Rasmussen College MDC 2 Exam
2026/2027 | Comprehensive Study Guide |
Practice Questions & Answers
A nurse is providing client and family education. Which of the following examples
would indicate the client's and family's understanding of secondary cancer
prevention? - correct answer-Having a mammogram
A client who recently completed their first cycle of chemotherapy is at risk for
tumor lysis syndrome. The nurse identifies which serum laboratory value is
indicative of this oncology emergency? - correct answer-The client has a serum
potassium level of 7.2 mEq/L
A client asks the nurse to explain what malignancy means. What is an appropriate
response by the nurse? - correct answer-"Malignancy is an abnormal cell growth
where cellular regulation is lost, and the new tissues have no useful function."
Dose question - output at the end of the 1700 - 1500 shift. Nurse notes: client
voided 800 mL at 0730, 520mL at 1230, and 200 mL at 1430. How many mL? -
correct answer-1520
Dose question - client weighs 194 lbs. What's the weight in kg? - correct answer-
88.2
,A nurse is caring for a client who is being treated for hypokalemia. Which of the
following is correct regarding potassium administration? - correct answer-Infuse
intravenously at a rate no greater than 20 mEq per hour
A nurse is caring for a client recently diagnosed with lung cancer. Based on
testing, there is no indication that the cancer has spread to other organs. The
client is scheduled for surgery to have a lobectomy performed. This is classified as
which type of surgical treatment? - correct answer-curative
A nurse is providing education to a client and family that is undergoing radiation
as part of his cancer treatment plan for a brain tumor. Which of the following is
not a side effect of radiation? - correct answer-constipation
Which of the following oncological emergencies requires immediate intervention
to relieve pain and prevent permanent neurologic damage? - correct answer-
spinal cord compression (SCC)
Clients diagnosed with cancer who have exhausted all treatment options with less
than 6 months to live are good candidates for which of the following? - correct
answer-Hospice care
A nurse is caring for a client with a diagnosis of hypernatremia. Which of the
following assessment findings would the nurse expect to see? - correct answer-
agitation
A nurse is caring for a client recently diagnosed with cancer who exhibits signs
and symptoms of superior vena cava syndrome. Which of the following is the
priority treatment for the relief of airway obstruction? - correct answer-
placement of metal stent
, nurse is caring for a client who presents with a new onset of seizures, confusion,
and muscle tremors. Laboratory results reveal hypomagnesemia. Which of the
following would be a cause of hypomagnesemia? - correct answer-alcoholism
A tumor was staged as T4, N2, M0. What does this mean? - correct answer-A
large primary tumor with extension into two lymph nodes and no distant
metastasis
The nurse uses which phrase to describe palliative care correctly? - correct
answer-Client care with a focus on high-quality symptom management
Cancer management requires a collaborative approach, including establishing a
multidisciplinary team. After diagnosis, which is the next priority? - correct
answer-Developing a treatment plan
Identify which of the following is the step of cellular regulation where the normal
cell becomes damaged, which is irreversible and leads to cancer development? -
correct answer-Initiation
The nurse is caring for a client with hyponatremia who is on a fluid restriction and
is preparing for discharge. Which of the following should be included in the
education? - correct answer-- Explain the purpose of the fluid restriction
- Teach the client and family about performing daily weight
- Determining the client's dietary preferences when planning a diet after
discharge
2026/2027 | Comprehensive Study Guide |
Practice Questions & Answers
A nurse is providing client and family education. Which of the following examples
would indicate the client's and family's understanding of secondary cancer
prevention? - correct answer-Having a mammogram
A client who recently completed their first cycle of chemotherapy is at risk for
tumor lysis syndrome. The nurse identifies which serum laboratory value is
indicative of this oncology emergency? - correct answer-The client has a serum
potassium level of 7.2 mEq/L
A client asks the nurse to explain what malignancy means. What is an appropriate
response by the nurse? - correct answer-"Malignancy is an abnormal cell growth
where cellular regulation is lost, and the new tissues have no useful function."
Dose question - output at the end of the 1700 - 1500 shift. Nurse notes: client
voided 800 mL at 0730, 520mL at 1230, and 200 mL at 1430. How many mL? -
correct answer-1520
Dose question - client weighs 194 lbs. What's the weight in kg? - correct answer-
88.2
,A nurse is caring for a client who is being treated for hypokalemia. Which of the
following is correct regarding potassium administration? - correct answer-Infuse
intravenously at a rate no greater than 20 mEq per hour
A nurse is caring for a client recently diagnosed with lung cancer. Based on
testing, there is no indication that the cancer has spread to other organs. The
client is scheduled for surgery to have a lobectomy performed. This is classified as
which type of surgical treatment? - correct answer-curative
A nurse is providing education to a client and family that is undergoing radiation
as part of his cancer treatment plan for a brain tumor. Which of the following is
not a side effect of radiation? - correct answer-constipation
Which of the following oncological emergencies requires immediate intervention
to relieve pain and prevent permanent neurologic damage? - correct answer-
spinal cord compression (SCC)
Clients diagnosed with cancer who have exhausted all treatment options with less
than 6 months to live are good candidates for which of the following? - correct
answer-Hospice care
A nurse is caring for a client with a diagnosis of hypernatremia. Which of the
following assessment findings would the nurse expect to see? - correct answer-
agitation
A nurse is caring for a client recently diagnosed with cancer who exhibits signs
and symptoms of superior vena cava syndrome. Which of the following is the
priority treatment for the relief of airway obstruction? - correct answer-
placement of metal stent
, nurse is caring for a client who presents with a new onset of seizures, confusion,
and muscle tremors. Laboratory results reveal hypomagnesemia. Which of the
following would be a cause of hypomagnesemia? - correct answer-alcoholism
A tumor was staged as T4, N2, M0. What does this mean? - correct answer-A
large primary tumor with extension into two lymph nodes and no distant
metastasis
The nurse uses which phrase to describe palliative care correctly? - correct
answer-Client care with a focus on high-quality symptom management
Cancer management requires a collaborative approach, including establishing a
multidisciplinary team. After diagnosis, which is the next priority? - correct
answer-Developing a treatment plan
Identify which of the following is the step of cellular regulation where the normal
cell becomes damaged, which is irreversible and leads to cancer development? -
correct answer-Initiation
The nurse is caring for a client with hyponatremia who is on a fluid restriction and
is preparing for discharge. Which of the following should be included in the
education? - correct answer-- Explain the purpose of the fluid restriction
- Teach the client and family about performing daily weight
- Determining the client's dietary preferences when planning a diet after
discharge
