Coagulation Disorders 2026
Exam All Answers and
Illustrations Given
A patient receiving a thrombolytic reports a severe headache.
Which action should the nurse take? - ANSWER ✔✔Contact the
healthcare provider because the headache could indicate intracranial
bleeding.
A patient develops severe chest pain and shortness of breath.
, Which medication should the nurse expect to be prescribed for this
patient? - ANSWER ✔✔Alteplase (Activase)
A patient receiving an intravenous infusion of a thrombolytic insists on
getting up to go to the bathroom.
Which explanation should the nurse include when intervening? -
ANSWER ✔✔"Limiting your activity is best for your safety."
A patient is diagnosed with severe liver disease.
For which potential health problem should the nurse assess this patient?
- ANSWER ✔✔Bleeding
A patient with severe cramping in both legs is prescribed a coagulation
modifier.
Which information should the nurse include when explaining the
mechanism of action for this medication? - ANSWER ✔✔"It increases
circulation by reducing blood thickness and inhibiting platelet
aggregation."