GNRS 556 - Exam with Questions and 100% Correct Answers
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GNRS 556 med surg
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GNRS 556 Med Surg
An adult patient is scheduled to undergo a bone marrow aspiration procedure. From
which areas of the body is bone marrow aspirated? Select all that apply
A. Ulna
B. Tibia
C. Patella
D. Sternum
E. Pelvic bone - Answer D. Sternum
E. Pelvic bone
GNRS 556 - Exam with Questions and 100%
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An adult patient is scheduled to undergo a bone marrow aspiration procedure. From
which areas of the body is bone marrow aspirated? Select all that apply
A. Ulna
B. Tibia
C. Patella
D. Sternum
E. Pelvic bone - Answer D. Sternum
E. Pelvic bone
(Present in the flat bones, this is where we are going to do our aspiration)
What is the cause of pernicious anemia? - Answer Deficiency of vitamin B12
Can you get anemia from blood loss? - Answer Yes
The nurse evaluates the lab results of a patient:
-Platelets 180,000
-Hemoglobin 15
-WBC: 6,000
-RBC: 4.4
What does the nurse conclude from above? Patient has...
A. Anemia
B. Leukopenia
,C. Normal findings
D. Thrombocytopenia - Answer C. Normal findings??
What are diagnostic studies for anemia? - Answer -Lab findings
-Stool occult blood test
-Endoscopy
-Colonoscopy
A patient with diagnosis of "anemia" is admitted to the unit. Which of the following
diagnoses is most important?
A. Risk for pain related to vaso-occlusion
B. Imbalance nutrition: less than body requirements related to lack of intake
C. Cardiac output decreased related to abnormal platelet count
D. Activity intolerance related to generalized weakness and fatigue - Answer D. Activity
intolerance related to generalized weakness and fatigue (this is the one that is most
relevant to anemia)
What are nursing interventions related to anemia? - Answer -Accommodate energy
levels
-Maximize O2 supply for vital functions
-Prevent injury
-Nutrition
Are iron supplements easy on the stomach? What are iron rich foods? - Answer -No, it is
recommended to take an hour before or after food
-Shellfish, legumes, red meat, pumpkin seeds, spinach, animal livers
, What is the etiology of iron-deficiency anema? - Answer -Inadequate dietary intake (5-
10% of ingested iron is absorbed)
-Intestinal malabsorption (something wrong with GI)
-Blood loss
-Hemolysis
-Pregnancy
-Anticonvulsants
-Oral contraceptives
What are general manifestations of iron-deficiency anemia? - Answer -Pallor
-Weakness
-Fatigue
-Fissure on mouth
What is treatment of iron-deficiency anemia like? - Answer -Treat underlying disease
-Increase intake of iron (nutrition and iron replacement)
-Transfusion of packed RBCs if severe
A client with iron deficiency anemia reports feeling fatigued. The nurse anticipates that
the RBC would indicate which of the following?
A. Macrocytic
B. Normocytic
C. Microcytic
D. Thrombocytic - Answer C. Microcytic
Who is most at risk for B12 deficiency? - Answer Vegans
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