Question 1

Which organ(s)compose the lymphatic system?

Accepted Answer

A)  Thymus 
B)  Lymph nodes 
C)  Kidneys 
D)  Spleen 
E)  Tonsils 
A)  Thymus 
B)  Lymph nodes 
C)  Kidneys 
D)  Spleen 
E)  Tonsils

Question 2

The student nurse is drawing a diagram of the phases of the monocyte cell to present to the nursing class.The student correctly diagrams the phases in which order of occurrence?

-Step 2

Accepted Answer

A) Becomes a phagocyte 
B) Becomes a macrophage 
C) Engulfs bacteria 
D) Migrates into tissues 
E) Becomes a monocyte
F)Becomes a leukocyte 
A) Becomes a phagocyte 
B) Becomes a macrophage 
C) Engulfs bacteria 
D) Migrates into tissues 
E) Becomes a monocyte
F)Becomes a leukocyte

Question 3

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?

Accepted Answer

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. 
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.

Question 4

Which actions should the nurse take to help the severely anemic patient conserve energy?

Accepted Answer

A)  Manage care to include frequent rest periods. 
B)  Assist with activities of daily living (ADLs). 
C)  Place personal care items close at hand. 
D)  Arrange for small meals with between-meal snacks. 
E)  Ensure that exercise sessions are planned during the morning. 
A)  Manage care to include frequent rest periods. 
B)  Assist with activities of daily living (ADLs). 
C)  Place personal care items close at hand. 
D)  Arrange for small meals with between-meal snacks. 
E)  Ensure that exercise sessions are planned during the morning.

Question 5

Which statement(s)describe functions of blood?

Accepted Answer

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 
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

Question 6

The nurse is assessing a patient with a dark complexion for cyanosis.To ensure the most accurate assessment,which locations should the nurse inspect?

Accepted Answer

A)  Conjunctiva 
B)  Gums 
C)  Roof of the mouth 
D)  Nail beds 
E)  Palms of the hands 
A)  Conjunctiva 
B)  Gums 
C)  Roof of the mouth 
D)  Nail beds 
E)  Palms of the hands

Question 7

Which organ releases the erythropoietin-stimulating factor that directs stem cells in the bone marrow to make blood cells?

Accepted Answer

A)  Brain 
B)  Lung 
C)  Kidney 
D)  Liver 
A)  Brain 
B)  Lung 
C)  Kidney 
D)  Liver

Question 8

In making an assessment of a patient with a bleeding disorder who has a dark complexion,the nurse should check the palms of the hands and the soles of the feet for _____________.

Accepted Answer

petechiae
The small hemorrhage

Question 9

The nurse is caring for a patient who is taking radiation treatments.The patient has a platelet count of 100,000/mm³.Which action is most important for the nurse to add to the patient's care plan?

Accepted Answer

A)  Instruct the patient to change positions slowly. 
B)  Remove the clutter from the patient's room. 
C)  Remove the fresh orange from the patient's meal tray. 
D)  Limit the number of visitors in the room at a time. 
A)  Instruct the patient to change positions slowly. 
B)  Remove the clutter from the patient's room. 
C)  Remove the fresh orange from the patient's meal tray. 
D)  Limit the number of visitors in the room at a time.

Question 10

The student nurse is drawing a diagram of the phases of the monocyte cell to present to the nursing class.The student correctly diagrams the phases in which order of occurrence?

-Step 1

Accepted Answer

A) Becomes a phagocyte 
B) Becomes a macrophage 
C) Engulfs bacteria 
D) Migrates into tissues 
E) Becomes a monocyte
F)Becomes a leukocyte 
A) Becomes a phagocyte 
B) Becomes a macrophage 
C) Engulfs bacteria 
D) Migrates into tissues 
E) Becomes a monocyte
F)Becomes a leukocyte

Question 11

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?

