Which term refers to a form of white blood cell involved in immune response?

Which type of lymphocyte is responsible for cellular immunity?

A client wants to donate blood before his or her abdominal surgery next week. What should be the nurse’s first action?

A nurse is assigned to care for a patient with ascites, secondary to cirrhosis. The nurse understands that the fluid accumulation in the peritoneal cavity results from a combination of factors including an alteration in oncotic pressure gradients and increased capillary permeability. Therefore, the nurse monitors the serum level of the plasma protein responsible for maintaining oncotic pressure, which is:

The nurse is caring for a client who had undergone hemodilution during surgery. Immediately after surgery, the nurse expects to see which lab result?

A client receiving a blood transfusion reports shortness of breath, appears anxious, and has a pulse of 125 beats/minute. What is the best action for the nurse to take after stopping the transfusion and awaiting further instruction from the health care provider?

The health care provider believes that the client has a deficiency in the leukocyte responsible for cell-mediated immunity. What should the nurse check the WBC count for?

A nurse is caring for a patient who has had a bone marrow aspiration with biopsy. What complication should the nurse be aware of and monitor the patient for?

A patient who has long-term packed RBC (PRBC) transfusions has developed symptoms of iron toxicity that affect liver function. What immediate treatment should the nurse anticipate preparing the patient for that can help prevent organ damage?

A client with chronic kidney disease has chronic anemia. What pharmacologic alternative to blood transfusion may be used for this client?

A nurse is caring for a client who has been diagnosed with an autosomal dominant hematologic disorder. Which disease does the nurse suspect?

The nurse is instructing the client with polycythemia vera how to perform isometric exercises such as contracting and relaxing the quadriceps and gluteal muscle during periods of inactivity. What does the nurse understand is the rationale for this type of exercise?

Which is a symptom of severe thrombocytopenia?

A client comes into the emergency department reporting an enlarged tongue. The tongue appears smooth and beefy red in color. The nurse also observes a 5-cm incision on the upper left quadrant of the abdomen. When questioned, the client states, “I had a partial gastrostomy 2 years ago.” Based on this information, the nurse attributes these symptoms to which problem?

The physician performs a bone marrow biopsy from the posterior iliac crest on a client with pancytopenia. What intervention should the nurse perform after the procedure?

An older adult client presents to the health care provider's office and reports exhaustion. The nurse, aware of the most common hematologic condition affecting the elderly, knows that which laboratory values should be assessed?

The body responds to infection by increasing the production of white blood cells (WBCs). The nurse should evaluate the differential count for what type of WBCs, which are the first WBCs to respond to an inflammatory event?

The nurse is caring for a client with hypoxia. What does the nurse understand is true regarding the client’s oxygen level and the production of red blood cells?

A 18-year-old client presents to the emergency department with a severe open fracture of the lower extremity. The health care provider tells the client that the client will need a blood transfusion. The client refuses, despite the advise of the health care provider. What does the nurse understand is the legal implication of the scenario?

A nurse is transfusing whole blood to a client with impaired renal function. During the transfusion, the client tells the nurse, “I feel very short of breath all of a sudden.” What is the nurse’s primary action?

Which cell of hematopoiesis is responsible for the production of red blood cells (RBCs) and platelets?

Albumin is important for the maintenance of fluid balance within the vascular system. Albumin is produced by which of the following?

A client receiving a unit of packed red blood cells (PRBCs) has been prescribed morphine 1 mg intravenously now for pain. What is the best method for the nurse to administer the morphine?

The client is planned to have a splenectomy. The nurse should prepare which medication to administer to this client?

Which client is not a candidate for blood donation according to the American Heart Association?

A patient will need a blood transfusion for the replacement of blood loss from the gastrointestinal tract. The patient states, “That stuff isn’t safe!” What is the best response from the nurse?

The nurse is preparing a patient for a bone marrow aspiration and biopsy from the site of the posterior superior iliac crest. What position will the nurse place the patient in?

