The nurse knows that it is very important when giving a patient blood to make sure it is the correct blood type to avoid which of the following conditions?

Hemolytic transfusion reaction

Pernicious anemia

Angioedema

Contact dermatitis

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is A

A.   Hemolytic transfusion reaction: Administering the wrong blood type can lead to a hemolytic transfusion reaction, where the immune system attacks the transfused red blood cells, causing serious complications.
B.   Pernicious anemia: Pernicious anemia is related to a lack of intrinsic factor and vitamin B12 absorption, not blood transfusions.
C.   Angioedema: Angioedema involves swelling of the skin or mucous membranes, typically due to allergic reactions, not blood transfusions.
D.   Contact dermatitis: Contact dermatitis is a skin condition caused by direct contact with allergens, irritants, or chemicals, not by blood transfusions.

Nursing Test Bank

Quiz #1: RN Exams Pharmacology Exams Quiz #2: RN Exams Medical-Surgical Exams Quiz #3: RN Exams Fundamentals Exams Quiz #4: RN Exams Maternal-Newborn Exams Quiz #5: RN Exams Anatomy and Physiology Exams Quiz #6: RN Exams Obstetrics and Pediatrics Exams Quiz #7: RN Exams Fluid and Electrolytes Exams Quiz #8: RN Exams Community Health Exams Quiz #9: RN Exams Promoting Health across the lifespan Exams Quiz #10: RN Exams Multidimensional care Exams

Get 100+ Naxlex Exit Exams for $79 Try Naxlex NCLEX-RN (14 Day Free-Trial)

Naxlex Comprehensive Predictor Exams

Quiz #1: Naxlex RN Comprehensive online practice 2019 B with NGN Quiz #2: Naxlex RN Comprehensive Predictor 2023 Quiz #3: Naxlex RN Comprehensive Predictor 2023 Exit Exam A Quiz #4: Naxlex HESI Exit LPN Exam Quiz #5: Naxlex PN Comprehensive Predictor PN 2020 Quiz #6: Naxlex VATI PN Comprehensive Predictor 2020 Quiz #8: Naxlex PN Comprehensive Predictor 2023 - Exam 1 Quiz #10: Naxlex HESI PN Exit exam Quiz #11: Naxlex HESI PN EXIT Exam 2

Free Nursing Study Resources

Correct Answer is C

Explanation

A. Gingivitis refers to inflammation of the gums, typically causing redness and bleeding, not a white, creamy coating.
B. Xerostomia (dry mouth) can occur in HIV/AIDS but does not typically cause a white, creamy coating.
C. Candidiasis; a white, creamy coating on the tongue and buccal membranes is characteristic of oral candidiasis (thrush), a common fungal infection in immunocompromised individuals, including those with AIDS.
D. Halitosis refers to bad breath and is not associated with a white coating on the tongue.

A. This medication prevents the formation of RH antibodies in a newborn who is Rh-positive. B. This medication prevents the formation of Rh antibodies by a woman who is Rh-negative. C. This medication destroys Rh antibodies in a newborn who is Rh-positive. D. This medication destroys Rh antibodies in a woman who is Rh-negative.

Correct Answer is B

Explanation

A. Prevents Rh antibodies in a newborn who is Rh-positive: The medication is not administered to newborns but to Rh-negative mothers.
B. Prevents the formation of Rh antibodies by a woman who is Rh-negative: Rho(D) immune globulin prevents maternal sensitization to Rh-positive fetal blood, avoiding hemolytic disease in future pregnancies.
C. Destroys Rh antibodies in a newborn who is Rh-positive: The goal is prevention in the mother, not antibody destruction in the newborn.
D. Destroys Rh antibodies in a woman who is Rh-negative: Rho(D) immune globulin does not destroy antibodies; it prevents their formation.

View Question and Answer

Whether you are a student looking to ace your exams or a practicing nurse seeking to enhance your expertise , our nursing education contents will empower you with the confidence and competence to make a difference in the lives of patients and become a respected leader in the healthcare field.

Visit Naxlex, invest in your future and unlock endless possibilities with our unparalleled nursing education contents today

The nurse knows that it is very important when giving a patient blood to make sure it is the correct blood type to avoid which of the following conditions?

Nursing Test Bank

Naxlex Comprehensive Predictor Exams

A nurse is collecting data from a client who has AIDS. When checking the client's mouth, the nurse notes a white, creamy covering on the tongue and buccal membranes. The nurse should recognize this is a manifestation of which of the following conditions?

Correct Answer is C

Explanation

A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who is pregnant and has a prescription for Rho(D) immune globulin. Which of the following information should the nurse include?

Correct Answer is B

Explanation

The nurse suspects the patient is having a blood transfusion reaction. What is the FIRST action the nurse should do?

The nurse knows that pernicious anemia is caused by which of the following?

While admitting a client for a cardiac catheterization, the nurse asks the client about allergies. Which of the following client food allergies should the nurse report to the provider prior to the procedure?

A nurse is caring for a client who just received a dose of IV ampicillin. Which of the following client reactions requires priority intervention by the nurse?

A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who is receiving packed red blood cells. During the infusion, the client states, 'My heart is racing. The nurse notes that the client's face has become flushed. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?

The nurse is educating a patient concerning use of an Epi-pen for a severe allergic reaction to peanuts. Which of the following statements, made by the patient, allows the nurse to know that the education must be reinforced?

The nurse is reviewing the CD4 count results of a patient with AIDS. What can the nurse expect to find?

A nurse is assisting in preparing a presentation at a community center about systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). The nurse should identify which of the following groups as having the highest risk for developing this disorder?