West Coast University-Los Angeles PATH 370 RN
Alterations in Hematologic Function | Questions with
100% Verified Answers | Latest Update
Question:
A client is being seen in the medical provider's office. Click to highlight the findings that indicate the
client may be experiencing an intracranial hemorrhage. To deselect a finding, click on the finding
again.
Answer:
Nurses' Notes Today: The client presents to the office today with report of increasing tiredness
noted by spouse. The client awoke complaining of a headache and inability to make a fist. The client
was incontinent of urine one time. The client's spouse also observed some slurred speech. Physical
Exam: General: Pleasant, appears disheveled Respiratory: Lung fields are clear to auscultation Skin:
Pale for ethnicity, warm, dry, and intact Cardiovascular: S1, S2, no murmur. Peripheral pulses
palpable. Abdomen: Soft, nontender, bowel sounds present in all four quadrants. Neurological
exam: Alert and oriented to person, place, and time. Speech is slurred. Grip demonstrates right arm
weaker than left arm and right lower extremity weaker than left lower extremity. Sensation is intact
bilaterally. Medications: Aspirin 81 mg daily prescribed during previous visit as antiplatelet therapy
and lipid lowering medications. Vital Signs Today: Blood pressure 142/96 mm Hg Respiratory rate
20/min Heart rate 92/min Temperature 37.4° C (99.3° F) Oxygen saturation 95% on room air
Question:
A nurse is caring for a male client in a medical provider's office. For each potential assessment
finding, click to specify if the assessment findings is consistent with vitamin B12 deficiency or iron
deficiency anemia. Each finding may support more than 1 disease process
Answer:
Dizziness: Vitamin B12 Deficiency, Iron Deficiency Anemia Shortness of breath: Vitamin B12
Deficiency, Iron Deficiency Anemia Headache: Vitamin B12 Deficiency, Iron Deficiency Anemia
Fatigue: Vitamin B12 Deficiency, Iron Deficiency Anemia Pallor: Vitamin B12 Deficiency, Iron
Deficiency Anemia Chest pain: Iron Deficiency Anemia Low hemoglobin: Iron Deficiency Anemia
Question:
A nurse is caring for a female client in a medical provider's office. Complete the following sentence
by using the lists of options. The client is most likely experiencing _____ as evidenced by the client's
_____.
Answer:
The client is most likely experiencing Iron deficiency anemia as evidenced by the client's Decreased
hemoglobin.
Question:
A nurse is discussing thromboembolisms with a new nurse. The new nurse identifies
thromboembolism as a cause of which of the following complications (Select all that apply.)
Answer:
, Myocardial infarction Pulmonary embolism
Question:
A nurse is caring for a client who has post-thrombotic syndrome. The client asks, "How is this
syndrome different than a deep vein thrombosis?" Which of the following is an appropriate response
for the nurse to make?
Answer:
"Post-thrombotic syndrome causes damage to the valves in the veins."
Question:
A home health nurse is visiting a client who has acute lymphocytic leukemia. The client, while
sitting in a chair quietly crying, states, "I just feel like I cannot do anything for myself anymore."
Which of the following is an appropriate response for the nurse to make?
Answer:
"Can you tell me what makes you feel this way?"
Question:
A client asks a nurse, "Why is high blood pressure dangerous?" Which of the following is an
appropriate response for the nurse to make?
Answer:
"Having high blood pressure can weaken blood vessels and cause bleeding in the brain."
Question:
A nurse is reviewing laboratory results for a male client who has iron deficiency anemia. The nurse
notes the client's latest hemoglobin is 10 g/dL (expected: 14 to 18 g/dL). Based on this lab result,
which statements should the nurse expect to hear from the client? (Select all that apply.)
Answer:
"I have been feeling short of breath while resting." "I have been feeling so very tired." "Sometimes I
feel dizzy and get a headache." "Sometimes my heart feels like it will beat right out of my chest."
Question:
A nurse is teaching a client about the importance of ambulating following surgery. Which of the
following statements should the nurse include in the teaching?
Answer:
"Ambulating early will promote blood flow to your legs."
Question:
An older client is admitted to an assisted living facility. While reviewing the client's health history, a
nurse notes a current diagnosis of iron deficiency anemia. Which of the following precautions should
the nurse initiate? (Select all that apply.)
