MRCP UK EXAMINATIONS

NEUROLOGY

SURGERY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
A nursing instructor in a BSN program is preparing for a lecture on disorders of the hematopoietic system. Included in the lecture are conditions caused by reduced levels or absence of blood-clotting proteins. Which of the following is the instructor most likely referring to?
A
Pancytopenia
B
Coagulopathy
C
Aplastic anemia
D
Sickle cell disease
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The nurse should verify that the clients identification number is identical to the blood component tag number to ensure the client is receiving the correct blood component. A client must have a provider prescription to receive a blood transfusion.

Detailed explanation-2: -The nurse should be alert to which adverse assessment finding when transfusing a unit of packed red blood cells (PRBCs) too rapidly? Increasing the flow rate of a blood transfusion too rapidly can result in circulatory overload. Fluid overload can be manifested by crackles in the lungs.

Detailed explanation-3: -Eating foods high in vitamin B12 can help prevent low vitamin B12 levels. Good food sources of vitamin B12 include: Breakfast cereals with added vitamin B12. Meats such as beef, liver, poultry, and fish.

Detailed explanation-4: -After blood donation, the donor receives food and fluids and is asked to remain for observation. After the needle is removed, donors are asked to hold the involved arm straight up, and firm pressure is applied with sterile gauze for 2 to 3 minutes.

There is 1 question to complete.