{"id":5837,"date":"2025-04-09T12:01:43","date_gmt":"2025-04-09T20:01:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/?p=5837"},"modified":"2026-03-20T13:49:48","modified_gmt":"2026-03-20T21:49:48","slug":"nclex-question-of-the-day-anemia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/nclex-question-of-the-day-anemia","title":{"rendered":"NCLEX-RN\u00ae Question of the Day: Anemia"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_80 ez-toc-wrap-center counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">In This Article<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/nclex-question-of-the-day-anemia\/#The_correct_answer_to_todays_NCLEX-RN%C2%AE_Question_is%E2%80%A6\" >The correct answer to today&#8217;s NCLEX-RN\u00ae Question is&#8230;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/nclex-question-of-the-day-anemia\/#Ready_to_put_your_nursing_knowledge_to_the_test\" >Ready to put your nursing knowledge to the test?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/nclex-question-of-the-day-anemia\/#Main_Takeaway\" >Main Takeaway<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/nclex-question-of-the-day-anemia\/#Incorrect_Answer_Explanations\" >Incorrect Answer Explanations<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/nclex-question-of-the-day-anemia\/#Want_to_learn_more_about_this_topic\" >Want to learn more about this topic?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Today&#8217;s NCLEX-RN\u00ae question of the day focuses on anemia. Do you know the answer? Let&#8217;s find out!<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The nurse in the emergency department is caring for a patient with anemia secondary to bone cancer. The nurse recognizes that, in cases of anemia, the body initiates several compensatory mechanisms to increase the supply of oxygen to the tissues. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Which is\/are (an) example(s) of this\/these mechanism(s)? <strong>Select all that apply.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>A. Interstitial fluid moves into the bloodstream<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>B. The renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system is de-activated<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>C. Increased heart rate and cardiac output<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>D. Selective redistribution of blood to vital organs<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>E. Dilation of capillaries, arterioles, and venules<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>F. Increased release of oxygen from hemoglobin<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Scroll down for the correct answer!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-embed-handler wp-block-embed-embed-handler wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Nurses Learn by Osmosis.org\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/kGJCkPfFypA?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/ultimate-guide\/nclex-rn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong><u>Check out our&nbsp;NCLEX-RN Study Plan Guide!<\/u><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_correct_answer_to_todays_NCLEX-RN%C2%AE_Question_is%E2%80%A6\"><\/span>The correct answer to today&#8217;s NCLEX-RN\u00ae Question is&#8230;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>A. Interstitial fluid moves into the bloodstream<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Rationale:<\/strong> To expand the volume of fluid in circulation, interstitial fluid can move into the bloodstream.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>C. Increased heart rate and cardiac output<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Rationale:<\/strong> An increased heart rate and cardiac output can boost circulation of blood to vital organs like the heart and brain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>D. Selective redistribution of blood to vital organs<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Rationale: There may be selective redistribution of blood to vital organs, like the brain, in the short term to help perfuse them as long as possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>E. Dilation of capillaries, arterioles, and venules<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Rationale:<\/strong> Hypoxia-induced dilation of capillaries, arterioles, and venules increases the flow of blood through these vessels to vital organs, such as the brain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>F. Increased release of oxygen from hemoglobin<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Rationale:<\/strong> An increased rate and depth of respiration and increased release of oxygen from hemoglobin can make more oxygen available<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ready_to_put_your_nursing_knowledge_to_the_test\"><\/span><em>Ready to put your nursing knowledge to the test?<\/em><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Explore the&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/nclex-question-of-the-day-smarter-prep-better-results\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">NCLEX\u00ae Question of the Day: Smarter Prep, Better Results<\/a><\/strong>&nbsp;page to practice with NCLEX-style questions and boost your confidence before exam day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Main_Takeaway\"><\/span>Main Takeaway<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Anemia is a group of conditions that occurs when there is a reduced number of healthy, functional red blood cells (RBCs) in the blood. Now, regardless of the mechanism, if there are not enough healthy RBCs in circulation, oxygen-carrying capacity is reduced, and tissue hypoxia results. When this happens, there are several compensatory mechanisms the body can initiate to help increase the supply of oxygen to the tissues. To expand the volume of fluid in circulation, interstitial fluid can move into the bloodstream. In the kidneys, the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system is activated, causing salt and water retention, which results in increased blood volume. Also, an increased heart rate and cardiac output can boost circulation of blood to vital organs like the heart and brain, and there may even be selective shunting of blood to these organs in the short term to help perfuse them as long as possible. During hypoxic episodes, the body prioritizes blood flow to vital organs like the brain and heart through a process called shunting. Shunting refers to the redirection of blood flow from less critical areas to more essential organs. This is achieved through vasoconstriction, where blood vessels in non-essential areas constrict, reducing blood flow to those regions; vasodilation, where blood vessels in vital organs dilate, increasing blood flow to these areas; and lastly, redistribution, where the body adjusts the distribution of blood to ensure that vital organs receive adequate oxygen and nutrients. Lastly, an increased rate and depth of respiration and increased release of oxygen from hemoglobin can make more oxygen available to the tissues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Incorrect_Answer_Explanations\"><\/span>Incorrect Answer Explanations<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>B. The renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system is de-activated<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Rationale:<\/strong> In the kidneys, the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system is activated, rather than de-activated, causing salt and water retention, which results in increased blood volume.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Want_to_learn_more_about_this_topic\"><\/span>Want to learn more about this topic?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Watch the Osmosis video:<\/strong><strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/learn\/Anemia_-_Macrocytic:_Nursing\">Anemia &#8211; Macrocytic: Nursing<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/plans\/rn\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/08\/53.png?w=700\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-458\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/08\/53.png 700w, https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/08\/53.png?resize=300,107 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">NCLEX-RN\u00ae and NCLEX-PN\u00ae are registered trademarks of the National Council of State Boards of Nursing, Inc (NCSBN\u00ae). 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