Hematology; Questions with Complete Solutions
A nurse is evaluating a client's repeat laboratory results 4 hr after administering fresh frozen
plasma (FFP). Which of the following laboratory values should the nurse review?
A. WBC count
B. Prothrombin time
C. Platelet count
D. Hematocrit Correct Answer-B. Prothrombin Time
A nurse is caring for a client who had a myocardial infarction 5 days ago. The client has a
sudden onset of shortness of breath and begins coughing frothy, pink sputum. The nurse
auscultates loud, bubbly sounds on inspiration. Which of the following adventitious breath
sounds should the nurse document?
A. Wheezes
B. Coarse crackles
C. Rhonchi
D. Friction rib Correct Answer-B. Coarse crackles
, EXAM: ATI Learning System - Cardiovascular and
Hematology; Questions with Complete Solutions
A nurse is collecting data from a client who reports using fish oil as a dietary supplement.
Which of the following substances in fish oil should the nurse recognize as a health benefit to
the client?
A. Omega-3 fatty acids
B. Antioxidants
C. Vitamins A, D and C
D. Beta-carotene Correct Answer-A. Omega-3 fatty acids
A nurse is reinforcing discharge teaching with a client who has a new permanent pacemaker.
Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching?
A. "Avoid lifting both arms above your head when dressing."
B. "Use your cell phone on the same ear as the pacemakers site is located."
C. "Avoid travel by airplane."
D. "Hiccups are an expected outcome of having a pacemaker." Correct Answer-A. "Avoid
lifting both arms above your head when dressing."