Textbook Of Basic Nursing 10th Ed. - Chapter 82:
Blood And Lymph Disorders Exam Latest Update
The nurse is documenting the blood type of a newborn as "type O." Which of the
following describes the antigens and antibodies related to this blood type?
A) It has the A antigen and the anti-B antibody.
B) It has the B antigen and the anti-A antibody.
C) It has both A and B antigens, but it does not have either the anti-A or the anti-B
antibody.
D) It does not have the A or B antigen, but it does have the anti-A and the anti-B
antibody - ANSWER D) It does not have the A or B antigen, but it does have the anti-A
and the anti-B antibody
The nurse is preparing a transfusion for a client with type AB blood. Which of the
following blood types is considered the universal donor?
A) Type A
B) Type B
C) Type O
D) Type AB - ANSWER C) Type B
In which of the following diseases would the D antigen be particularly important?
A) Erythroblastosis fetalis
B) Anemia
C) Sickle cell anemia
D) Polycythemia - ANSWER A) Erythroblastosis fetalis
The nurse is reading the laboratory results of a client with a blood disorder and notes
there is a positive direct Coombs' test. Which of the following conditions might this test
result signify?
A) Leukocytosis
B) Thrombocytosis
C) Polycythemia vera
D) Transfusion reaction - ANSWER D) Transfusion reaction
, The nurse is caring for a client who has leukemia. Which of the following blood test
results for white blood cells (WBCs) is useful in diagnosing and monitoring the
response to treatment for this condition?
A) Monocytosis
B) Lymphocytosis
C) Absolute polycythemia
D) Low platelet count - ANSWER B) Lymphocytosis
The nurse is explaining the parts of a complete blood count (CBC) to a client having
blood work done. Which of the following are part of this series of tests? Select all that
apply.
A) RBC count
B) Hematocrit
C) Prothrombin time
D) Hemoglobin
E) Blood smear
F) Erythrocyte sedimentation rate - ANSWER A) RBC count
B) Hematocrit
D)Hemoglobin
E) Blood smear
A client is scheduled for a bleeding time test. Which of the following are reasons this
test is performed? Select all that apply.
A) Detect platelet disorders
B) Diagnose infections
C) Evaluate for capillary defects
D) Diagnose inflammatory processes
E) Diagnose autoimmune conditions
F) Determine ability to stop bleeding - ANSWER A) Detect platelet disorders
C) Evaluate for capillary defects
F) Determine ability to stop bleeding
A blood culture is ordered for a client with pneumonia to discover the presence of
bacteria in the blood and to choose an antibiotic. Which of the following is a key nursing
intervention when this test is ordered?
A) Notify the laboratory when the client's temperature elevates.
B) Start antibiotic therapy before obtaining a blood culture.
C) Notify the physician if the client's condition worsens.
D) Ensure that the client lies still when the test is being performed. - ANSWER A) Notify
the laboratory when the client's temperature elevates.
For which of the following clients would a transfusion of colloid solutions be
recommended?
A) A client with stage 3 blood pressure
B) A client who is in respiratory distress
C) A client with hypotension related to hemorrhage
Blood And Lymph Disorders Exam Latest Update
The nurse is documenting the blood type of a newborn as "type O." Which of the
following describes the antigens and antibodies related to this blood type?
A) It has the A antigen and the anti-B antibody.
B) It has the B antigen and the anti-A antibody.
C) It has both A and B antigens, but it does not have either the anti-A or the anti-B
antibody.
D) It does not have the A or B antigen, but it does have the anti-A and the anti-B
antibody - ANSWER D) It does not have the A or B antigen, but it does have the anti-A
and the anti-B antibody
The nurse is preparing a transfusion for a client with type AB blood. Which of the
following blood types is considered the universal donor?
A) Type A
B) Type B
C) Type O
D) Type AB - ANSWER C) Type B
In which of the following diseases would the D antigen be particularly important?
A) Erythroblastosis fetalis
B) Anemia
C) Sickle cell anemia
D) Polycythemia - ANSWER A) Erythroblastosis fetalis
The nurse is reading the laboratory results of a client with a blood disorder and notes
there is a positive direct Coombs' test. Which of the following conditions might this test
result signify?
A) Leukocytosis
B) Thrombocytosis
C) Polycythemia vera
D) Transfusion reaction - ANSWER D) Transfusion reaction
, The nurse is caring for a client who has leukemia. Which of the following blood test
results for white blood cells (WBCs) is useful in diagnosing and monitoring the
response to treatment for this condition?
A) Monocytosis
B) Lymphocytosis
C) Absolute polycythemia
D) Low platelet count - ANSWER B) Lymphocytosis
The nurse is explaining the parts of a complete blood count (CBC) to a client having
blood work done. Which of the following are part of this series of tests? Select all that
apply.
A) RBC count
B) Hematocrit
C) Prothrombin time
D) Hemoglobin
E) Blood smear
F) Erythrocyte sedimentation rate - ANSWER A) RBC count
B) Hematocrit
D)Hemoglobin
E) Blood smear
A client is scheduled for a bleeding time test. Which of the following are reasons this
test is performed? Select all that apply.
A) Detect platelet disorders
B) Diagnose infections
C) Evaluate for capillary defects
D) Diagnose inflammatory processes
E) Diagnose autoimmune conditions
F) Determine ability to stop bleeding - ANSWER A) Detect platelet disorders
C) Evaluate for capillary defects
F) Determine ability to stop bleeding
A blood culture is ordered for a client with pneumonia to discover the presence of
bacteria in the blood and to choose an antibiotic. Which of the following is a key nursing
intervention when this test is ordered?
A) Notify the laboratory when the client's temperature elevates.
B) Start antibiotic therapy before obtaining a blood culture.
C) Notify the physician if the client's condition worsens.
D) Ensure that the client lies still when the test is being performed. - ANSWER A) Notify
the laboratory when the client's temperature elevates.
For which of the following clients would a transfusion of colloid solutions be
recommended?
A) A client with stage 3 blood pressure
B) A client who is in respiratory distress
C) A client with hypotension related to hemorrhage
