4 Platelets (PLT) Lab Values NCLEX Style Questions

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Question 1 of 4

A client presents with both a heavy menstrual period and a nose bleed that has been going on for 5 hours. The nurse examines the client and notices tiny purple dots all over the client’s skin. Which of the following conditions is consistent with these symptoms?


Question 2 of 4

Which of the following tests are used to measure a client’s platelet count?


Question 3 of 4

The nurse is getting ready to administer platelets to a client. Which of the following considerations must the nurse take into account before platelet administration?


Question 4 of 4

A client presents to the ER after falling down the stairs and getting a cut on their knee that won’t stop bleeding. The nurse examines the client and notices tiny purple dots all over the client’s skin as well as little bruises all over in different stages of healing. Which of the following conditions does this client most likely have?