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WorksheetsSickle Cell Disease Nursing
Total questions: 11
Worksheet time: 6mins
a patient with SCD is complaining of SOB, what is the nurse's priority?
Tell patient you are too busy right now
adminster IV fluids
get the doctor
adminster oxygen
A patient arrives at the ER with SCD, a fever of 101.2, and 8/10 pain in their abdomen. What should the nurse do FIRST?
give pain medication
Check for infection and give antibiotics
give oxygen
Apply heat to the abdomen
In sickle cell disease, the abnormal shape of red blood cells mainly causes which problem?
Blockage of small blood vessels
Increased oxygen delivery to tissues
Increased red blood cell lifespan
faster blood flow
which of the following patients is MOST at risk for developing SCD?
An adult with iron-deficiency anemia
A patient with a history of frequent infections
A child whose parents both have normal hemoglobin
A child with parents who both carry the sickle cell trait
A new patient is admitted with SCD. Which of the following include nursing priorities for this patient?
Restricting fluid intake to prevent swelling
Maintaining adequate hydration and oxygenation
Encouraging cold exposure to reduce pain
Promoting high-intensity physical activity
Why do sickled RBCs have a shorter lifespan than healthy RBCs?
They get destroyed by antibodies
because they have a flexible, biconcave shape
because they have a stiff, sticky, crescent shape
They are removed by the liver
Sickle cell disease can be classified as what kind of disorder?
viral infection
autoimmune disorder
bacterial infection
genetic disorder
SATA: what are some symptoms you can see in a patient with sickle cell anemia?
increased urine output (kidney damage form poor perfusion)
poor wound healing
skin appears pale, cyanotic
hyperhidrosis
A nurse is educating a patient with SCD. The patient asks why it's so important to stay hydrated. The nurse responds:
to prevent infection
more fluids can help the body make more RBCs
prevents dehydration, which can cause RBCs to sickle more easily
drinking fluids increases iron levels in the blood
An adolescent with SCD asks you if they can engage in sports at school. What education would you provide?
No, they are at a higher risk of sickle cell crisis
Yes: stay hydrated, avoid hot/cold extremes, and take frequent breaks
Yes: only if they take pain meds before
Yes: high-intensity sports are recommended to improve circulation/oxygen
This has been the best quiz you have ever taken! (say true so we can get an A please)
True
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