and Hematology-verified questions and
answers.
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
, 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."
A nurse is assisting in the plan of care for a client who is having a
percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty (PTCA) with stent
placement. Which of the following actions should the nurse anticipate in
the postoperative plan of care?