Accepted Answer

A)  Leukopenia 
B)  Hypokalemia 
C)  Hypoxia 
D)  Hyperbilirubinemia 
A)  Leukopenia 
B)  Hypokalemia 
C)  Hypoxia 
D)  Hyperbilirubinemia

Question 12

A female patient being seen in an outpatient clinic states she is having excessive menstruation and reports saturating four peri-pads per day.The nurse estimates the blood loss for this patient as ______ mL per day.

Accepted Answer

200
The average amount of blood loss via

Question 13

What is the average life span of a red blood cell (RBC)?

Accepted Answer

A)  30 days 
B)  90 days 
C)  100 days 
D)  120 days 
A)  30 days 
B)  90 days 
C)  100 days 
D)  120 days

Exam 15: The Hematologic System

Which organ(s)compose the lymphatic system?

The student nurse is drawing a diagram of the phases of the monocyte cell to present to the nursing class.The student correctly diagrams the phases in which order of occurrence? -Step 2

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?

Which actions should the nurse take to help the severely anemic patient conserve energy?

Which statement(s)describe functions of blood?

The nurse is assessing a patient with a dark complexion for cyanosis.To ensure the most accurate assessment,which locations should the nurse inspect?

Which organ releases the erythropoietin-stimulating factor that directs stem cells in the bone marrow to make blood cells?

In making an assessment of a patient with a bleeding disorder who has a dark complexion,the nurse should check the palms of the hands and the soles of the feet for _____________.

The nurse is caring for a patient who is taking radiation treatments.The patient has a platelet count of 100,000/mm³.Which action is most important for the nurse to add to the patient's care plan?

The student nurse is drawing a diagram of the phases of the monocyte cell to present to the nursing class.The student correctly diagrams the phases in which order of occurrence? -Step 1

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 female patient being seen in an outpatient clinic states she is having excessive menstruation and reports saturating four peri-pads per day.The nurse estimates the blood loss for this patient as ______ mL per day.

What is the average life span of a red blood cell (RBC)?

Caring for Medical-Surgical Patients

Critical Thinking and the Nursing Process

Fluid, Electrolytes, Acid-Base Balance, and Intravenous Therapy

Care of Preoperative and Intraoperative Surgical Patients

Care of Postoperative Patients

Infection Prevention and Control

Care of Patients with Pain

Care of Patients with Cancer

Chronic Illness and Rehabilitation

The Immune and Lymphatic System

Care of Patients with Immune and Lymphatic Disorders (with HIV and AIDS)

The Respiratory System

Care of Patients with Disorders of the Upper Respiratory System

Care of Patients with Disorders of the Lower Respiratory System

Care of Patients with Hematologic Disorders

The Cardiovascular System

Care of Patients with Hypertension and Peripheral Vascular Disease

Care of Patients with Cardiac Disorders

Care of Patients with Coronary Artery Disease and Cardiac Surgery

The Neurologic System

Care of Patients with Head and Spinal Cord Injuries

Care of Patients with Disorders of the Brain

Care of Patients with Peripheral Nerve and Degenerative Diseases

The Sensory System: Eye and Ear

Care of Patients with Disorders of the Eyes and Ears

The Gastrointestinal System

Care of Patients with Disorders of the Upper Gastrointestinal System

Care of Patients with Disorders of the Lower Gastrointestinal System

Care of Patients with Disorders of the Liver, Gallbladder, and Pancreas

The Musculoskeletal System

Care of Patients with Musculoskeletal and Connective Tissue Disorders

The Urinary System

Care of Patients with Disorders of the Urinary System

The Endocrine System

Care of Patients with Pituitary, Thyroid, Parathyroid, and Adrenal Disorders

Care of Patients with Diabetes and Hypoglycemia

Care of Women with Reproductive Disorders

Care of Men with Reproductive Disorders

Care of Patients with Sexually Transmitted Infections

The Integumentary System

Care of Patents with Integumentary Disorders and Burns

Care of Patients in Disasters or Bioterrorism Attack

Care of Patients with Emergencies, Trauma, and Shock

Care of Patients with Anxiety, Mood, and Eating Disorders

Care of Patients with Substance Abuse Disorders

Care of Patients with Cognitive Disorders

Care of Patients with Thought and Personality Disorders

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