Blood- EXAM 1

Question 1

Hemoglobin in women

Answer 1

12-16 range

Question 2

Hemoglobin in men

Answer 2

13-18 range`

Question 3

Hematocrit in women

Answer 3

36-48%

Question 4

Hematocrit in men

Answer 4

39-54%

Question 5

When would blood be needed to be infused

Answer 5

hemorrhage, anemia, surgery, GI bleed, low hgb or hct

Question 6

Why do people with anemia and autoimmune disease have low hgb

Answer 6

Blood is made in bone marrow so their bones are not making enough already since they need iron so they would have low ranges of it

Question 7

What would you do if someone has a low hgb after surgery

Answer 7

See what it was before surgery, it may be normal; their baseline hgb level.
As long as it matches their baseline and are asymptomatic its fine

Question 8

What is the first thing you do when conducting a transfusion

Answer 8

GET CONSENT FOR IT
Some religions don’t allow for blood to be taken from others
Always get a leaishon from their church/religion to help explain to them the situation and also as a hand that you respect their wishes