NURS 316B FINAL EXAM – Questions With Proper
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A client is receiving chemotherapy B.
with doxorubicin. Which development
will the nurse teach the client to
report immediately?
A. Nausea
B. Sore throat
C. Loss of hair
D. Constipation
A complete blood count is prescribed D
before each round of a client's cancer
chemotherapy. Which component of
the complete blood count is of
greatest concern to the nurse?
A. Platelets
B. Hematocrit
C. Red blood cells (RBCs)
D. White blood cells (WBCs)
Which systemic side effect would the C
nurse monitor for in a client receiving
combination chemotherapy for the
treatment of metastatic carcinoma?
A. Ascites
B. Nystagmus
C. Leukopenia
D. Polycythemia
,A client with laryngeal cancer is D
receiving chemotherapy. Which
laboratory report is most important
for the nurse to monitor when
considering the effects of
chemotherapy?
A. Platelets
B. Hemoglobin level
C. Red blood cell count
D. White blood cell count
A client with multiple myeloma who is B
receiving the alkylating agent
melphalan returns to the oncology
clinic for a follow-up visit. For which
adverse effect will the nurse monitor
the client?
A. Hirsutism
B. Leukopenia
C. Constipation
D. Photosensitivity
A client receiving cancer C
chemotherapy asks the nurse why an
antibiotic was prescribed. Which tissue
affected by chemotherapy will the
nurse consider when formulating a
response?
A. Liver
B. Blood
C. Bone marrow
D. Lymph nodes
,A client is receiving combination C
chemotherapy for the treatment of
metastatic carcinoma. For which
systemic side effect would the nurse
monitor the client?
A. Ascites
B. Nystagmus
C. Leukopenia
D. Polycythemia
An adolescent is prescribed an C
antineoplastic agent. Which
instruction would the nurse give to the
parents before discharge?
A. Limit contact with all peers and
family members.
B. Withhold medications when nausea
occurs to prevent vomiting.
C. Schedule laboratory blood tests to
evaluate response to the medication.
D. Return weekly for a bone marrow
aspiration to monitor effectiveness of
therapy.
The nurse is caring for a client who C
recently received an allogeneic bone
marrow transplant for the treatment of
leukemia. Which nursing intervention is
a priority for this client?
A. Provide education on infection
prevention in the community
B. Assist the client with ambulation
every 2 hours
C. Monitor the client for signs of
infection
D. Introduce the client to another
bone marrow recipient
, The nurse is assessing a child A
receiving chemotherapy for treatment
of leukemia. Which side effect would
the nurse anticipate?
A. Epistaxis
B. Tachycardia
C. Flushed skin
D. Increased temperature
The nurse observes bloody B
expectorant after a 4-year-old child
with leukemia brushed his or her teeth.
Which action should the nurse take
next?
A. Secure a smaller toothbrush for the
child to use.
B. Document and report the incident.
C. Tell the child to be more careful
when brushing the teeth.
D. Rinse the child's mouth with half-
strength hydrogen peroxide.
A client develops severe bone C
marrow suppression related to cancer
treatment. Which instruction is
important for the nurse to include in
the client's teaching?
A. Be prepared to experience
alopecia.
B. Increase fluids to at least 3 liters per
day.
C. Use a soft toothbrush for oral
hygiene.
D. Monitor your intake and output of
fluids.
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Terms in this set (369)
A client is receiving chemotherapy B.
with doxorubicin. Which development
will the nurse teach the client to
report immediately?
A. Nausea
B. Sore throat
C. Loss of hair
D. Constipation
A complete blood count is prescribed D
before each round of a client's cancer
chemotherapy. Which component of
the complete blood count is of
greatest concern to the nurse?
A. Platelets
B. Hematocrit
C. Red blood cells (RBCs)
D. White blood cells (WBCs)
Which systemic side effect would the C
nurse monitor for in a client receiving
combination chemotherapy for the
treatment of metastatic carcinoma?
A. Ascites
B. Nystagmus
C. Leukopenia
D. Polycythemia
,A client with laryngeal cancer is D
receiving chemotherapy. Which
laboratory report is most important
for the nurse to monitor when
considering the effects of
chemotherapy?
A. Platelets
B. Hemoglobin level
C. Red blood cell count
D. White blood cell count
A client with multiple myeloma who is B
receiving the alkylating agent
melphalan returns to the oncology
clinic for a follow-up visit. For which
adverse effect will the nurse monitor
the client?
A. Hirsutism
B. Leukopenia
C. Constipation
D. Photosensitivity
A client receiving cancer C
chemotherapy asks the nurse why an
antibiotic was prescribed. Which tissue
affected by chemotherapy will the
nurse consider when formulating a
response?
A. Liver
B. Blood
C. Bone marrow
D. Lymph nodes
,A client is receiving combination C
chemotherapy for the treatment of
metastatic carcinoma. For which
systemic side effect would the nurse
monitor the client?
A. Ascites
B. Nystagmus
C. Leukopenia
D. Polycythemia
An adolescent is prescribed an C
antineoplastic agent. Which
instruction would the nurse give to the
parents before discharge?
A. Limit contact with all peers and
family members.
B. Withhold medications when nausea
occurs to prevent vomiting.
C. Schedule laboratory blood tests to
evaluate response to the medication.
D. Return weekly for a bone marrow
aspiration to monitor effectiveness of
therapy.
The nurse is caring for a client who C
recently received an allogeneic bone
marrow transplant for the treatment of
leukemia. Which nursing intervention is
a priority for this client?
A. Provide education on infection
prevention in the community
B. Assist the client with ambulation
every 2 hours
C. Monitor the client for signs of
infection
D. Introduce the client to another
bone marrow recipient
, The nurse is assessing a child A
receiving chemotherapy for treatment
of leukemia. Which side effect would
the nurse anticipate?
A. Epistaxis
B. Tachycardia
C. Flushed skin
D. Increased temperature
The nurse observes bloody B
expectorant after a 4-year-old child
with leukemia brushed his or her teeth.
Which action should the nurse take
next?
A. Secure a smaller toothbrush for the
child to use.
B. Document and report the incident.
C. Tell the child to be more careful
when brushing the teeth.
D. Rinse the child's mouth with half-
strength hydrogen peroxide.
A client develops severe bone C
marrow suppression related to cancer
treatment. Which instruction is
important for the nurse to include in
the client's teaching?
A. Be prepared to experience
alopecia.
B. Increase fluids to at least 3 liters per
day.
C. Use a soft toothbrush for oral
hygiene.
D. Monitor your intake and output of
fluids.
