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Sickle Cell Anemia
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Test for Credit

1. What type of shock could a sickle cell crisis patient be in?
a. Cardiogenic
 b. Hypovolemic
 c. Electrical
 d. Neurogenic

 

2. All of the following are chronic conditions of sickle cell anemia patients EXCEPT...
a. Blindness, CHF.
 b. Skin ulcers, osteoporosis
 c. Cardiac ischemia, pulmonary hypertension
 d. Short term memory loss, fatigue

 

3. At what age are at risk people tested for sickle cell anemia?
a. At 2 years
 b. Birth to 6 months
 c. At 16 years
 d. 1 to 2 years

 

4. What 2 treatments can reduce pain for a patient in a sickle cell crisis?
a. Lidocaine and fluid replacement
 b. Morphine and fluid replacement
 c. Morphine and Valium
 d. Narcan and Thiamine

 

5. Which one of these statements is NOT TRUE?
a. Sickle cell events are caused by an abnormal type of hemoglobin molecule.
 b. Sickle cell anemia is hereditary.
 c. Sickle cell is highly contagious to health care workers.
 d. Proper treatment would include fluid replacement and analgesics.