Iron-Deficiency Anemia NCLEX Questions
The physician orders a patient with suspected iron-deficiency anemia a blood smear test to assess the quality of the red blood cells. How would the red blood cells appear if the patient had iron- deficiency anemia?* A. Hyperchromic and macrocytic B. Hypochromic and microcytic C. Hyperchromic and macrocytic D. Hypochromic and macrocytic
B
You're providing education to a patient about how to take their prescribed iron supplement. Which statement by the patient requires you to re-educate the patient on how to take this supplement?* A. "I will take this medication on an empty stomach." B. "I will avoid taking this medication with orange juice." C. "I will wait and take my calcium supplements 2 hours after I take my iron supplement." D. "This medication can cause constipation. So, I will drink plenty of fluids and take a stool softer as needed."
B
Select all the patients who are at MOST risk for iron-deficiency anemia:* A. A 55 year old male who reports taking Ferrous Sulfate regularly. B. A 25 year old female who was recently diagnosed with Celiac Disease. C. A 35 year old female who is 36 weeks pregnant that reports craving ice. D. A 67 year old female with a Hemoglobin level of 14.
B, C
A patient is admitted with iron- deficiency anemia and has been receiving iron supplementation. The patient voices concern about how their stool is dark black. As the nurse, you would?* A. Notify the doctor B. Hold the next dose of iron C. Reassure the patient this is a normal side effect of iron supplementation D. None of the options are correct
C
A patient, with a history of gastric bypass surgery 6 months ago, reports feeling very fatigued and is having food cravings for clay and dirt. On assessment, you note the patient has nail changes that look "spoon-shaped". This spoon-shaped appearance of the nails is called?* A. Terry's Nails B. Onychoschizia C. Koilonychias D. Leukonychia
C
You are providing diet teaching to a patient with low iron levels. Which foods would you encourage the patient to eat regularly?* A. Herbal tea, apples, and watermelon B. Sweet potatoes, artichokes, and packaged meat C. Egg yolks, beef, and legumes D. Chocolate, cornbread, and cabbage
C
True or False: High levels of iron lead to the body producing fewer red blood cells.* True False
False
True or False: The body uses hemoglobin to make iron.* True False
False
True or False: The least common type of anemia is iron-deficiency anemia.* True False
False
True or False: Early signs and symptoms of iron-deficiency anemia are vague.* True False
True
