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Anemia NCLEX Practice questions latest download
with answers updated version[2024-2025]
1. A 43-year-old African American male is admitted with sickle cell
anemia. The nurse plans to assess circulation in the lower extremities
every 2 hours. Which of the following outcome criteria would the nurse
use?
a. Body temperature of 99°F or less
b. Toes moved in active range of motion
c. Sensation reported when soles of feet are touched
d. Capillary refill of < 3 seconds: D
It is important to assess the extremities for blood vessel occlusion in the client
with sickle cell anemia because a change in capillary refill would indicate a
change in circulation.
2. Which of the following foods would the nurse encourage the client in
sickle cell crisis to eat?
a. Peaches
b. Cottage cheese
c. Popsicle
d. Lima beans: C
Hydration is important in the client with sickle cell disease to prevent thrombus
formation. Popsicles, gelatin, juice, and pudding have high fluid content.
3. The nurse is instructing a client with iron-deficiency anemia. Which
of the following meal plans would the nurse expect the client to select?
a. Roast beef, gelatin salad, green beans, and peach pie
b. Chicken salad sandwich, coleslaw, French fries, ice cream
c. Egg salad on wheat bread, carrot sticks, lettuce salad, raisin pie
d. Pork chop, creamed potatoes, corn, and coconut cake: C
Egg yolks, wheat bread, carrots, raisins, and green, leafy vegetables are all high
in iron, which is an important mineral for this client.
