PEDIATRIC SUCCESS CHAPTER 7 HEMATOLOGICAL 2ND EDITION QUESTIONS WITH 100% CORRECT ANSWERS 2025/2026

PEDIATRIC SUCCESS CHAPTER 7 HEMATOLOGICAL 2ND EDITION QUESTIONS WITH 100% CORRECT ANSWERS 2025/2026 The nurse is taking care of a child with sickle cell disease. The nurse is aware that which of the following problems is (are) associated with sickle cell disease? Select all that apply. 1. Polycythemia. 2. Hemarthrosis. 3. Aplastic crisis. 4. Thrombocytopenia. 5. Splenic sequestration. 6. Vaso-occlusive crisis. - Correct Answer-3, 5, 6. 1. Polycythemia is seen in children with chronic hypoxia, such as cyanotic heart disease. 2. Hemarthrosis is commonly seen in children with hemophilia. 3. Aplastic crisis is associated with sickle cell anemia. 4. Thrombocytopenia is associated with idiopathic thrombocytopenia purpura. 5. Splenic sequestration is associated with sickle cell anemia. 6. Vaso-occlusive crisis is the most common problem in children with sickle cell disease. TEST-TAKING HINT: Review the definition of terms. That will eliminate the other choices. 2. An 18-month-old male is brought to the clinic by his mother. His height is in the 50th percentile, and weight is in the 80th percentile. The child is pale. The physical examination is normal, but his hematocrit level is 20%. Which of the following questions should assist the nurse in making a diagnosis? Select all that apply. 1. "How many bowel movements a day does your child have?" 2. "How much did your baby weigh at birth?" 3. "What does your child eat every day?" 4. "Has the child been given any new medications?" 5. "How much milk does your child drink per day?" - Correct Answer-2. 3, 5. 1. Because the child has a low hematocrit level, the child most likely has anemia. Iron-deficiency anemia is the most common nutritional anemia. The number of bowel movements the child has is important information but not necessary to make the diagnosis of iron-deficiency anemia. 2. Knowing birth weight can help determine if the child is following his or her own curve on the growth chart. 3. A diet history is necessary to determine the nutritional status of the child and whether the child is getting sufficient sources of iron. 4. Knowing if the child is taking any new medication is good but is not necessary to make the diagnosis of iron-deficiency anemia. 5. By asking how much milk the child consumes, the nurse can determine whether the child is filling up on milk and then not wanting to take food. TEST-TAKING HINT: The most common anemia in children and in toddlers is irondeficiency anemia, frequently due to drinking too much milk and not eating enough iron-rich foods 3. Which of the following factors need(s) to be included in a teaching plan for a child with sickle cell anemia? Select all that apply.