NUR 270 Exam 3 Practice Questions and Correct Answers
Course
NUR 270
Institution
NUR 270
Most of the volume in the human blood is made up of? -plasma -RBC -WBC -platelets plasma
Which is NOT a vital function of blood? -transport O2 -absorb nutrients -transport CO2 -maintence of acid-base balance maintenance of acid base balance
What order would a nurse question for a patient suspecte...
NUR 270 Exam 3 Practice Questions and
Correct Answers
Most of the volume in the human blood is made up of?
-plasma
-RBC
-WBC
-platelets ✅plasma
Which is NOT a vital function of blood?
-transport O2
-absorb nutrients
-transport CO2
-maintence of acid-base balance ✅maintenance of acid base balance
What order would a nurse question for a patient suspected to have hemophilia?
-a blood draw for CBC, PT, and PTT
-PRN ibuprofen for painful joint swelling
-order to start an IV
-FOBT lab test ✅-PRN ibuprofen for painful joint swelling
The nurse overhears a nursing student educating a pt on hemophilia. Which statement
requires immediate intervention?
-You can apply ice packs to read affect by hemoarthritis
-use a soft bristled toothbrush
-avoid contact sports
-take Aspirin to avoid aches and pain ✅-take aspirin to avoid aches and pains
Which laboratory manifestation would you see in a patient with polycythemia? Select all
-elevated Hgb and RBC
-high EPO level
-elevated WBC count with basophilia
-Elevated platelet count(thrombocytois)
-platelet dysfunction
-low WBC level ✅-elevated HGB and RBC
-Elevated WBC
-Elevated platelet count
A patient has thrombocytopenia. What findings would you suspect to find?
-petechiae
-platelet count below 150,000
-excessive clotting
-prolonged bleeding time ✅-petechia
-platelet count below 150,000
,-prolonged bleeding time
A nurse should expect what clinical manifestations in a patient with excessive or
prolonged bleeding? Select all
-petechiae
-bleeding at injury site
-blood in urine and stools
-echymosis
-frequent nose bleeds ✅-petechiae
-blood in urine and stools
-echymosis
-frequent nose bleeds
Which of the following are complications of hemophilia?
-prolonged bleeding with major trauma
-prolonged bleeding with minor trauma
-loss of motion in joints
-brain bleeds
-unexpected or excessive umbilical cord bleeding in pregnant women ✅-prolonged
bleeding with major trauma
-prolonged bleeding with minor trauma
-loss of motion in joints
-brain bleeds
-unexpected or excessive umbilical cord bleeding in pregnant women
Which of the following are possible symptoms of ITP?
-petechiae
-bleeding from the gums or nose
-amenorrhea
-easy or excessive bruising ✅-petechiae
-bleeding from the gums or nose
-easy or excessive bruising
Which of the following are possible symptoms of ITP? Select all
-petechiae
-bleeding from the gums or nose
-amenorrhea
-easy or excessive bruising ✅-petechiae
-bleeding from the gums or nose
-easy or excessive bruising
The nurse is caring for a 9 year old patient with iron deficiency anemia. When providing
teaching about iron supplements, what information should the nurse provide to
caregivers? Select all
-iron supplements can cause dark stool
-give with dairy products to promote absorption
, -iron supplements require a subscription
-Iron supplements can cause constipation
-give with orange juice to promote absorption
-increase intake of dark leafy greens ✅-iron supplements can cause dark stool
-Iron supplements can cause constipation
-give with orange juice to promote absorption
-increase intake of dark leafy greens
The nurse is caring for a 17 year old with blood loss anemia. Which independent
nursing intervention should be implemented?
-order a blood transfusion and start transfusing
-asses vitals
-encourage frequent rest
-give iron supplements ordered by doctor
-administer prn Oxygen ✅-asses vitals
-encourage frequent rest
-give iron supplements ordered by doctor
-administer prn Oxygen
Manifestations of acute blood loss, with decreased BP at rest, rapid pulse, cool and
clammy skin occurs at what perfect of blood loss?
-25%
-50%
-40%
-10% ✅-40%
Megaloblastic anemia due to a folic acid deficiency is caused by: select all
-chronic alcoholism
-intestinal malabsorption
-Chron's disease
-methotrexate ✅-chronic alcoholism
-Chron's disease
-methotrexate
A 56 year old male has been diagnosed with Acquired Hemolytic Anemia related to
physical factors. The nurse explains this could be caused by: select all
-recent arsenic exposure
-recent prosthetic heart valve
-diabetes mellitus
-recent blood transfusion
-long term ibuprofen use ✅-recent prosthetic heart valve
-diabetes mellitus
What medications and interventions are appropriate for sickle cell patients?
-ranitidine and splenectomy
-hydroxyurea and bone marrow transplant
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