EXAMPREP 2026 TESTED QUESTIONS AND
SOLUTIONS FULL REVIEW GRADED A+
◉ what will nurse do if the patient is experiencing a reaction to a
blood transfusion? Answer: stop the transfusion immediately
◉ a nurse is prepping for a blood transfusion, what is the main
priority? Answer: informed consent is signed
◉ what type of heart sound would you expect to hear on a patient
with mitral regurgitation? Answer: high-pitched holosystolic
murmur
◉ what would a nurse expect for a patient to develop if their mitral
regurgitation is left untreated? Answer: left-sided heart failure
◉ what does a nurse suggest to a patient with peripheral artery
disease about positions and positioning changes? Answer: avoid
crossing legs at all times
◉ what is a risk for patients with atrial fibrillation? Answer:
embolisms
,◉ what type of medications would be best for treatment of heart
failure? (SATA) Answer: ace inhibitors, diuretics, beta blockers,
nitrates
◉ what is expected when assessing a patient with autoimmune
thrombocytopenia purpura? Answer: bruising, petechiae
◉ what are three nursing interventions appropriate for a patient
with thrombocytopenia? (SATA) Answer: 1. avoid IM
injections/enemas
2. apply ice to traumatic injuries
3. check urine and stool for presence of occult blood
◉ what is NOT an assessment finding of a patient with leukemia?
Answer: weight gain
◉ what are assessment findings of a patient with leukemia? Answer:
bleeding gums, bone pain, fatigue, bruising
◉ what are signs and symptoms associated with leukemia (SATA)?
Answer: 1. pale skin
2. hematuria (blood in urine)
3. headache and weight loss
, ◉ what is are potential treatment options for leukemia? (SATA)
Answer: 1. stem cell transplant
2. blood transfusion
3. chemotherapy
4. peripheral stem cell transplant
◉ what assessment finding would indicate endocarditis? (SATA)
Answer: 1. fever
2. Osler's nodes
3. newly developed heart murmur
◉ what type of patient would be the most at risk for endocarditis?
Answer: recent valve replacements and recent dental work
◉ what education is given to a patient with polycythemia vera?
Answer: wear support hose while awake
◉ what interventions are NOT appropriate for a patient with sickle
cell disease? (SATA) Answer: keep at NPO, provide a cool
environment