Hematology

In this lesson, we will go over the procedure of bone marrow aspiration and discuss how it is used to diagnose some hematological disorders.  We will review priority nursing interventions for working with clients before and after a bone marrow

In this lesson, we will review what the components of a complete blood count are and how each aids in diagnosing disorders of the blood.  We will then review nursing interventions for drawing a complete blood count focusing on safety

In this lesson, we will review different types of coagulation studies and determine how they assist in diagnosing and monitoring disorders of the blood.  We will also identify nursing interventions surrounding coagulation studies focused on safety and infection prevention.  

In this lesson, we will review what thrombocytopenia is and introduce common causes of this disorder.  We will identify signs and symptoms along with diagnostic testing that will aid in confirming the diagnosis.  We will then connect symptoms with medications

In this lesson, we will identify what thalassemia is and determine how it affects the development of red blood cells.  We will review causes and risk factors for developing this disorder along with common signs and symptoms nurses will be

Throughout this lesson, we will differentiate sickle cell anemia from other types of anemia and explain what the causes and risk factors are for developing this disorder.  We will discuss signs and symptoms of sickle cell anemia along with some

Throughout this lesson, we will define what pernicious anemia is and identify what can cause it.  We will then go over signs and symptoms of the disorder and review the diagnostic testing used to distinguish it from other types of

Throughout this lesson, we will identify what iron deficiency anemia is and identify some causes and risk factors for developing this disorder.  We will then review signs and symptoms of iron deficiency anemia and review the diagnostic testing used to

In this lesson, we will identify what hemophilia is and identify three types of this disorder.  We will briefly review the clotting cascade and how malfunctions of different pathways can lead to the various types of hemophilia.  We will then

Throughout this lesson, we will identify what hemolytic anemia and identify some causes and risk factors for developing this disorder.  We will examine signs and symptoms of hemolytic anemia and review testing used to diagnose this disorder. We will also