Question 1

The typical medical treatment of polycythemia vera involves

Accepted Answer

A)  transfusion of packed cells. 
B)  therapeutic phlebotomy. 
C)  cryoprecipitate infusion. 
D)  appendectomy. 
A)  transfusion of packed cells. 
B)  therapeutic phlebotomy. 
C)  cryoprecipitate infusion. 
D)  appendectomy. B

Question 2

The appropriate nursing intervention to relieve the symptom of pruritus in a patient with Hodgkin's disease would be to

Accepted Answer

A)  decrease fluid intake to decrease fluid retention in the interstitial area. 
B)  soothing bath with prescribed antipruritic medication. 
C)  give a hot bath to decrease pruritus. 
D)  apply warm, moist packs to the pruritic area. 
A)  decrease fluid intake to decrease fluid retention in the interstitial area. 
B)  soothing bath with prescribed antipruritic medication. 
C)  give a hot bath to decrease pruritus. 
D)  apply warm, moist packs to the pruritic area. B

Question 3

The element that makes up 55% of the blood is

Accepted Answer

A)  plasma. 
B)  RBCs. 
C)  WBCs. 
D)  platelets. 
A)  plasma. 
B)  RBCs. 
C)  WBCs. 
D)  platelets. A

Question 4

MATCHING
Match the medication below with its action.

-Stimulates proliferation and differentiation of neutrophils

Accepted Answer

A)  Folic acid 
B)  Ferrous sulfate 
C)  Vitamin B12 
D)  Neupogen 
A)  Folic acid 
B)  Ferrous sulfate 
C)  Vitamin B12 
D)  Neupogen

Question 5

A sudden reduction in blood volume may lead to _________ shock.

Accepted Answer

hypovolemic
The sudd

Question 6

Hematological diseases are often associated with skin impairment. Petechiae and ecchymoses are seen in

Accepted Answer

A)  iron-deficiency anemia. 
B)  pernicious anemia. 
C)  hemophilia A. 
D)  agranulocytosis. 
A)  iron-deficiency anemia. 
B)  pernicious anemia. 
C)  hemophilia A. 
D)  agranulocytosis.

Question 7

The presence of excess bands in the peripheral blood that indicate severe infection is called

Accepted Answer

A)  shift to the left. 
B)  shift to the right. 
C)  bone marrow aspiration. 
D)  thrombocytosis. 
A)  shift to the left. 
B)  shift to the right. 
C)  bone marrow aspiration. 
D)  thrombocytosis.

Question 8

Leukocytes are also known as

Accepted Answer

A)  WBCs. 
B)  platelets. 
C)  RBCs. 
D)  hemoglobin. 
A)  WBCs. 
B)  platelets. 
C)  RBCs. 
D)  hemoglobin.

Question 9

An examination in which the different kinds of white blood cells are counted and reported as percentages of the total examined or absolute (actual number) is called

Accepted Answer

A)  reticulocyte. 
B)  ABO system. 
C)  mean cell volume (MCV). 
D)  differential. 
A)  reticulocyte. 
B)  ABO system. 
C)  mean cell volume (MCV). 
D)  differential.

Question 10

Pernicious anemia results from inadequate absorption of

Accepted Answer

A)  vitamin B12. 
B)  iron. 
C)  vitamin K. 
D)  protein. 
A)  vitamin B12. 
B)  iron. 
C)  vitamin K. 
D)  protein.

Question 11

The nurse is administering a blood transfusion to an older adult for hypovolemic shock. During the transfusion, which nursing intervention would be the most important?

Accepted Answer

A)  Prevention of infection 
B)  Balanced nutritional diet with sodium reduction 
C)  Cardiopulmonary function assessment 
D)  Monitoring of hemoglobin and hematocrit levels 
A)  Prevention of infection 
B)  Balanced nutritional diet with sodium reduction 
C)  Cardiopulmonary function assessment 
D)  Monitoring of hemoglobin and hematocrit levels

Question 12

Which should the nurse implement as the most important measure in preventing transmission of harmful pathogens to patients with depressed bone marrow function?

