Exam 24: Alterations of Hematologic Function in Children

A mother has a child that is diagnosed with sickle cell anemia.While the mother does not have the disease, which characteristic of her genetic makeup is responsible for the child's disease?

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Question 21

What is the most common form of childhood leukemia?

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Question 22

A 16-month-old female presents with tachycardia, pallor, anorexia, and systolic murmur.The nurse is checking the lab results, and the hemoglobin determination indicates a level below _____ grams per deciliter.

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Question 23

Which laboratory test will assist the nurse in identifying infants who are prone to develop hemolytic disease of the newborn (HDN)?

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Question 24

A 3-year-old child presents with bruising on the legs and trunk and a petechial rash.The mother also reports frequent nosebleeds.Lab tests reveal a decreased platelet count.This symptomology supports which medical diagnosis?

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Question 25

If an infant has hydrops fetalis, which type of thalassemia does the nurse suspect?

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Question 26

Testing reveals that a child has hemophilia A.This bleeding disorder results from a deficiency in factor:

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Exam 24: Alterations of Hematologic Function in Children

A mother has a child that is diagnosed with sickle cell anemia.While the mother does not have the disease, which characteristic of her genetic makeup is responsible for the child's disease?

What is the most common form of childhood leukemia?

A 16-month-old female presents with tachycardia, pallor, anorexia, and systolic murmur.The nurse is checking the lab results, and the hemoglobin determination indicates a level below _____ grams per deciliter.

Which laboratory test will assist the nurse in identifying infants who are prone to develop hemolytic disease of the newborn (HDN)?

A 3-year-old child presents with bruising on the legs and trunk and a petechial rash.The mother also reports frequent nosebleeds.Lab tests reveal a decreased platelet count.This symptomology supports which medical diagnosis?

If an infant has hydrops fetalis, which type of thalassemia does the nurse suspect?

Testing reveals that a child has hemophilia A.This bleeding disorder results from a deficiency in factor:

Cellular Biology

Genes and Genetic Diseases

Epigenetics and Disease

Altered Cellular and Tissue Biology

Fluids and Electrolytes, Acids and Bases

Innate Immunity: Inflammation and Wound Healing

Adaptive Immunity

Disorders of the Central and Peripheral Nervous Systems and Neuromuscular Junction

Alterations in Immunity

Infection and Defects in Mechanisms of Defense

Stress and Disease

Biology of Cancer

Cancer Epidemiology

Cancer in Children and Adolescents

Structure and Function of the Neurologic System

Pain, Temperature, Sleep, and Sensory Function

Alterations in Cognitive Systems, Cerebral Hemodynamics, and Motor Function

Mechanisms of Hormonal Regulation

Alterations of Hormonal Regulation

Obesity and Disorders of Nutrition

Structure and Function of the Hematologic System

Alterations of Hematologic Function

Structure and Function of the Cardiovascular and Lymphatic Systems

Alterations of Cardiovascular Function

Alterations of Cardiovascular Function in Children

Structure and Function of the Pulmonary System

Alterations of Pulmonary Function

Alterations of Pulmonary Function in Children

Structure and Function of the Renal and Urologic Systems

Alterations of Renal and Urinary Tract Function

Alterations of Renal and Urinary Tract Function in Children

Structure and Function of the Reproductive Systems

Alterations of the Female Reproductive System

Alterations of the Male Reproductive System

Structure and Function of the Digestive System

Alterations of Digestive Function

Alterations of Digestive Function in Children

Structure and Function of the Musculoskeletal System

Alterations of Musculoskeletal Function

Alterations of Musculoskeletal Function in Children

Structure, Function, and Disorders of the Integument

Alterations of the Integument in Children

Alterations of Neurologic Function in Children

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