ATI RN
Hematology Exam Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
When caring for a child with lymphoma, the nurse should be aware that:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Aggressive combination chemotherapy along with central nervous system prophylaxis has significantly improved survival in children with lymphoma.
Question 2 of 5
Which are the reasons to perform a lumbar puncture on a child with leukemia? (Select one that does not apply..)
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A lumbar puncture is done to assess for central nervous system (CNS) involvement and to administer intrathecal chemotherapy. (Ruling out meningitis and staging are not the primary reasons in this context.)
Question 3 of 5
Which measure should be implemented for a child with von Willebrand disease who has a nosebleed?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Applying firm pressure to the nose is the first-line intervention to control a nosebleed in von Willebrand disease.
Question 4 of 5
Which laboratory test is most likely abnormal in a child with hemophilia?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Hemophilia is associated with a prolonged PTT due to impaired clotting factor function.
Question 5 of 5
The main stay of treatment for congenital hypoplastic anemia is
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Corticosteroids (A) are the mainstay for DBA, with ~70% response rate, unlike androgens (B, less effective), ATG (C, for aplastic anemia), or stem cell transplantation (D, E, reserved for non-responders).