Which of these disorders has a defective vertical protein interaction between RBC skeleton and the membrane?

a. Hereditary elliptocytosis
b. Hereditary pyropoikilocytosis
c. Hereditary spherocytosis
d. Acanthocytosis


Correct Answer: C

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You are called for a possible imminent delivery. Your patient is a 15-year-old girl who is in your estimation about 8 months pregnant. She tells you that she has been hiding her pregnancy. You are especially concerned about problems she might have during the delivery. Which of the following are findings that may indicate the need for neonatal resuscitation?

A) Patient with a blood pressure of 130/82 B) Young mother who has not had prenatal care C) Mother who has had five previous births D) Patient whose water has already broken

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Which of the following is the appropriate way to document a premature infant's gestational age?

A) "Infant was born 3 weeks early." B) "Infant's gestational age is 4 weeks premature." C) "Infant was born 3 weeks prior to due date." D) "Infant was born at 33 weeks and 4 days gestation."

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