Question 1

Which of these statements about myeloma is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

A) It is diagnosed with a chest X-ray. 
B) It most commonly affects children between the ages of 4 and 18 years. 
C) Chest pain is usually the initial symptom. 
D) Treatment is symptomatic. 
A) It is diagnosed with a chest X-ray. 
B) It most commonly affects children between the ages of 4 and 18 years. 
C) Chest pain is usually the initial symptom. 
D) Treatment is symptomatic.

Question 2

What is the MOST common type of anemia?

Accepted Answer

A) acquired hemolytic 
B) hypoplastic 
C) iron deficiency 
D) sickle cell 
A) acquired hemolytic 
B) hypoplastic 
C) iron deficiency 
D) sickle cell

Question 3

The nurse would anticipate medical treatment of DIC,which includes:

Accepted Answer

A) administration of antibiotics 
B) administration of platelets and packed red cells 
C) phlebotomy 
D) chemotherapy 
A) administration of antibiotics 
B) administration of platelets and packed red cells 
C) phlebotomy 
D) chemotherapy

Question 4

To achieve the treatment goal of increased tissue perfusion in a client who has sickle-cell disease,which of these nursing interventions is appropriate?

Accepted Answer

A) Teach the client to take apical and radial pulses. 
B) Elevate head of bed and administer oxygen as needed. 
C) Monitor for symptoms of electrolyte imbalance. 
D) Restrict fluid intake. 
A) Teach the client to take apical and radial pulses. 
B) Elevate head of bed and administer oxygen as needed. 
C) Monitor for symptoms of electrolyte imbalance. 
D) Restrict fluid intake.

Question 5

If no antigen is present on a client's RBCs,what blood type does the client have?

Accepted Answer

A) A 
B) B 
C) AB 
D) O 
A) A 
B) B 
C) AB 
D) O

Question 6

A nurse is caring for a client who has hemophilia and experiences pain due to bleeding into the joints.Which of the following interventions would be appropriate for this client?

Accepted Answer

A) Apply ice and pressure to bleeding sites. 
B) Apply warm compresses to bleeding sites. 
C) Administer aspirin or nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). 
D) Immobilize painful joints in an extended position. 
A) Apply ice and pressure to bleeding sites. 
B) Apply warm compresses to bleeding sites. 
C) Administer aspirin or nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). 
D) Immobilize painful joints in an extended position.

Question 7

Functions of the lymph system include:

Accepted Answer

A) absorbing carcinogenic substances 
B) assisting with immunity 
C) controlling fluid balance 
D) producing T cells 
A) absorbing carcinogenic substances 
B) assisting with immunity 
C) controlling fluid balance 
D) producing T cells

Question 8

Which of these statements about platelets is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

A) They are responsible for the exchange of O2 and CO2. 
B) They are active in the clotting mechanism of the body. 
C) They are produced by the liver according to the demand of the body. 
D) They are responsible for fighting infection and assisting with immunity. 
A) They are responsible for the exchange of O2 and CO2. 
B) They are active in the clotting mechanism of the body. 
C) They are produced by the liver according to the demand of the body. 
D) They are responsible for fighting infection and assisting with immunity.

Question 9

Which of these statements about acute lymphocytic leukemia (ALL)is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

A) It occurs primarily in adolescence and after age 55. 
B) It is usually fatal,regardless of treatment. 
C) It occurs primarily in children under age 15. 
D) It can be cured with stem cell transplantation. 
A) It occurs primarily in adolescence and after age 55. 
B) It is usually fatal,regardless of treatment. 
C) It occurs primarily in children under age 15. 
D) It can be cured with stem cell transplantation.

Exam 37: Hematologic and Lymphatic Systems

Which of these statements about myeloma is TRUE?

What is the MOST common type of anemia?

The nurse would anticipate medical treatment of DIC,which includes:

To achieve the treatment goal of increased tissue perfusion in a client who has sickle-cell disease,which of these nursing interventions is appropriate?

If no antigen is present on a client's RBCs,what blood type does the client have?

A nurse is caring for a client who has hemophilia and experiences pain due to bleeding into the joints.Which of the following interventions would be appropriate for this client?

Functions of the lymph system include:

Which of these statements about platelets is TRUE?

Which of these statements about acute lymphocytic leukemia (ALL)is TRUE?

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