NCLEX-PN
Hematologic Disorders NCLEX Questions Quizlet Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse working in the bloodmobile is screening clients to determine if they qualify for blood donation of whole blood. Besides asking for identification and age, which questions should the nurse ask during the screening interview?
Correct Answer: A, B, D, E
Rationale: Persons ineligible to donate blood include those with a history of a recent tattoo. B. Persons ineligible to donate blood include those who’ve had close contact with a person with HIV or hepatitis. C. Persons who smoke tobacco products may donate blood unless they have a recent history of asthma. D. Persons ineligible to donate blood include those immunized for rubella, mumps, or varicella within the last month. E. Persons ineligible to donate blood include those receiving transfusions in the United Kingdom, Gibraltar, or the Falkland Islands because of the increased likelihood of transmitting Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse administers iron using the Z track technique. What is the primary reason for administering iron via Z track?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The Z track technique prevents iron from leaking into subcutaneous tissue, reducing skin staining.
Question 3 of 5
The client diagnosed with cancer has been undergoing systemic treatments and has red blood cell deficiency. Which signs and symptoms should the nurse teach the client to manage?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: RBC deficiency (anemia) causes shortness of breath and fatigue (
B), which clients should manage. Nausea (
A), mucositis/diarrhea (
C), and emotions (
D) are unrelated to anemia.
Question 4 of 5
The client is diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukemia and leukocytosis. Which signs/symptoms would the nurse expect to find when assessing this client?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: CML with leukocytosis causes fatigue, dyspnea, and confusion (
B) from hyperviscosity. Sputum/JVD (
A) suggest heart failure, RUQ/nausea (
C) suggest liver issues, and appetite/weight gain (
D) are unlikely.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is admitting a client with a diagnosis of rule-out Hodgkin's lymphoma. Which assessment data support this diagnosis?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Night sweats and fever (
A) are classic Hodgkin’s B symptoms. Edematous nodes (
B) are not typical (firm, non-tender), malaise/stomach (
C) is nonspecific, and neck pain (
D) suggests gallbladder issues.