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NUR 235: CARDIOLOGY- ACUTE CARE
NURSING 2025| BRAND NEW ACTUAL EXAM
WITH 100% VERIFIED QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT SOLUTIONS| GUARANTEED VALUE
PACK| ACE YOUR GRADES.
A client is admitted as sickle cell crisis with symptoms of dyspnea and
leg pain. The client's significant other says, "I don't really understand
why he is hurting so badly." Which response by the nurse is best? -
ANSWERS_- Clumping of abnormal RBCs blocks blood flow through
the capillaries.
The nurse is teaching a client with sickle cell anemia how to prevent
crisis. Which foods should the nurse teach the client to avoid -
ANSWERS_- Alcoholic beverages
The nurse is determining the effectiveness of treatment prescribed
for a client with anemia. Which question should the nurse use to
make this evaluation? - ANSWERS_Are you keeping up with your
work schedule?"
The nurse is assessing a client diagnosed with chronic leukemia.
Which should the nurse focus on? (select all that apply) - ANSWERS_-
Fatigue
- Infection
- Social isolation
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A client diagnosed with sickle cell anemia is experiencing vaso-
occlussive crisis. Which intervention would be appropriate for this
client? (select all that apply) - ANSWERS_- Administering oxygen
- Managing pain
- Encouraging rest
A client hospitalized with sickle cell frequently asks for opioid pain
medications often shortly after receiving a dose. The nurse on the
unit believes the client is drug seeking. When the client requests pain
medication, what action by the nurse is best? - ANSWERS_Give the
client pain medication if it is time for another dose
A client is having diagnostic tests to determine the cause of anemia.
The nurse realizes that the test will focus on: (select all that apply) -
ANSWERS_- Disorders that cause RBC destruction
- Disorders that reduce production of RBCs
- Presence of bleeding
The nurse at the hematology clinic is working with clients who have
polycythemia vera. Which client should the nurse see first? -
ANSWERS_- Client who reports SOB
A nursing student is caring for a client with leukemia. The nurse
asked why the client is still at risk for infection when client's WBC is
high. What response by the nurse is best? - ANSWERS_- While there
is an increase in WBCs, they are abnormal cells and won't provide
protection
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A client has been admitted after sustaining a humerus fracture that
occurs when picking up the family cat. What test result would the
nurse correlate to this condition - ANSWERS_- Bence Jones protein in
the urine
A client with thrombocytopenic purpura has had a splenectomy and
returned to the surgical unit from the med-surg floor a few minutes
ago. The nurse assesses the client and finds the abdominal dressing
saturated with blood. What is the priority action of the nurse? -
ANSWERS_- Take a set of vital signs and notify the surgeon
A client has thrombocytopenia. Which client statement indicates that
the client understands self-management of this condition? -
ANSWERS_- "I usually put ice on bumps and bruises."
A nurse is caring for 4 clients with leukemia. After hand-off report,
which client should the nurse see first - ANSWERS_- The client who
has 2 bloody diarrhea stools this morning
A client's health record states that they have regular infusions of
factor 9. The nurse would justify and suspect that this client has what
diagnosis? - ANSWERS_Hemophilia
A nurse working with clients with sickle cell teaches about self-
management to prevent exacerbation of sickle cell crisis. What
factors should clients be taught to avoid? - ANSWERS_
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A client who had a splenectomy 2 days ago complains of malaise. The
nurse checks the client's temperature and finds it at 102*F. What
action by the nurse should take priority? - ANSWERS_Notify the
physician
A client who is taking warfarin (coumadin) 5mg daily has an
international normalized ratio (INR) of 2.5. It is time to administer
the next dose of coumadin. What should the nurse do? -
ANSWERS_Administer as ordered (therapeutic INR for pt on
coumadin is 2-3)
A nurse is assisting with d***** on a newly admitted client with a
history of hemophilia. Which assessment finding indicates that the
client has experienced several episodes of bleeding in the past? -
ANSWERS_Joint deformities (pts with hemophilia bleed into joints)
A nurse provides a teaching plan for a client with aplastic anemia.
Which is the most important concept to teach for health
maintenance? - ANSWERS_Avoid exposure to others with acute
infection
A client is diagnosed with folic acid deficiency. On what dietary
changes would the nurse instruct this client? (select all that apply) -
ANSWERS_Add green leafy vegetables to meals
Snack on peanuts
Eat breads fortified with folic acid
Prepare soups with dried beans and peas
NUR 235: CARDIOLOGY- ACUTE CARE
NURSING 2025| BRAND NEW ACTUAL EXAM
WITH 100% VERIFIED QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT SOLUTIONS| GUARANTEED VALUE
PACK| ACE YOUR GRADES.
