The Peripheral Blood Smear of a Patient with Anemia Reveals

question 10

Multiple Choice

The peripheral blood smear of a patient with anemia reveals normocytic, normochromic RBCs and the RPI is <2. Which of the following is likely to be the cause of the anemia?

• A) Thalassemia
• B) Chronic inflammation
• C) Sickle cell anemia
• D) Porphyrias

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Definitions:

Patent Airway

An airway that is open and unobstructed, allowing for effective breathing and ventilation.

Forced Air Warmer

A medical device used to maintain a patient's body temperature during surgery by blowing warm air through a special blanket placed over the patient.

Pressure Ulcers

Injuries to skin and underlying tissue caused by prolonged pressure on the skin, commonly known as bedsores.

Surgical Site Infection

An infection that occurs after surgery in the part of the body where the surgery took place, potentially causing complications.