ATI Hematologic Exam Questions and
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A client with iron-deficiency anemia is prescribed ferrous sulfate. Which instruction should the
nurse give?
A. Take it with milk to reduce stomach upset
✔✔ B. Take it on an empty stomach with orange juice
C. Avoid all green leafy vegetables
D. Chew the tablets for faster absorption
Which finding indicates a potential complication of a blood transfusion?
A. Mild fatigue
✔✔ B. Chills and lower back pain
C. Flushed cheeks
D. Increased appetite
What lab value should be monitored in a client receiving warfarin therapy?
A. aPTT
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,B. Hematocrit
✔✔ C. INR
D. Platelet count
Which food is highest in iron and best for a client with anemia?
A. Orange slices
B. Skim milk
✔✔ C. Cooked spinach
D. White rice
A client with thrombocytopenia should avoid:
A. Walking short distances
B. Eating high-protein meals
✔✔ C. Using a straight razor
D. Drinking plenty of fluids
Which symptom is most commonly associated with pernicious anemia?
✔✔ A. Numbness and tingling in hands and feet
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, B. Bruising easily
C. Severe diarrhea
D. Rash on the chest
What is the purpose of administering filgrastim to a client with cancer?
A. Increase red blood cells
✔✔ B. Stimulate production of white blood cells
C. Improve platelet function
D. Control nausea
Which lab finding should the nurse report for a client with anemia?
✔✔ A. Hemoglobin 8.0 g/dL
B. WBC 7,000/mm³
C. Platelets 250,000/mm³
D. Hematocrit 39%
A nurse is caring for a client with neutropenia. What is the priority intervention?
A. Encourage ambulation
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Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 |
Correct & Verified
A client with iron-deficiency anemia is prescribed ferrous sulfate. Which instruction should the
nurse give?
A. Take it with milk to reduce stomach upset
✔✔ B. Take it on an empty stomach with orange juice
C. Avoid all green leafy vegetables
D. Chew the tablets for faster absorption
Which finding indicates a potential complication of a blood transfusion?
A. Mild fatigue
✔✔ B. Chills and lower back pain
C. Flushed cheeks
D. Increased appetite
What lab value should be monitored in a client receiving warfarin therapy?
A. aPTT
1
,B. Hematocrit
✔✔ C. INR
D. Platelet count
Which food is highest in iron and best for a client with anemia?
A. Orange slices
B. Skim milk
✔✔ C. Cooked spinach
D. White rice
A client with thrombocytopenia should avoid:
A. Walking short distances
B. Eating high-protein meals
✔✔ C. Using a straight razor
D. Drinking plenty of fluids
Which symptom is most commonly associated with pernicious anemia?
✔✔ A. Numbness and tingling in hands and feet
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, B. Bruising easily
C. Severe diarrhea
D. Rash on the chest
What is the purpose of administering filgrastim to a client with cancer?
A. Increase red blood cells
✔✔ B. Stimulate production of white blood cells
C. Improve platelet function
D. Control nausea
Which lab finding should the nurse report for a client with anemia?
✔✔ A. Hemoglobin 8.0 g/dL
B. WBC 7,000/mm³
C. Platelets 250,000/mm³
D. Hematocrit 39%
A nurse is caring for a client with neutropenia. What is the priority intervention?
A. Encourage ambulation
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