NURS 6501 Week 7 Quiz / NURS6501 Week 7 Quiz ( 2 NEW Versions): Walden University

NURS 6501 Week 7 Quiz / NURS6501 Week 7 Quiz ( 2 Versions, Latest): Advanced Pathophysiology -Walden University

Walden   NURS 6501 Week 7 Quiz  / Walden   NURS6501 Week 7 Quiz (2 Versions, Latest)

Question 1

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?
Question 2

Which major symptom in a patient with sickle cell anemia indicates to the nurse, the patient
is experiencing a vaso-occlusive crisis?

Question 3

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

Question 4

When completing this quiz, did you comply with Walden University’s Code of Conduct
including the expectations for academic integrity?

Question 5

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

Question 6

Thrombocytopenia may be:

Question 7

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

Question 8

A 52-year-old male IV drug user was diagnosed with hepatitis C 5 years ago. He is now
experiencing impaired blood clotting. The nurse suspects a decrease in which of the
following vitamins?

Question 9

A nurse monitors for the most common childhood cancer, which is:
 

Question 10

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

Question 11

A staff member wants to know where the greatest proportion of iron is located. How should
the nurse respond? The greatest proportion of total body iron is located in the:
 

Question 12

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

Question 13

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?
 

Question 14

An adult patient’s blood sample is analyzed in a laboratory. Assuming a normal sample,
which type of white blood cell accounts for the highest percentage?
 

Question 15

A 50-year-old female is diagnosed with primary thrombocythemia. A nurse would expect the
blood smear to reveal _____ platelets.
 

Question 16

How should the nurse prepare a patient who is to receive a Schilling test for pernicious
anemia?

Question 17

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

Question 18

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

Question 19

A nurse is caring for a patient who cannot clot. Which end product of the clotting cascade is
this patient unable to make?

Question 20

A group of cells isolated in the laboratory have membrane-bound granules in their
cytoplasm and they show phagocytic activity. Which of the following cells is most similar?
 

Question 21

A 5-year-old female is diagnosed with acute leukemia. The nurse will most likely treat this

Question 22

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

Question 23

A 34-year-old male presents in the emergency room with extreme fatigue and shortness of
breath. His skin and sclera appear to have a yellowish discoloration. These assessment
findings are consistent with which type of anemia?
 

Question 24

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?
 

Question 25

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

Question 26

Which of the following individuals should the nurse assess first for a vitamin B12 deficiency
anemia?
 

Question 27

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

Question 28

A 35-year-old female is diagnosed with vitamin B12 deficiency anemia (pernicious anemia).
How should the nurse respond when the patient asks what causes pernicious anemia? A
decrease in ______ is the most likely cause.
 

Question 29

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

Question 30

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

Question 31

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?

Question 32

A hematologist is discussing hematopoiesis. Which information should be included? ________
participate in hematopoiesis.

Question 33

A 10-year-old male is diagnosed with sickle cell anemia. When the parents ask who is
responsible for this disease, what is the nurse’s best response? He most likely inherited it
from:

Question 34

A nurse is teaching the staff about platelets. Which information should the nurse include? In
addition to playing a role in hemostasis, platelets have the ability to:

Question 35

During an infection, the nurse assesses the lymph nodes. Lymph nodes enlarge and become
tender because:

Question 36

A 58-year-old female presents in the clinic presenting 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?