Exam 43: Hematologic and Immunologic Dysfunction

Parents of a school-age child with hemophilia ask the nurse,"Which sports are recommended for children with hemophilia?" Which sports should the nurse recommend (Select all that apply)?

Chelation therapy is begun on a child with b-thalassemia major.The purpose of this therapy is to:

The nurse is administering an intravenous chemotherapeutic agent to a child with leukemia.The child suddenly begins to wheeze and have severe urticaria.Which is the most appropriate nursing action?

The school nurse is informed that a child with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)will be attending school soon.Which is an important nursing intervention?

The nurse is planning care for an adolescent with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome.The priority nursing goal is to:

An acquired hemorrhagic disorder that is characterized by excessive destruction of platelets is:

Which home care instructions should the nurse provide to the parents of a child with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS)(Select all that apply)?

The nurse is recommending how to prevent iron deficiency anemia in a healthy,term,breastfed infant.What should she or he suggest?

The parents of a child with cancer tell the nurse that a bone marrow transplant (BMT)may be necessary.What should the nurse recognize as important when discussing this with the family?

Which statement best describes b-thalassemia major (Cooley's anemia)?

When teaching the mother of a 9-month-old infant about administering liquid iron preparations,the nurse should include that:

The nurse has initiated a blood transfusion on a preschool child. The child begins to exhibit signs of a transfusion reaction. Place in order the interventions the nurse should implement, sequencing from the highest priority to the lowest. -First priority

Which should the nurse teach about prevention of sickle cell crises to parents of a preschool child with sickle cell disease (Select all that apply)?

The nurse is preparing a child for possible alopecia from chemotherapy.Which suggestion should be included in the teaching?

Which immunization should be given with caution to children infected with human immunodeficiency virus?

Children receiving long-term systemic corticosteroid therapy are most at risk for:

An 8-year-old girl is receiving a blood transfusion when the nurse notes that she has developed precordial pain,dyspnea,distended neck veins,slight cyanosis,and a dry cough.These manifestations are most suggestive of:

What is the most common mode of transmission of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)in the pediatric population?

A school-age child is admitted in vaso-occlusive sickle cell crisis.The child's care should include:

The most appropriate nursing diagnosis for a child with anemia is: