SATA NCLEX Sample Exam | 105 Questions with 100% Correct Answers | Updated & Verified | 43 Pages

1. A patient is admitted to the same day surgery unit for liver biopsy. Which of the following laboratory tests assesses coagulation? Select all that apply. 1. Partial thromboplastin time. 2. Prothrombin time. 3. Platelet count. 4. Hemoglobin 5. Complete Blood Count 6. White Blood Cell Count - Answers and Rationale 1. Answer: 1, 2, and 3 Prothrombin time, partial thromboplastin time, and platelet count are all included in coagulation studies. The hemoglobin level, though important information prior to an invasive procedure like liver biopsy, does not assess coagulation. 2. A patient is admitted to the hospital with suspected polycythemia vera. Which of the following symptoms is consistent with the diagnosis? Select all that apply. 1. Weight loss. 2. Increased clotting time. 3. Hypertension. 4. Headaches. - 2. Answer: 2, 3, and 4 Polycythemia vera is a condition in which the bone marrow produces too many red blood cells. This causes an increase in hematocrit and viscosity of the blood. Patients can experience headaches, dizziness, and visual disturbances. Cardiovascular effects include increased blood pressure and delayed clotting time. Weight loss is not a manifestation of polycythemia vera. 3. The nurse is teaching the client how to use a metered dose inhaler (MDI) to administer a Corticosteroid drug. Which of the following client actions indicates that he is using the MDI correctly? Select all that apply. 1. The inhaler is held upright. 2. Head is tilted down while inhaling the medication