HESI Case Study Sickle Cell Anemia (SCA)
(Latest Update ) Questions &
Answers {Grade A} 100% Correct
Which potentially fatal complication(s) can occur? (Select all that apply. One, some, or
all options may be correct.) - correct answer Cerebral vascular accident.
Heart failure.
What is the best response by the nurse? - correct answer "She is susceptible to
infections. These vaccinations may help prevent a crisis."
Which child should the charge nurse assign to the new graduate nurse? - correct
answer A school-aged child who had an appendectomy 2 days ago.
, Which nursing task is best for the charge nurse to delegate to the UAP? - correct
answer Take the hourly vital signs for a child receiving a unit of blood.
How should the nurse respond? - correct answer "It provides information on the
disease and on support groups in this area."
Which behavior indicates to the nurse the caregiver understands about acute
exacerbations of sickle cell anemia? - correct answer She demonstrates how to
accurately read an oral thermometer.
Which is the best initial response by the nurse to explain SCD to the child's caregiver?
- correct answer "Red blood cells become 'C' shaped, stiff, and sticky, which blocks the
blood vessels."
(Latest Update ) Questions &
Answers {Grade A} 100% Correct
Which potentially fatal complication(s) can occur? (Select all that apply. One, some, or
all options may be correct.) - correct answer Cerebral vascular accident.
Heart failure.
What is the best response by the nurse? - correct answer "She is susceptible to
infections. These vaccinations may help prevent a crisis."
Which child should the charge nurse assign to the new graduate nurse? - correct
answer A school-aged child who had an appendectomy 2 days ago.
, Which nursing task is best for the charge nurse to delegate to the UAP? - correct
answer Take the hourly vital signs for a child receiving a unit of blood.
How should the nurse respond? - correct answer "It provides information on the
disease and on support groups in this area."
Which behavior indicates to the nurse the caregiver understands about acute
exacerbations of sickle cell anemia? - correct answer She demonstrates how to
accurately read an oral thermometer.
Which is the best initial response by the nurse to explain SCD to the child's caregiver?
- correct answer "Red blood cells become 'C' shaped, stiff, and sticky, which blocks the
blood vessels."
