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nmorano1 · **on:** Jun 28, 2018

What rationale explains why prolonged use of oxygen should be discouraged in a child with anemia?

a. Prolonged use of oxygen can decrease erythropoiesis.
b. Prolonged use of oxygen can interfere with iron production.
c. Prolonged use of oxygen interferes with a child's appetite.
d. Prolonged use of oxygen can affect the synthesis of hemoglobin.

Question 2

The clinic nurse is evaluating lab results for a child. What recorded hematocrit (Hct) result is considered within the normal range?

a. 30
b. 40
c. 50
d. 60

zogaridan · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 28, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
Oxygen administration is of limited value, because each gram of hemoglobin is able to carry a limited amount of the gas. In addition, prolonged use of supplemental oxygen can decrease erythropoiesis. Prolonged use of oxygen does not interfere with iron production, a child's appetite, or affect the synthesis of hemoglobin.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
Normal hematocrit (Hct) is 35 to 45.