ATI Hematologic System Exam Questions
With Answers Graded A+
A nurse is monitoring a client who is undergoing anticoagulant therapy with Heparin. Which of the
following findings should the nurse identify as a possible indication of hemorrhage? (yellow sclera,
elevated BP, rapid pulse, or stool change)
Rapid Pulse
A client has an acute ischemic cerebrovascular event due to a thrombus in a cerebral vessel. What
drug does the nurse administer?
Alteplase
A nurse is caring for a client who has renal failure and is taking Epoetin. The nurse should monitor for
what adverse event? (Hypertension, muscle pain, edema, dry mouth)
Hypertension
A client takes aspirin to reduce the risk of a cardiovascular event. Aspirin inhibits the platelet
aggregation of what?
Inhibiting Cyclooxyrgenase Action in Platelets
A nurse is administering Epoetin (IV) to a renal failure client. What is the action of the nurse when
administering?
Administer via IV Bolus over 1-3 minutes
A nurse is caring for a client who is taking Ferrous Sulfate to treat iron-deficiency anemia and
develops iron toxicity. Which drug can treat this complication? (Flumazenil, Naloxone, Acetylcysteine,
Deferoxamine)
Deferoxamine
A client is taking Folic Acid to treat megaloblastic anemia. The nurse monitors what lab tests for
therapeutic effectiveness?
Reticulocyte Count
A client is receiving Alteplase after an acute myocardial infarction. Which medication should be taken
with Alteplase?
Heparin
A nurse is caring for a client who is about to begin taking Epoetin. An increase in "PT, WBC, Hgb or
Platelets" indicates that the therapy is effective?
Hgb (Hemoglobin)
A nurse is caring for a client who is taking Filgrastim to treat neutropenia. The nurse should assess the
client for which adverse event? (Dusky nail beds, Enlarged Spleen, Swollen Calf, Petechia)
Enlarged Spleen
A nurse should identify that Clopidrogel is contraindicated for clients who have which of the following
conditions?
With Answers Graded A+
A nurse is monitoring a client who is undergoing anticoagulant therapy with Heparin. Which of the
following findings should the nurse identify as a possible indication of hemorrhage? (yellow sclera,
elevated BP, rapid pulse, or stool change)
Rapid Pulse
A client has an acute ischemic cerebrovascular event due to a thrombus in a cerebral vessel. What
drug does the nurse administer?
Alteplase
A nurse is caring for a client who has renal failure and is taking Epoetin. The nurse should monitor for
what adverse event? (Hypertension, muscle pain, edema, dry mouth)
Hypertension
A client takes aspirin to reduce the risk of a cardiovascular event. Aspirin inhibits the platelet
aggregation of what?
Inhibiting Cyclooxyrgenase Action in Platelets
A nurse is administering Epoetin (IV) to a renal failure client. What is the action of the nurse when
administering?
Administer via IV Bolus over 1-3 minutes
A nurse is caring for a client who is taking Ferrous Sulfate to treat iron-deficiency anemia and
develops iron toxicity. Which drug can treat this complication? (Flumazenil, Naloxone, Acetylcysteine,
Deferoxamine)
Deferoxamine
A client is taking Folic Acid to treat megaloblastic anemia. The nurse monitors what lab tests for
therapeutic effectiveness?
Reticulocyte Count
A client is receiving Alteplase after an acute myocardial infarction. Which medication should be taken
with Alteplase?
Heparin
A nurse is caring for a client who is about to begin taking Epoetin. An increase in "PT, WBC, Hgb or
Platelets" indicates that the therapy is effective?
Hgb (Hemoglobin)
A nurse is caring for a client who is taking Filgrastim to treat neutropenia. The nurse should assess the
client for which adverse event? (Dusky nail beds, Enlarged Spleen, Swollen Calf, Petechia)
Enlarged Spleen
A nurse should identify that Clopidrogel is contraindicated for clients who have which of the following
conditions?
