NUR 152 Test #2 Review UPDATED ACTUAL Questions and
CORRECT Answers
A patient who recently stopped smoking asks a c) "In 15 years, the risk of developing lung cancer will be equivalent to a non-
healthcare provider about the risks of developing lung smoker."
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 cancer has metastasized to the d) Decreased deep tendon reflexes
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 radiation therapy for lung cancer, the b) Cleanse the area with lukewarm water to avoid tissue damage
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 of small cell carcinoma in the d) Administer oxygen.
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.
, When caring for a patient receiving intravenous b) Before starting the infusion
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.
The healthcare provider is preparing to administer d) "It reduces the cancer cells ability to become resistant to the chemotherapy."
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."
A patient with a diagnosis of lung cancer is given an a) Respiratory depression
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
The healthcare provider is caring for a postoperative b) Laying on the non-operative side
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.
A patient with a diagnosis of lung cancer is receiving d) Eat small meals throughout the day.
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.
CORRECT Answers
A patient who recently stopped smoking asks a c) "In 15 years, the risk of developing lung cancer will be equivalent to a non-
healthcare provider about the risks of developing lung smoker."
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 cancer has metastasized to the d) Decreased deep tendon reflexes
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 radiation therapy for lung cancer, the b) Cleanse the area with lukewarm water to avoid tissue damage
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 of small cell carcinoma in the d) Administer oxygen.
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.
, When caring for a patient receiving intravenous b) Before starting the infusion
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.
The healthcare provider is preparing to administer d) "It reduces the cancer cells ability to become resistant to the chemotherapy."
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."
A patient with a diagnosis of lung cancer is given an a) Respiratory depression
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
The healthcare provider is caring for a postoperative b) Laying on the non-operative side
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.
A patient with a diagnosis of lung cancer is receiving d) Eat small meals throughout the day.
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.