A patient is undergoing platelet pheresis at the outpatient clinic. What does the nurse know is the most likely clinical disorder the patient is being treated for?

A nurse cares for several mothers and babies in the postpartum unit. Which mother does the nurse recognize as being most at risk for a febrile nonhemolytic reaction?

A nurse cares for an older adult client with acute myeloid leukemia (AML). What concept does the nurse understand leads to the increased risk of an older adult acquiring myeloid malignancies such as AML?

In normal blood, monocytes account for approximately what percentage of the total leukocyte count?

A client with Hodgkin disease had a bone marrow biopsy yesterday and reports aching at the biopsy site, rated a 5 (on a 1–10 scale). After assessing the biopsy site, which nursing intervention is most appropriate?

A nurse is reviewing a client’s morning laboratory results and notes a left shift in the band cells. Based on this result, the nurse can interpret that the client

Which type of lymphocyte is responsible for cellular immunity?

A nurse is teaching a client with a vitamin B12 deficiency about appropriate food choices to increase the amount of B12 ingested with each meal. The nurse knows the teaching is effective based on which statement by the client?

A nurse, caring for a client with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), reviews the client's differential WBC count. What type of WBC will the nurse check the level of?

The nurse is obtaining the health history of a client suspected of having a hematological condition. The nurse notes the client has a history of alcohol abuse. Which clinical presentation is related to alcohol consumption?

A nurse cares for a client with megaloblastic anemia who had a total gastrectomy three years ago. What statement will the nurse include in the client’s teaching regarding the condition?

Which type of leukocyte contains histamine and is an important part of hypersensitivity reactions?

A preoperative client is discussing blood donation with the nurse. Which statement by the client indicates to the nurse the need for further teaching?

After withdrawing the needle from blood donor’s arm, the site begins to bleed excessively. What is the nurse’s first action?

The nurse should be alert to which adverse assessment finding when transfusing a unit of packed red blood cells (PRBCs) too rapidly?

A client receiving a blood transfusion reports shortness of breath, appears anxious, and has a pulse of 125 beats/minute. What is the best action for the nurse to take after stopping the transfusion and awaiting further instruction from the health care provider?

The client's CBC with differential reveals small-shaped hemoglobin molecules. The nurse expects to administer which medication to this client?

The nurse is administering a blood transfusion to a client over 4 hours. After 2 hours, the client reports chills and has a fever of 101°F, an increase from a previous temperature of 99.2°F. What does the nurse recognize is occurring with this client?

While caring for a client, the nurse notes petechiae on the client’s trunk and lower extremities. What precaution will the nurse take when caring for this client?

A nurse cares for a client with myelodysplastic syndrome who requires frequent PRBC transfusions. What blood component does the nurse recognize as being most harmful if accumulated in the tissues due to chronic blood transfusions?

A nurse administers blood products to a client with Hodgkin disease. During the administration, the nurse notes the client has a fever and diffuse reddened skin rash. From what condition does the nurse suspect the client is suffering?

Which term describes the percentage of blood volume that consists of erythrocytes?

Which is the major function of neutrophils?

Which nursing intervention should be incorporated into the plan of care for a client with impaired liver function and a low albumin concentration?

A client with Hodgkin disease had a bone marrow biopsy yesterday and reports aching at the biopsy site, rated a 5 (on a 1–10 scale). After assessing the biopsy site, which nursing intervention is most appropriate?

The nurse is caring for a client with hypoxia. What does the nurse understand is true regarding the client’s oxygen level and the production of red blood cells?

A nurse is caring for a client who will undergo total knee replacement and will have an autologous transfusion. Which statement will the nurse include when teaching the client about the transfusion?

When conducting a health assessment on a client suspected for having a hematological disorder, the nurse should collect which data? Select all that apply.,,

A nurse cares for a client who has had a bone marrow aspiration. In addition to the client’s aspiration site, what locations on the body does the nurse recognize as having bone marrow? Select all that apply.,,