Deck 33: Assessment of Hematological Function

Question 1

Which is circulated by the hematologic system?

A) Oxygen
B) Pathogens
C) Coagulation
D) Temperature

Answer 1

Oxygen

Question 2

Which drug prescription should the nurse anticipate to prevent the formation of clots for a patient diagnosed with deep vein thrombosis (DVT)?

A) Warfarin
B) Vitamin K
C) Abciximab
D) Streptokinase

Answer 2

Warfarin

Question 3

Which is a component of plasma within the blood?

A) Platelets
B) Electrolytes
C) Red blood cells
D) White blood cells

Answer 3

Electrolytes

Question 4

Which laboratory test should the nurse anticipate when providing care to a patient with a clotting disorder caused by the intrinsic pathway?

A) Prothrombin time (PT)
B) Basic metabolic panel (BMP)
C) Complete blood cell (CBC)count
D) Partial thromboplastin time (PTT)

Question 5

The nurse is providing care to a patient who has impaired platelet aggregation.What does the nurse anticipate based on this data?

A) The patient is taking vitamin K supplements.
B) The patient is taking anti-inflammatory agents.
C) The patient has white blood cell count 4700 cells/microliter.
D) The patient has red blood cell count 4.6 million cells/microliter.

Question 6

Which food should the nurse recommend for a patient who is experiencing anemia caused by a deficiency in folic acid?

A) Fish
B) Poultry
C) Citrus fruits
D) Green leafy vegetables

Question 7

Which term should the nurse use when documenting a decreased red blood cell (RBC)count?

A) Anemia
B) Neutropenia
C) Polycythemia
D) Thrombocytopenia

Question 8

Which drug prescription should the nurse anticipate for a patient who presents in the emergency department with symptoms of a thrombotic stroke?

A) Warfarin
B) Vitamin K
C) Abciximab
D) Streptokinase

Question 9

The nurse is reviewing the complete blood cell (CBC)count for a patient recently admitted to the medical-surgical unit.The CBC count is as follows: platelet 180,000/mm;hemoglobin 15 g/dL;red blood cells - 4.4 $\times$ 10¹² cells/L;white blood cells - 6,000/mm³ .Which conclusion by the nurse is appropriate?

A) The patient is anemic.
B) The patient has leukopenia.
C) The patient has thrombocytopenia.
D) The patient's laboratory values are within normal limits.

Question 10

Which term should the nurse use when documenting an elevated red blood cell (RBC)count?

A) Anemia
B) Neutropenia
C) Polycythemia
D) Thrombocytopenia

Question 11

Which is an age-related hematologic change the nurse anticipates when reviewing a complete blood count (CBC)for an older adult patient?

A) Increased hematocrit
B) Increased hemoglobin
C) Increased B- and T-cells
D) Increased sedimentation rate

Question 12

Which term should the nurse use when documenting a decreased platelet count?

A) Anemia
B) Neutropenia
C) Polycythemia
D) Thrombocytopenia

Question 13

The nurse is assisting the health-care provider with a bone marrow aspiration and biopsy on a patient who has leukemia.The patient also has thrombocytopenia.Upon completing of the test,which intervention is a priority for the nurse?

A) Dispose of the equipment used,and clean the area properly
B) Label and refrigerate the specimen obtained by the physician
C) Hold pressure on the wound for approximately five minutes
D) Make certain the patient understands the purpose of the test

Question 14

Which is regulated by the hematologic system?

A) Oxygen
B) Pathogens
C) Coagulation
D) Temperature

Question 15

Which term should the nurse use when documenting a decreased white blood cell (WBC)count?

A) Anemia
B) Neutropenia
C) Polycythemia
D) Thrombocytopenia

Question 16

The nurse is conducting a teaching session regarding clotting factors.Which clotting factor is converted to fibrin and is responsible for clot formation?

A) Fibrinogen
B) Prothrombin
C) Calcium ions
D) Tissue thromboplastin

Question 17

While assessing a patient's laboratory data,the nurse notes the platelet count is 100,000/mm³.Which complication does the nurse suspect?

A) Hypersplenism
B) Polycythemia vera
C) Autoimmune disease
D) Bone marrow suppression

Question 18

Which is a function of red blood cells?

A) Facilitating osmosis between O₂ and CO₂
B) Transporting O₂ from the lungs to the tissues
C) Transporting CO₂ from the lungs to the tissues
D) Facilitating active transport between O₂ and CO₂

Question 19

Which food should the nurse recommended for a patient who is diagnosed with iron deficiency anemia?

A) Shellfish
B) Lima beans
C) Citrus fruits
D) Milk products

Question 20

Which function of white blood cells (WBCs)should the nurse include in a teaching session for the family of a pediatric patient who is diagnosed with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)?

A) Carry oxygen from the lungs to the tissues
B) Return carbon dioxide from the tissues to the lungs
C) Assist the body to fight infection and allergens
D) Form hemostatic plugs to stop bleeding