HESI RN
HESI Med Surg Hematological system Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Which statement is true regarding hemophilia?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Hemophilia is a hereditary bleeding disorder treated by replacement therapy with clotting factor concentrates, making option B correct.
Question 2 of 5
A female patient with chronic hypertension is admitted to the emergency department with a sudden rise in blood pressure (BP). Which question is the priority for the nurse to ask the patient?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A sudden rise in blood pressure can indicate a hypertensive crisis, and assessing for neurological symptoms like headache or confusion is crucial to identify potential target organ damage.
Question 3 of 5
Which strategy is most important for a nurse to include when planning care for a patient who has neutropenia?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Placing the patient in a private room is crucial for a neutropenic patient to minimize exposure to pathogens, reducing infection risk due to their compromised immune system.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse suspects that a patient has polycythemia vera based on which finding in the patient's laboratory reports? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: C,D
Rationale: Increased hemoglobin and red blood cell levels are hallmark features of polycythemia vera, characterized by excessive red blood cell production.
Question 5 of 5
Which treatment is likely to be planned for a patient who develops pernicious anemia after a gastrectomy?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Cobalamin replacement therapy is the standard treatment for pernicious anemia caused by vitamin B12 deficiency due to lack of intrinsic factor post-gastrectomy.