Hematology Custom Quiz

A client has a bone marrow aspiration performed. After the procedure, what is the first nursing action

Briefly apply pressure over the aspiration site

The nurse is caring for some clients with chronic anemia who are on blood transfusion therapy. The nurse notices that one of the clients requires immediate treatment. Which client is the nurse addressing in this situation

Client with wheezing

A client has been diagnosed with anemia. Which decreased hormone level may be the cause

Erythropoietin

A client develops iron-deficiency anemia. Which of the client's laboratory test results should the nurse expect to be decreased

Ferritin level

A client with a diagnosis of anemia is receiving packed red blood cells. What is the most important action by the nurse when administering the transfusion

Monitoring the client's response, particularly within the first 10 minutes

While caring for a client receiving blood transfusion care, the nurse notices that the client is having an acute hemolytic reaction. What is the priority nursing intervention in this situation

Stop the blood transfusion immediately

The nurse is caring for a client undergoing chemotherapy for cancer treatment. The client's laboratory results indicate bone marrow suppression. What will the nurse encourage the client to do

Use an electric razor when shaving

A client with arthritis increases the dose of ibuprofen to abate joint discomfort. After several weeks the client becomes increasingly weak. The client is admitted to the hospital and is diagnosed with severe anemia. What findings does the nurse expect to identify when performing an admission assessment? Select all that apply.

melena tachycardia

A client has been experiencing extreme fatigue lately. The nurse suspects anemia and examines the client to identify additional clinical manifestations to support this inference. Which locations on the client's body should the nurse assess? Select all that apply

nail beds conjunctiva palms of hands

The nurse assesses a client for the development of pernicious anemia after reviewing the client's history. Which condition did the nurse most likely find in the history

partial gastrectomy