Nr 328 Exam 2 (Hematiologic) questions with correct answers

A nurse is providing teaching to a child and his family about the management of epistaxis. Which of the following positions should the nurse instruct the child to take when experiencing a nosebleed? - Answer Sit up and lean forward A child with leukemia is experiencing severe thrombocytopenia. Which of the following nursing interventions will not avoid the risk for injury based on this diagnosis? - Answer Limit visitors A child with leukemia has mucosal ulceration in his mouth and throat due to neutropenia. An intervention to ease discomfort from these ulcers is? - Answer Rinsing the child's mouth with NS frequently Which of the following statements by the parents of a child with iron deficiency anemia indicates that the parents understand the effects of oral iron therapy? - Answer "My child should rinse his mouth after taking the liquid iron." A 9-year-old child with frequent sickle cell crises is jaundiced. Which of the following would not be a possible cause of jaundice in the child with SCD? - Answer Cardiomegaly Medical interventions which the nurse would anticipate for the child with vaso-occlusive crisis include all of the following except - Answer Cold packs to affected joint A child with hemophilia cuts his arm while playing outside. Which of the following is not an emergency measure that will help stop the bleeding? - Answer Apply warm, wet soaks