NCLEX-PN
Hematology NCLEX Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following would be the most appropriate snack for a client who has iron deficiency anemia?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Carrot raisin salad contains raisins, which are a good source of iron, making it appropriate for iron deficiency anemia.
Question 2 of 5
A child who has leukemia is to have a bone marrow biopsy performed. How will the child be positioned for this procedure?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The prone position is used for a bone marrow biopsy from the iliac crest to access the site safely.
Question 3 of 5
The client is diagnosed with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) after routine laboratory tests during a yearly physical. Which is the scientific rationale for the random nature of discovering the illness?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Early CLL is often asymptomatic (
D), detected via routine labs. CLL is serious (
A), has symptoms later (
B), and is adult-onset (
C), not self-limiting.
Question 4 of 5
Fifteen minutes after the nurse has initiated a transfusion of packed red blood cells, the client becomes restless and complains of itching on the trunk and arms. Which intervention should the nurse implement first?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Restlessness/itching suggest a transfusion reaction; stopping at the hub (
D) prevents further reaction. Urine collection (
A), notification (
B), and Benadryl (
C) follow.
Question 5 of 5
A young man who has infectious mononucleosis asks what the treatment is for his condition. What is the best response for the nurse to make?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Rest and good nutrition support recovery from infectious mononucleosis, a viral illness with no specific antiviral or steroid treatment.