Question

Module 4 Anemia Scenario: On her way home from school Cheri was in a near fatal car accident. She lost a lot of blood and was taken by life flight to the Cleveland Hospital. Her medical history revealed a history of fatigue, episodes of tachycardia, delayed healing and sometimes syncope.

1. Explain how the loss of blood might lead to her current anemia.

2. Due to her current anemia, what might her red blood cells look like under the microscope? What other kind of test will confirm her type of anemia?

3. If Cheri has type B+ blood, who can she safely receive blood from?

4. Once discharged from the hospital, what type of regimen would her doctor put her on as far as diet and medication?

Answer 1

1. One of the causes of tachycardia is anemia. In tachycardia, heart beats faster even in the resting state which can turn to later complications like stroke. Cherry lost a lot of blood in her car accident which means a lot of clotting factors, blood proteins and hemoglobin is also lost. All these turns to anemia.

2. Certain tests that will confirm her type of anemia are CBC i.e. complete blood count, bone marrow aspiration, and urine test.

3. Cherry has B+ blood group, so she can receive blood from B-, B+, O+, and O- people.

4. Doctor will recommend cherry to have a regular exercise and to not push her limits. Her diet will include low-fat foods, veggies, fruits, and whole grains.

Doctor will also recommend her to stop using recreational drugs.