ADULT HEALTH III FINAL 2026 FINAL REVIEW
QUESTIONS ANSWERS BUNDLED PRACTICE
COLLECTION
◉ While examining the lymph nodes during physical assessment, the
nurse would be most concerned about which of the following
findings?
a. A 2-cm nontender supraclavicular node
b. A 1-cm mobile and nontender axillary node
c. An inability to palpate any superficial lymph nodes
d. Firm inguinal nodes in a client with an infected foot.
Answer: a. A 2-cm nontender supraclavicular node
◉ The nurse is caring for a client who had an intraoperative
hemorrhage 12 hours ago. Which of the following laboratory results
should the nurse anticipate?
a. Hematocrit of 45%
b. Hemoglobin of 132 g/L
c. Decreased white blood cell (WBC) count
d. Elevated reticulocyte count.
Answer: d. Elevated reticulocyte count
,◉ The nurse is caring for a client whose complete blood count (CBC)
and differential indicate that the client is neutropenic. Which of the
following actions should the nurse include in the plan of care?
a. Avoid intramuscular injections.
b. Encourage increased oral fluids.
c. Check temperature every 4 hours.
d. Increase intake of iron-rich foods..
Answer: c. Check temperature every 4 hours.
◉ The nurse is caring for a newly admitted client whose complete
blood count (CBC) shows a "shift to the left." Which of the following
assessments should the nurse monitor in the plan of care?
a. Cool extremities
b. Pallor and weakness
c. Elevated temperature
d. Low oxygen saturation.
Answer: c. Elevated temperature
◉ The health care provider orders an ultrasound of the spleen for a
client who has been in a car accident. Which of the following actions
should the nurse take before this procedure?
a. Check for any iodine allergy.
b. Insert a large-bore IV catheter.
,c. Place the client on NPO status.
d. Assist the client to a flat position..
Answer: d. Assist the client to a flat position.
◉ The nurse is caring for a client with pancytopenia of unknown
origin who is confused and is scheduled for the following diagnostic
tests. Which of the following tests should the nurse contact the
client's family member to obtain a signed consent form?
a. ABO blood typing
b. Bone marrow biopsy
c. Abdominal ultrasound
d. Complete blood count (CBC).
Answer: b. Bone marrow biopsy
◉ The nurse is reviewing the complete blood count (CBC) for a
client admitted with abdominal pain. Which of the following
information will be most important for the nurse to communicate to
the health care provider?
a. Monocytes 4%
b. Hemoglobin 116 g/L
c. Platelet count 145 109 /L
d. White blood cells 13.5 109 /L.
Answer: d. White blood cells 13.5 109 /L
, ◉ The nurse is reviewing the laboratory results of clotting study
tests for the client. Which of the following findings should the nurse
identify as abnormal?
a. Activated clotting time 118 seconds
b. Activated partial thromboplastin time 40 seconds
c. D-dimer 200 mcg/L
d. Fibrinogen 4 g/L.
Answer: b. Activated partial thromboplastin time 40 seconds
◉ The nurse is caring for a client with anemia who is experiencing
increased fatigue and occasional palpitations at rest. Which of the
following laboratory findings should the nurse expect?
a. Normal red blood cell (RBC) indices
b. Hematocrit (Hct) of 38%
c. Hemoglobin (Hb) of 86 g/L
d. RBC count of 4.5 1012/L.
Answer: c. Hemoglobin (Hb) of 86 g/L
◉ Which of the following menu choices indicate that the client
understands the nurse's teaching about best dietary choices for iron-
deficiency anemia?
a. Omelette and whole wheat toast
QUESTIONS ANSWERS BUNDLED PRACTICE
COLLECTION
◉ While examining the lymph nodes during physical assessment, the
nurse would be most concerned about which of the following
findings?
a. A 2-cm nontender supraclavicular node
b. A 1-cm mobile and nontender axillary node
c. An inability to palpate any superficial lymph nodes
d. Firm inguinal nodes in a client with an infected foot.
Answer: a. A 2-cm nontender supraclavicular node
◉ The nurse is caring for a client who had an intraoperative
hemorrhage 12 hours ago. Which of the following laboratory results
should the nurse anticipate?
a. Hematocrit of 45%
b. Hemoglobin of 132 g/L
c. Decreased white blood cell (WBC) count
d. Elevated reticulocyte count.
Answer: d. Elevated reticulocyte count
,◉ The nurse is caring for a client whose complete blood count (CBC)
and differential indicate that the client is neutropenic. Which of the
following actions should the nurse include in the plan of care?
a. Avoid intramuscular injections.
b. Encourage increased oral fluids.
c. Check temperature every 4 hours.
d. Increase intake of iron-rich foods..
Answer: c. Check temperature every 4 hours.
◉ The nurse is caring for a newly admitted client whose complete
blood count (CBC) shows a "shift to the left." Which of the following
assessments should the nurse monitor in the plan of care?
a. Cool extremities
b. Pallor and weakness
c. Elevated temperature
d. Low oxygen saturation.
Answer: c. Elevated temperature
◉ The health care provider orders an ultrasound of the spleen for a
client who has been in a car accident. Which of the following actions
should the nurse take before this procedure?
a. Check for any iodine allergy.
b. Insert a large-bore IV catheter.
,c. Place the client on NPO status.
d. Assist the client to a flat position..
Answer: d. Assist the client to a flat position.
◉ The nurse is caring for a client with pancytopenia of unknown
origin who is confused and is scheduled for the following diagnostic
tests. Which of the following tests should the nurse contact the
client's family member to obtain a signed consent form?
a. ABO blood typing
b. Bone marrow biopsy
c. Abdominal ultrasound
d. Complete blood count (CBC).
Answer: b. Bone marrow biopsy
◉ The nurse is reviewing the complete blood count (CBC) for a
client admitted with abdominal pain. Which of the following
information will be most important for the nurse to communicate to
the health care provider?
a. Monocytes 4%
b. Hemoglobin 116 g/L
c. Platelet count 145 109 /L
d. White blood cells 13.5 109 /L.
Answer: d. White blood cells 13.5 109 /L
, ◉ The nurse is reviewing the laboratory results of clotting study
tests for the client. Which of the following findings should the nurse
identify as abnormal?
a. Activated clotting time 118 seconds
b. Activated partial thromboplastin time 40 seconds
c. D-dimer 200 mcg/L
d. Fibrinogen 4 g/L.
Answer: b. Activated partial thromboplastin time 40 seconds
◉ The nurse is caring for a client with anemia who is experiencing
increased fatigue and occasional palpitations at rest. Which of the
following laboratory findings should the nurse expect?
a. Normal red blood cell (RBC) indices
b. Hematocrit (Hct) of 38%
c. Hemoglobin (Hb) of 86 g/L
d. RBC count of 4.5 1012/L.
Answer: c. Hemoglobin (Hb) of 86 g/L
◉ Which of the following menu choices indicate that the client
understands the nurse's teaching about best dietary choices for iron-
deficiency anemia?
a. Omelette and whole wheat toast
