Hematology Actual Questions and Correct Answers
Q1
A 43-year-old African American D male is admitted with sickle cell anemia. The nurse plans to
assess circulation in the lower extremities every 2 hours. Which of the following outcome
criteria would the nurse use? Body temperature of 99°F or less Toes moved in active range of
motion Sensation reported when soles of feet are touched Capillary refill of < 3 seconds
Answer: Body temperature of 99°F or less
Q2
A 25-year-old male is admitted in B sickle cell crisis. Which of the following interventions would
be of highest priority for this client? Taking hourly blood pressures with mechanical cuff
Encouraging fluid intake of at least 200mL per hour Position in high Fowler's with knee gatch
raised Administering Tylenol as ordered
Answer: Taking hourly blood pressures with mechanical cuff
Q3
A 14 year old girl has been hospitalized with Sickle Cell Anemia in vasoocclusive crisis. Which of
these Nursing diagnoses should receive priority in the Nursing plan of care? -- Impaired social
interaction -- Alteration in body image -- Pain -- Alteration in tissue perfusion
Answer: D
Q4
Which of the following foods would the nurse encourage the client in sickle cell crisis to eat? --
Peaches -- Cottage cheese -- Popsicles -- Lima beans
Answer: C
Q5
The male client with sickle cell anemia comes to the emergency room with a temperature of
101.4 F and tells the nurse that he is having a sickle cell crisis. Which diagnostic test should the
nurse anticipate the emergency room doctor ordering for the client? -- Spinal tap. -- Hemoglobin
electrophoresis. -- Sickle-turbidity test (Sickledex). -- Blood cultures.
Answer: D
Q1
A 43-year-old African American D male is admitted with sickle cell anemia. The nurse plans to
assess circulation in the lower extremities every 2 hours. Which of the following outcome
criteria would the nurse use? Body temperature of 99°F or less Toes moved in active range of
motion Sensation reported when soles of feet are touched Capillary refill of < 3 seconds
Answer: Body temperature of 99°F or less
Q2
A 25-year-old male is admitted in B sickle cell crisis. Which of the following interventions would
be of highest priority for this client? Taking hourly blood pressures with mechanical cuff
Encouraging fluid intake of at least 200mL per hour Position in high Fowler's with knee gatch
raised Administering Tylenol as ordered
Answer: Taking hourly blood pressures with mechanical cuff
Q3
A 14 year old girl has been hospitalized with Sickle Cell Anemia in vasoocclusive crisis. Which of
these Nursing diagnoses should receive priority in the Nursing plan of care? -- Impaired social
interaction -- Alteration in body image -- Pain -- Alteration in tissue perfusion
Answer: D
Q4
Which of the following foods would the nurse encourage the client in sickle cell crisis to eat? --
Peaches -- Cottage cheese -- Popsicles -- Lima beans
Answer: C
Q5
The male client with sickle cell anemia comes to the emergency room with a temperature of
101.4 F and tells the nurse that he is having a sickle cell crisis. Which diagnostic test should the
nurse anticipate the emergency room doctor ordering for the client? -- Spinal tap. -- Hemoglobin
electrophoresis. -- Sickle-turbidity test (Sickledex). -- Blood cultures.
Answer: D
