RNSG 2539 LATEST EXAM
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1. What lab testing results are indicative of DIC?
Answer -Prothrombin Time (PT)
-partial throboplastin time (PTT)
-Activated Partial Thrompoplastin Time (aPTT)
-Bleeding Time
-Thrombin Time
Decrease levels Answer -Fibrogen
-Platelets
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, -Clotine factor II, V, VIII, & X
and Antithrombin III
2. The nurse is reviewing the laboratory test results of a child diagnosed with
disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC). Which of the following would
the nurse interpret as indicative of this disorder?
A) Shortened prothrombin time
B) Increased fibrinogen level
C) Positive fibrin split products
D) Increased platelets
Answer C) Positive fibrin split products
3. The nurse is caring for a postpartum patient admitted to the intensive care
unit with a diagnosis of disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC). What is
the drug of choice to treat this problem?
A. Heparin
B. Urokinase
C. Aspirin
D. Warfarin
Answer A.) Heparin
4. In the ICU, a postsurgical client has developed sepsis and is being treated
with multiple medications. During the mid-morning assessment, which find-
ing leads the nurse to suspect the client may be developing a complication
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, called disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC)? Select all that apply.
A) Headaches associated with light sensitivity
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, B) Oozing from all previous puncture and intravenous sites
C) Decreased O2 saturation and diminished breath sounds in lower lobes
D) Hemorrhage from the surgical site requiring deep pressure dressings
E) Urine from the Foley catheter is bloody
Answer D) Hemorrhage from the surgical site requiring deep pressure dressings
5. A healthy, primiparous (first-time) mother delivered a healthy infant several
hours ago, but the mother has experienced postpartum hemorrhage. Which
of the following disorders is most likely to underlie the client's excessive
bleeding after delivery?
A) Disseminated intravascular coagulation
B) Hemophilia A
C) Von Willebrand disease
D) Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP)
Answer A) Disseminated intravascular coagulation
6. What is the concept behind heparin for PT with DIC?
-It prevents the clotting phase from being completed which inhibits the breakdown of fibrinogen.
- It also helps avoid hemorrhage by preventing the body from depleting entire stage of coagulation factors.
7. What are some acute clinical manifestations of DIC?
-Directly related to bleeding problems such as Answer
Petechia, Purpura, oozing from puncture sites or severe hemorrhaging.
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226 Questions | Latest Update 2026
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| Real Exam Prep
1. What lab testing results are indicative of DIC?
Answer -Prothrombin Time (PT)
-partial throboplastin time (PTT)
-Activated Partial Thrompoplastin Time (aPTT)
-Bleeding Time
-Thrombin Time
Decrease levels Answer -Fibrogen
-Platelets
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, -Clotine factor II, V, VIII, & X
and Antithrombin III
2. The nurse is reviewing the laboratory test results of a child diagnosed with
disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC). Which of the following would
the nurse interpret as indicative of this disorder?
A) Shortened prothrombin time
B) Increased fibrinogen level
C) Positive fibrin split products
D) Increased platelets
Answer C) Positive fibrin split products
3. The nurse is caring for a postpartum patient admitted to the intensive care
unit with a diagnosis of disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC). What is
the drug of choice to treat this problem?
A. Heparin
B. Urokinase
C. Aspirin
D. Warfarin
Answer A.) Heparin
4. In the ICU, a postsurgical client has developed sepsis and is being treated
with multiple medications. During the mid-morning assessment, which find-
ing leads the nurse to suspect the client may be developing a complication
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, called disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC)? Select all that apply.
A) Headaches associated with light sensitivity
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, B) Oozing from all previous puncture and intravenous sites
C) Decreased O2 saturation and diminished breath sounds in lower lobes
D) Hemorrhage from the surgical site requiring deep pressure dressings
E) Urine from the Foley catheter is bloody
Answer D) Hemorrhage from the surgical site requiring deep pressure dressings
5. A healthy, primiparous (first-time) mother delivered a healthy infant several
hours ago, but the mother has experienced postpartum hemorrhage. Which
of the following disorders is most likely to underlie the client's excessive
bleeding after delivery?
A) Disseminated intravascular coagulation
B) Hemophilia A
C) Von Willebrand disease
D) Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP)
Answer A) Disseminated intravascular coagulation
6. What is the concept behind heparin for PT with DIC?
-It prevents the clotting phase from being completed which inhibits the breakdown of fibrinogen.
- It also helps avoid hemorrhage by preventing the body from depleting entire stage of coagulation factors.
7. What are some acute clinical manifestations of DIC?
-Directly related to bleeding problems such as Answer
Petechia, Purpura, oozing from puncture sites or severe hemorrhaging.
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