Exam 30: The Child With Hematologic or Immunologic Dysfunction

A child with severe anemia requires a unit of red blood cells (RBCs).The nurse explains to the child that the transfusion is necessary for which reason?

The majority of children in the United States with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)infection acquired the disease by which means?

What condition occurs when the normal adult hemoglobin is partly or completely replaced by abnormal hemoglobin?

The nurse is planning care for an adolescent with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome.What is the priority nursing goal?

The clinic nurse is evaluating lab results for a child.What recorded hematocrit (Hct)result is considered within the normal range?

What immunoglobulin pattern does the nurse expect in a child recently diagnosed with Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome?

The nurse is teaching a parent of an infant to limit the amount of formula to encourage the intake of iron-rich food.What amount should the nurse teach to the parent?

The nurse is teaching parents of a child being discharged from the hospital after a splenectomy about the risk of infection.What should the nurse include in the teaching session?

The nurse is caring for a child with hemophilia A.The child's activity is as tolerated.What activity is contraindicated for this child?

A child with hemophilia A is scheduled for surgery.What precautions should the nurse institute with this child?

What are signs and symptoms of anemia?

A health care provider prescribes OxyContin (Oxycodone),7.5 mg PO every 4 to 6 hours as needed for pain for a child with sickle cell disease.The medication label states: "OxyContin 5 mg/1 ml." The nurse prepares to administer one dose.How many milliliters will the nurse prepare to administer one dose? Fill in the blank.Record your answer using one decimal place. ________________

What physiologic defect is responsible for causing anemia?

The clinic nurse is evaluating lab results for a child.What recorded hemoglobin (Hgb)result is considered within the normal range?

A health care provider prescribes Kytril (granisetron),10 mcg/kg IV every 4 to 6 hours as needed for nausea for a child who had a reaction to a blood transfusion.The medication label states: "Kytril 100 mcg/1 ml." The child weighs 20 kg.The nurse prepares to administer one dose.How many milliliters will the nurse prepare to administer one dose? Fill in the blank.Record your answer in a whole number. ________________

The nurse is preparing to administer a unit of packed red blood cells to a hospitalized child.What is an appropriate action that applies to administering blood?

A health care provider prescribes ibuprofen (Motrin),5 mg/kg PO every 6 to 8 hours as needed for pain for a child with sickle cell disease.The child weighs 16 kg.The medication label states: "Ibuprofen 100 mg/5 ml." The nurse prepares to administer one dose.How many milliliters will the nurse prepare to administer one dose? Fill in the blank.Record your answer in a whole number. ________________

The nurse is administering a unit of blood to a child.What are signs and symptoms of a transfusion reaction?

The nurse is preparing to admit a 4-year-old child with chronic benign neutropenia.What clinical features of chronic benign neutropenia should the nurse recognize?

In anticipation of the admission of a child with hereditary spherocytosis (HS)who is experiencing an aplastic crisis,what action should the nurse plan?