral smear
Additionally, blood samples can be looked at on a _____ _____
reticulocyte
Lastly, we can look at the absolute _____ count, which tells us how many new RBCs are being
made
CLASSIFICATION OF ANEMIAS BY MCV
Anemia #1
Microcytic
_____ anemia is seen when the MCV is <80 fL
Iron deficiency
Anemia, Iron Deficiency, Macrocytic Microcytic Normocytic Disorders,
Pathophysiology, Diagnostics, Lab Interpretation, RBC Indices,
Reticulocyte Count, Ferritin, TIBC, Hemoglobin Electrophoresis,
Vitamin B12 Folate, Thalassemia, Sickle Cell, Iron Studies, Heart
Failure Stages, Aortic Mitral Valve Disorders, CAD, Pharmacologic
Interventions, Erythropoiesis, Hypoxia Response, Blood Transfusion
Protocols, High-Yield Nursing Interventions, Case-Based Review,
Clinical Decision-Making Guide Exam Questions Verified and Provided
with Complete A+ Graded Rationales Latest Updated 2026
Anemia
_____ is characterized by a reduction in RBC mass or hemoglobin concentration, resulting in
decreased oxygen-carrying capacity of blood
13; 40
12; 37
In Males, a Hb < _____ g/dL or Hct < _____%
In Females, a Hb <_____g/dL or Hct < _____ %
, MCV (Mean Corpuscular Volume)
Evaluation of anemia is done through RBC indices, particularly _____, which tells us if the cells
are too big or too small
peripheral smear
Additionally, blood samples can be looked at on a _____ _____
reticulocyte
Lastly, we can look at the absolute _____ count, which tells us how many new RBCs are being
made
CLASSIFICATION OF ANEMIAS BY MCV
Anemia #1
Microcytic
_____ anemia is seen when the MCV is <80 fL
Iron deficiency
