NURSING NUR 254 Exam 2025 Questions
and Answers
Leukemia - ANS A type of cancer that affects the blood and bone marrow, characterized by
an increased number of immature white blood cells.
WBC count < 1000 mm - ANS A critical condition indicating a severely low white blood cell
count, which increases the risk of infection.
Osteosarcoma - ANS A type of bone cancer that typically occurs in the long bones of the
body, particularly in adolescents.
Common clinical manifestation of osteosarcoma - ANS Limping if a weight-bearing limb is
affected.
Wilm's tumor - ANS A type of kidney cancer that primarily affects children, often presenting
as an abdominal mass.
Sickle cell disease (SCD) - ANS A genetic blood disorder characterized by the production of
abnormal hemoglobin, leading to distorted red blood cells.
Vaso-occlusive sickle cell crisis - ANS A painful episode caused by the blockage of blood
vessels due to sickled red blood cells.
IV morphine sulfate - ANS A potent opioid analgesic administered intravenously for pain
management.
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, Naloxone - ANS An opioid antagonist used to reverse the effects of opioid overdose.
Hydration and pain management - ANS Common interventions prescribed for a child
experiencing a vaso-occlusive sickle cell crisis.
Hemophilia - ANS A genetic disorder that impairs the body's ability to make blood clots,
leading to excessive bleeding.
Swollen knee after falling - ANS A potential injury in a child with hemophilia that requires
careful management to prevent further bleeding.
Ice pack and compression dressings - ANS Recommended first aid measures for managing
swelling in a hemophilia patient.
Aspirin administration in hemophilia - ANS Not recommended due to its blood-thinning
properties, which can exacerbate bleeding.
Complete metabolic laboratory blood sample - ANS A test that provides comprehensive
information about a patient's metabolic state.
Elevate the head of the bed (HOB) - ANS An action taken to improve oxygen saturation in a
patient with respiratory distress.
Sterile techniques - ANS Procedures used to prevent infection during medical interventions,
especially in immunocompromised patients.
Bland soft diet - ANS A dietary approach often recommended for patients with certain
medical conditions to minimize gastrointestinal irritation.
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and Answers
Leukemia - ANS A type of cancer that affects the blood and bone marrow, characterized by
an increased number of immature white blood cells.
WBC count < 1000 mm - ANS A critical condition indicating a severely low white blood cell
count, which increases the risk of infection.
Osteosarcoma - ANS A type of bone cancer that typically occurs in the long bones of the
body, particularly in adolescents.
Common clinical manifestation of osteosarcoma - ANS Limping if a weight-bearing limb is
affected.
Wilm's tumor - ANS A type of kidney cancer that primarily affects children, often presenting
as an abdominal mass.
Sickle cell disease (SCD) - ANS A genetic blood disorder characterized by the production of
abnormal hemoglobin, leading to distorted red blood cells.
Vaso-occlusive sickle cell crisis - ANS A painful episode caused by the blockage of blood
vessels due to sickled red blood cells.
IV morphine sulfate - ANS A potent opioid analgesic administered intravenously for pain
management.
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, Naloxone - ANS An opioid antagonist used to reverse the effects of opioid overdose.
Hydration and pain management - ANS Common interventions prescribed for a child
experiencing a vaso-occlusive sickle cell crisis.
Hemophilia - ANS A genetic disorder that impairs the body's ability to make blood clots,
leading to excessive bleeding.
Swollen knee after falling - ANS A potential injury in a child with hemophilia that requires
careful management to prevent further bleeding.
Ice pack and compression dressings - ANS Recommended first aid measures for managing
swelling in a hemophilia patient.
Aspirin administration in hemophilia - ANS Not recommended due to its blood-thinning
properties, which can exacerbate bleeding.
Complete metabolic laboratory blood sample - ANS A test that provides comprehensive
information about a patient's metabolic state.
Elevate the head of the bed (HOB) - ANS An action taken to improve oxygen saturation in a
patient with respiratory distress.
Sterile techniques - ANS Procedures used to prevent infection during medical interventions,
especially in immunocompromised patients.
Bland soft diet - ANS A dietary approach often recommended for patients with certain
medical conditions to minimize gastrointestinal irritation.
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