A client is admitted as sickle cell crisis with symptoms of dyspnea and
leg pain. The client's significant other says, "I don't really understand
why he is hurting so badly." Which response by the nurse is best? -
ANSWERS_- Clumping of abnormal RBCs blocks blood flow through
the capillaries.
The nurse is teaching a client with sickle cell anemia how to prevent
crisis. Which foods should the nurse teach the client to avoid -
ANSWERS_- Alcoholic beverages
The nurse is determining the effectiveness of treatment prescribed
for a client with anemia. Which question should the nurse use to
make this evaluation? - ANSWERS_Are you keeping up with your
work schedule?"
The nurse is assessing a client diagnosed with chronic leukemia.
Which should the nurse focus on? (select all that apply) - ANSWERS_-
Fatigue
- Infection
- Social isolation
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A client diagnosed with sickle cell anemia is experiencing vaso-
occlussive crisis. Which intervention would be appropriate for this
client? (select all that apply) - ANSWERS_- Administering oxygen
- Managing pain
- Encouraging rest
A client hospitalized with sickle cell frequently asks for opioid pain
medications often shortly after receiving a dose. The nurse on the
unit believes the client is drug seeking. When the client requests pain
medication, what action by the nurse is best? - ANSWERS_Give the
client pain medication if it is time for another dose
A client is having diagnostic tests to determine the cause of anemia.
The nurse realizes that the test will focus on: (select all that apply) -
ANSWERS_- Disorders that cause RBC destruction
- Disorders that reduce production of RBCs
- Presence of bleeding
The nurse at the hematology clinic is working with clients who have
polycythemia vera. Which client should the nurse see first? -
ANSWERS_- Client who reports SOB
A nursing student is caring for a client with leukemia. The nurse
asked why the client is still at risk for infection when client's WBC is
high. What response by the nurse is best? - ANSWERS_- While there
is an increase in WBCs, they are abnormal cells and won't provide
protection
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A client has been admitted after sustaining a humerus fracture that
occurs when picking up the family cat. What test result would the
nurse correlate to this condition - ANSWERS_- Bence Jones protein in
the urine
A client with thrombocytopenic purpura has had a splenectomy and
returned to the surgical unit from the med-surg floor a few minutes
ago. The nurse assesses the client and finds the abdominal dressing
saturated with blood. What is the priority action of the nurse? -
ANSWERS_- Take a set of vital signs and notify the surgeon
A client has thrombocytopenia. Which client statement indicates that
the client understands self-management of this condition? -
ANSWERS_- "I usually put ice on bumps and bruises."
A nurse is caring for 4 clients with leukemia. After hand-off report,
which client should the nurse see first - ANSWERS_- The client who
has 2 bloody diarrhea stools this morning
A client's health record states that they have regular infusions of
factor 9. The nurse would justify and suspect that this client has what
diagnosis? - ANSWERS_Hemophilia
A nurse working with clients with sickle cell teaches about self-
management to prevent exacerbation of sickle cell crisis. What
factors should clients be taught to avoid? - ANSWERS_
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A client who had a splenectomy 2 days ago complains of malaise. The
nurse checks the client's temperature and finds it at 102*F. What
action by the nurse should take priority? - ANSWERS_Notify the
physician
A client who is taking warfarin (coumadin) 5mg daily has an
international normalized ratio (INR) of 2.5. It is time to administer
the next dose of coumadin. What should the nurse do? -
ANSWERS_Administer as ordered (therapeutic INR for pt on
coumadin is 2-3)
A nurse is assisting with d***** on a newly admitted client with a
history of hemophilia. Which assessment finding indicates that the
client has experienced several episodes of bleeding in the past? -
ANSWERS_Joint deformities (pts with hemophilia bleed into joints)
A nurse provides a teaching plan for a client with aplastic anemia.
Which is the most important concept to teach for health
maintenance? - ANSWERS_Avoid exposure to others with acute
infection
A client is diagnosed with folic acid deficiency. On what dietary
changes would the nurse instruct this client? (select all that apply) -
ANSWERS_Add green leafy vegetables to meals
Snack on peanuts
Eat breads fortified with folic acid
Prepare soups with dried beans and peas
