HESI Med Surg Hematological system
HESI Med Surg Hematological system ( 54 Questions)
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Normocytic red blood cells have a normal size and are typically found in chronic diseases, liver disease, or kidney disease. Acute blood loss would lead to a decrease in red blood cell size, which is described as microcytic anemia.
Hypochromic red blood cells have a decreased color or pallor due to a reduction in hemoglobin content. This is seen in conditions like iron deficiency anemia. Acute blood loss, however, affects the size of red blood cells more than their color.
Megaloblastic red blood cells are larger than normal due to impaired DNA synthesis, often seen in vitamin B12 or folate deficiency anemias. Acute blood loss does not cause megaloblastic changes in red blood cells.
Choice B rationale:
Normocytic red blood cells have a normal size and are typically found in chronic diseases, liver disease, or kidney disease. Acute blood loss would lead to a decrease in red blood cell size, which is described as microcytic anemia.
Choice C rationale:
Hypochromic red blood cells have a decreased color or pallor due to a reduction in hemoglobin content. This is seen in conditions like iron deficiency anemia. Acute blood loss, however, affects the size of red blood cells more than their color.
Choice D rationale:
Megaloblastic red blood cells are larger than normal due to impaired DNA synthesis, often seen in vitamin B12 or folate deficiency anemias. Acute blood loss does not cause megaloblastic changes in red blood cells.