Anemias and more NCLEX-like Critical Thinking Questions

Which of the following assessment findings does the nurse expect in the client with iron deficiency anemia? Select all that apply

The home health nurse visits a client with pernicious anemia. Which of the following statements by the client requires further education by the nurse?

The medical-surgical nurse is caring for 4 clients.  Which of her clients is at the highest risk for pernicious anemia?

The nurse is caring for a newly-diagnosed client with aplastic anemia.  The client states, “I need to take more iron for my anemia.” What is the best response by the nurse?

The nurse reviews the CBC results of a newly-admitted African American client.  The client has the following CBC results:  

Hemoglobin 7.1 g/dl

Hematocrit  19.4%

WBC  2,000

Platelets  70,000

The nurse recognizes that, based on these lab results, the condition that this client is most likely experiencing is which of the following?

The nurse is caring for a client with megaloplastic anemia.  Which of the following is a cause of this anemia?

The client has been diagnosed with polycythemia vera.  Which of the following statements shows lack of understanding about the disease?

The clinic nurse is taking the history and physical of a female alcoholic client who is on oral contraceptives.  The client has a BMI of 19 and complains of fatigue and shortness of breath with exertion.  Which of the following conditions is the client most likely experiencing?

Which of the following clients is at the LOWEST RISK for developing folic acid deficiency anemia?

Choose the BEST match for each of the following.

A client has decreased serum ferritin, transferrin, and total iron-binding capacity.  What condition is this client most likely experiencing?

The nurse is reviewing the medical record of a client with anemia.  Which of the following findings does the nurse anticipate?

The nurse is caring for a client with a sickle cell crisis.  Which of the following is the priority intervention?

The nurse is caring for a client with sickle cell crisis. Which of the following doctor’s order does the nurse anticipate? Select all that apply.

The nurse is discharging a client with thrombocytopenia.  Which of the following points should the nurse include in the teaching plan?

The nurse is caring for a client with sickle cell disease.  After having breakfast, the client reports to the nurse that she is experiencing a severe headache and weakness.  The client appears confused.  The nurse demonstrates knowledge of sickle cell anemia when the nurse is concerned about which of the following conditions?