The peripheral smear is a diagnostic test that:
a. assesses the level of hemoglobin.
b. measures antibody production.
c. examines the shape and structure of RBCs.
d. identifies infection.
Question 2Which of the following foods would the nurse recommend to a person with iron deficiency anemia as an excellent meat source for erythropoiesis?
a. Dark meat of chicken
b. Cured ham
c. Pork chops
d. Processed meat
Question 3The nurse explains that a positron emission tomography (PET) has been ordered to:
a. assess bone marrow depression.
b. measure bone density.
c. radiate and destroy diseased lymph nodes.
d. measure lymph node response to therapy.
Question 4The nurse is aware that a person with Hodgkin disease, who has two or more abnormal lymph nodes on the same side of the diaphragm and involvement of extranodal involvement on the same side of the diaphragm, would be in:
a. stage I
b. stage II
c. stage III
d. stage IV
Question 5In caring for a patient with multiple myeloma, what should the nurse include in the daily care?
a. Provisions for limiting fluid intake to less than 1000 mL/day
b. Provisions for close supervision and assistance when ambulating
c. Provisions for straining all urine
d. Provisions for limiting use of an analgesic
Question 6The nurse caring for a child with hemophilia who is hospitalized with hemarthrosis should include which of the following in the plan of care?
a. Splint the affected leg to maintain anatomic alignment
b. Apply warm compresses to reduce hemorrhage in the joint
c. Use analgesia sparingly
d. Encourage vigorous ROM exercises several times a day to keep knee flexible
Question 7A 23-year-old male patient with hemophilia A says, How can I keep my children from having hemophilia A? Which of the following is the most informative response?
a. You need to select a very dependable mode of birth control.
b. You can only pass hemophilia B to your sons.
c. Your daughter may be a carrier and her children may have hemophilia A. Your son is not at risk.
d. Your sons should have coagulation studies.
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