Exam 1 – Rasmussen University
2026/2027
Question:
A nurse is reviewing lab results for a patient receiving chemotherapy.
Which finding requires immediate intervention?
Answer:
Platelet count: 20,000/mm³
Question:
Which of the following nursing actions are correct for a patient receiving
internal radiation therapy (brachytherapy)? Select all that apply.
Answer:
Wear a dosimeter badge when entering the room
Limit visitation time and restrict pregnant visitors
Maintain a lead container and forceps for potential dislodgement
Place a sign on the door indicating internal radiation is in use
,Question:
A patient receiving chemotherapy is at risk for tumor lysis syndrome. Which
laboratory value should the nurse monitor most closely?
Answer:
Potassium
Question:
The nurse is caring for a patient with lung cancer who presents with facial
swelling, distended neck veins, and shortness of breath. What condition
does the nurse suspect?
Answer:
Superior vena cava syndrome
Question:
A nurse is assessing a client with suspected hypervolemia. Which of the
following assessment findings would the nurse prioritize for immediate
intervention?
Answer:
Shortness of breath and crackles in the lungs
, Question:
Which laboratory finding is most consistent with fluid volume excess
(hypervolemia)?
Answer:
Decreased blood urea nitrogen (BUN)
Question:
A physician prescribes furosemide (Lasix) for a client with hypervolemia.
What is the most important nursing action before administering the
medication?
Answer:
Assess serum potassium level
Question:
A nurse is teaching a client with chronic heart failure about managing
hypervolemia at home. Which client statement indicates a need for further
teaching?
Answer:
It's okay to drink as much water as I want, since it's healthy."