Exam #1 - Hematology
While teaching a group of prenatal clients regarding genetic disorders, the nurse is asked by a female client what her chances are of having a child with hemophilia if she is a carrier but her husband is not. The nurse will advise the client that her chance of having a child with hemophilia is what percentage?
25%.
A nurse is caring for a patient who has a diagnosis of acute leukemia. What assessment most directly addresses the most common cause of death among patients with leukemia? A) Monitoring for infection B) Monitoring nutritional status C) Monitor electrolyte levels D) Monitoring liver function
A
A nurse is caring for a patient with Hodgkin lymphoma at the oncology clinic. The nurse should be aware of what main goal of care? A) Cure of the disease B) Enhancing quality of life C) Controlling symptoms D) Palliation
A
A patient comes to the clinic complaining of fatigue and the health interview is suggestive of pica. Laboratory findings reveal a low serum iron level and a low ferritin level. With what would the nurse suspect that the patient will be diagnosed? A) Iron deficiency anemia B) Pernicious anemia C) Sickle cell anemia D) Hemolytic anemia
A
A patient is receiving a blood transfusion and complains of a new onset of slight dyspnea. The nurses rapid assessment reveals bilateral lung crackles and elevated BP. What is the nurses most appropriate action? A) Slow the infusion rate and monitor the patient closely. B) Discontinue the transfusion and begin resuscitation. C) Pause the transfusion and administer a 250 mL bolus of normal saline. D) Discontinue the transfusion and administer a beta-blocker, as ordered.
A
A patient with a diagnosis of acute myeloid leukemia (AML) is being treated with induction therapy on the oncology unit. What nursing action should be prioritized in the patients care plan? A) Protective isolation and vigilant use of standard precautions B) Provision of a high-calorie, low-texture diet and appropriate oral hygiene C) Including the family in planning the patients activities of daily living D) Monitoring and treating the patients pain
A
A patient with a recent diagnosis of ITP has asked the nurse why the care team has not chosen to administer platelets, stating, I have low platelets, so why not give me a transfusion of exactly what I'm missing? How should the nurse best respond? A) Transfused platelets usually arent beneficial because theyre rapidly destroyed in the body. B) A platelet transfusion often blunts your bodys own production of platelets even further. C) Finding a matching donor for a platelet transfusion is exceedingly difficult. D) A very small percentage of the platelets in a transfusion are actually functional.
A
A patient with pancytopenia of unknown origin is scheduled for the following diagnostic tests. The nurse will provide a consent form to sign for which test? a. Bone marrow biopsy b. Abdominal ultrasound c. Complete blood count (CBC) d. Activated partial thromboplastin time (aPTT)
A
A patients absolute neutrophil count (ANC) is 440/mm3 . But the nurses assessment reveals no apparent signs or symptoms of infection. What action should the nurse prioritize when providing care for this patient? A) Meticulous hand hygiene B) Timely administration of antibiotics C) Provision of a nutrient-dense diet D) Maintaining a sterile care environment
A
An older adult client is exhibiting many of the characteristic signs and symptoms of iron deficiency. In addition to a complete blood count, what diagnostic assessment should the nurse anticipate? A) Stool for occult blood B) Bone marrow biopsy C) Lumbar puncture D) Urinalysis
A
An oncology nurse is caring for a patient with multiple myeloma who is experiencing bone destruction. When reviewing the patients most recent blood tests, the nurse should anticipate what imbalance? A) Hypercalcemia B) Hyperproteinemia C) Elevated serum viscosity D) Elevated RBC count
A
The complete blood count (CBC) indicates that a patient is thrombocytopenic. Which action should the nurse include in the plan of care? a. Avoid IM injections b. Encourage increased oral fluids c. Check temperature every 4 hours d. Increase intake of iron rich foods
A
The nurse examines the lymph nodes of a patient during a physical assessment. Which assessment finding would be of most concern to the nurse? a. A 2-cm nontender supraclavicular node b. A 1-cm mobile and nontender axillary node c. An inability to palpate any superficial lymph nodes d. Firm inguinal nodes in a patient with an infected foot
A
The nurse is caring for a patient with pernicious anemia. The patient asks the nurse why she experiences constant fatigue. Which response most accurately answers the patient's question? a. "Your anemia causes inadequate oxygen delivery to your cells, which causes you to feel fatigue." b. "Your anemia causes an enlarged spleen, which makes breathing difficult and leads to fatigue." c. "Your anemia causes proliferation of white cells, which leads to fatigue." d. "Your anemia causes excessive manufacture of red blood cells, which overworks your body and leads to fatigue."
