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Which statement best describes -thalassemia major (Cooley anemia)?
 
  a. All formed elements of the blood are depressed.
  b. Inadequate numbers of red blood cells are present.
  c. Increased incidence occurs in families of Mediterranean extraction.
  d. Increased incidence occurs in persons of West African descent.

Question 2

Which clinical manifestation should the nurse expect when a child with sickle cell anemia experiences an acute vasoocclusive crisis?
 
  a. Circulatory collapse
  b. Cardiomegaly, systolic murmurs
  c. Hepatomegaly, intrahepatic cholestasis
  d. Painful swelling of hands and feet; painful joints


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Reply #1 on: Jun 28, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
Individuals who live near the Mediterranean Sea and their descendants have the highest incidence of thalassemia. An overproduction of red cells occurs. Although numerous, the red cells are relatively unstable. Sickle cell disease is common in persons of West African descent.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
A vasoocclusive crisis is characterized by severe pain in the area of involvement. If in the extremities, painful swelling of the hands and feet is seen; if in the abdomen, severe pain resembles that of acute surgical abdomen; and if in the head, stroke and visual disturbances occur. Circulatory collapse results from sequestration crises. Cardiomegaly, systolic murmurs, hepatomegaly, and intrahepatic cholestasis result from chronic vasoocclusive phenomena.


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YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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