Accepted Answer

A)  Strict and frequent handwashing by all people having contact with the patient 
B)  Placement of patients in private rooms with high-efficiency particulate air (HEP
A)  filtration 
C)  Administration of combinations of prophylactic antibiotics 
D)  Creation of a "sterile" environment for the patient with the use of laminar airflow rooms 
A)  Strict and frequent handwashing by all people having contact with the patient 
B)  Placement of patients in private rooms with high-efficiency particulate air (HEP
A)  filtration 
C)  Administration of combinations of prophylactic antibiotics 
D)  Creation of a "sterile" environment for the patient with the use of laminar airflow rooms

Question 13

Patients with pernicious anemia must receive injections of which medication for the rest of their lives?

Accepted Answer

A)  Ferrous sulfate 
B)  6-Mercaptopurine 
C)  Vitamin B12 
D)  DexFerrum (iron) 
A)  Ferrous sulfate 
B)  6-Mercaptopurine 
C)  Vitamin B12 
D)  DexFerrum (iron)

Question 14

A patient has a test ordered to determine why he is having fatigue and soreness of the tongue. A test that will measure the absorption of radioactive vitamin B12 is

Accepted Answer

A)  gastric analysis. 
B)  Schilling test. 
C)  peripheral smear. 
D)  red cell indices. 
A)  gastric analysis. 
B)  Schilling test. 
C)  peripheral smear. 
D)  red cell indices.

Question 15

Many older adults suffer from conditions such as colonic diverticula, hiatal hernia, and ulcerations that can cause occult bleeding. Older adults with these conditions should be observed for

Accepted Answer

A)  leukemia. 
B)  iron deficiency anemia. 
C)  sickle cell anemia. 
D)  polycythemia. 
A)  leukemia. 
B)  iron deficiency anemia. 
C)  sickle cell anemia. 
D)  polycythemia.

Question 16

The average life span of an erythrocyte is

Accepted Answer

A)  a few days to several years. 
B)  120 days. 
C)  5 to 9 days. 
D)  several years. 
A)  a few days to several years. 
B)  120 days. 
C)  5 to 9 days. 
D)  several years.

Question 17

The patient has agranulocytosis with a neutrophil count of 10%. The most important nursing intervention would be

Accepted Answer

A)  restoring fluid volume deficit. 
B)  providing oxygen per mask. 
C)  instituting bleeding precautions. 
D)  avoiding infection. 
A)  restoring fluid volume deficit. 
B)  providing oxygen per mask. 
C)  instituting bleeding precautions. 
D)  avoiding infection.

Question 18

Donors who are less likely to be adequate bone marrow transplant would include: (Select all that apply.)

Accepted Answer

A)  uncle. 
B)  nephew. 
C)  parent. 
D)  sibling. 
A)  uncle. 
B)  nephew. 
C)  parent. 
D)  sibling.

Question 19

Erythrocytes are also known as

Accepted Answer

A)  WBCs. 
B)  platelets. 
C)  RBCs. 
D)  oxygen. 
A)  WBCs. 
B)  platelets. 
C)  RBCs. 
D)  oxygen.

Question 20

The organ that forms lymphocytes is the __________.

Accepted Answer

spleen
The main functions of the spleen

The typical medical treatment of polycythemia vera involves

The appropriate nursing intervention to relieve the symptom of pruritus in a patient with Hodgkin's disease would be to

The element that makes up 55% of the blood is

MATCHING Match the medication below with its action. -Stimulates proliferation and differentiation of neutrophils

A sudden reduction in blood volume may lead to _________ shock.

Hematological diseases are often associated with skin impairment. Petechiae and ecchymoses are seen in

The presence of excess bands in the peripheral blood that indicate severe infection is called

Leukocytes are also known as

An examination in which the different kinds of white blood cells are counted and reported as percentages of the total examined or absolute (actual number) is called

Pernicious anemia results from inadequate absorption of

The nurse is administering a blood transfusion to an older adult for hypovolemic shock. During the transfusion, which nursing intervention would be the most important?

