Alterations in Hematology Questions
and Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026
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What is the most common symptom reported by clients with anemia?
✔✔ Fatigue
Which vitamin is essential for red blood cell production?
✔✔ Vitamin B12
What is the expected skin finding in a client with iron-deficiency anemia?
✔✔ Pale skin
Which type of anemia results from the destruction of red blood cells?
✔✔ Hemolytic anemia
What condition is characterized by excessive production of immature white blood cells?
✔✔ Leukemia
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,What is a serious complication of bone marrow suppression?
✔✔ Infection due to neutropenia
Which lab value would be decreased in a client with thrombocytopenia?
✔✔ Platelet count
What is the priority action for a client with neutropenia and a fever?
✔✔ Report the fever to the provider immediately
Which food helps increase iron levels in iron-deficiency anemia?
✔✔ Red meat
What is the priority teaching for a client starting iron supplements?
✔✔ Take with vitamin C to enhance absorption
Which condition is indicated by spontaneous bruising and prolonged bleeding?
✔✔ Thrombocytopenia
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, What is the purpose of a bone marrow biopsy in hematologic disorders?
✔✔ Evaluate blood cell production
What is a common side effect of iron supplements?
✔✔ Constipation
Which symptom is commonly seen in sickle cell crisis?
✔✔ Severe joint or body pain
What is the cause of pernicious anemia?
✔✔ Lack of intrinsic factor for B12 absorption
Which lab test confirms a diagnosis of hemophilia?
✔✔ Factor VIII level
What is a life-threatening risk in clients with aplastic anemia?
✔✔ Bleeding and infection
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and Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026
| Correct & Verified
What is the most common symptom reported by clients with anemia?
✔✔ Fatigue
Which vitamin is essential for red blood cell production?
✔✔ Vitamin B12
What is the expected skin finding in a client with iron-deficiency anemia?
✔✔ Pale skin
Which type of anemia results from the destruction of red blood cells?
✔✔ Hemolytic anemia
What condition is characterized by excessive production of immature white blood cells?
✔✔ Leukemia
1
,What is a serious complication of bone marrow suppression?
✔✔ Infection due to neutropenia
Which lab value would be decreased in a client with thrombocytopenia?
✔✔ Platelet count
What is the priority action for a client with neutropenia and a fever?
✔✔ Report the fever to the provider immediately
Which food helps increase iron levels in iron-deficiency anemia?
✔✔ Red meat
What is the priority teaching for a client starting iron supplements?
✔✔ Take with vitamin C to enhance absorption
Which condition is indicated by spontaneous bruising and prolonged bleeding?
✔✔ Thrombocytopenia
2
, What is the purpose of a bone marrow biopsy in hematologic disorders?
✔✔ Evaluate blood cell production
What is a common side effect of iron supplements?
✔✔ Constipation
Which symptom is commonly seen in sickle cell crisis?
✔✔ Severe joint or body pain
What is the cause of pernicious anemia?
✔✔ Lack of intrinsic factor for B12 absorption
Which lab test confirms a diagnosis of hemophilia?
✔✔ Factor VIII level
What is a life-threatening risk in clients with aplastic anemia?
✔✔ Bleeding and infection
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