EAQ Week #11 Nursing Examination Review: Iron-Deficiency Anemia, Vitamin
B12 & Folic Acid Deficiency, Pernicious Anemia, Hemolytic Anemia, Sickle Cell
Crisis, Aplastic Anemia, RBC Morphology, Hematology Diagnostics, CBC
Interpretation, Reticulocyte Count, Microcytic Hypochromic RBCs, Macrocytic
RBCs, Iron Studies, Ferritin, TIBC, Transferrin Saturation, Nutritional Anemia,
Pediatric Iron Deficiency, Pregnancy Anemia, Electrolyte Imbalances,
Hypokalemia, Hypomagnesemia, Blood Transfusion Protocols, Erythropoietin
Deficiency, Hemodynamic Assessment, Focused Physical Assessment, Clinical
Signs Pallor Fatigue Dyspnea, Laboratory Monitoring, Nursing Interventions,
Medication Administration, Patient Education, NCLEX-Style Critical Thinking
Exam Questions Verified and Provided with Complete A+ Graded Rationales
Latest Updated 2026
Which iron-rich foods would the nurse recommend for a toddler diagnosed with iron deficiency
anemia? Select all that apply. One, some, or all responses may be correct.
1
Carrots
2
Chicken
3
Broccoli
4
Lean steak
5
,Whole milk
2 Chicken
3 Broccoli
4 Lean steak
Parents should be encouraged to provide an iron-rich diet that includes heme and nonheme
iron sources such as poultry (chicken), green leafy vegetables (broccoli), and red meats (lean
steak). Carrots are not a source of iron in the diet. Whole milk consumption should be limited
because it is a source of oxalates, which decrease the absorption of iron.
Which drink would the nurse instruct a client with iron deficiency anemia to choose to drink
with the supplement for efficient absorption?
1
Water
2
Skim milk
3
Orange juice
4
A strawberry milkshake
3 Orange juice
Iron should be taken before breakfast on an empty stomach to permit maximal absorption; the
ascorbic acid in orange juice enhances the absorption of iron. Water does not provide the
ascorbic acid necessary for absorption of iron. Iron should not be taken with milk or other dairy
products, which may interfere with its absorption. STUDY TIP: Avoid planning other activities
, that will add stress to your life between now and the time you take the licensure examination.
Enough will happen spontaneously; do not plan to add to it.
Which foods will the nurse recommend to a client with iron deficiency anemia? Select all that
apply. One, some, or all responses may be correct.
1
Grapes
2
Spinach
3
Oranges
4
Beef liver
5
Cantaloupe
2 Spinach
4 Beef liver
Spinach and beef liver contain high amounts of iron. Grapes, oranges, and cantaloupe are low in
iron. STUDY TIP: Begin studying by setting goals. Make sure they are realistic. A goal of scoring
100% on all exams is not realistic, but scoring an 85% may be a better goal.
When performing a focused assessment on a client with a possible diagnosis of iron deficiency
anemia, which locations would the nurse examine? Select all that apply. One, some, or all
responses may be correct.
B12 & Folic Acid Deficiency, Pernicious Anemia, Hemolytic Anemia, Sickle Cell
Crisis, Aplastic Anemia, RBC Morphology, Hematology Diagnostics, CBC
Interpretation, Reticulocyte Count, Microcytic Hypochromic RBCs, Macrocytic
RBCs, Iron Studies, Ferritin, TIBC, Transferrin Saturation, Nutritional Anemia,
Pediatric Iron Deficiency, Pregnancy Anemia, Electrolyte Imbalances,
Hypokalemia, Hypomagnesemia, Blood Transfusion Protocols, Erythropoietin
Deficiency, Hemodynamic Assessment, Focused Physical Assessment, Clinical
Signs Pallor Fatigue Dyspnea, Laboratory Monitoring, Nursing Interventions,
Medication Administration, Patient Education, NCLEX-Style Critical Thinking
Exam Questions Verified and Provided with Complete A+ Graded Rationales
Latest Updated 2026
Which iron-rich foods would the nurse recommend for a toddler diagnosed with iron deficiency
anemia? Select all that apply. One, some, or all responses may be correct.
1
Carrots
2
Chicken
3
Broccoli
4
Lean steak
5
,Whole milk
2 Chicken
3 Broccoli
4 Lean steak
Parents should be encouraged to provide an iron-rich diet that includes heme and nonheme
iron sources such as poultry (chicken), green leafy vegetables (broccoli), and red meats (lean
steak). Carrots are not a source of iron in the diet. Whole milk consumption should be limited
because it is a source of oxalates, which decrease the absorption of iron.
Which drink would the nurse instruct a client with iron deficiency anemia to choose to drink
with the supplement for efficient absorption?
1
Water
2
Skim milk
3
Orange juice
4
A strawberry milkshake
3 Orange juice
Iron should be taken before breakfast on an empty stomach to permit maximal absorption; the
ascorbic acid in orange juice enhances the absorption of iron. Water does not provide the
ascorbic acid necessary for absorption of iron. Iron should not be taken with milk or other dairy
products, which may interfere with its absorption. STUDY TIP: Avoid planning other activities
, that will add stress to your life between now and the time you take the licensure examination.
Enough will happen spontaneously; do not plan to add to it.
Which foods will the nurse recommend to a client with iron deficiency anemia? Select all that
apply. One, some, or all responses may be correct.
1
Grapes
2
Spinach
3
Oranges
4
Beef liver
5
Cantaloupe
2 Spinach
4 Beef liver
Spinach and beef liver contain high amounts of iron. Grapes, oranges, and cantaloupe are low in
iron. STUDY TIP: Begin studying by setting goals. Make sure they are realistic. A goal of scoring
100% on all exams is not realistic, but scoring an 85% may be a better goal.
When performing a focused assessment on a client with a possible diagnosis of iron deficiency
anemia, which locations would the nurse examine? Select all that apply. One, some, or all
responses may be correct.