Which should the nurse implement as the most important measure in preventing transmission of harmful pathogens to patients with depressed bone marrow function?

Patients with pernicious anemia must receive injections of which medication for the rest of their lives?

A patient has a test ordered to determine why he is having fatigue and soreness of the tongue. A test that will measure the absorption of radioactive vitamin B₁₂ is

Many older adults suffer from conditions such as colonic diverticula, hiatal hernia, and ulcerations that can cause occult bleeding. Older adults with these conditions should be observed for

The average life span of an erythrocyte is

The patient has agranulocytosis with a neutrophil count of 10%. The most important nursing intervention would be

Donors who are less likely to be adequate bone marrow transplant would include: (Select all that apply.)

Erythrocytes are also known as

The organ that forms lymphocytes is the __________.

Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology

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Care of the Patient With a Musculoskeletal Disorder

Care of the Patient With a Gastrointestinal Disorder

Care of the Patient With a Gallbladder, Liver, Biliary Tract, or Exocrine Pancreatic Disorder

Care of the Patient With a Cardiovascular or a Peripheral Vascular Disorder

Care of the Patient With a Respiratory Disorder

Care of the Patient With a Urinary Disorder

Care of the Patient With an Endocrine Disorder

Care of the Patient With a Reproductive Disorder

Care of the Patient With a Visual or Auditory Disorder

Care of the Patient With a Neurologic Disorder

Care of the Patient With an Immune Disorder

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The typical medical treatment of polycythemia vera involves

The appropriate nursing intervention to relieve the symptom of pruritus in a patient with Hodgkin's disease would be to

The element that makes up 55% of the blood is

MATCHING Match the medication below with its action. -Stimulates proliferation and differentiation of neutrophils

A sudden reduction in blood volume may lead to _________ shock.

Hematological diseases are often associated with skin impairment. Petechiae and ecchymoses are seen in

The presence of excess bands in the peripheral blood that indicate severe infection is called

Leukocytes are also known as

An examination in which the different kinds of white blood cells are counted and reported as percentages of the total examined or absolute (actual number) is called

Pernicious anemia results from inadequate absorption of

The nurse is administering a blood transfusion to an older adult for hypovolemic shock. During the transfusion, which nursing intervention would be the most important?

Which should the nurse implement as the most important measure in preventing transmission of harmful pathogens to patients with depressed bone marrow function?

Patients with pernicious anemia must receive injections of which medication for the rest of their lives?

A patient has a test ordered to determine why he is having fatigue and soreness of the tongue. A test that will measure the absorption of radioactive vitamin B12 is

Many older adults suffer from conditions such as colonic diverticula, hiatal hernia, and ulcerations that can cause occult bleeding. Older adults with these conditions should be observed for

The average life span of an erythrocyte is

The patient has agranulocytosis with a neutrophil count of 10%. The most important nursing intervention would be

Donors who are less likely to be adequate bone marrow transplant would include: (Select all that apply.)

Erythrocytes are also known as

The organ that forms lymphocytes is the __________.

Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology

Care of the Surgical Patient

Care of the Patient With an Integumentary Disorder

Care of the Patient With a Musculoskeletal Disorder

Care of the Patient With a Gastrointestinal Disorder

Care of the Patient With a Gallbladder, Liver, Biliary Tract, or Exocrine Pancreatic Disorder

Care of the Patient With a Cardiovascular or a Peripheral Vascular Disorder

Care of the Patient With a Respiratory Disorder

Care of the Patient With a Urinary Disorder

Care of the Patient With an Endocrine Disorder

Care of the Patient With a Reproductive Disorder

Care of the Patient With a Visual or Auditory Disorder

Care of the Patient With a Neurologic Disorder

Care of the Patient With an Immune Disorder

Care of the Patient With HIV-Aids

Care of the Patient With Cancer

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A patient has a test ordered to determine why he is having fatigue and soreness of the tongue. A test that will measure the absorption of radioactive vitamin B₁₂ is