NUR 254 Exam 4 Review (Hematology and Oncology) – Study Guide, Notes & Practice
Questions (2026 Updated)
Anemia - correct answer ✔✔The most common hematologic disorder of childhood
Anemia - correct answer ✔✔Decrease in number of RBCs and/or hemoglobin (Hgb)
concentration below normal
Anemia - correct answer ✔✔Decreased oxygen-carrying capacity of blood
Consequences of Anemia - correct answer ✔✔Decrease in oxygen-carrying capacity of blood
and decreased amount of oxygen available to tissues
Consequences of Anemia - correct answer ✔✔When develops slowly, child adapts
Consequences of Anemia - correct answer ✔✔Diagnostic evaluation: Sometimes defined as a
Hgb <10 or 11 g/dl; however, this cutoff may be inappropriate for children
Newborn Anemia - correct answer ✔✔14 to 24 g/dl
Infant Anemia - correct answer ✔✔10 to 15 g/dl
Child Anemia - correct answer ✔✔11 to 16 g/dl
Anemia - correct answer ✔✔Pallor, paleness of mucous membranes, Tiredness, fatigue,
Tachycardia, Cool skin
Effects of Anemia on Circulatory System - correct answer ✔✔Hemodilution
, Effects of Anemia on Circulatory System - correct answer ✔✔Decreased peripheral resistance
Effects of Anemia on Circulatory System - correct answer ✔✔Increased cardiac circulation and
turbulence
Effects of Anemia on Circulatory System - correct answer ✔✔Cyanosis
Effects of Anemia on Circulatory System - correct answer ✔✔Growth retardation
Increased cardiac circulation and turbulence - correct answer ✔✔May lead to cardiac failure
Increased cardiac circulation and turbulence - correct answer ✔✔May have murmur
Anemia - correct answer ✔✔Treat underlying cause: Transfusion after hemorrhage if needed
Anemia - correct answer ✔✔Treat underlying cause: Nutritional intervention for deficiency
anemias
Anemia - correct answer ✔✔Supportive care: Intravenous (IV) fluids to replace intravascular
volume, Oxygen, and Bed rest
Anemia - correct answer ✔✔Nursing Care Management: Prepare child and family for laboratory
tests
Anemia - correct answer ✔✔Nursing Care Management: Decrease oxygen demands
Questions (2026 Updated)
Anemia - correct answer ✔✔The most common hematologic disorder of childhood
Anemia - correct answer ✔✔Decrease in number of RBCs and/or hemoglobin (Hgb)
concentration below normal
Anemia - correct answer ✔✔Decreased oxygen-carrying capacity of blood
Consequences of Anemia - correct answer ✔✔Decrease in oxygen-carrying capacity of blood
and decreased amount of oxygen available to tissues
Consequences of Anemia - correct answer ✔✔When develops slowly, child adapts
Consequences of Anemia - correct answer ✔✔Diagnostic evaluation: Sometimes defined as a
Hgb <10 or 11 g/dl; however, this cutoff may be inappropriate for children
Newborn Anemia - correct answer ✔✔14 to 24 g/dl
Infant Anemia - correct answer ✔✔10 to 15 g/dl
Child Anemia - correct answer ✔✔11 to 16 g/dl
Anemia - correct answer ✔✔Pallor, paleness of mucous membranes, Tiredness, fatigue,
Tachycardia, Cool skin
Effects of Anemia on Circulatory System - correct answer ✔✔Hemodilution
, Effects of Anemia on Circulatory System - correct answer ✔✔Decreased peripheral resistance
Effects of Anemia on Circulatory System - correct answer ✔✔Increased cardiac circulation and
turbulence
Effects of Anemia on Circulatory System - correct answer ✔✔Cyanosis
Effects of Anemia on Circulatory System - correct answer ✔✔Growth retardation
Increased cardiac circulation and turbulence - correct answer ✔✔May lead to cardiac failure
Increased cardiac circulation and turbulence - correct answer ✔✔May have murmur
Anemia - correct answer ✔✔Treat underlying cause: Transfusion after hemorrhage if needed
Anemia - correct answer ✔✔Treat underlying cause: Nutritional intervention for deficiency
anemias
Anemia - correct answer ✔✔Supportive care: Intravenous (IV) fluids to replace intravascular
volume, Oxygen, and Bed rest
Anemia - correct answer ✔✔Nursing Care Management: Prepare child and family for laboratory
tests
Anemia - correct answer ✔✔Nursing Care Management: Decrease oxygen demands
