NCLEX-PN
Hematology NCLEX Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The client is diagnosed with non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. Which nursing concept should the nurse identify as priority?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: NHL impairs immunity (
A) via lymph node dysfunction, increasing infection risk, a priority. Grieving (
B), perfusion (
C), and clotting (
D) are secondary.
Question 2 of 5
The client is diagnosed with hereditary spherocytosis. Which treatment/procedure would the nurse prepare the client to receive?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Spherocytosis causes hemolytic anemia; splenectomy (
B) reduces RBC destruction. BMT (
A) is for leukemia, transfusions (
C) are supportive, and liver biopsy (
D) is unrelated.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse assesses that the client who is receiving radiation for cervical cancer continues to have diarrhea. Which nursing advice is most appropriate for this client?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A. The client with diarrhea should eat a low-residue diet to decrease roughage and bowel irritability and take sitz (or tub) baths twice daily to increase comfort. B. Intake of fluids that are high in potassium (not low) is recommended to replace electrolytes lost through diarrhea. C. Milk products are discouraged because they increase bowel irritability. D. Intake of fluids high in sodium should be avoided because it contributes to water retention, but hydrocolloid pads may be used on reddened areas to promote healing.
Question 4 of 5
The student nurse asks the nurse, 'What is sickle cell anemia?' Which statement by the nurse would be the best answer to the student’s question?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Sickle cell anemia causes RBCs to sickle under low oxygen, thickening blood (
D). Written material (
A) avoids teaching, clotting (
B) is incorrect (SCD causes occlusion), and synovial fluid (
C) is unrelated.
Question 5 of 5
The HCP has ordered one (1) unit of packed RBCs for the client who is right-handed. Which area would be the best place to insert the intravenous catheter?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: For a right-handed client, the non-dominant (left) arm is preferred for IV access (
C) to maintain function. Specific sites (A, B,
D) depend on image, but C is typically left forearm/antecubital.