NR 283 Week 5 Quiz Questions and Verified Answers A+ Grade 2026/2027 |
Pathophysiology Week 5 Study Guide
What are the manifestations of general anemia?
a. Erythema, tachypnea, hypertension, dyspnea
b. Petechia, dyspnea, pain, ecchymosis,
c. Pallor, fatigue, dyspnea, tachycardia
d. Cyanosis, dyspnea, confusion, chest pain - (ANSWER)Pallor, fatigue, dyspnea, tachycardia
What are manifestations of blood-clotting disorders and excessive bleeding? (SELECT ALL THAT APPLY)
a. Gum bleeding and epistaxis
b. Occult or black/tarry stool
c. Petechiae, purpura, ecchymosis d. Hemarthroses, hematemesis, or hemoptysis
e. Feeling faint and anxious
f. Low blood pressure, rapid pulse - (ANSWER)Gum bleeding and epistaxis, Occult or black/tarry stool,
Petechiae, purpura, ecchymosis, Hemarthroses, hematemesis, or hemoptysis, Feeling faint and anxious,
Low blood pressure, rapid pulse
What disease process is noted to cause a reduction in oxygen transport in the blood?
a. Congestive Heart Failure
b. Anemia
c. Polycythemia
d. Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation (DIC) - (ANSWER)Anemia
What is the terminology for increased number of white blood cells?
, NR 283 Week 5 Quiz Questions and Verified Answers A+ Grade 2026/2027 |
Pathophysiology Week 5 Study Guide
a. Leukopenia
b. Leukocytosis
c. Polycythemia
d. Neutropenia - (ANSWER)Leukocytosis
A client presents with severe pain over multiple areas of the body, pallor, weakness, dyspnea,
tachycardia, jaundice, and splenomegaly. Which blood related disorder does the nurse suspect?
a. Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation (DIC)
b. Pernicious anemia
c. Sickle cell anemia
d. Leukemia - (ANSWER)Sickle cell anemia
A nurse is educating a client about their new diagnosis of pernicious anemia. Which of the following
statements by the client is incorrect?
a. "My recent gastric surgery and chronic gastritis caused this"
b. "My symptoms may include numbness and tingling, nausea/diarrhea, and a red swollen tongue"
c. "The lack of intrinsic factor causes large immature red blood cells"
d. "My poor dietary habit is what caused this" - (ANSWER)"My poor dietary habit is what caused this"
Which clients are most at risk for iron deficiency anemia? (SELECT ALL THAT APPLY)
a. A client with heavy menstruation b. A client with chronic stomach ulcers
c. A client on radiation and chemotherapy
d. A client with a diet low in iron
Pathophysiology Week 5 Study Guide
What are the manifestations of general anemia?
a. Erythema, tachypnea, hypertension, dyspnea
b. Petechia, dyspnea, pain, ecchymosis,
c. Pallor, fatigue, dyspnea, tachycardia
d. Cyanosis, dyspnea, confusion, chest pain - (ANSWER)Pallor, fatigue, dyspnea, tachycardia
What are manifestations of blood-clotting disorders and excessive bleeding? (SELECT ALL THAT APPLY)
a. Gum bleeding and epistaxis
b. Occult or black/tarry stool
c. Petechiae, purpura, ecchymosis d. Hemarthroses, hematemesis, or hemoptysis
e. Feeling faint and anxious
f. Low blood pressure, rapid pulse - (ANSWER)Gum bleeding and epistaxis, Occult or black/tarry stool,
Petechiae, purpura, ecchymosis, Hemarthroses, hematemesis, or hemoptysis, Feeling faint and anxious,
Low blood pressure, rapid pulse
What disease process is noted to cause a reduction in oxygen transport in the blood?
a. Congestive Heart Failure
b. Anemia
c. Polycythemia
d. Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation (DIC) - (ANSWER)Anemia
What is the terminology for increased number of white blood cells?
, NR 283 Week 5 Quiz Questions and Verified Answers A+ Grade 2026/2027 |
Pathophysiology Week 5 Study Guide
a. Leukopenia
b. Leukocytosis
c. Polycythemia
d. Neutropenia - (ANSWER)Leukocytosis
A client presents with severe pain over multiple areas of the body, pallor, weakness, dyspnea,
tachycardia, jaundice, and splenomegaly. Which blood related disorder does the nurse suspect?
a. Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation (DIC)
b. Pernicious anemia
c. Sickle cell anemia
d. Leukemia - (ANSWER)Sickle cell anemia
A nurse is educating a client about their new diagnosis of pernicious anemia. Which of the following
statements by the client is incorrect?
a. "My recent gastric surgery and chronic gastritis caused this"
b. "My symptoms may include numbness and tingling, nausea/diarrhea, and a red swollen tongue"
c. "The lack of intrinsic factor causes large immature red blood cells"
d. "My poor dietary habit is what caused this" - (ANSWER)"My poor dietary habit is what caused this"
Which clients are most at risk for iron deficiency anemia? (SELECT ALL THAT APPLY)
a. A client with heavy menstruation b. A client with chronic stomach ulcers
c. A client on radiation and chemotherapy
d. A client with a diet low in iron