A
The nurse is preparing to administer a unit of platelets to an adult patient. When administering this blood product, which of the following actions should the nurse perform? A) Administer the platelets as rapidly as the patient can tolerate. B) Establish IV access as soon as the platelets arrive from the blood bank. C) Ensure that the patient has a patent central venous catheter. D) Aspirate 10 to 15 mL of blood from the patients IV immediately following the transfusion.
A
The nurses brief review of a patients electronic health record indicates that the patient regularly undergoes therapeutic phlebotomy. Which of the following rationales for this procedure is most plausible? A) The patient may chronically produce excess red blood cells. B) The patient may frequently experience a low relative plasma volume. C) The patient may have impaired stem cell function. D) The patient may previously have undergone bone marrow biopsy.
A
Which statement about the hematologic system is accurate? a. "African Americans have the highest incidence of sickle cell disease." b. "Iatrogenic blood disorders are congenital in origin." c. "Folic acid is directly related to synthesis of hemoglobin." d. "Bruising in the older adult patient is of great concern."
A
Which age-related changes occur in the hematologic system? (Select all that apply.) a. Decreased blood volume b. Decreased bone marrow production c. Decreased rate of blood cell production d. Increased immune response e. Increased clotting time
A B C E
The results of a patients most recent blood work and physical assessment are suggestive of immune thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP). This patient should undergo testing for which of the following potential causes? Select all that apply. A) Hepatitis B) Acute renal failure C) HIV D) Malignant melanoma E) Cholecystitis
A C
An oncology nurse recognizes a patients risk for fluid imbalance while the patient is undergoing treatment for leukemia. What relevant assessments should the nurse include in the patients plan of care? Select all that apply. A) Monitoring the patients electrolyte levels B) Monitoring the patients hepatic function C) Measuring the patients weight on a daily basis D) Measuring and recording the patients intake and output E) Auscultating the patients lungs frequently
A C D E
A man suffers a leg wound which causes minor blood loss. As a result of bleeding, the process of primary hemostasis is activated. Which occurs in primary hemostasis? a. severed blood vessels constrict b. thromboplastin is released c. prothrombin is converted to thrombin d. fibrin is lysed
A.
Which nursing intervention has the highest priority for the nurse caring for a patient experiencing a sickle cell crisis?
Administer IV fluids.
Nursing care for a patient immediately after a bone marrow biopsy and aspiration includes: Select all that apply
Administer analgesics as necessary. Instruct the client to lie still with a sterile pressure dressing intact. Monitor vital signs and assessing the site for excess drainage and bleeding.
A nurse is monitoring a patient who has been diagnosed with DIC. Which assessment finding indicates a complication of DIC and merits further assessment by the nurse?
Altered cognitive ability.
A nurse is caring for a patient with a history of thrombocytopenia. The patient has several complications while in the hospital and needs to be on bedrest for several days. The nurse understands that one main goal is to prevent bleeding in this patient. Which intervention needs to be considered for this patient who needs additional bed rest at home?
Avoid herbal medications and supplements.
