ATI LPN
Foundations and Adult Health Nursing Test Bank
Chapter 47 Questions
Question 1 of 5
In caring for a patient with multiple myeloma, which should the nurse prioritize from the plan of care?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Because of the constant threat of pathologic fractures, ambulation should be carefully supervised and assisted. Fluids are not restricted. Uric acid is increased and may crystalize in the kidney, but straining is not necessary. Analgesia is necessary for relief of bone pain.
Question 2 of 5
Which food would the nurse recommend to a person with iron-deficiency anemia as an excellent meat source for erythropoiesis?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The dark meat of poultry is a good meat source for erythropoiesis.
Question 3 of 5
Which is a necessary factor that supports healthy erythropoiesis?
Correct Answer: B,D,E,F
Rationale: Erythropoiesis, red blood cell production, is dependent on the availability of healthy bone marrow and kidney function, dietary supply of copper and iron, amino acids, vitamins B12, folic acid, and pyridoxine (B6).
Question 4 of 5
The nurse explains that the treatment of hemophilia has been revolutionized with the advent of the use of which medical intervention?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Recombinant factor VIII and recombinant factor IX have been major forward steps in the treatment of hemophilia.
Question 5 of 5
When the 14-year-old patient comes into the emergency room in sickle cell crisis, which should be the primary focus of care?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Pain control during the crisis is the focus. Continuous opioids are the mainstay of pain management. Genetic counseling would not be appropriate during a crisis. Ice packs would constrict blood vessels, thus contributing to more pain. Iron replacement is not usually given with sickle cell anemia.