NUR 152 TEST 2 REVIEW QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS | NUR
152 STUDY GUIDE & PRACTICE TEST 2026/2027
A patient who recently stopped smoking asks a healthcare provider about the risks of developing lung
cancer. The healthcare provider's best response is:
a) "If lung cancer hasn't developed yet, the ongoing risk is equivalent to a non-smoker."
b) "In 8 months, the risk of developing lung cancer is twice as high as a non-smoker."
c) "In 15 years, the risk of developing lung cancer will be equivalent to a non-smoker."
d) "An elevated risk of developing lung cancer compared to a non-smoker will remain constant life-long."
- ✔✔c) "In 15 years, the risk of developing lung cancer will be equivalent to a non-smoker."
A patient whose lung cancer has metastasized to the bone reports lethargy, nausea, and vomiting. The
healthcare provider monitor suspects the patient is experiencing hypercalcemia. Which of the following
assessments associated with hypercalcemia would confirm the healthcare provider's suspicion?
a) Presence of Chvostek sign
b) Serum calcium level 10 mg/dL (2.5 mmol/L)
c) Abdominal cramps and diarrhea
d) Decreased deep tendon reflexes - ✔✔d) Decreased deep tendon reflexes
While undergoing radiation therapy for lung cancer, the patient develops dry, itchy, and flakey skin. The
healthcare provider will recommend the patient to:
a) Use an exfoliator to remove dead cells from the irritated area.
b) Cleanse the area with lukewarm water to avoid tissue damage
c) Apply ice on the irritated area to reduce inflammation.
d) Increase time between treatments to reduce exposure to radiation. - ✔✔b) Cleanse the area with
lukewarm water to avoid tissue damage
A patient with a diagnosis of small cell carcinoma in the right lung exhibits shortness of breath, facial and
periorbital edema, and jugular vein distension. Which action should the healthcare provider do first?
a) Take a full set of vital signs.
b) Obtain an electrocardiogram (EKG)
c) Increase the IV flow rate.
d) Administer oxygen. - ✔✔d) Administer oxygen.
When caring for a patient receiving intravenous chemotherapy for lung cancer, the healthcare provider
will plan to administer the prescribed antiemetic to the patient:
a) 30 minutes after the infusion has started.
b) Before starting the infusion
c) When the patient complains of nausea
d) An hours after the infusion is complete. - ✔✔b) Before starting the infusion
The healthcare provider is preparing to administer chemotherapy to a patient with lung cancer. The
patient asks why combinations of different drugs are being used to treat the cancer. Which of the
following is the best response?
, a) "You can go longer between treatments if we use different chemotherapeutic drugs."
b) "The cost of treatment is much less if a combination of drugs is used."
c) "Patients experience less adverse effects from combination chemotherapy."
d) "It reduces the cancer cells ability to become resistant to the chemotherapy." - ✔✔d) "It reduces the
cancer cells ability to become resistant to the chemotherapy."
A patient with a diagnosis of lung cancer is given an intravenous (IV) bolus of an opioid agonist
medication. For which problem will it be a priority for the healthcare provider to monitor?
a) Respiratory depression
b) Nausea and vomiting
c) Tolerance to drug effect
d) Constipation - ✔✔a) Respiratory depression
The healthcare provider is caring for a postoperative patient who has undergone a lobectomy. The plan
of care will include positioning the patient:
a) Supine in high Fowler's position
b) Laying on the non-operative side
c) Laying on the operative side
d) Supine with the head of the bed flat. - ✔✔b) Laying on the non-operative side
A patient with a diagnosis of lung cancer is receiving chemotherapy and reports nausea and loss of
appetite resulting in decreased food intake. What should the healthcare provider recommend to
promote adequate nutrition? Advise the patient to:
a) Eat only when feeling hungry.
b) Eat large meals bur less frequently throughout the day.
c) Eat only favorite foods to increase appetite.
d) Eat small meals throughout the day. - ✔✔d) Eat small meals throughout the day.
A patient who is diagnosed with Parkinson disease (PD) states, "I can't tie my shoelaces anymore." The
healthcare provider recognizes that this patient's problem is due to a deficiency in which of these
neurotransmitters?
a) Seratonin
b) Glutamate
c) Norepinephrine
d) Dopamine - ✔✔d) Dopamine
When planning care for a patient diagnosed with Parkinson disease (PD), which of these patient
outcomes should receive priority in the patient's plan of care?
a) Taking a daily walk around the neighborhood
b) Working on a favorite hobby
c) Toileting and bathing independently
d) Taking a vitamin supplement each day - ✔✔c) Toileting and bathing independently
A patient who has been prescribed the antiparkinsonian medication carbidopa/levodopa, asks the
healthcare provider, "Why am I getting these two medications?" How should the healthcare provider
respond?
a) "The levodopa turns the carbidopa into dopamine when it reaches the brain."
b) "The carbidopa prevents the breakdown of levodopa."
