#1
Which laboratory test is commonly used to assess clotting function?
Complete Blood Count (CBC)
Activated Partial Thromboplastin Time (aPTT)
Alanine Aminotransferase (ALT)
Serum Creatinine
#2
What is the primary nursing consideration for a patient receiving a blood transfusion?
Monitoring blood pressure
Checking respiratory rate
Verifying blood type compatibility
Assessing urine output
#3
Which nursing intervention is important for a patient with hemochromatosis?
Limiting dietary iron intake
Encouraging iron-rich foods
Administering iron supplements
Monitoring platelet count
#4
What is a potential complication of disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC)?
Hyperthermia
Hypernatremia
Hypotension
Hypokalemia
#5
Which symptom is characteristic of anemia?
Chest pain
Shortness of breath
Abdominal pain
Joint swelling
#6
What is a potential nursing intervention for a patient with thrombocytopenia?
Encourage a diet high in vitamin K
Administer aspirin for pain relief
Use a soft toothbrush and avoid invasive procedures
Administer iron supplements
#7
Which term refers to an abnormal increase in red blood cells?
Thrombocytopenia
Leukocytosis
Polycythemia
Anemia
#8
Which hematologic disorder is characterized by a deficiency of clotting factors and can lead to spontaneous bleeding?
Hemophilia
Thrombocytosis
Leukemia
Sickle cell anemia
#9
What is a potential complication for a patient with aplastic anemia?
Hyperkalemia
Infection
Hypertension
Hypoglycemia
#10
In a patient with leukemia, which assessment finding indicates a potential complication of the disease?
Increased white blood cell count
Elevated hemoglobin levels
Normal platelet count
Decreased red blood cell count
#11
What is a priority assessment for a patient with sickle cell anemia experiencing a vaso-occlusive crisis?
Respiratory rate and effort
Blood glucose levels
Joint mobility and pain level
Bowel sounds and abdominal pain
#12
Which medication is commonly used to stimulate red blood cell production in patients with anemia?
Aspirin
Furosemide
Epinephrine
Erythropoietin
#13
Which assessment finding is indicative of a potential bleeding complication in a patient with a hematologic disorder?
Increased platelet count
Petechiae and ecchymosis
Elevated red blood cell count
Decreased white blood cell count
#14
What nursing action is essential during the administration of iron supplements to a patient with iron-deficiency anemia?
Administering with a full meal
Mixing with calcium-rich foods
Giving on an empty stomach
Administering with a dairy product
#15
What education should be provided to a patient with hemolytic anemia?
Encouraging a high-iron diet
Promoting regular exercise
Avoiding foods rich in folic acid
Monitoring for jaundice and dark urine