NUR 220 Exam 2

NUR 220 Exam 2
1. You are caring for a patient with a hematologic disorder. The patient asks you where the
body forms blood cells.Where would you tell the patient that blood cells are formed?
a) In the bone marrow
b) In the spleen
c) In the liver
d) In the kidneys
Answer
A
2. A patient has come to the OB/GYN clinic with complaints of a heavy men- strual flow. The
nurse knows that red blood cell production will be increased in the patient's body. Because of
this, the nurse is aware that the patient may need to increase her daily intake of what?
a) Vitamin D
b) Vitamin C
c) Magnesium
d) Iron
Answer
D
3. A nursing student is caring for a patient with acute myeloid leukemia who is preparing to
undergo induction therapy. In preparing a plan of care for this patient, the student should assign
the highest priority to which nursing diagnoses?
a) Activity intolerance
b) Risk for infection
c) Disturbed processes
d) Risk for spiritual distress
Answer
B