NREMT Advanced EMT

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If a patient has polycythemia, what is their minimum possible hematocrit level?
  1. 20%
  2. 30%
  3. 40%
  4. 50%
Explanation
Answer - D - A patient with polycythemia has a hematocrit level of 50%. Polycythemia is an abnormally high hematocrit over 50%, due to abnormally high red cell production. It can cause thrombosis; platelet dysfunction, leading to abnormal bleeding; and, in severe cases, congestive heart failure.
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