NCLEX-PN
Hematologic System NCLEX Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The client is symptomatic with a Hgb of 7.8 g/dL, but refuses blood and blood products transfusions for religious reasons. The nurse should prepare the client that the HCP may prescribe which alternatives?
Correct Answer: A, B,
Rationale: Epoetin alfa (erythropoietin growth factor; Procrit) promotes erythropoiesis (production of RBCs), thus decreasing the need for transfusions. B. Folic acid promotes erythropoiesis and production of WBCs and platelets. C. Albumin is a blood product. D. Platelets are blood products. E. Plasma is a blood product. F. Granulocytes are blood products.
Question 2 of 5
The client is diagnosed with polycythemia vera. The nurse would prepare to perform which intervention?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Polycythemia vera requires phlebotomy (
C) to reduce blood viscosity. Transfusions (
A) worsen hyperviscosity, petechiae (
B) are for thrombocytopenia, and Hb/Hct (
D) are elevated.
Question 3 of 5
The client undergoing intensive chemotherapy for Hodgkin’s lymphoma (HL) is hospitalized with fever and depressed immune system functioning. The nurse is administering filgrastim subcutaneously daily. Which laboratory value should the nurse monitor to determine the medication’s effectiveness?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A. Epoetin alfa, not filgrastim, is used to treat anemia that is associated with cancer, and its effectiveness would be reflected in the Hgb values. B. Oprelvekin (Neumega), not filgrastim, enhances the synthesis of platelets. C. The nurse should monitor the ANC. Filgrastim (Neupogen) is usually discontinued when the client’s absolute neutrophil count (AN
C) is above 1000 cells/mm3. Filgrastim, a granulocyte colony-stimulating factor (G-CSF) analog, is used to stimulate the proliferation and differentiation of granulocytes and treat neutropenia. D. Reed-Sternberg cells are found in lymph node biopsy cells and are indicative of Hodgkin’s lymphoma; they are not monitored to determine the effectiveness of filgrastim, which is used to treat neutropenia.
Question 4 of 5
The client is experiencing pain due to cancer treatment- The client tells the nurse, “Methadone has always worked well for me in the past.” Which effects of methadone should the nurse consider when administering methadone?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: bg
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is transcribing the HCP’s order for an iron supplement on the MAR. At which time should the nurse schedule the daily dose?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Iron supplements are best taken in the morning (0900,
A) with food to reduce GI upset and enhance absorption. Later times (B, C,
D) are less optimal.