Exam 3-MS PMCQ; Questions with Complete Solutions
a pt diagnosed with leukemia has leukocytosis. which lab value would the nurse expect to
assess?
a. an elevated hemoglobin
b. a decreased sedimentation count
c. a decreased RBC distribution width
d. an elevated WBC count Correct Answer-D
cancer is the ____ most common cause of death in the united states
a. first
b. second
c. third
d. fourth Correct Answer-B
what is the difference between the cells of a benign tumor and the cells of a malignant
tumor?
a. the cells of benign tumor are typically aplastic
b. the cells of malignant tumors are apoptotic
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c. the cells of malignant tumors lack contact inhibition
d. the cells of benign tumor are characterized by uncontrolled cell growth Correct Answer-
C
the nurse understands that an important laboratory assessment parameter for a patient with
cancer that has metastasized to bone in which of the following?
a. WBC count
b. calcium level
c. glucose level
d. sodium/potassium level Correct Answer-B
what is the most specific method of diagnosing a malignancy
a. serum lab tests
b. MRI
c. CT scan
d. biopsy Correct Answer-D
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the nurse understands that the pt receiving chemotherapy prior to definitive surgical excision
is receiving which type of treatment?
a. secondary treatment
b. adjuvant therapy
c. neoadjuvant therapy
d. primary treatment Correct Answer-C
which statement by the pt indicates that teaching about chemotherapy was effective?
a. " i know everyone loses their with hair with chemo."
b. " i know it is important that i monitor my temp."
c. " i know i should eat whatever i want so that i dont loose weight while on chemo."
d. i understand that i can skip a chemo treatment if i dont feel well." Correct Answer-B
A patient with lung cancer is diagnosed with superior vena cava syndrome. Which action is
most appropriate for this patient?
a. Assessing for signs of fluid overload
b. Assessing for decreased cardiac output
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c. Assessing for signs of renal dysfunction
d. Assessing for signs of respiratory distress Correct Answer-B
The nurse monitors fluid overload in a patient with cancer-associated syndrome of
inappropriate antidiuretic hormone (SIADH). Which condition is the nurse aiming to prevent
in this intervention?
a. Dyspnea
b. Heart block
c. Leukostasis
d. Hypertension Correct Answer-D
A nurse is caring for a patient with acute myelocytic leukemia who has been admitted to the
oncology department due to leukostasis. What are the most important nursing interventions
for this patient? *SELECT ALL THAT APPLY*
a. Monitor white blood cell count.
b. Assess for signs of occluded microcirculation.
c. Monitor calcium, phosphorous, and renal function.
d. Assess for edema of the face and eyes.
a pt diagnosed with leukemia has leukocytosis. which lab value would the nurse expect to
assess?
a. an elevated hemoglobin
b. a decreased sedimentation count
c. a decreased RBC distribution width
d. an elevated WBC count Correct Answer-D
cancer is the ____ most common cause of death in the united states
a. first
b. second
c. third
d. fourth Correct Answer-B
what is the difference between the cells of a benign tumor and the cells of a malignant
tumor?
a. the cells of benign tumor are typically aplastic
b. the cells of malignant tumors are apoptotic
, Exam 3-MS PMCQ; Questions with Complete Solutions
c. the cells of malignant tumors lack contact inhibition
d. the cells of benign tumor are characterized by uncontrolled cell growth Correct Answer-
C
the nurse understands that an important laboratory assessment parameter for a patient with
cancer that has metastasized to bone in which of the following?
a. WBC count
b. calcium level
c. glucose level
d. sodium/potassium level Correct Answer-B
what is the most specific method of diagnosing a malignancy
a. serum lab tests
b. MRI
c. CT scan
d. biopsy Correct Answer-D
, Exam 3-MS PMCQ; Questions with Complete Solutions
the nurse understands that the pt receiving chemotherapy prior to definitive surgical excision
is receiving which type of treatment?
a. secondary treatment
b. adjuvant therapy
c. neoadjuvant therapy
d. primary treatment Correct Answer-C
which statement by the pt indicates that teaching about chemotherapy was effective?
a. " i know everyone loses their with hair with chemo."
b. " i know it is important that i monitor my temp."
c. " i know i should eat whatever i want so that i dont loose weight while on chemo."
d. i understand that i can skip a chemo treatment if i dont feel well." Correct Answer-B
A patient with lung cancer is diagnosed with superior vena cava syndrome. Which action is
most appropriate for this patient?
a. Assessing for signs of fluid overload
b. Assessing for decreased cardiac output
, Exam 3-MS PMCQ; Questions with Complete Solutions
c. Assessing for signs of renal dysfunction
d. Assessing for signs of respiratory distress Correct Answer-B
The nurse monitors fluid overload in a patient with cancer-associated syndrome of
inappropriate antidiuretic hormone (SIADH). Which condition is the nurse aiming to prevent
in this intervention?
a. Dyspnea
b. Heart block
c. Leukostasis
d. Hypertension Correct Answer-D
A nurse is caring for a patient with acute myelocytic leukemia who has been admitted to the
oncology department due to leukostasis. What are the most important nursing interventions
for this patient? *SELECT ALL THAT APPLY*
a. Monitor white blood cell count.
b. Assess for signs of occluded microcirculation.
c. Monitor calcium, phosphorous, and renal function.
d. Assess for edema of the face and eyes.