A clients health history reveals daily consumption of two to three bottles of wine. The nurse should plan assessments and interventions in light of the patients increased risk for what hematologic disorder? A) Leukemia B) Anemia C) Thrombocytopenia D) Lymphoma
B
A group of nurses are learning about the high incidence and prevalence of anemia among different populations. Which of the following individuals is most likely to have anemia? A) A 50-year-old African-American woman who is going through menopause B) An 81-year-old woman who has chronic heart failure C) A 48-year-old man who travels extensively and has a high-stress job D) A 13-year-old girl who has just experienced menarche
B
A night nurse is reviewing the next days medication administration record (MAR) of a patient who has hemophilia. The nurse notes that the MAR specifies both oral and subcutaneous options for the administration of a PRN antiemetic. What is the nurses best action? A) Ensure that the day nurse knows not to give the antiemetic. B) Contact the prescriber to have the subcutaneous option discontinued. C) Reassess the patients need for antiemetics. D) Remove the subcutaneous route from the patients MAR.
B
A nurse is providing discharge education to a patient who has recently been diagnosed with a bleeding disorder. What topic should the nurse prioritize when teaching this patient? A) Avoiding buses, subways, and other crowded, public sites B) Avoiding activities that carry a risk for injury C) Keeping immunizations current D) Avoiding foods high in vitamin K
B
A nurse practitioner is assessing a patient who has a fever, malaise, and a white blood cell count that is elevated. Which of the following principles should guide the nurses management of the patients care? A) There is a need for the patient to be assessed for lymphoma. B) Infection is the most likely cause of the patients change in health status. C) The patient is exhibiting signs and symptoms of leukemia. D) The patient should undergo diagnostic testing for multiple myeloma.
B
A patient diagnosed with acute myelogenous leukemia has just been admitted to the oncology unit. When writing this patients care plan, what potential complication should the nurse address? A) Pancreatitis B) Hemorrhage C) Arteritis D) Liver dysfunction
B
A patient is admitted to the hospital with pernicious anemia. The nurse should prepare to administer which of the following medications? A) Folic acid B) Vitamin B12 C) Lactulose D) Magnesium sulfate
B
A patient is being treated for the effects of a longstanding vitamin B12 deficiency. What aspect of the patients health history would most likely predispose her to this deficiency? A) The patient has irregular menstrual periods. B) The patient is a vegan. C) The patient donated blood 60 days ago. D) The patient frequently smokes marijuana.
B
A patient is being treated in the ICU after a medical error resulted in an acute hemolytic transfusion reaction. What was the etiology of this patients adverse reaction? A) Antibodies to donor leukocytes remained in the blood. B) The donor blood was incompatible with that of the patient. C) The patient had a sensitivity reaction to a plasma protein in the blood. D) The blood was infused too quickly and overwhelmed the patients circulatory system.
B
A patient is receiving the first of two ordered units of PRBCs. Shortly after the initiation of the transfusion, the patient complains of chills and experiences a sharp increase in temperature. What is the nurses priority action? A) Position the patient in high Fowlers. B) Discontinue the transfusion. C) Auscultate the patients lungs. D) Obtain a blood specimen from the patient.
B
A patient newly diagnosed with thrombocytopenia is admitted to the medical unit. After the admission assessment, the patient asks the nurse to explain the disease. What should the nurse explain to this patient? A) There could be an attack on the platelets by antibodies. B) There could be decreased production of platelets. C) There could be impaired communication between platelets. D) There could be an autoimmune process causing platelet malfunction.
B
A patient with pancytopenia has a bone marrow aspiration from the left posterior iliac crest. Which action would be important for the nurse to take after the procedure? a. Elevate the head of the bed to 45 degrees. b. Have the patient lie on the left side for 1 hour. c. Apply a sterile 2-inch gauze dressing to the site. d. Use a half-inch sterile gauze to pack the wound.
