Anemia due to Blood Loss- Post hemorrhagic Anemia

Question 1

if blood is lost over a short period of time in amount sufficient to cause anemia; sudden onset of signs and symptoms

A. Acute posthemorrhagic anemia-
B. Chronic posthemorrhagic anemia-

Answer 1

A. Acute

Question 2

✓ Decrease of hgb, hct, and RBC count
✓ Increase of bone marrow activity, without increase red cell of
hgb breakdown

A. Acute posthemorrhagic anemia-
B. Chronic posthemorrhagic anemia-

Answer 2

A. Acute posthemorrhagic

Question 3

Peripheral Blood Smear:
✓ Shows normal red cells

A. Chronic posthemorrhagic anemia
A. Acute posthemorrhagic anemia

Answer 3

A. Acute

Question 4

if blood is lost in small amount over an extended period of time, both the clinical and hematological features that characterize acute posthemorrhagic anemia are lacking

A. Chronic. posthemorrhagic anemia-
B. Acute posthemorrhagic anemia-

Answer 4

B. Chronic

Question 5

Laboratory Findings:
✓ WBC count is normal or slightly decreased
✓ Platelet count is increased

A.chronic
B.acute post hemorrhagic

Answer 5

A. Chronic

Question 6

Peripheral Blood Smear:
✓ Reticulocyte count may be normal or slightly increased
✓ Red blood cells at first normochromic and normocytic and
gradually the newly formed red cells become microcytic and hypochromic

A. Chronic
B. Acute post hemorrhage

Answer 6

A. Chronic