152 STUDY GUIDE & PRACTICE TEST 2026/2027
A patient who recently stopped smoking asks a healthcare provider about the risks of developing lung
cancer. The healthcare provider's best response is:
a) "If lung cancer hasn't developed yet, the ongoing risk is equivalent to a non-smoker."
b) "In 8 months, the risk of developing lung cancer is twice as high as a non-smoker."
c) "In 15 years, the risk of developing lung cancer will be equivalent to a non-smoker."
d) "An elevated risk of developing lung cancer compared to a non-smoker will remain constant life-long."
- ✔✔c) "In 15 years, the risk of developing lung cancer will be equivalent to a non-smoker."
A patient whose lung cancer has metastasized to the bone reports lethargy, nausea, and vomiting. The
healthcare provider monitor suspects the patient is experiencing hypercalcemia. Which of the following
assessments associated with hypercalcemia would confirm the healthcare provider's suspicion?
a) Presence of Chvostek sign
b) Serum calcium level 10 mg/dL (2.5 mmol/L)
c) Abdominal cramps and diarrhea
d) Decreased deep tendon reflexes - ✔✔d) Decreased deep tendon reflexes
While undergoing radiation therapy for lung cancer, the patient develops dry, itchy, and flakey skin. The
healthcare provider will recommend the patient to:
a) Use an exfoliator to remove dead cells from the irritated area.
b) Cleanse the area with lukewarm water to avoid tissue damage
c) Apply ice on the irritated area to reduce inflammation.
d) Increase time between treatments to reduce exposure to radiation. - ✔✔b) Cleanse the area with
lukewarm water to avoid tissue damage
A patient with a diagnosis of small cell carcinoma in the right lung exhibits shortness of breath, facial and
periorbital edema, and jugular vein distension. Which action should the healthcare provider do first?
a) Take a full set of vital signs.
b) Obtain an electrocardiogram (EKG)
c) Increase the IV flow rate.
d) Administer oxygen. - ✔✔d) Administer oxygen.
When caring for a patient receiving intravenous chemotherapy for lung cancer, the healthcare provider
will plan to administer the prescribed antiemetic to the patient:
a) 30 minutes after the infusion has started.
b) Before starting the infusion
c) When the patient complains of nausea
d) An hours after the infusion is complete. - ✔✔b) Before starting the infusion
The healthcare provider is preparing to administer chemotherapy to a patient with lung cancer. The
patient asks why combinations of different drugs are being used to treat the cancer. Which of the
following is the best response?
, a) "You can go longer between treatments if we use different chemotherapeutic drugs."
b) "The cost of treatment is much less if a combination of drugs is used."
c) "Patients experience less adverse effects from combination chemotherapy."
d) "It reduces the cancer cells ability to become resistant to the chemotherapy." - ✔✔d) "It reduces the
cancer cells ability to become resistant to the chemotherapy."
A patient with a diagnosis of lung cancer is given an intravenous (IV) bolus of an opioid agonist
medication. For which problem will it be a priority for the healthcare provider to monitor?
a) Respiratory depression
b) Nausea and vomiting
c) Tolerance to drug effect
d) Constipation - ✔✔a) Respiratory depression
The healthcare provider is caring for a postoperative patient who has undergone a lobectomy. The plan
of care will include positioning the patient:
a) Supine in high Fowler's position
b) Laying on the non-operative side
c) Laying on the operative side
d) Supine with the head of the bed flat. - ✔✔b) Laying on the non-operative side
A patient with a diagnosis of lung cancer is receiving chemotherapy and reports nausea and loss of
appetite resulting in decreased food intake. What should the healthcare provider recommend to
promote adequate nutrition? Advise the patient to:
a) Eat only when feeling hungry.
b) Eat large meals bur less frequently throughout the day.
c) Eat only favorite foods to increase appetite.
d) Eat small meals throughout the day. - ✔✔d) Eat small meals throughout the day.
A patient who is diagnosed with Parkinson disease (PD) states, "I can't tie my shoelaces anymore." The
healthcare provider recognizes that this patient's problem is due to a deficiency in which of these
neurotransmitters?
a) Seratonin
b) Glutamate
c) Norepinephrine
d) Dopamine - ✔✔d) Dopamine
When planning care for a patient diagnosed with Parkinson disease (PD), which of these patient
outcomes should receive priority in the patient's plan of care?
a) Taking a daily walk around the neighborhood
b) Working on a favorite hobby
c) Toileting and bathing independently
d) Taking a vitamin supplement each day - ✔✔c) Toileting and bathing independently
A patient who has been prescribed the antiparkinsonian medication carbidopa/levodopa, asks the
healthcare provider, "Why am I getting these two medications?" How should the healthcare provider
respond?
a) "The levodopa turns the carbidopa into dopamine when it reaches the brain."
b) "The carbidopa prevents the breakdown of levodopa."
