ATI Hematology Questions and Answers
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Which of the following is a common side effect of iron supplements?
A. Increased appetite
✔✔ B. Constipation
C. Diarrhea
D. Weight loss
A nurse is caring for a client with anemia. Which finding should the nurse expect?
A. Hypertension
✔✔ B. Fatigue
C. Jaundice of the hands
D. Increased appetite
Which lab value confirms a diagnosis of anemia?
A. Platelets 300,000/mm³
✔✔ B. Hemoglobin 8.0 g/dL
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,C. WBC 6,000/mm³
D. Hematocrit 42%
Which food should the nurse recommend to increase iron intake?
A. Bananas
✔✔ B. Red meat
C. Milk
D. Lettuce
A client taking warfarin should avoid:
✔✔ A. Green leafy vegetables
B. Oranges
C. Bread
D. Milk
Which medication is used to treat iron-deficiency anemia?
✔✔ A. Ferrous sulfate
B. Heparin
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,C. Epoetin alfa
D. Cyanocobalamin
What is a priority teaching point for a client starting ferrous sulfate?
A. Take with dairy
✔✔ B. Take on an empty stomach with vitamin C
C. Take with antacids
D. Avoid all fluids
Which lab value indicates effective treatment with epoetin alfa?
✔✔ A. Hematocrit increased from 28% to 35%
B. WBC decreased
C. Platelets elevated
D. Potassium decreased
Which symptom is most concerning in a client with thrombocytopenia?
✔✔ A. Bleeding gums
B. Dry skin
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, C. Frequent urination
D. Tinnitus
A nurse is preparing to administer a subcutaneous injection of epoetin alfa. What is the expected
outcome?
✔✔ A. Increased red blood cell production
B. Decreased platelet destruction
C. Reduced white blood cell count
D. Lower blood pressure
Which of the following is a sign of a possible blood transfusion reaction?
✔✔ A. Chills and fever
B. Hunger
C. Sleepiness
D. Constipation
A client with sickle cell anemia reports joint pain. What is the priority action?
A. Encourage ambulation
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| Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct &
Verified
Which of the following is a common side effect of iron supplements?
A. Increased appetite
✔✔ B. Constipation
C. Diarrhea
D. Weight loss
A nurse is caring for a client with anemia. Which finding should the nurse expect?
A. Hypertension
✔✔ B. Fatigue
C. Jaundice of the hands
D. Increased appetite
Which lab value confirms a diagnosis of anemia?
A. Platelets 300,000/mm³
✔✔ B. Hemoglobin 8.0 g/dL
1
,C. WBC 6,000/mm³
D. Hematocrit 42%
Which food should the nurse recommend to increase iron intake?
A. Bananas
✔✔ B. Red meat
C. Milk
D. Lettuce
A client taking warfarin should avoid:
✔✔ A. Green leafy vegetables
B. Oranges
C. Bread
D. Milk
Which medication is used to treat iron-deficiency anemia?
✔✔ A. Ferrous sulfate
B. Heparin
2
,C. Epoetin alfa
D. Cyanocobalamin
What is a priority teaching point for a client starting ferrous sulfate?
A. Take with dairy
✔✔ B. Take on an empty stomach with vitamin C
C. Take with antacids
D. Avoid all fluids
Which lab value indicates effective treatment with epoetin alfa?
✔✔ A. Hematocrit increased from 28% to 35%
B. WBC decreased
C. Platelets elevated
D. Potassium decreased
Which symptom is most concerning in a client with thrombocytopenia?
✔✔ A. Bleeding gums
B. Dry skin
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, C. Frequent urination
D. Tinnitus
A nurse is preparing to administer a subcutaneous injection of epoetin alfa. What is the expected
outcome?
✔✔ A. Increased red blood cell production
B. Decreased platelet destruction
C. Reduced white blood cell count
D. Lower blood pressure
Which of the following is a sign of a possible blood transfusion reaction?
✔✔ A. Chills and fever
B. Hunger
C. Sleepiness
D. Constipation
A client with sickle cell anemia reports joint pain. What is the priority action?
A. Encourage ambulation
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