An accurate description of anemia is a. Increased blood ...

[dmcintosh]

An accurate description of anemia is
 
  a. Increased blood viscosity
  b. Depressed hematopoietic system
  c. Presence of abnormal hemoglobin
  d. Decreased oxygen-carrying capacity of blood

Question 2

The feeling of guilt that the child caused the disability or illness is especially critical in which child?
 
  a. Toddler
  b. Preschooler
  c. School-age child
  d. Adolescent

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Answer to Question 1

D
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A Increased blood viscosity is usually a function of too many cells or of
dehydration, not of anemia.
B A depressed hematopoietic system or abnormal hemoglobin can contribute to
anemia, but the definition is dependent on the deceased oxygen-carrying capacity
of the blood.
C A depressed hematopoietic system or abnormal hemoglobin can contribute to
anemia, but the definition is dependent on the decreased oxygen-carrying
capacity of the blood.
D Anemia is a condition in which the number of red blood cells or hemoglobin
concentration is reduced below the normal values for age. This results in a
decreased oxygen-carrying capacity of blood.

Answer to Question 2

B
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A Toddlers are focused on establishing their autonomy. The illness will foster
dependency.
B Preschoolers are most likely to be affected by feelings of guilt that they caused
the illness/disability or are being punished for wrongdoings.
C The school-age child will have limited opportunities for achievement and may
not be able to understand limitations.
D Adolescents are faced with the task of incorporating their disabilities into their
changing self-concept.