BMTCN Practice Test B: HSCT Nursing Care,
GVHD & Survivorship Essentials|Complete
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granulocytic cell types include - answer-basophil, eosinophil & neutrophil
strong predictor of relapse following an allo? - answer-disease stage
diagnostic test for ocular gvhd? - answer-schirmers test
s/s of ocular gvhd - answer-allo recipient, gritty sensation in eyes, photosensitivity
Stem cell products with an ABO incompatibility between donor and recipient are managed by
which of the following?
a - Depletion of red blood cells after collection
b - Cryopreservation to prevent a adverse reaction
c - Product irradiation prior to infusion
d - Removal of white blood cells through filtering - answer-a - Depletion of red blood cells after
collection. rbc can be filtered after collection if there is an ABO incompatibility
A patient continues to have symptoms of acute GVHD after a fourteen day course of
glucocorticoids. What medication does the nurse anticipate an order for?
a - Antithymocyte globulin
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,b - Mineralocorticoids
c - Cyclosporine
d - Intravenous immunoglobulin - answer-a - Antithymocyte globulin,
ATG is the secondary treatment for GVHD that is not responding.
A young child undergoing a peripheral blood stem cell apheresis procedure reports a tingling
sensation in the lips, hands and feet. Which of the following infusion orders does the nurse
expect?
a - Packed red blood cells
b - Potassium
c - Calcium gluconate
d - Magnesium - answer-c - Calcium gluconate,
Citrate is commonly used as an anticoagulant during the apheresis procedure. Hypocalcemia is a
common side effect of citrate, especially in small children
Which statement by a nurse would indicate further teaching about transplant recipients is
required? "Important criteria used to evaluate a patient for HSCT include:
a - age of the caregivers."
b - current disease status."
c- support resources available to the patient."
d - baseline organ function." - answer-a - age of the caregivers."
Age of the caregivers is not a criteria determining recipient status.
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, The cluster of differentiation system is used to:
a - crossmatch for blood product transfusion.
b - identify different types of cytokines.
c - measure immune function.
d - classify cell surface proteins on leukocytes. - answer-d - classify cell surface proteins on
leukocytes.
The cluster of differentiation system classifies cell surface proteins.
The impact of stress on social function following transplant is greatest between:
a - survivor and extended family members.
b - child survivor and parent.
c - survivor and spouse.
d - child survivor and siblings. - answer-c -Research has shown the strongest impact from stress
after transplant is between survivor and spouse.
What is the best initial step in determining the evidence available to support a current nursing
intervention?
a - Review current literature regarding the intervention, identify gaps or inconsistencies in
nursing practice.
b - Evidence is not necessary to guide nursing practice.
c - Ask fellow nurses on the unit what their current practice is.
d - Conduct a research study comparing two different processes to see which is better. -
answer-a - Review current literature regarding the intervention, identify gaps or inconsistencies
in nursing practice.
Answer: Identifying gaps in the literature and inconsistencies in HSCT practices is an important
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GVHD & Survivorship Essentials|Complete
Questions Provided with Verified A+ Graded
Answers Latest Updated 2026
granulocytic cell types include - answer-basophil, eosinophil & neutrophil
strong predictor of relapse following an allo? - answer-disease stage
diagnostic test for ocular gvhd? - answer-schirmers test
s/s of ocular gvhd - answer-allo recipient, gritty sensation in eyes, photosensitivity
Stem cell products with an ABO incompatibility between donor and recipient are managed by
which of the following?
a - Depletion of red blood cells after collection
b - Cryopreservation to prevent a adverse reaction
c - Product irradiation prior to infusion
d - Removal of white blood cells through filtering - answer-a - Depletion of red blood cells after
collection. rbc can be filtered after collection if there is an ABO incompatibility
A patient continues to have symptoms of acute GVHD after a fourteen day course of
glucocorticoids. What medication does the nurse anticipate an order for?
a - Antithymocyte globulin
1
,b - Mineralocorticoids
c - Cyclosporine
d - Intravenous immunoglobulin - answer-a - Antithymocyte globulin,
ATG is the secondary treatment for GVHD that is not responding.
A young child undergoing a peripheral blood stem cell apheresis procedure reports a tingling
sensation in the lips, hands and feet. Which of the following infusion orders does the nurse
expect?
a - Packed red blood cells
b - Potassium
c - Calcium gluconate
d - Magnesium - answer-c - Calcium gluconate,
Citrate is commonly used as an anticoagulant during the apheresis procedure. Hypocalcemia is a
common side effect of citrate, especially in small children
Which statement by a nurse would indicate further teaching about transplant recipients is
required? "Important criteria used to evaluate a patient for HSCT include:
a - age of the caregivers."
b - current disease status."
c- support resources available to the patient."
d - baseline organ function." - answer-a - age of the caregivers."
Age of the caregivers is not a criteria determining recipient status.
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, The cluster of differentiation system is used to:
a - crossmatch for blood product transfusion.
b - identify different types of cytokines.
c - measure immune function.
d - classify cell surface proteins on leukocytes. - answer-d - classify cell surface proteins on
leukocytes.
The cluster of differentiation system classifies cell surface proteins.
The impact of stress on social function following transplant is greatest between:
a - survivor and extended family members.
b - child survivor and parent.
c - survivor and spouse.
d - child survivor and siblings. - answer-c -Research has shown the strongest impact from stress
after transplant is between survivor and spouse.
What is the best initial step in determining the evidence available to support a current nursing
intervention?
a - Review current literature regarding the intervention, identify gaps or inconsistencies in
nursing practice.
b - Evidence is not necessary to guide nursing practice.
c - Ask fellow nurses on the unit what their current practice is.
d - Conduct a research study comparing two different processes to see which is better. -
answer-a - Review current literature regarding the intervention, identify gaps or inconsistencies
in nursing practice.
Answer: Identifying gaps in the literature and inconsistencies in HSCT practices is an important
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