B
A patient with renal failure has decreased erythropoietin production. Upon analysis of the patients complete blood count, the nurse will expect which of the following results? A) An increased hemoglobin and decreased hematocrit B) A decreased hemoglobin and hematocrit C) A decreased mean corpuscular volume (MCV) and red cell distribution width (RDW) D) An increased MCV and RDW
B
A patients blood work reveals a platelet level of 17,000/mm3 . When inspecting the patients integumentary system, what finding would be most consistent with this platelet level? A) Dermatitis B) Petechiae C) Urticaria D) Alopecia
B
An adult patients abnormal complete blood count (CBC) and physical assessment have prompted the primary care provider to order a diagnostic workup for Hodgkin lymphoma. The presence of what assessment finding is considered diagnostic of the disease? A) Schwann cells B) Reed-Sternberg cells C) Lewy bodies D) Loops of Henle
B
The nurse caring for a patient receiving a transfusion notes that 15 minutes after the infusion of packed red blood cells (PRBCs) has begun, the patient is having difficulty breathing and complains of severe chest tightness. What is the most appropriate initial action for the nurse to take? A) Notify the patients physician. B) Stop the transfusion immediately. C) Remove the patients IV access. D) Assess the patients chest sounds and vital signs.
B
The nurse is describing normal RBC physiology to a patient who has a diagnosis of anemia. The nurse should explain that the RBCs consist primarily of which of the following? A) Plasminogen B) Hemoglobin C) Hematocrit D) Fibrin
B
The nurse is reviewing laboratory results and notes a patient's activated partial thromboplastin time (aPTT) level of 28 seconds. The nurse should notify the health care provider in anticipation of adjusting which medication? a. Aspirin b. Heparin c. Warfarin d. Erythropoietin
B
The nurse is assessing a patient with a dark complexion for cyanosis. To ensure the most accurate assessment, which locations should the nurse inspect? (Select all that apply.) a. Conjunctiva b. Gums c. Roof of the mouth d. Nail beds e. Palms of the hands
B C
Which statement(s) describe functions of blood? (Select all that apply.) a. To absorb nutrients b. To transport blood gases c. To regulate pH by buffering d. To regulate fluid distribution e. To regulate body temperature
B C D E
Which of the following food items should be discussed when educating a patient about foods that are good sources of folic acid?
Brussel sprouts.
A client with several chronic health problems has been newly diagnosed with a qualitative platelet defect. What component of the patients previous medication regimen may have contributed to the development of this disorder? A) Calcium carbonate B) Vitamin B12 C) Aspirin D) Vitamin D
C
A nurse is a long-term care facility is admitting a new resident who has a bleeding disorder. When planning this residents care, the nurse should include which of the following? A) Housing the resident in a private room B) Implementing a passive ROM program to compensate for activity limitation C) Implementing of a plan for fall prevention D) Providing the patient with a high-fiber diet
C
A nurse is caring for a patient who is being treated for leukemia in the hospital. The patient was able to maintain her nutritional status for the first few weeks following her diagnosis but is now exhibiting early signs and symptoms of malnutrition. In collaboration with the dietitian, the nurse should implement what intervention? A) Arrange for total parenteral nutrition (TPN). B) Facilitate placement of a percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) tube. C) Provide the patient with several small, soft-textured meals each day. D) Assign responsibility for the patients nutrition to the patients friends and family.
C
A nurse is providing education to a patient with iron deficiency anemia who has been prescribed iron supplements. What should the nurse include in health education? A) Take the iron with dairy products to enhance absorption. B) Increase the intake of vitamin E to enhance absorption. C) Iron will cause the stools to darken in color. D) Limit foods high in fiber due to the risk for diarrhea.
C
A patient has been scheduled for a bone marrow biopsy and admits to the nurse that she is worried about the pain involved with the procedure. What patient education is most accurate? A) Youll be given painkillers before the test, so there wont likely be any pain? B) Youll feel some pain when the needle enters your skin, but none when the needle enters the bone because of the absence of nerves in bone. C) Most people feel some brief, sharp pain when the needle enters the bone. D) Ill be there with you, and Ill try to help you keep your mind off the pain.
