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Hematology
Nursing Hematology
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Undergraduate 1
09/30/2007

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Term
Comp of hematological system
Definition
Blood
Blood Components
bone marrow
MPS
Term
plasma
Definition
water, proteins electrolytes, inorganic and organic constituents
Term
Blood components
Definition
Erythrocytes
Leukocytes
thrombocytes
plasma cells
Term
hematopoesis
Definition
All cells are derived from a single cell
This occurs in the marrow of flat bones
if demand is high all long bones can have hematopoesis
Term
Normal PH
Definition
7.35-7.45
Term
Viscousity
Definition
4-5x's thicker than water
Term
Adult volume of blood
Definition
5-6 Liters
Term
Normal Hemoglobin
Definition
Male: 13-18g/100mL
Female: 12-16
Term
Normal Hematocrit
Definition
Male: 45-52%
Female: 37-48%
Term
Normal RBC's
Definition
male 4.6-6.1 Million/mm^3
Female 4.0-5.4
Term
Normal Platelet value
Definition
150,000- 4000,000/mm^3
Term
Normal Leukocytes
Definition
5,000-10,000/mm^3
Term
Form of RBC's
Definition
Nonnucleated biconcave disk
able to change shape
major component is hemoglobin
contains globin and heme where ferrous iron is stored
normal life span 120 days
Term
How are RBC's Destroyed
Definition
MPS most of the heme is resued, small amount is eliminated in urine and feces, the remainder is broken down into bilirubin and secreted as bile
Term
What is the RBC life span in a new born
Definition
60-80 days
Term
Where are leukocytes formed
Definition
Bone Marrow and lympatic tissue
Term
What is the average life span of a leukocyte
Definition
4-5 days.... but only 6-8 hours if activated
Term
What types of leukocytes are granular
Definition
Neutrophils
basophils
eosinophils
Term
nongranular
Definition
monocytes
lymphocytes
Term
what is the life span of thrombocytes
Definition
6-10 days
Term
Are platelets cells
Definition
no, they are granulated disk shaped nonnucleated cell fragments
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