Hematology NCLEX Practice Exam (100% Correct) Graded A+ |Verified|
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Hematology NCLEX Practice Exam
(100% Correct) Graded A+ |Verified|
Which of the following laboratory findings is most consistent with iron deficiency anemia?
a. Elevated reticulocyte count
b. Elevated hemoglobin levels
c. Elevated mean corpuscular volume (MCV)
d. Low serum ferrit...
Hematology NCLEX Practice Exam
(100% Correct) Graded A+ |Verified|
Which of the following laboratory findings is most consistent with iron deficiency anemia?
a. Elevated reticulocyte count
b. Elevated hemoglobin levels
c. Elevated mean corpuscular volume (MCV)
d. Low serum ferritin levels
A patient presents with increased bruising and a prolonged clotting time. Which disorder is most likely?
a. Sickle cell anemia
b. Hemophilia A
c. Polycythemia vera
d. Thalassemia
A patient with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) is being monitored. What is a typical sign of disease
progression in this patient?
a. Decreased lymphocyte count
b. Splenomegaly
c. Increased lymphadenopathy
d. Decreased platelet count
Which symptom is most commonly associated with multiple myeloma?
Bone pain, particularly in the back or ribs
Weight loss
Frequent infections
Headaches
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,In a patient with pernicious anemia, the nurse expects which of the following laboratory results?
a. Increased serum folate levels
b. Low vitamin B12 levels
c. Elevated white blood cell count
d. Increased reticulocyte count
What is the best dietary advice for a patient with iron deficiency anemia?
a. Avoid red meat and iron-rich foods
b. Increase intake of dairy products
c. Increase consumption of foods rich in iron like leafy greens and red meat
d. Focus on high-protein foods like nuts and beans
A patient with disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC) is at risk for which of the following?
a. Bleeding and thrombosis
b. Hypertension
c. Hyperkalemia
d. Dehydration
Which of the following is a hallmark feature of aplastic anemia?
a. Increased production of red blood cells
b. Pancytopenia (reduction in red cells, white cells, and platelets)
c. Hypersegmented neutrophils
d. Elevated platelet count
The nurse is educating a patient on managing sickle cell crises. Which of the following should the nurse
emphasize as most important?
a. Avoid strenuous activity
b. Stay well-hydrated
c. Use heat packs for pain relief
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, d. Monitor for fever
Which of the following diagnostic tests confirms the diagnosis of Hodgkin's lymphoma?
a. Lymph node biopsy showing Reed-Sternberg cells
b. Complete blood count
c. Chest X-ray
d. Bone marrow aspiration
In a patient with polycythemia vera, which treatment is most commonly used to prevent complications?
a. Chemotherapy
b. Blood transfusions
c. Phlebotomy to reduce red blood cell mass
d. Bone marrow transplant
A patient presents with petechiae and fatigue. Laboratory tests show a decreased platelet count. What is
the most likely diagnosis?
a. Hemolytic anemia
b. Pernicious anemia
c. Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP)
d. Multiple myeloma
Which of the following is the primary cause of hemolysis in sickle cell anemia?
a. Iron deficiency
b. Abnormal hemoglobin (HbS) causes red blood cells to become rigid and break apart
c. Autoimmune attack on red blood cells
d. Vitamin B12 deficiency
Which of the following interventions is a priority for a patient in a sickle cell crisis?
a. Administering antibiotics
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