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ASCP Hematology Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
All of the following are true about Fanconi anemia EXCEPT
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Fanconi anemia (B) features chromosomal instability, not stability, increasing cancer risk (D).
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is taking care of a child with sickle cell disease. The nurse is aware that which of the following problems is (are) associated with sickle cell disease? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Aplastic crisis occurs when the bone marrow temporarily ceases production. Splenic sequestration is a life-threatening complication in which blood pools in the spleen. Vaso-occlusive crisis is the most common painful complication in sickle cell disease.
Question 3 of 5
A child who has completed treatment for leukemia comes to the clinic with the parents. The parents express that they are glad their child has been cured and is safe from getting cancer later in life. Which of the following should the nurse consider in responding?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Children who have survived one cancer, such as leukemia, are at an increased risk for secondary malignancies later in life.
Question 4 of 5
A 15-year-old is diagnosed with non-Hodgkin lymphoma. Which of the following should the nurse include in teaching the parents about this lymphoma? (Select one that does not apply.)
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Non-Hodgkin lymphoma originates in the lymphoid system. It is typically diffuse (not nodular) and often involves the mediastinum. Treatment usually includes a combination of chemotherapy and radiation.
Question 5 of 5
An 18-month-old male is brought in by his mother. He is pale, and his hematocrit is 20%. Which questions should help the nurse make a diagnosis?.)
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Diet history (what the child eats and how much milk is consumed) is essential to assess nutritional iron intake, which may contribute to iron-deficiency anemia.