Passpoint-immune and hematologic

Question 1 See full question

A client in sickle cell crisis has been hospitalized during her pregnancy. After giving discharge
instructions, the nurse determines the client needs further teaching when she makes which statement?

You Selected:

 "I will need more frequent appointments during the remainder of the pregnancy."

Correct response:

 “I will need to take an iron supplement even if my laboratory values are normal.”

Explanation:

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Question 2 See full question

The nurse teaches the client with iron deficiency anemia that food sources with high iron content
include:

You Selected:

 beef.

Correct response:

 beef.

Explanation:

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Question 3 See full question

A young adult has been bitten by a human, and the skin on the forearm is broken. The client's last
tetanus shot was about 8 years ago. The nurse should prepare the client for:

You Selected:

 an injection of tetanus toxoid.

Correct response:

 an injection of tetanus toxoid.

Explanation:

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Allopurinol is prescribed for a client who has chronic gout. Which comment indicates that the client
understands how to take the allopurinol?

,You Selected:

 "I must take this drug on an empty stomach."

Correct response:

 "I should drink plenty of fluids when taking allopurinol."

Explanation:

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A client is receiving a transfusion of packed red blood cells. To safely administer the blood, the nurse
should:

You Selected:

 stay with the client during the first 15 minutes to detect signs or symptoms of a reaction.

Correct response:

 stay with the client during the first 15 minutes to detect signs or symptoms of a reaction.

Explanation:

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After teaching the parents of a child newly diagnosed with leukemia about the disease, which
description if given by the mother best indicates that she understands the nature of leukemia?

You Selected:

 "The disease is a type of cancer characterized by an increase in immature white blood cells."

Correct response:

 "The disease is a type of cancer characterized by an increase in immature white blood cells."

Explanation:

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A client with pernicious anemia asks why she must take vitamin B 12 injections forever. Which is the
nurse's best response?

You Selected:

 “The reason for your vitamin deficiency is an inability to absorb the vitamin because the
stomach is not producing sufficient amounts of a factor that allows the vitamin to be absorbed.”

,Correct response:

 “The reason for your vitamin deficiency is an inability to absorb the vitamin because the
stomach is not producing sufficient amounts of a factor that allows the vitamin to be absorbed.”

Explanation:

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What should the nurse should teach the client with neutropenia and the family to avoid?

You Selected:

 using suppositories or enemas

Correct response:

 using suppositories or enemas

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Question 9 See full question

A complete blood count is commonly performed before a client goes into surgery. What does this test
seek to identify?

You Selected:

 Abnormally low hematocrit (HCT) and hemoglobin (Hb) levels

Correct response:

 Abnormally low hematocrit (HCT) and hemoglobin (Hb) levels

Explanation:

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Question 10 See full question

The nurse is providing discharge teaching for a client with a compromised immune system and on
neutropenic precautions. When discussing types of fruits and vegetables that the client likes, which are
encouraged? Select all that apply.

You Selected:

 Cooked corn

 Broccoli florets

 Bananas

, Correct response:

 Canned peaches

 Cooked corn

Question 1 See full question

A client takes prednisone, as ordered, for rheumatoid arthritis. During follow-up visits, the nurse should
assess the client for common adverse reactions to this drug, such as:

You Selected:

 fluid retention and weight gain.

Correct response:

 fluid retention and weight gain.

Explanation:

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Question 2 See full question

A client diagnosed with idiopathic thrombocytopenia purpura needs a peripherally inserted central
catheter (PICC) placed. When explaining the catheter to the client, the nurse explains that one advantage
of a catheter is that it can be used:

You Selected:

 for 2 weeks without being replaced.

Correct response:

 to provide long-term access to central veins.

Explanation:

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Question 3 See full question

A nurse preparing to discharge a child with leukemia observes a family member who has a cold sharing a
meal with the child. How should the nurse approach the situation?

You Selected:

 Tell family members to be careful to avoid the child if they're sick.

Correct response:

 Offer a face mask to the person with the cold and use this as an opportunity for further
teaching.

Explanation: