WBC, RBC, and Platelet Nursing Interventions PDF

WBC (White Blood Cell count) • • • • • Question: A patient's WBC count is 10. What nursing interventions are appropriate if the WBC count is elevated, suggesting a potential infection? o a) Administer iron supplements o b) Encourage fluid intake o c) Initiate infection control measures (Correct...

WBC (White Blood Cell count) • • • • • Question: A patient's WBC count is 10. What nursing interventions are appropriate if the WBC count is elevated, suggesting a potential infection? o a) Administer iron supplements o b) Encourage fluid intake o c) Initiate infection control measures (Correct Answer) o d) Monitor for signs of dehydration Question: The WBC count is 3.5 in a pediatric patient. What specific considerations should the nurse take into account when assessing and managing WBC counts in children? o a) Administer vitamin K o b) Monitor for signs of infection o c) Use age-specific reference ranges (Correct Answer) o d) Initiate bleeding precautions Question: A patient's WBC count is within the normal range at 6.2. What nursing interventions are generally indicated for a patient with a normal WBC count? o a) Administer platelet transfusions o b) Continue routine monitoring (Correct Answer) o c) Initiate infection control measures o d) Encourage a diet rich in iron Question: An elderly patient has a WBC count of 8. What considerations should the nurse keep in mind when managing WBC counts in elderly patients? o a) Use age-specific reference ranges o b) Monitor for signs of anemia o c) Consider age-related changes (Correct Answer) o d) Initiate bleeding precautions Question: A postoperative patient has a WBC count of 9.8. What nursing interventions are essential in monitoring for potential postoperative infections? o a) Encourage fluid intake o b) Administer iron supplements o c) Closely monitor the surgical site (Correct Answer) o d) Administer vitamin K RBC and Hemoglobin • Question: A male patient has an HGB level of 14 g/dL and an RBC count of 5,000. What nursing actions are appropriate for a patient with normal hemoglobin and RBC values? o a) Administer prescribed blood products o b) Continue routine monitoring (Correct Answer) o c) Initiate infection control measures • • • • • • • • o d) Encourage fluid intake Question: The HGB level in a female patient is 9 g/dL, and the RBC count is 3,500. What nursing interventions are indicated for this patient with critically low hemoglobin and RBC values? o a) Monitor for signs of thrombosis o b) Administer prescribed blood products (Correct Answer) o c) Encourage a diet rich in iron o d) Initiate bleeding precautions Question: A pregnant patient's HGB is 12 g/dL, and the RBC count is 4,200. What nursing interventions are important for managing hemoglobin and RBC levels during pregnancy? o a) Monitor hemoglobin and RBC levels regularly (Correct Answer) o b) Administer vitamin K o c) Initiate infection control measures o d) Administer prescribed platelet transfusions Question: A patient's HGB is 11 g/dL, and the RBC count is 3,800. What nursing actions are necessary for a patient with low hemoglobin and RBC values, indicating anemia? o a) Administer prescribed blood products (Correct Answer) o b) Encourage a diet rich in iron o c) Closely monitor the surgical site o d) Initiate bleeding precautions Question: The HGB is 15 g/dL in a pediatric patient, and the RBC count is 4,500. What specific considerations should the nurse take into account when assessing and managing HGB and RBC counts in pediatric patients? a) Administer prescribed platelet transfusions b) Monitor for signs of thrombosis c) Use age-specific reference ranges (Correct Answer) d) Initiate infection control measures Platelets • • • • • • • Question: A patient has a platelet count of 600,000/μL. What nursing interventions are appropriate for a patient with an elevated platelet count? a) Monitor for signs of thrombosis b) Educate the patient on preventive measures (Correct Answer) c) Administer prescribed platelet transfusions d) Initiate bleeding precautions Question: The platelet count is 80,000/μL in a pediatric patient. What specific considerations should the nurse take into account when assessing and managing platelet counts in children? a) Use age-specific reference ranges (Correct Answer) • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • b) Administer vitamin K c) Initiate infection control measures d) Monitor for signs of dehydration Question: A patient's platelet count is within the normal range at 250,000/μL. What nursing interventions are generally indicated for a patient with a normal platelet count? a) Administer prescribed platelet transfusions b) Continue routine monitoring (Correct Answer) c) Initiate bleeding precautions d) Encourage a diet rich in iron Question: A postoperative patient has a platelet count of 100,000/μL. What nursing interventions are essential in monitoring for potential postoperative bleeding? a) Administer vitamin K b) Closely monitor the surgical site c) Avoid invasive procedures d) Implement bleeding precautions (Correct Answer) Question: A patient's platelet count is 350,000/μL. What nursing actions are necessary for a patient with a normal platelet count, indicating no immediate concerns? a) Monitor for signs of thrombosis b) Continue routine monitoring (Correct Answer) c) Administer prescribed platelet transfusions d) Initiate infection control measures PT and Anticoagulant Medications • • • • • • • • Question: A patient on heparin therapy has a PT of 14 seconds. What nursing interventions are needed for a patient with a prolonged PT on anticoagulant therapy? a) Administer vitamin K b) Monitor for signs of bleeding (Correct Answer) c) Adjust the heparin dosage d) Initiate infection control measures Question: The PT is 10 seconds in a pediatric patient on anticoagulant therapy. What specific considerations should the nurse take into account when assessing and managing PT in children on anticoagulant medications? a) Use age-specific reference ranges (Correct Answer) b) Administer prescribed platelet transfusions