C
A patient has come to the OB clinic due to recent heavy menstrual flow. Because of the patients consequent increase in RBC production, the nurse knows that the patient may need to increase her daily intake of what substance? a. Vitamin E b. Vitamin D c. Iron d. Magnesium
C
A patient with a history of atrial fibrillation has contacted the clinic saying that she has accidentally overdosed on her prescribed warfarin (Coumadin). The nurse should recognize the possible need for what antidote? A) IVIG B) Factor X C) Vitamin K D) Factor VIII
C
A patient with a myelodysplastic syndrome is being treated on the medical unit. What assessment finding should prompt the nurse to contact the patients primary care provider? A) The patient is experiencing a frontal lobe headache. B) The patient has an episode of urinary incontinence. C) The patient has an oral temperature of 37.5C (99.5F). D) The patients SpO2 is 91% on room air.
C
A patient with advanced leukemia is responding poorly to treatment. The nurse finds the patient tearful and trying to express his feelings, but he is clearly having difficulty. What is the nurses most appropriate action? A) Tell him that you will give him privacy and leave the room. B) Offer to call pastoral care. C) Ask if he would like you to sit with him while he collects his thoughts. D) Tell him that you can understand how hes feeling.
C
A patients low hemoglobin level has necessitated transfusion of PRBCs. Prior to administration, what action should the nurse perform? A) Have the patient identify his or her blood type in writing. B) Ensure that the patient has granted verbal consent for transfusion. C) Assess the patients vital signs to establish baselines. D) Facilitate insertion of a central venous catheter.
C
A woman who is in her third trimester of pregnancy has been experiencing an exacerbation of iron- deficiency anemia in recent weeks. When providing the patient with nutritional guidelines and meal suggestions, what foods would be most likely to increase the womans iron stores? A) Salmon accompanied by whole milk B) Mixed vegetables and brown rice C) Beef liver accompanied by orange juice D) Yogurt, almonds, and whole grain oats
C
A young man with a diagnosis of hemophilia A has been brought to emergency department after suffering a workplace accident resulting in bleeding. Rapid assessment has revealed the source of the patients bleeding and established that his vital signs are stable. What should be the nurses next action? A) Position the patient in a prone position to minimize bleeding. B) Establish IV access for the administration of vitamin K. C) Prepare for the administration of factor VIII. D) Administer a normal saline bolus to increase circulatory volume.
C
After receiving a diagnosis of acute lymphocytic leukemia, a patient is visibly distraught, stating, I have no idea where to go from here. How should the nurse prepare to meet this patients psychosocial needs? A) Assess the patients previous experience with the health care system. B) Reassure the patient that treatment will be challenging but successful. C) Assess the patients specific needs for education and support. D) Identify the patients plan of medical care.
C
Fresh-frozen plasma (FFP) has been ordered for a hospital patient. Prior to administration of this blood product, the nurse should prioritize what patient education? A) Infection risks associated with FFP administration B) Physiologic functions of plasma C) Signs and symptoms of a transfusion reaction D) Strategies for managing transfusion-associated anxiety
C
The clinical nurse educator is presenting health promotion education to a patient who will be treated for non-Hodgkin lymphoma on an outpatient basis. The nurse should recommend which of the following actions? A) Avoiding direct sun exposure in excess of 15 minutes daily B) Avoiding grapefruit juice and fresh grapefruit C) Avoiding highly crowded public places D) Using an electric shaver rather than a razor
C
The nurse is assessing a new patient with complaints of overwhelming fatigue and a sore tongue that is visibly smooth and beefy red. This patient is demonstrating signs and symptoms associated with what form of what hematologic disorder? A) Sickle cell anemia B) Hemophilia C) Megaloblastic anemia D) Thrombocytopenia
C
The nurse is caring for an older adult patient who is confused and irritable. The nurse reviews the patient's history and notes that it is negative for dementia. Which potential underlying problem should the nurse suspect? a. Leukopenia b. Hypokalemia c. Hypoxia d. Hyperbilirubinemia
