NUR 148 Lab Group Questions

NUR 148 Lab Group Questions
1. A client was admitted with iron deficiency anemia and blood streaked emisis. Which
question is most appropriate for the nurse to ask in determining the extent of the cleients activity
intolerance?
a. "which activities were you able to do six months ago compared to the present?"
b. "How long have you had this problem?'
c. "have you been able to keep up with all your usual activities?"
d. "are you more tired now than you used to be?"
Answer
a. "which activities were you able to do six months ago compared to the present?"
2. Sickle-cell disease is one of several related genetic hemoglobin disorders that result in what?
Select all that apply?
a. Chronic anemia
b. Pain
c. Disability
d. Decreased risk for infection
e. Organ damage
Answer
A,B,C,E
a. Chronic anemia
b. Pain
c. Disability
e. Organ damage
3. What is an expected side effect of a patient on radiation therapy?
a. Local skin changes & hair loss
b. Enhanced taste
c. Energetic
d. Increased appetite
Answer
A
a. Local skin changes & hair loss
4. The nurse isreviewing laboratory results of a client diagnosed with multiple myeloma.Which
of the following would the nurse expect to note specifically in this disorder?
a. Decreased number of plasma cells n the bone marrow
b. Increased WBC
c. Increased calcium levels
d. Decreased blood urea nitrogen
Answer
C
c. Increased calcium levels