8 White Blood Cell (WBC) Lab Values NCLEX Style Questions

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Question 1 of 8

A nurse admitted a client with a WBC count of 12,450 cells/mcL. Which medication is most likely causing this lab value?


Question 2 of 8

A nurse has just received the results of a client’s complete blood count with differential. Which of the following WBC elevation would indicate a left shift?


Question 3 of 8

A provider orders a complete blood count (CBC) with a differential for a client who is suffering from allergic rhinitis due to pollen and environmental allergies. Which of the following results on the CBC would the nurse expect to see?


Question 4 of 8

A nurse is caring for a client with leukopenia. Which of the following interventions is most important for the nurse to implement?


Question 5 of 8

Which of the following clients should the nurse identify as having the greatest risk for a decreased white blood cell count?


Question 6 of 8

A nurse is reviewing a laboratory report for a client admitted with a suspected bacterial infection. The report indicates a white blood cell (WBC) count of 15,000/mm^3. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?


Question 7 of 8

The nurse is caring for a client with abdominal cramps, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. What statement by the client causes the nurse to suspect trichinosis?


Question 8 of 8

A nurse is educating a client with a high white blood cell count on measures to prevent infection. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?