Exam 43: The Child With Hematologic or Immunologic Dysfunction

What term is used to identify the condition in which the normal adult hemoglobin is partly or completely replaced by abnormal hemoglobin?

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

In which condition are all the formed elements of the blood simultaneously depressed?

Chelation therapy is begun on a child with b-thalassemia major with what expected result?

What intervention should the nurse share with parents on how to prevent iron deficiency anemia in a healthy,term,breastfed infant?

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.)

Which clinical manifestation should the nurse expect when a child diagnosed with sickle cell anemia experiences an acute vaso-occlusive crisis?

As related to inherited disorders,which statement is descriptive of most cases of hemophilia?

MATCHING 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. -Fourth priority

A school-age child is admitted in vaso-occlusive sickle cell crisis.The child's care should include which intervention? (Select all that apply.)

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

MATCHING 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. -Third priority

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 associated adverse reaction?

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.)

A young child with human immunodeficiency virus is receiving several antiretroviral drugs.What is the expected outcome of these drug therapies?

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

What is the most appropriate nursing diagnosis for a child diagnosed with moderate anemia?

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

The nurse is caring for a child with aplastic anemia.Which nursing diagnoses are appropriate? (Select all that apply.)

The nurse is planning care for a school-age child admitted to the hospital with hemophilia.Which interventions should the nurse plan to implement for this child? (Select all that apply.)