ATI Learning System RN 3.0: Med Surg
Oncology Practice Test Questions and
Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 |
Correct & Verified
A nurse is teaching a client undergoing chemotherapy about ways to manage stomatitis. Which
of the following statements by the client indicates understanding?
A. "I will use lemon-glycerin swabs after meals."
✔✔ B. "I will rinse my mouth with a saline solution after meals."
C. "I will brush my teeth twice a day with a firm toothbrush."
D. "I will use an alcohol-based mouthwash after eating."
A nurse is caring for a client who is neutropenic following chemotherapy. Which action should
the nurse take?
A. Provide fresh flowers to improve mood
B. Allow raw fruits for vitamin support
✔✔ C. Monitor temperature every 4 hours
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,D. Use rectal suppositories for constipation
A client receiving external radiation for lung cancer asks how to care for the skin at the treatment
site. What should the nurse include?
✔✔ A. "Avoid exposing the area to direct sunlight."
B. "Apply scented lotion to keep the skin hydrated."
C. "Wash the area with strong soap and hot water."
D. "Use a heating pad over the area for comfort."
A nurse is reviewing lab results for a client receiving chemotherapy. Which finding should be
reported immediately?
A. Hemoglobin 11.4 g/dL
✔✔ B. White blood cell count 2,000/mm³
C. Platelets 150,000/mm³
D. Potassium 4.1 mEq/L
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, A client receiving chemotherapy reports severe nausea. Which of the following should the nurse
do first?
A. Offer dry crackers and toast
✔✔ B. Administer prescribed antiemetic before meals
C. Recommend high-fat foods for calorie support
D. Provide citrus juice for hydration
A nurse is reinforcing teaching to a client undergoing brachytherapy. Which statement by the
client indicates a need for further teaching?
✔✔ A. "My grandchildren can sit in my lap while I rest."
B. "I will spend most of my time resting in bed."
C. "I will limit visitors to 30 minutes per day."
D. "Nurses will wear protective equipment while in my room."
A client with breast cancer is taking tamoxifen. Which of the following findings should the nurse
report?
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Oncology Practice Test Questions and
Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 |
Correct & Verified
A nurse is teaching a client undergoing chemotherapy about ways to manage stomatitis. Which
of the following statements by the client indicates understanding?
A. "I will use lemon-glycerin swabs after meals."
✔✔ B. "I will rinse my mouth with a saline solution after meals."
C. "I will brush my teeth twice a day with a firm toothbrush."
D. "I will use an alcohol-based mouthwash after eating."
A nurse is caring for a client who is neutropenic following chemotherapy. Which action should
the nurse take?
A. Provide fresh flowers to improve mood
B. Allow raw fruits for vitamin support
✔✔ C. Monitor temperature every 4 hours
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,D. Use rectal suppositories for constipation
A client receiving external radiation for lung cancer asks how to care for the skin at the treatment
site. What should the nurse include?
✔✔ A. "Avoid exposing the area to direct sunlight."
B. "Apply scented lotion to keep the skin hydrated."
C. "Wash the area with strong soap and hot water."
D. "Use a heating pad over the area for comfort."
A nurse is reviewing lab results for a client receiving chemotherapy. Which finding should be
reported immediately?
A. Hemoglobin 11.4 g/dL
✔✔ B. White blood cell count 2,000/mm³
C. Platelets 150,000/mm³
D. Potassium 4.1 mEq/L
2
, A client receiving chemotherapy reports severe nausea. Which of the following should the nurse
do first?
A. Offer dry crackers and toast
✔✔ B. Administer prescribed antiemetic before meals
C. Recommend high-fat foods for calorie support
D. Provide citrus juice for hydration
A nurse is reinforcing teaching to a client undergoing brachytherapy. Which statement by the
client indicates a need for further teaching?
✔✔ A. "My grandchildren can sit in my lap while I rest."
B. "I will spend most of my time resting in bed."
C. "I will limit visitors to 30 minutes per day."
D. "Nurses will wear protective equipment while in my room."
A client with breast cancer is taking tamoxifen. Which of the following findings should the nurse
report?
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