Hematology Actual Questions and Correct Answers
Q1
A child with sickle cell disease (SCD) is admitted with severe abdominal pain, pallor, and
fatigue. Which of the following factors may have triggered this vaso-occlusive crisis? (Select all
that apply) Dehydration Hypoxia Exposure to cold temperatures Recent infection Increased
physical activity
Answer: Dehydration
Q2
Which of the following are potential complications of untreated beta thalassemia in children?
(Select all that apply) Bone deformities Osteoporosis Enlargement of the spleen Diabetes
mellitus Delayed sexual maturation
Answer: Bone deformities
Q3
A nurse is assessing a child diagnosed with iron deficiency
Answer: A nurse is assessing a child diagnosed with iron deficiency Children with iron
deficiency anemia typically have low hemoglobin, low ferritin
Q4
A 16-year-old girl with heavy menstrual periods is at risk for developing iron deficiency anemia.
The nurse educates her about iron-rich foods. Which of the following should the nurse
recommend? (Select all that apply) Red meat Poultry Leafy green vegetables Fish White bread
Answer: Red meat
Q5
Which of the following are priority assessments for a child with beta thalassemia receiving
multiple blood transfusions? (Select all that apply) Monitor for signs of heart failure Assess for
signs of iron overload Check the child's growth and development Monitor liver function tests
Monitor blood pressure for signs of hypotension
Answer: Monitor for signs of heart failure
Q1
A child with sickle cell disease (SCD) is admitted with severe abdominal pain, pallor, and
fatigue. Which of the following factors may have triggered this vaso-occlusive crisis? (Select all
that apply) Dehydration Hypoxia Exposure to cold temperatures Recent infection Increased
physical activity
Answer: Dehydration
Q2
Which of the following are potential complications of untreated beta thalassemia in children?
(Select all that apply) Bone deformities Osteoporosis Enlargement of the spleen Diabetes
mellitus Delayed sexual maturation
Answer: Bone deformities
Q3
A nurse is assessing a child diagnosed with iron deficiency
Answer: A nurse is assessing a child diagnosed with iron deficiency Children with iron
deficiency anemia typically have low hemoglobin, low ferritin
Q4
A 16-year-old girl with heavy menstrual periods is at risk for developing iron deficiency anemia.
The nurse educates her about iron-rich foods. Which of the following should the nurse
recommend? (Select all that apply) Red meat Poultry Leafy green vegetables Fish White bread
Answer: Red meat
Q5
Which of the following are priority assessments for a child with beta thalassemia receiving
multiple blood transfusions? (Select all that apply) Monitor for signs of heart failure Assess for
signs of iron overload Check the child's growth and development Monitor liver function tests
Monitor blood pressure for signs of hypotension
Answer: Monitor for signs of heart failure
