AHS 127 Final Exam questions with
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When inspecting the IV site of a patient receiving a vesicant chemotherapy agent, the licensed
practical nurse (LPN) notes a small area of swelling. What should the LPN do first?
a. Check the site every hour.
b. Document the finding in the chart.
c. Discontinue the infusion and notify the RN.
d. No action is needed; this is an expected finding. - correct answer ✔✔C. Discontinue the
infusion and notify the RN
A patient on chemotherapy after surgery develops thrombocytopenia. Which manifestation
should the nurse report immediately to the physician?
a. Headache
b. Tarry stools
c. Pain at the surgical site
d. Blood pressure 136/88 mm Hg - correct answer ✔✔B. Tarry stools
A patient asks what dietary changes can be made to help protect against cancer. The nurse
should base his or her response to the patients question on which of the following?
a. Reduced dietary fat intake can lower cancer risk.
b. Reduced dietary salt intake reduces malignancy development.
c. Increased intake of beef and poultry decrease the risk of malignancy.
d. Increased intake of milk products will lower risk of cancer development. - correct answer
✔✔A. Reduced dietary fat intake can lower cancer risk
,A patient is diagnosed with a malignant tumor of the bone. Which term should the nurse
consider when documenting this patients health problem?
a. Sarcoma
b. Osteoma
c. Adenoma
d. Carcinoma - correct answer ✔✔A. Sarcoma
A patient receiving radiation therapy for a tumor in the salivary gland is complaining of a very
dry mouth. How should the nurse document this finding?
a. Halitosis noted.
b. Patient reports xerostomia.
c. Grade II stomatitis present.
d. Patient experiencing dysphagia with liquids. - correct answer ✔✔B. Patient reports
xerostomia
A patient develops fatigue related to radiation therapy. Which intervention is the most
appropriate for this patient?
a. Discuss the patients views concerning blood transfusion.
b. Encourage moderate exercise between radiation treatments.
c. Encourage larger portions of foods rich with calories and protein.
d. Encourage the patient to prioritize activities around frequent rest periods. - correct answer
✔✔D. Encourage the patient to prioritize activities around frequent rest periods
The nurse is explaining cancer cells to a patient newly diagnosed with cancer. Which of the
following should the nurse tell the patient are characteristic of cancer cells? (Select all that
apply).
a. They have division limits.
b. They usually grow slowly.
, c. They are considered immortal.
d. They result from mutations of cellular genes.
e. They destroy the gluelike substance found between normal cells.
f. They take on the characteristics of the cells in the tissue to which they migrate. - correct
answer ✔✔C. They are considered immortal
D. They result from mutations of cellular genes
E. They destroy the gluelike substance found between normal cells
A patient scheduled for surgery the next morning is withdrawn, sad and states a fear of the
surgery. How should the nurse respond to this patient?
a. Be happy because this surgery will help you.
b. I would be scared, too. You will make it through.
c. Its normal to be scared. What is it that scares you?
d. Don't be so concerned. Everything will be all right. - correct answer ✔✔C. It is normal to be
scared. What scares you?
The nurse is caring for a patient recovering from surgery. Which outcome should the nurse
identify as being the most important to address the nursing diagnosis of Pain related to surgical
incision?
a. Patient reports pain using a pain scale.
b. Patient states pain relief is satisfactory.
c. Patient states normal coping techniques for pain.
d. Patient states alternative techniques to minimize pain. - correct answer ✔✔B. The patient
states pain relief is satisfactory
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When inspecting the IV site of a patient receiving a vesicant chemotherapy agent, the licensed
practical nurse (LPN) notes a small area of swelling. What should the LPN do first?
a. Check the site every hour.
b. Document the finding in the chart.
c. Discontinue the infusion and notify the RN.
d. No action is needed; this is an expected finding. - correct answer ✔✔C. Discontinue the
infusion and notify the RN
A patient on chemotherapy after surgery develops thrombocytopenia. Which manifestation
should the nurse report immediately to the physician?
a. Headache
b. Tarry stools
c. Pain at the surgical site
d. Blood pressure 136/88 mm Hg - correct answer ✔✔B. Tarry stools
A patient asks what dietary changes can be made to help protect against cancer. The nurse
should base his or her response to the patients question on which of the following?
a. Reduced dietary fat intake can lower cancer risk.
b. Reduced dietary salt intake reduces malignancy development.
c. Increased intake of beef and poultry decrease the risk of malignancy.
d. Increased intake of milk products will lower risk of cancer development. - correct answer
✔✔A. Reduced dietary fat intake can lower cancer risk
,A patient is diagnosed with a malignant tumor of the bone. Which term should the nurse
consider when documenting this patients health problem?
a. Sarcoma
b. Osteoma
c. Adenoma
d. Carcinoma - correct answer ✔✔A. Sarcoma
A patient receiving radiation therapy for a tumor in the salivary gland is complaining of a very
dry mouth. How should the nurse document this finding?
a. Halitosis noted.
b. Patient reports xerostomia.
c. Grade II stomatitis present.
d. Patient experiencing dysphagia with liquids. - correct answer ✔✔B. Patient reports
xerostomia
A patient develops fatigue related to radiation therapy. Which intervention is the most
appropriate for this patient?
a. Discuss the patients views concerning blood transfusion.
b. Encourage moderate exercise between radiation treatments.
c. Encourage larger portions of foods rich with calories and protein.
d. Encourage the patient to prioritize activities around frequent rest periods. - correct answer
✔✔D. Encourage the patient to prioritize activities around frequent rest periods
The nurse is explaining cancer cells to a patient newly diagnosed with cancer. Which of the
following should the nurse tell the patient are characteristic of cancer cells? (Select all that
apply).
a. They have division limits.
b. They usually grow slowly.
, c. They are considered immortal.
d. They result from mutations of cellular genes.
e. They destroy the gluelike substance found between normal cells.
f. They take on the characteristics of the cells in the tissue to which they migrate. - correct
answer ✔✔C. They are considered immortal
D. They result from mutations of cellular genes
E. They destroy the gluelike substance found between normal cells
A patient scheduled for surgery the next morning is withdrawn, sad and states a fear of the
surgery. How should the nurse respond to this patient?
a. Be happy because this surgery will help you.
b. I would be scared, too. You will make it through.
c. Its normal to be scared. What is it that scares you?
d. Don't be so concerned. Everything will be all right. - correct answer ✔✔C. It is normal to be
scared. What scares you?
The nurse is caring for a patient recovering from surgery. Which outcome should the nurse
identify as being the most important to address the nursing diagnosis of Pain related to surgical
incision?
a. Patient reports pain using a pain scale.
b. Patient states pain relief is satisfactory.
c. Patient states normal coping techniques for pain.
d. Patient states alternative techniques to minimize pain. - correct answer ✔✔B. The patient
states pain relief is satisfactory
