Pn2 Exam 2 Questions And Answers - 2023 (Graded A)

PN2 Exam 2 Questions and Answers (Graded A)who carries the hemophilia gene - ANSWER--women/mothers-can pass on the gene without bleeding problems-have a 50% chance of passing the hemophilia gene to their daughters (who then are carriers) and to their sons (who then have hemophilia)who is at risk for hemophilia - ANSWER--MALESwhat is hemophilia - ANSWER--hereditary bleeding disorder-X linked recessive trait-lack of clotting factor VIII or IXassessment findings with hemophilia - ANSWER--excessive bleeding from minor injuries-joint & muscle hemorrhages-bruise easily-prolonged/potentially fatal hemorrhage after surgery-NOT weakness and NOT lethargichemophilia A - ANSWER--lack of clotting factor VIII (antihemophiliac factor)-80% of hemophilia cases-affects mostly males(sons will NOT have hemophilia gene passed, all daughters will be carriers)-managed by regular scheduled infusions of synthetic factor VIII OR infusion of this substance ONLY when injury or bleeding occurs.hemophilia B - ANSWER--lack of clotting factor IX (plasma thromboplastin component)-20% of hemophilia casesmost common with hemophilia - ANSWER--nose bleeds-degenerating joint function -> as result of chronic bleeding into joints (especially hips and knees)hemophilia lab findings - ANSWER--prolonged aPTT-normal bleeding time-normal PTheart failure - ANSWER--common sign in protein found in urine-most HF begins in left ventricle, then progresses to failure of both-if severe: expectorating pinky/frothy tinged sputum*MAJOR sign of life