Answer:
Alterations in Hematologic Function | Questions with
100% Verified Answers | Latest Update
Question:
A client is being seen in the medical provider's office. Click to highlight the findings that indicate the
client may be experiencing an intracranial hemorrhage. To deselect a finding, click on the finding
again.
Answer:
Nurses' Notes Today: The client presents to the office today with report of increasing tiredness
noted by spouse. The client awoke complaining of a headache and inability to make a fist. The client
was incontinent of urine one time. The client's spouse also observed some slurred speech. Physical
Exam: General: Pleasant, appears disheveled Respiratory: Lung fields are clear to auscultation Skin:
Pale for ethnicity, warm, dry, and intact Cardiovascular: S1, S2, no murmur. Peripheral pulses
palpable. Abdomen: Soft, nontender, bowel sounds present in all four quadrants. Neurological
exam: Alert and oriented to person, place, and time. Speech is slurred. Grip demonstrates right arm
weaker than left arm and right lower extremity weaker than left lower extremity. Sensation is intact
bilaterally. Medications: Aspirin 81 mg daily prescribed during previous visit as antiplatelet therapy
and lipid lowering medications. Vital Signs Today: Blood pressure 142/96 mm Hg Respiratory rate
20/min Heart rate 92/min Temperature 37.4° C (99.3° F) Oxygen saturation 95% on room air
Question:
A nurse is caring for a male client in a medical provider's office. For each potential assessment
finding, click to specify if the assessment findings is consistent with vitamin B12 deficiency or iron
deficiency anemia. Each finding may support more than 1 disease process
Answer:
Dizziness: Vitamin B12 Deficiency, Iron Deficiency Anemia Shortness of breath: Vitamin B12
Deficiency, Iron Deficiency Anemia Headache: Vitamin B12 Deficiency, Iron Deficiency Anemia
Fatigue: Vitamin B12 Deficiency, Iron Deficiency Anemia Pallor: Vitamin B12 Deficiency, Iron
Deficiency Anemia Chest pain: Iron Deficiency Anemia Low hemoglobin: Iron Deficiency Anemia
Question:
A nurse is caring for a female client in a medical provider's office. Complete the following sentence
by using the lists of options. The client is most likely experiencing _____ as evidenced by the client's
_____.
Answer:
The client is most likely experiencing Iron deficiency anemia as evidenced by the client's Decreased
hemoglobin.
Question:
A nurse is discussing thromboembolisms with a new nurse. The new nurse identifies
thromboembolism as a cause of which of the following complications (Select all that apply.)
Answer:
, Myocardial infarction Pulmonary embolism
Question:
A nurse is caring for a client who has post-thrombotic syndrome. The client asks, "How is this
syndrome different than a deep vein thrombosis?" Which of the following is an appropriate response
for the nurse to make?
Answer:
"Post-thrombotic syndrome causes damage to the valves in the veins."
Question:
A home health nurse is visiting a client who has acute lymphocytic leukemia. The client, while
sitting in a chair quietly crying, states, "I just feel like I cannot do anything for myself anymore."
Which of the following is an appropriate response for the nurse to make?
Answer:
"Can you tell me what makes you feel this way?"
Question:
A client asks a nurse, "Why is high blood pressure dangerous?" Which of the following is an
appropriate response for the nurse to make?
Answer:
"Having high blood pressure can weaken blood vessels and cause bleeding in the brain."
Question:
A nurse is reviewing laboratory results for a male client who has iron deficiency anemia. The nurse
notes the client's latest hemoglobin is 10 g/dL (expected: 14 to 18 g/dL). Based on this lab result,
which statements should the nurse expect to hear from the client? (Select all that apply.)
Answer:
"I have been feeling short of breath while resting." "I have been feeling so very tired." "Sometimes I
feel dizzy and get a headache." "Sometimes my heart feels like it will beat right out of my chest."
Question:
A nurse is teaching a client about the importance of ambulating following surgery. Which of the
following statements should the nurse include in the teaching?
Answer:
"Ambulating early will promote blood flow to your legs."
Question:
An older client is admitted to an assisted living facility. While reviewing the client's health history, a
nurse notes a current diagnosis of iron deficiency anemia. Which of the following precautions should
the nurse initiate? (Select all that apply.)
Answer:
