Acute lymphoblastic le - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

A gap in the normal maturation pyramid of cells with many blasts and some mature forms is known as:Â correct answers leukemic hiatus Auer rods are inclusions found in: correct answers myeloblasts Chromosome changes in hematologic neoplasms are:Â correct answers present in AL but not MPD of MDS Genes that can cause tumors if activated are: correct answers proto-oncogenes A common characteristic of acute lymphoblastic leukemia is: correct answers bone and joint pain The FAB classi...

During intake, the triage nurse quickly realizes Roberto's parents speak limited English. Who is the best resource for the nurse to consult? CORRECT ANSWER Hospital interpreter What action should the nurse take after the specimen is obtained? CORRECT ANSWER Hold pressure for 5 minutes on all venipunctures until the CBC report is returned. Which action should the nurse take first? CORRECT ANSWER Examine the child for occult bleeding Based on Roberto's lab results, which factors place h...

Peds Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL)

Peds Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL)

HESI Case Studies: RN Pediatrics : Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL)

HESI Case Studies: RN Pediatrics : Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL)

HESI Case Studies: RN Pediatrics : Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL

Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL) SKINNY Reasoning April Peters, 10 years old Primary Concept Cellular Regulation Interrelated Concepts (In order of emphasis)  Infection  Perfusion  Clinical Judgment  Patient Education NCLEX Client Need Categories Percentage of Items from Each Category/Subcategory Covered in Case Study Safe and Effective Care Environment  Management of Care 17-23%   Safety and Infection Control 9-15% Health Promotion and Maintenance 6-12%...

Part 1: Recognizing RELEVANT Clinical Data History of Present Problem: April Peters is a 10-year-old female with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) who presents to the emergency department with a temperature of 38.4 degrees C. (101.2 F.) and a complaint of a sore throat. She has been receiving chemotherapy since her diagnosis three months ago. April's mother reports that her fever has been unresponsive to acetaminophen and she is two days out from her most recent chemotherapy treatment. No...