C
The nurse notes pallor of the skin and nail beds in a newly admitted patient. The nurse should ensure that which laboratory test has been ordered? a. platelet count b. neutrophil count c. hemoglobin d. wbc
C
The nurse on the pediatric unit is caring for a 10-year-old boy with a diagnosis of hemophilia. The nurse knows that a priority nursing diagnosis for a patient with hemophilia is what? A) Hypothermia B) Diarrhea C) Ineffective coping D) Imbalanced nutrition: Less than body requirements
C
The nurses review of a patients most recent blood work reveals a significant increase in the number of band cells. The nurses subsequent assessment should focus on which of the following? A) Respiratory function B) Evidence of decreased tissue perfusion C) Signs and symptoms of infection D) Recent changes in activity tolerance
C
A nurse is admitting a patient with immune thrombocytopenic purpura to the unit. In completing the admission assessment, the nurse must be alert for what medications that potentially alter platelet function? Select all that apply. A) Antihypertensives B) Penicillins C) Sulfa-containing medications D) Aspirin-based drugs E) NSAIDs
C D E
A patient with a hematologic disorder asks the nurse how the body forms blood cells. The nurse should describe a process that takes place where? a. in the spleen b. in the kidneys c. in the bone marrow. d. in the liver.
C.
A 35-year-old male is admitted to the hospital complaining of severe headaches, vomiting, and testicular pain. His blood work shows reduced numbers of platelets, leukocytes, and erythrocytes, with a high proportion of immature cells. The nurse caring for this patient suspects a diagnosis of what? A) AML B) CML C) MDS D) ALL
D
A critical care nurse is caring for a patient with autoimmune hemolytic anemia. The patient is not responding to conservative treatments, and his condition is now becoming life threatening. The nurse is aware that a treatment option in this case may include what? A) Hepatectomy B) Vitamin K administration C) Platelet transfusion D) Splenectomy
D
A nurse is caring for a patient undergoing preliminary testing for a hematologic disorder. What sign or symptom most likely suggests a potential hematologic disorder? a. sudden change in LOC b. recurrent infections c. anaphylaxis d. severe fatigue
D
A nurse is planning the care of a patient who has a diagnosis of hemophilia A. When addressing the nursing diagnosis of Acute Pain Related to Joint Hemorrhage, what principle should guide the nurses choice of interventions? A) Gabapentin (Neurontin) is effective because of the neuropathic nature of the patients pain. B) Opioids partially inhibit the patients synthesis of clotting factors. C) Opioids may cause vasodilation and exacerbate bleeding. D) NSAIDs are contraindicated due to the risk for bleeding.
D
A nurse reviews the laboratory data for an older patient. The nurse would be most concerned about which finding? a. Hematocrit of 35% b. Hemoglobin of 11.8 g/dL c. Platelet count of 400,000/μL d. White blood cell (WBC) count of 2800/μL
D
A patient has completed the full course of treatment for acute lymphocytic leukemia and has failed to respond appreciably. When preparing for the patients subsequent care, the nurse should perform what action? A) Arrange a meeting between the patients family and the hospital chaplain. B) Assess the factors underlying the patients failure to adhere to the treatment regimen. C) Encourage the patient to vigorously pursue complementary and alternative medicine (CAM). D) Identify the patients specific wishes around end-of-life care.
D
A patient is being treated for DIC and the nurse has prioritized the nursing diagnosis of Risk for Deficient Fluid Volume Related to Bleeding. How can the nurse best determine if goals of care relating to this diagnosis are being met? A) Assess for edema. B) Assess skin integrity frequently. C) Assess the patients level of consciousness frequently. D) Closely monitor intake and output.
D
A patient is being treated on the medical unit for a sickle cell crisis. The nurses most recent assessment reveals an oral temperature of 100.5F and a new onset of fine crackles on lung auscultation. What is the nurses most appropriate action? A) Apply supplementary oxygen by nasal cannula. B) Administer bronchodilators by nebulizer. C) Liaise with the respiratory therapist and consider high-flow oxygen. D) Inform the primary care provider that the patient may have an infection.
