Author Question: A definitive diagnosis for leukemia is based on results of: 1. Fatigue and pallor. 2. A ... (Read 117 times)

sabina · **on:** Jun 27, 2018

A definitive diagnosis for leukemia is based on results of:

1. Fatigue and pallor.
2. A urinalysis.
3. A bone marrow aspirate.
4. A history and a physical.

Question 2

A 15 month old admitted with croup is sleeping in a cool mist tent. The nurse checks on him and notices that he is retracting and tachypneic. What is the first thing she should do?

1. Increase the oxygen flow to the tent
2. Check the child's pulse oximetry
3. Check the child's temperature
4. Notify the physician

mjbamaung · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 27, 2018

Answer to Question 1

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1. Fatigue and pallor are presumptive signs of leukemia.
2. A urinalysis does not give indications as to a diagnosis for leukemia.
3. The abnormal cells of leukemia are found in the bone marrow.
4. A history and a physical will help identify signs and symptoms, but not give a definitive diagnosis.

Answer to Question 2

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1. This is not the first intervention. A pulse oximetry should be assessed to identify the need for oxygen.
2. The first intervention should be to check the child's pulse oximetry.
3. Fever can cause tachypnea. This is not the first action needed.
4. Notifying the physician is not the first action needed.