NUR170 EXAM 1 - GALEN COLLEGE ADN
Questions And Revised Correct Answers & Rationales ()
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Signs/symptoms of general anemia - CORRECT ANSWER -fatigue, weakness, pallor, clubbed
nails, low o2 sat, cool extremities, poor perfusion, low H/H
Signs and symptoms of iron deficiency anemia - CORRECT ANSWER -Spoon nails, fissures at
corners of mouth, PICA
Foods rich in iron - CORRECT ANSWER -red meat, organ meats, green leafy veggies, beans, eggs,
raisins
Side effects of supplemental iron - CORRECT ANSWER -constipation, GI upset, dark/tarry stool---
-liquid iron will stain teeth! Must use straw
Treatment of iron deficiency anemia - CORRECT ANSWER -supplemental iron, diet
changes(increase intake)
Iron deficiency anemia risk factors - CORRECT ANSWER -older adults, women, vegan/vegetarian
diet, blood loss, poor intake or absorption
Signs/symptoms of B12 deficiency anemia - CORRECT ANSWER -Glossitis, Paresthesia
(numbness/tingling), lack of intrinsic factor
, B12 deficiency anemia causes/risk factors - CORRECT ANSWER -elderly, malabsorption, crohns,
ulcerative colitis
B12 deficiency anemia treatment - CORRECT ANSWER -supplemental B12, increase intake in
foods
Foods rich in B12 - CORRECT ANSWER -red meat, organ meats, fish, citrus fruits, eggs
Signs/symptoms of folic acid deficiency anemia - CORRECT ANSWER -Like B12 anemia but does
NOT cause neurological issues
Risk factors/causes of folic acid anemia - CORRECT ANSWER -Elderly, alcoholic, pregnant
women, medications such as anticonvulsants/contraceptives, malabsorptive conditions such as
crohns or ulcerative colitis
Folic Acid anemia treatment - CORRECT ANSWER -supplemental folate, increase folate rich
foods in diet
Foods rich in folic acid - CORRECT ANSWER -beans, nuts, eggs, meat, citrus fruits
Pathophysiology of sickle cell anemia - CORRECT ANSWER -Genetic condition where the red
blood cells are sickled and sticky (clot), causing poor perfusion and extreme chronic pain
Sickle Cell Crisis treatment - CORRECT ANSWER -Hydrate (hypotonic fluids)
oxygenate
pain control (opiods)
Questions And Revised Correct Answers & Rationales ()
100% Guaranteed Pass ||Complete A+ Guide
Signs/symptoms of general anemia - CORRECT ANSWER -fatigue, weakness, pallor, clubbed
nails, low o2 sat, cool extremities, poor perfusion, low H/H
Signs and symptoms of iron deficiency anemia - CORRECT ANSWER -Spoon nails, fissures at
corners of mouth, PICA
Foods rich in iron - CORRECT ANSWER -red meat, organ meats, green leafy veggies, beans, eggs,
raisins
Side effects of supplemental iron - CORRECT ANSWER -constipation, GI upset, dark/tarry stool---
-liquid iron will stain teeth! Must use straw
Treatment of iron deficiency anemia - CORRECT ANSWER -supplemental iron, diet
changes(increase intake)
Iron deficiency anemia risk factors - CORRECT ANSWER -older adults, women, vegan/vegetarian
diet, blood loss, poor intake or absorption
Signs/symptoms of B12 deficiency anemia - CORRECT ANSWER -Glossitis, Paresthesia
(numbness/tingling), lack of intrinsic factor
, B12 deficiency anemia causes/risk factors - CORRECT ANSWER -elderly, malabsorption, crohns,
ulcerative colitis
B12 deficiency anemia treatment - CORRECT ANSWER -supplemental B12, increase intake in
foods
Foods rich in B12 - CORRECT ANSWER -red meat, organ meats, fish, citrus fruits, eggs
Signs/symptoms of folic acid deficiency anemia - CORRECT ANSWER -Like B12 anemia but does
NOT cause neurological issues
Risk factors/causes of folic acid anemia - CORRECT ANSWER -Elderly, alcoholic, pregnant
women, medications such as anticonvulsants/contraceptives, malabsorptive conditions such as
crohns or ulcerative colitis
Folic Acid anemia treatment - CORRECT ANSWER -supplemental folate, increase folate rich
foods in diet
Foods rich in folic acid - CORRECT ANSWER -beans, nuts, eggs, meat, citrus fruits
Pathophysiology of sickle cell anemia - CORRECT ANSWER -Genetic condition where the red
blood cells are sickled and sticky (clot), causing poor perfusion and extreme chronic pain
Sickle Cell Crisis treatment - CORRECT ANSWER -Hydrate (hypotonic fluids)
oxygenate
pain control (opiods)