D
A patient lives with a diagnosis of sickle cell anemia and receives frequent blood transfusions. The nurse should recognize the patients consequent risk of what complication of treatment? A) Hypovolemia B) Vitamin B12 deficiency C) Thrombocytopenia D) Iron overload
D
A patient with Von Willebrand disease (vWD) has experienced recent changes in bowel function that suggest the need for a screening colonoscopy. What intervention should be performed in anticipation of this procedure? A) The patient should not undergo the normal bowel cleansing protocol prior to the procedure. B) The patient should receive a unit of fresh-frozen plasma 48 hours before the procedure. C) The patient should be admitted to the surgical unit on the day before the procedure. D) The patient should be given necessary clotting factors before the procedure.
D
A patient with non-Hodgkins lymphoma is receiving information from the oncology nurse. The patient asks the nurse why she should stop drinking and smoking and stay out of the sun. What would be the nurses best response? A) Everyone should do these things because theyre health promotion activities that apply to everyone. B) You dont want to develop a second cancer, do you? C) You need to do this just to be on the safe side. D) Its important to reduce other factors that increase the risk of second cancers.
D
A patients diagnosis of atrial fibrillation has prompted the primary care provider to prescribe warfarin (Coumadin), an anticoagulant. When assessing the therapeutic response to this medication, what is the nurses most appropriate action? A) Assess for signs of myelosuppression. B) Review the patients platelet level. C) Assess the patients capillary refill time. D) Review the patients international normalized ratio (INR).
D
An adult patient has been diagnosed with iron-deficiency anemia. What nursing diagnosis is most likely to apply to this patients health status? A) Risk for deficient fluid volume related to impaired erythropoiesis B) Risk for infection related to tissue hypoxia C) Acute pain related to uncontrolled hemolysis D) Fatigue related to decreased oxygen-carrying capacity
D
An intensive care nurse is aware of the need to identify patients who may be at risk of developing disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC). Which of the following ICU patients most likely faces the highest risk of DIC? A) A patient with extensive burns B) A patient who has a diagnosis of acute respiratory distress syndrome C) A patient who suffered multiple trauma in a workplace accident D) A patient who is being treated for septic shock
D
Diagnostic testing has resulted in a diagnosis of acute myeloid leukemia (AML) in an adult patient who is otherwise healthy. The patient and the care team have collaborated and the patient will soon begin induction therapy. The nurse should prepare the patient for which of the following? A) Daily treatment with targeted therapy medications B) Radiation therapy on a daily basis C) Hematopoietic stem cell transplantation D) An aggressive course of chemotherapy
D
The medical nurse is aware that patients with sickle cell anemia benefit from understanding what situations can precipitate a sickle cell crisis. When teaching a patient with sickle cell anemia about strategies to prevent crises, what measures should the nurse recommend? A) Using prophylactic antibiotics and performing meticulous hygiene. B) Maximizing physical activity and taking OTC iron supplements C) Limiting psychosocial stress and eating a high-protein diet D) Avoiding cold temperatures and ensuring sufficient hydration
D
The nurse is caring for a patient who is being discharged after an emergency splenectomy following a motor vehicle crash. Which instructions should the nurse include in the discharge teaching? a. Check often for swollen lymph nodes. b. Watch for excess bleeding or bruising. c. Take iron supplements to prevent anemia. d. Wash hands and avoid persons who are ill.
D
The nurse is caring for a patient with pernicious anemia immediately following a bone marrow biopsy of the left posterior iliac crest. Which action should the nurse perform first? a. Inform the patient that he may feel pressure and sharp, brief pain. b. Check the pulses in the leg and foot distal to the puncture. c. Administer an ordered analgesic. d. Apply pressure to the site for 5 minutes with an ice pack.
