Certified Pediatric Nurse- Hematology Complete Questions And Answers

Normal Hemoglobin ✔✔11.5 to 14.5 Acute anemia is defined as Hgb < __________ ✔✔7 to 8 Chronic anemia is defined as Hgb < __________ ✔✔6 Why are premature infants at a high risk for iron deficiency anemia? ✔✔Most fetal transfer of iron occurs in the third trimester How should iron supplements be given? ✔✔Iron should be given between meals with citrus juice What is a major side effect of iron supplementation? ✔✔Black Tarry Stools Sickle cell anemia is an example of ____________________ anemia ✔✔Chronic hemolytic anemia How should a vaso-occlusive crisis be managed? ✔✔Pain medication, hydration, oxygen as needed, decrease stress, IV antibiotics What is the most concerning assessment finding for children with sickle cell disease? ✔✔Fever What infection prevention measures are important for children with sickle cell disease? ✔✔Penicillin prophylaxis and pneumococcal vaccine Two assessment findings of Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpora are ___________ & _____________ ✔✔Platelets less than 20,000 and petechia