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What are the manifestations of general anemia?
a. Erythema, tachypnea, hypertension, dyspnea
b. Petechia, dyspnea, pain, ecchymosis,
c. Pallor, fatigue, dyspnea, tachycardia
d. Cyanosis, dyspnea, confusion, chest pain
- correct answer Pallor, fatigue, dyspnea, tachycardia
What are manifestations of blood-clotting disorders and excessive bleeding? (SELECT ALL THAT APPLY)
a. Gum bleeding and epistaxis
b. Occult or black/tarry stool
c. Petechiae, purpura, ecchymosis d. Hemarthroses, hematemesis, or hemoptysis
e. Feeling faint and anxious
f. Low blood pressure, rapid pulse
- correct answer Gum bleeding and epistaxis, Occult or black/tarry stool, Petechiae, purpura,
ecchymosis, Hemarthroses, hematemesis, or hemoptysis, Feeling faint and anxious, Low blood pressure,
rapid pulse
What disease process is noted to cause a reduction in oxygen transport in the blood?
a. Congestive Heart Failure
b. Anemia
c. Polycythemia
d. Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation (DIC)
- correct answer Anemia
, What is the terminology for increased number of white blood cells?
a. Leukopenia
b. Leukocytosis
c. Polycythemia
d. Neutropenia
- correct answer Leukocytosis
A client presents with severe pain over multiple areas of the body, pallor, weakness, dyspnea,
tachycardia, jaundice, and splenomegaly. Which blood related disorder does the nurse suspect?
a. Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation (DIC)
b. Pernicious anemia
c. Sickle cell anemia
d. Leukemia
- correct answer Sickle cell anemia
A nurse is educating a client about their new diagnosis of pernicious anemia. Which of the following
statements by the client is incorrect?
a. "My recent gastric surgery and chronic gastritis caused this"
b. "My symptoms may include numbness and tingling, nausea/diarrhea, and a red swollen tongue"
c. "The lack of intrinsic factor causes large immature red blood cells"
d. "My poor dietary habit is what caused this"
- correct answer "My poor dietary habit is what caused this"
Which clients are most at risk for iron deficiency anemia? (SELECT ALL THAT APPLY)
a. A client with heavy menstruation b. A client with chronic stomach ulcers