ATI Hematologic System Exam Questions With Answers Graded A+

ATI Hematologic System Exam Questions With Answers Graded A+ A nurse is monitoring a client who is undergoing anticoagulant therapy with Heparin. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as a possible indication of hemorrhage? (yellow sclera, elevated BP, rapid pulse, or stool change) Rapid Pulse A client has an acute ischemic cerebrovascular event due to a thrombus in a cerebral vessel. What drug does the nurse administer? Alteplase A nurse is caring for a client who has renal failure and is taking Epoetin. The nurse should monitor for what adverse event? (Hypertension, muscle pain, edema, dry mouth) Hypertension A client takes aspirin to reduce the risk of a cardiovascular event. Aspirin inhibits the platelet aggregation of what? Inhibiting Cyclooxyrgenase Action in Platelets A nurse is administering Epoetin (IV) to a renal failure client. What is the action of the nurse when administering? Administer via IV Bolus over 1-3 minutes A nurse is caring for a client who is taking Ferrous Sulfate to treat iron-deficiency anemia and develops iron toxicity. Which drug can treat this complication? (Flumazenil, Naloxone, Acetylcysteine, Deferoxamine) Deferoxamine A client is taking Folic Acid to treat megaloblastic anemia. The nurse monitors what lab tests for therapeutic effectiveness? Reticulocyte Count A client is receiving Alteplase after an acute myocardial infarction. Which medication should be taken with Alteplase? Heparin A nurse is caring for a client who is about to begin taking Epoetin. An increase in "PT, WBC, Hgb or Platelets" indicates that the therapy is effective? Hgb (Hemoglobin) A nurse is caring for a client who is taking Filgrastim to treat neutropenia. The nurse should assess the client for which adverse event? (Dusky nail beds, Enlarged Spleen, Swollen Calf, Petechia) Enlarged Spleen