NUR 152 Test #2 Review - Questions With Actual
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Terms in this set (49)
A patient who recently c) "In 15 years, the risk of developing lung cancer
stopped smoking asks a will be equivalent to a non-smoker."
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."
,A patient whose lung d) Decreased deep tendon reflexes
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
, While undergoing b) Cleanse the area with lukewarm water to avoid
radiation therapy for lung tissue damage
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.
A patient with a diagnosis d) Administer oxygen.
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.
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Terms in this set (49)
A patient who recently c) "In 15 years, the risk of developing lung cancer
stopped smoking asks a will be equivalent to a non-smoker."
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."
,A patient whose lung d) Decreased deep tendon reflexes
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
, While undergoing b) Cleanse the area with lukewarm water to avoid
radiation therapy for lung tissue damage
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.
A patient with a diagnosis d) Administer oxygen.
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.
