MDC II exam
1. A nurse is caring for a 90 y/o female client admitted for nausea, vomiting,
and diarrhea for the past 5 days. HR is 130 bpm, BP 96/50, mucous
membranes are dry, and the client has poor skin turgor. Which of the
following is an appropriate fluid replacement for this client?: Hypertonic Fluids
2. A client asks the nurse to explain what radiation exposure is. Which of
the following is a correct response?: That refers to the amount of radiation
delivered to the tissue
3. A nurse is caring for a client who is being treated for hypokalemia. Which
of the following is correct regarding potassium administration?: Infuse
intravenously at a rate no greater than 20 mEq/mL per hour
4. Cancer management requires a collaborative approach, including
establishing a multidisciplinary team. After diagnosis, which is next priority?:
Developing a treatment plan
5. A nurse is caring for a client who is undergoing external radiation
treatment for liver cancer. What information needs to be provided to the client
and family?: Importance of maintaining external marking for future treatments
6. Treatment plans for cancer clients can include a single type of treatment
or a combination of treatments based on the cancer type. Which of the
following is not a cancer treatment option?: Vegan diet
7. 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 oncologic emergency?: The client has a serum
potassium level of 7.2 mEq/L
8. A nurse is providing client and family education regarding common
problems associated with a cancer diagnosis. Which of the following
statements indicated an understanding?: I am at an increased risk of developing
an infection
9. A nurse should instruct a client to follow which strategies to prevent
cancer?: -Vaccinations -Low fat, high fiber diet
-Smoking cessation
-Limit alcohol consumption
10. The nurse is caring for a 26 y/o female client with a premalignant breast
mass. The genetic testing results revealed BRCA1 and BRCA2 genetic
mutations. The client has decided to have a bilateral mastectomy. Which
of the following best described this surgical treatment?: Prophylatic
11. The client who has undergone which surgical procedure is most at risk
for hypocalcemia?: Thyroidectomy
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1. A nurse is caring for a 90 y/o female client admitted for nausea, vomiting,
and diarrhea for the past 5 days. HR is 130 bpm, BP 96/50, mucous
membranes are dry, and the client has poor skin turgor. Which of the
following is an appropriate fluid replacement for this client?: Hypertonic Fluids
2. A client asks the nurse to explain what radiation exposure is. Which of
the following is a correct response?: That refers to the amount of radiation
delivered to the tissue
3. A nurse is caring for a client who is being treated for hypokalemia. Which
of the following is correct regarding potassium administration?: Infuse
intravenously at a rate no greater than 20 mEq/mL per hour
4. Cancer management requires a collaborative approach, including
establishing a multidisciplinary team. After diagnosis, which is next priority?:
Developing a treatment plan
5. A nurse is caring for a client who is undergoing external radiation
treatment for liver cancer. What information needs to be provided to the client
and family?: Importance of maintaining external marking for future treatments
6. Treatment plans for cancer clients can include a single type of treatment
or a combination of treatments based on the cancer type. Which of the
following is not a cancer treatment option?: Vegan diet
7. 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 oncologic emergency?: The client has a serum
potassium level of 7.2 mEq/L
8. A nurse is providing client and family education regarding common
problems associated with a cancer diagnosis. Which of the following
statements indicated an understanding?: I am at an increased risk of developing
an infection
9. A nurse should instruct a client to follow which strategies to prevent
cancer?: -Vaccinations -Low fat, high fiber diet
-Smoking cessation
-Limit alcohol consumption
10. The nurse is caring for a 26 y/o female client with a premalignant breast
mass. The genetic testing results revealed BRCA1 and BRCA2 genetic
mutations. The client has decided to have a bilateral mastectomy. Which
of the following best described this surgical treatment?: Prophylatic
11. The client who has undergone which surgical procedure is most at risk
for hypocalcemia?: Thyroidectomy
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