Hematologic Disorders – ATI Questions and Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified

Hematologic Disorders – ATI Questions and Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified What is the most common symptom reported by clients with iron deficiency anemia? Fatigue What lab value is typically decreased in a client with thrombocytopenia? Platelet count What is a priority nursing action when a client receiving heparin develops bleeding gums? Stop the heparin infusion and notify the provider Which vitamin is essential for clotting and may be deficient in clients with liver disease? Vitamin K What food is highest in iron and recommended for a client with iron deficiency anemia? Red meat 2 What is the priority intervention if a client with a sickle cell crisis reports severe chest pain and shortness of breath? Notify the provider—suspect acute chest syndrome What should a nurse monitor in a client receiving a blood transfusion for sickle cell anemia? Signs of transfusion reaction What condition results from a deficiency of intrinsic factor and affects red blood cell production? Pernicious anemia What is a major risk for clients with neutropenia? Infection What lab test measures how long it takes blood to clot and is important before surgery? Prothrombin time (PT) What is the most effective position for a client during a bone marrow biopsy from the posterior iliac crest? 3 Side-lying or prone What is the priority action for a client with hemophilia who has joint swelling and pain? Immobilize the joint and apply ice What is the primary concern for a client with aplastic anemia? Risk for bleeding and infection What should the nurse do first if a client receiving warfarin has an INR of 6.0? Hold the next dose and notify the provider What symptom is commonly associated with folic acid deficiency? Smooth, red tongue What organ is primarily responsible for filtering damaged or old red blood cells? Spleen What should the nurse monitor for in a client receiving erythropoietin injections? 4 Hypertension What finding is most concerning in a client with acute leukemia? Fever with neutropenia What is the priority nursing action if petechiae