2026 Hematological
Disorders Practice
WITH QUALIFIED
QUESTIONS AND
RATIFIED 100%
CORRECT.
1. A patient with iron deficiency anemia is
most likely to exhibit which lab finding?
A. Elevated ferritin
B. Low total iron-binding capacity (TIBC)
,C. Low hemoglobin
D. High transferrin saturation
Answer: C. Low hemoglobin
Rationale: Iron deficiency anemia results in
decreased hemoglobin due to insufficient iron
for RBC production.
2. Which food should the nurse recommend to
a patient with iron deficiency anemia?
A. Milk
B. Spinach
C. White bread
D. Apples
Answer: B. Spinach
Rationale: Spinach is rich in iron, which helps
restore iron stores.
,3. A key symptom of vitamin B12 deficiency
anemia is:
A. Hair loss
B. Neuropathy
C. Jaundice
D. Edema
Answer: B. Neuropathy
Rationale: Vitamin B12 deficiency affects nerve
function, causing numbness and tingling.
4. The intrinsic factor is necessary for
absorption of:
A. Iron
B. Folate
C. Vitamin B12
D. Calcium
, Answer: C. Vitamin B12
Rationale: Intrinsic factor, produced in the
stomach, is required for B12 absorption in the
ileum.
5. A patient with aplastic anemia is at highest
risk for:
A. Hypertension
B. Infection
C. Hyperglycemia
D. Obesity
Answer: B. Infection
Rationale: Bone marrow failure leads to
decreased WBCs, increasing infection risk.
6. Which lab value indicates neutropenia?