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abern

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on: Jun 25, 2018
Testing reveals that a child has hemophilia A. This bleeding disorder results from a deficiency in factor:
 
  a. IX.
  b. XII.
  c. XIII.
  d. VIII.

Question 2

A 6-year-old male presents with fatigue, jaundice, and irritability. A blood smear shows the presence of sickled cells. Erythropoiesis is compromised in this child; which crisis should the nurse monitor the patient for?
 
  a. Vaso-occlusive crisis
  b. Sequestration crisis
  c. Aplastic crisis
  d. Hyperhemolytic crisis


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Reply #1 on: Jun 25, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
Hemophilia A is a deficiency in factor VIII. Hemophilia A is not associated with a deficiency in factor IX, XII, or XIII.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
Aplastic anemia is caused by diminished erythropoiesis despite an increased need for new eryth-rocytes. Vaso-occlusive crisis is manifested by pain. Sequestered crisis is manifested by enlarged spleen. Hyperhemolytic crisis is due to infection.


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Reply 2 on: Jun 25, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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:D TYSM

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