A newborn is diagnosed with congenital intrinsic factor deficiency. Which of the following types of anemia will the nurse see documented on the chart?

When a nurse is reviewing lab results and notices that the erythrocytes contain an abnormally low concentration of hemoglobin, the nurse calls these erythrocytes:

A 5-year-old was diagnosed with normocytic-normochromic anemia. Which type of anemia does the nurse suspect the patient has?

After initial compensation, what hemodynamic change should the nurse monitor for in a patient who has a reduction in the number of circulating erythrocytes?

A 25-year-old female has a heavy menses during which she loses a profuse amount of blood. Which of the following adaptations should the nurse expect?

A 60-year-old patient diagnosed with emphysema experiences a rapid and pounding heart, dizziness, and fatigue with exertion. Which respiratory assessment findings indicate the respiratory system is compensating for the increased oxygen demand?

A 2-year-old malnourished child is diagnosed with vitamin B12 and folate deficiencies. A blood smear suggests the deficiency is macrocytic and normochromic. The nurse would expect the hemoglobin to be:

A 45-year-old is diagnosed with macrocytic, normochromic anemia. The nurse suspects the most likely cause of this condition is:

A 35-year-old female is diagnosed with vitamin B12 deficiency anemia (pernicious anemia). The most likely cause is a decrease in:

A 58-year-old female presents in the clinic with fatigue, weight loss, and tingling in her

fingers. Laboratory findings show low hemoglobin and hematocrit, a high mean corpuscular

volume, and normal plasma iron. These assessment findings are consistent with which type of

anemia?

Which individual should the nurse assess initially for vit. B12 deficiency anemia?

A 65-year-old experienced loss of appetite, weight loss, lemon-yellow skin, liver enlargement, and a beefy red tongue shortly before her death. Autopsy suggested pernicious anemia, and the cause of death would most likely reveal:

A 40-year-old male’s history includes being a vegetarian and abusing alcohol. Which of the following factors put him at greatest risk for developing folate deficiency anemia?

A patient who demonstrates chronic gastrointestinal bleeding is diagnosed with anemia. What is the primary cause of the patient’s anemia?

The nurse will check which of the following tests to directly measure iron stores?

A 21-year-old female was recently diagnosed with iron deficiency anemia. In addition to fatigue and weakness, which of the following clinical signs and symptoms would she most likely exhibit?

A 21-year-old woman was recently diagnosed with iron deficiency anemia. Her hematocrit is 32%. Which of the following treatments would the nurse expect to be prescribed for her?

A 45-year-old male is diagnosed with sideroblastic anemia. When he asks what the most likely cause of this disease is, what is the nurse’s best response?

A 50-year-old female was diagnosed with sideroblastic anemia. Which of the following assessment findings would most likely occur?

Lab results showing high iron, bilirubin, and transferrin and low hemoglobin and hematocrit would support a diagnosis of which form of anemia?

Considering anemia, what effect do vitamin B12 and folate deficiencies have on red blood cells?

Aplastic anemia is cause by:

A 57-year-old male presents to his primary care provider for red face, hands, feet, ears, and headache and drowsiness. A blood smear reveals an increased number of erythrocytes, indicating:

A 67-year-old female is admitted to the emergency department with a diagnosis of polycythemia vera. Upon taking the history, the patient will most likely report:

A 68-year-old is admitted to the emergency department with a diagnosis of polycythemia vera (PV). A nurse realizes the patient’s symptoms are mainly the result of:

A patient is admitted to the emergency department with a diagnosis of polycythemia vera (PV). Which treatment should the nurse discuss with the patient?

A 70-year-old is brought to the emergency department, where he dies shortly thereafter. Autopsy reveals polycythemia vera (PV). His death was most likely the result of:

When the nurse sees a diagnosis of hereditary hemochromatosis on the chart, the nurse knows this is a disorder of:

A 67-year-old male was diagnosed with polycythemia vera (PV) but refused treatment. His condition is at risk for converting to:

Leukocytosis can be defined as:

What is the most likely cause of the eosinophilia?

A 15-year-old female presents with splenomegaly, hepatomegaly, and lymph node enlargement. She is diagnosed with infectious mononucleosis. What should the nurse tell the patient about the recovery time?

A 35-year-old male with hyperthyroidism begins treatment to decrease thyroid activity. A nurse monitors for which of the following conditions that could result secondary to the treatment?

A 15-year-old male is diagnosed with infectious mononucleosis (IM). When the patient asks how he got this disease, how should the nurse respond? The most likely cause is:

A 15-year-old male with infectious mononucleosis is being given instructions on how to prevent the spread of this infection to others. Which statement represents a correct instruction?

A 10-year-old is diagnosed with leukemia. The nurse assesses for which other condition that could be associated with his disease?

A 5-year-old is diagnosed with acute leukemia. The patient will mostly likely be treated with:

A 35-year-old female is diagnosed with lymphadenopathy. Which assessment finding will help confirm this diagnosis?

A 35-year-old male has enlarged lymph nodes in the neck and a mediastinal mass. He was diagnosed with Hodgkin lymphoma. Which of the following abnormal cells would the nurse expect to find with this disease?

The people from which country have the lowest risk for Hodgkin lymphoma?

A 62-year-old reports experiencing regular night sweats and unintentionally losing weight. Physical exam reveals enlarged neck lymph nodes that do not appear to be painful. These findings support a diagnosis of which type of cancer?

A 10-year-old presents with abdominal swelling, night sweats, fever, and weight loss. He is diagnosed with Burkitt lymphoma. Upon obtaining the history, which of the following is the most likely cause?

A patient diagnosed with multiple myeloma reports severe pain. This pain can be attributed to:

For a patient experiencing hypersplenism, the nurse expects the erythrocytes to be:

Thrombocytopenia may be:

A 30-year-old presents with hematuria, menorrhagia, and bleeding gums, and is diagnosed with immune thrombocytic purpura (ITP). A nurse realizes the most likely cause is:

A patient is diagnosed with primary thrombocythemia. A nurse would expect the blood smear to reveal _____ platelets.

An IV drug user was diagnosed with hepatitis C 5 years ago. The patient is now experiencing impaired blood clotting. The nurse suspects a decrease in which of the following vitamins?

A nurse checks individuals with liver disease for clotting problems because:

40-year-old develops disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC). Upon obtaining the history, which finding is the most likely cause of this condition?

In disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC), the nurse assesses for active bleeding after

A patient has microcytic hypochromic anemia. Which of the following pathogenic mechanisms may cause anemia in this patient? (select all that apply)

A 15-year-old male is diagnosed with infectious mononucleosis. Which of the following assessment findings would he most likely demonstrate? (select all that apply)

A patient wants to know about risk factors for acute leukemia. Which of the following should the nurse include? (select all that apply)