Grade A+ Leukemia NCLEX Style Questions and answers 2025
Which factor increases the risk of developing leukemia? (Select
all that apply.)
Obesity
Cigarette smoking
Cigarette smoking
Previous cancer treatment
Previous cancer treatment
Diagnosis of Down syndrome
Excessive caffeine ingestion
Diagnosis of Down syndrome
A client with chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) is admitted to a
clinic. The nurse understands the client is least likely to be part
of which demographic group?
Male
Younger than 20 years
Younger than 20 years
Female
Older than 65 years
The nurse caring for a client with acute lymphoblastic leukemia
(ALL) would assess for which sign and symptom? (Select all that
apply.)
Weakness
Weakness
Bleeding
Bleeding
Decreased energy
Splenomegaly
Recurrent infections
Decreased energy
Recurrent infections
CML
Splenomegaly is a clinical manifestation of CLL
AML
Other manifestations of ALL include pallor, bone pain, weight loss, sore throat, and night swe
The nurse caring for a client with neutropenia would assess for
which disorder? (Select all that apply.)
Petechiae
Septicemia
Hematuria
Pneumonia
Septicemia
Mucous membrane ulceration
Pneumonia
Mucous membrane ulceration
The nurse is completing an assessment on a client diagnosed
with acute myeloid leukemia (AML). Assessment data include an
altered level of consciousness, client complaints of headache, and
nausea and vomiting. The nurse anticipates this may be due to
Leukemic cell infiltration
which pathophysiological change?
Reduced coagulation factors
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Inadequate production of RBCs
Leukemic cell infiltration
Immature WBCs
Inadequate production of RBCs can lead to Anemia
The nurse is teaching a client with chronic myeloid leukemia
(CML) about ongoing needs. Which intervention would the nurse
include when educating this client? (Select all that apply.)
Avoid alcohol-based mouthwash.
Avoid alcohol-based mouthwash.
Complete oral hygiene frequently.
Complete oral hygiene frequently.
Drink five to eight glasses of water a day.
Drink five to eight glasses of water a day.
Refrain from eating overly spicy foods.
Refrain from eating overly spicy foods.
Participate in strenuous exercise.
The nurse is teaching the parents of a child with acute lympho-
cyte leukemia (ALL) about the long-term effects of treatment for
this disease. Which potential chronic health challenge should the
nurse discuss regarding what the child might face as an adult?
(Select all that apply.)
Obesity
Obesity
Infertility
Infertility
Growth hormone deficiency
Pancreatitis
Growth retardation
Growth hormone deficiency
An 84-year-old client has been diagnosed with early stage chronic
lymphocytic leukemia (CLL). The client is not currently sympto-
matic. The client's daughter asks the nurse why the client is not
being referred for chemotherapy or radiation. Which response by
the nurse provides the most accurate response?
W"hether or not to treat is based on age; your mother is past the
age where treatment would be considered."
Tr"eatment will begin if your mother starts to exhibit symptoms;
earlier treatment has not been shown to improve outcomes."
T h" ere is no effective treatment for CLL in older adults; they will
usually die from other causes before the CLL causes death."
Tr"eatment will begin if your mother starts to exhibit symptoms;
earlier treatment has not been shown to improve outcomes."
Yo" ur mother has too many comorbid conditions, thus treatment
would not be effective."
The nurse is discussing health promotion interventions with the
parents of a child born with Down syndrome. Which intervention
would be most appropriate for the nurse to include in the education
related to the increased risk for acute lymphocytic leukemia?
Yo" u should be aware of the symptoms of acute lymphocytic
leukemia, as they are very distinctive and can help diagnose it
early."
Yo" u should make sure to complete screening tests for acute
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Which factor increases the risk of developing leukemia? (Select
all that apply.)
Obesity
Cigarette smoking
Cigarette smoking
Previous cancer treatment
Previous cancer treatment
Diagnosis of Down syndrome
Excessive caffeine ingestion
Diagnosis of Down syndrome
A client with chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) is admitted to a
clinic. The nurse understands the client is least likely to be part
of which demographic group?
Male
Younger than 20 years
Younger than 20 years
Female
Older than 65 years
The nurse caring for a client with acute lymphoblastic leukemia
(ALL) would assess for which sign and symptom? (Select all that
apply.)
Weakness
Weakness
Bleeding
Bleeding
Decreased energy
Splenomegaly
Recurrent infections
Decreased energy
Recurrent infections
CML
Splenomegaly is a clinical manifestation of CLL
AML
Other manifestations of ALL include pallor, bone pain, weight loss, sore throat, and night swe
The nurse caring for a client with neutropenia would assess for
which disorder? (Select all that apply.)
Petechiae
Septicemia
Hematuria
Pneumonia
Septicemia
Mucous membrane ulceration
Pneumonia
Mucous membrane ulceration
The nurse is completing an assessment on a client diagnosed
with acute myeloid leukemia (AML). Assessment data include an
altered level of consciousness, client complaints of headache, and
nausea and vomiting. The nurse anticipates this may be due to
Leukemic cell infiltration
which pathophysiological change?
Reduced coagulation factors
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, Grade A+ Leukemia NCLEX Style Questions and answers 2025
Inadequate production of RBCs
Leukemic cell infiltration
Immature WBCs
Inadequate production of RBCs can lead to Anemia
The nurse is teaching a client with chronic myeloid leukemia
(CML) about ongoing needs. Which intervention would the nurse
include when educating this client? (Select all that apply.)
Avoid alcohol-based mouthwash.
Avoid alcohol-based mouthwash.
Complete oral hygiene frequently.
Complete oral hygiene frequently.
Drink five to eight glasses of water a day.
Drink five to eight glasses of water a day.
Refrain from eating overly spicy foods.
Refrain from eating overly spicy foods.
Participate in strenuous exercise.
The nurse is teaching the parents of a child with acute lympho-
cyte leukemia (ALL) about the long-term effects of treatment for
this disease. Which potential chronic health challenge should the
nurse discuss regarding what the child might face as an adult?
(Select all that apply.)
Obesity
Obesity
Infertility
Infertility
Growth hormone deficiency
Pancreatitis
Growth retardation
Growth hormone deficiency
An 84-year-old client has been diagnosed with early stage chronic
lymphocytic leukemia (CLL). The client is not currently sympto-
matic. The client's daughter asks the nurse why the client is not
being referred for chemotherapy or radiation. Which response by
the nurse provides the most accurate response?
W"hether or not to treat is based on age; your mother is past the
age where treatment would be considered."
Tr"eatment will begin if your mother starts to exhibit symptoms;
earlier treatment has not been shown to improve outcomes."
T h" ere is no effective treatment for CLL in older adults; they will
usually die from other causes before the CLL causes death."
Tr"eatment will begin if your mother starts to exhibit symptoms;
earlier treatment has not been shown to improve outcomes."
Yo" ur mother has too many comorbid conditions, thus treatment
would not be effective."
The nurse is discussing health promotion interventions with the
parents of a child born with Down syndrome. Which intervention
would be most appropriate for the nurse to include in the education
related to the increased risk for acute lymphocytic leukemia?
Yo" u should be aware of the symptoms of acute lymphocytic
leukemia, as they are very distinctive and can help diagnose it
early."
Yo" u should make sure to complete screening tests for acute
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