Hondros Nur 235 Exam 2 Questions With Complete
Solutions
A patient is being treated with chemotherapy for breast cancer.
The patient's meal tray was just delivered. What foods would the
nurse remove from the tray?
1.Roast beef with gravy
2.Salad with ranch dressing
3.Steamed vegetables
4.Chocolate cake Correct Answers 2
A patient is being treated with chemotherapy for breast cancer.
What lab test would the nurse evaluate to determine if there is
concern for spontaneous bleeding?
1.White blood cell count
2.Hemoglobin
3.Basophil count
4.Platelet count Correct Answers 4
A patient is receiving chemo, which lab result would mean the
patient should be put on neutropenic precautions? Correct
Answers WBC
Adverse affects of chemo/radiation? Correct Answers Nausea,
vomiting, anorexia, diarrhea, skin breakdown, reproductive
dysfunction, nephrotoxicity, neuropathy, anemia
Are side effects of chemo instant? Correct Answers No, can be
latent for a few days to a week
, At what temperature is peritoneal dialysis given? Correct
Answers Must be warmed to body temperature
At which GFR level does dialysis begin? Correct Answers 15
Biggest risk factors for chronic kidney disease? Correct
Answers Diabetes (#1) and hypertension
Characteristics of benign tumors? Correct Answers slow steady
growth, remains localized, contained within a capsule, crowds
normal tissue, rarely fatal, rarely reoccurs after removal,
movable when palpated
Common causes of acute kidney injury? Correct Answers
Spironolactone, IV contrast, antibiotics
Common s\e of hemodialysis? Correct Answers Hypotension
due to all of the blood and fluids leaving the body
Diuretic Phase Correct Answers Daily urine output 1-3 liters
Monitor for hyponatremia, hypokalemia, and dehydration
May take up to 12 months for kidney function to stabilize
Fatigue management for chemo? Correct Answers Encourage
moderate exercise as tolerated, encourage rest when fatigued but
to continue to maintain lifestyle patterns as much as possible
while pacing activities to energy level, and reassure that fatigue
is a common side affect
How should a chest tube be observed for any issues? Correct
Answers From the patient to the machine
Solutions
A patient is being treated with chemotherapy for breast cancer.
The patient's meal tray was just delivered. What foods would the
nurse remove from the tray?
1.Roast beef with gravy
2.Salad with ranch dressing
3.Steamed vegetables
4.Chocolate cake Correct Answers 2
A patient is being treated with chemotherapy for breast cancer.
What lab test would the nurse evaluate to determine if there is
concern for spontaneous bleeding?
1.White blood cell count
2.Hemoglobin
3.Basophil count
4.Platelet count Correct Answers 4
A patient is receiving chemo, which lab result would mean the
patient should be put on neutropenic precautions? Correct
Answers WBC
Adverse affects of chemo/radiation? Correct Answers Nausea,
vomiting, anorexia, diarrhea, skin breakdown, reproductive
dysfunction, nephrotoxicity, neuropathy, anemia
Are side effects of chemo instant? Correct Answers No, can be
latent for a few days to a week
, At what temperature is peritoneal dialysis given? Correct
Answers Must be warmed to body temperature
At which GFR level does dialysis begin? Correct Answers 15
Biggest risk factors for chronic kidney disease? Correct
Answers Diabetes (#1) and hypertension
Characteristics of benign tumors? Correct Answers slow steady
growth, remains localized, contained within a capsule, crowds
normal tissue, rarely fatal, rarely reoccurs after removal,
movable when palpated
Common causes of acute kidney injury? Correct Answers
Spironolactone, IV contrast, antibiotics
Common s\e of hemodialysis? Correct Answers Hypotension
due to all of the blood and fluids leaving the body
Diuretic Phase Correct Answers Daily urine output 1-3 liters
Monitor for hyponatremia, hypokalemia, and dehydration
May take up to 12 months for kidney function to stabilize
Fatigue management for chemo? Correct Answers Encourage
moderate exercise as tolerated, encourage rest when fatigued but
to continue to maintain lifestyle patterns as much as possible
while pacing activities to energy level, and reassure that fatigue
is a common side affect
How should a chest tube be observed for any issues? Correct
Answers From the patient to the machine