D
The nurse is planning the care of a patient with a nutritional deficit and a diagnosis of megaloblastic anemia. The nurse should recognize that this patients health problem is due to what? A) Production of inadequate quantities of RBCs B) Premature release of immature RBCs C) Injury to the RBCs in circulation D) Abnormalities in the structure and function RBCs
D
The nurse reviews the laboratory test results of a patient admitted with abdominal pain. Which information will be most important for the nurse to communicate to the health care provider? a. Monocytes 4% b. Hemoglobin 13.6 g/dL c. Platelet count 168,000/μL d. White blood cell (WBC) count 15,500/μL
D
What is the average life span of a red blood cell (RBC)? a. 30 days b. 90 days c. 100 days d. 120 days
D
A patient is diagnosed with iron deficiency anemia. Which laboratory values would the nurse expect to see in the patient's electronic health record? Select all that apply.
Decreased ferritin level. Increased TIBC level. Decreased serum iron level.
A patient is diagnosed with DIC. Which laboratory results would the nurse expect to see for this patient? Select all that apply.
Elevated FSP levels Reduced fibrinogen levels
A client with leukemia is being treated with a combination of antineoplastics, including methotrexate. The client's most recent laboratory results indicate the client is experiencing bone marrow suppression. What is the nurse's priority action?
Ensure that all staff and visitors adhere to infection control precautions.
The long-term complications seen in thalassemia major are associated to which of the following?
Hemachromatosis.
The nurse is reviewing laboratory reports for multiple patients. Which patient's laboratory values require the nurse's immediate attention?
Hemoglobin of 6.5 WBC of 4500.
A health care provider tells the patient that she has anemia because her RBCs are being destroyed faster than they can be made. The patient asks the nurse for more information on the cause of her condition. The nurse provides information to the patient on which type of anemia?
Hemolytic Anemia.
A patient has a platelet count of 9800. What action by the nurse is most appropriate?
Instruct the patient to call for help to get out of bed.
The nurse has taught a patient with neutropenia ways to prevent infection. What statement by the patient indicates that more teaching is needed?
It is okay for me to go to the department store to shop for groceries and household items as often as I want as long as I don't talk to anyone.
Which organ releases the erythropoietin-stimulating factor that directs stem cells in the bone marrow to make blood cells?
Kidney
A patient hospitalized with sickle cell crisis frequently asks for opioid pain medications, often shortly after receiving a dose. The nurses on the unit believe that the patient is drug seeking. When the patient requests pain medication, what action by the nurse is best?
Notify the HCP about the patients unrelieved pain.
The nurse is reviewing a patient's assessment data upon admission to the acute care facility. Which finding best indicates iron deficiency anemia?
Pale conjunctivae.
A nurse is caring for four patients with leukemia. After hand-off report, which patient should the nurse see first?
Patient who had two, large bloody diarrhea stools this morning.
A nurse in a hematology clinic is working with four patients who have polycythemia vera. Which patient should the nurse see first?
Patient who reports shortness of breath.
The nurse is caring for a patient with suspected Hodgkin's lymphoma (HL). For confirmation of this diagnosis, the nurse understands that the patient's nodal biopsy would reveal which type of abnormal cell?
Reed-Sternberg (R-S) cells.
Which menu choice indicates that the patient understands the nurse's teaching about recommended dietary choices for iron deficiency anemia?
Spinach chef salad with whole wheat toast.
Which of the following symptoms would be expected in a patient with Hodgkin's lymphoma stage B?
Unexplained weight loss. Fever. Night sweats. Enlarged lymph nodes.
The nurse is reviewing the laboratory results of a patient who received chemotherapy for acute myelogenous leukemia (AML). Which laboratory finding would compel the nurse to take grapes off the patient's lunch tray?
WBC of 1.6.
A patient with a history of gastric bypass has been diagnosed with B12 deficiency and asks the nurse how long B12 injections must be taken. Which is the best response by the nurse?
You will need to take injections for the rest of your life.
Which of the following laboratory values would be expected in a patient with hemophilia?
aPTT 42 seconds.