Exam 3 NUR 201 Test Questions with Answers Graded A+
The nurse is caring for a chemotherapy client with a low
platelet aggregation level. Which likely caused this de-
creased platelet production?
a. Anemia C. Bone marrow Suppression
b. Thrombocytopenia
c. Bone marrow suppression
d. Low hemoglobin and hematocrit (H&H) counts
The nurse is assigned to care for a client with metastatic
breast cancer who is taking tamoxifen citrate. The nurse
plans to monitor for which changes in laboratory values
for this client? Select all that apply.
c. Increase in serum calcium level
a. Increase in lipase level
e. Decrease in low-density lipoprotein levels
b. Increase in blood glucose level
c. Increase in serum calcium level
d. Increase in serum potassium level
e. Decrease in low-density lipoprotein levels
The nurse is caring for a client on the oncology unit who
has developed stomatitis during chemotherapy. The nurse
should plan which measure to treat this complication?
a. Rinse the mouth with diluted baking soda or saline.
b. Use lemon and glycerin swabs liberally on painful oral a. Rinse the mouth with diluted baking soda or saline.
lesions. c. Brush the teeth and use non-waxed dental floss
at least twice a day.
d. Place the client on NPO (nothing by mouth) status for
12 hours, and then resume liquids.
The nurse is caring for a client receiving combination
chemotherapy. Which nursing intervention is the most
d. Avoid giving agents with the same nadirs and toxicities
appropriate?
at the same time.
a. Give 2 agents from the same medication class.
b. Give 2 agents with like nadirs at the same time.
, Exam 3 NUR 201 Test Questions with Answers Graded A+
c. Test the client's knowledge about each agent's nadir.
d. Avoid giving agents with the same nadirs and toxicities
at the same time.
A client is having a diagnostic workup for colorectal cancer.
Which factors in the client's history place the client at
increased risk for this type of cancer? Select all that apply.
a. A high-fiber diet
b. A diet high in fats
b. A diet high in fats
d. A diet high in carbohydrates
c. Minimal alcohol intake
e. A history of inflammatory bowel disease
d. A diet high in carbohydrates
e. A history of inflammatory bowel disease
f. A maternal grandfather who had a history of heart dis-
ease
The nurse monitoring an oncological client assesses for
which early sign of vena cava syndrome?
a. Cyanosis
c. Periorbital edema
b. Arm edema
c. Periorbital edema
d. Mental status changes
A client has undergone abdominal perineal resection for a
bowel tumor. The nurse interprets that the client's colosto-
my is beginning to function if which sign is noted?
a. Absent bowel sounds b. The passage of flatus
b. The passage of flatus
c. Blood drainage from the colostomy
d. The client's ability to tolerate food
The nurse is performing an admission assessment of a
client with a possible right colon tumor. Which sign or
d. Dull abdominal pain exacerbated by walking
symptom should the nurse anticipate the client may re-
port?
, Exam 3 NUR 201 Test Questions with Answers Graded A+
a. Frequent diarrhea
b. Crampy gas pains
c. Flat, ribbon-like stools
d. Dull abdominal pain exacerbated by walking
A 27-year-old client is undergoing evaluation of lumps
in her breasts. In determining whether the client could
have fibrocystic breast disorder, the nurse should ask her
whether the breast lumps seem to become more promi-
nent or troublesome at which time? b. Before menses
a. After menses
b. Before menses
c. During menses
d. At any time, regardless of the menstrual cycle
The nurse has provided teaching for an adult client about
screening for a colon cancer. Which statement by the client
indicates that education was ettective?
a. "I should have an annual fecal occult blood test."
b. "I should have an annual colonoscopy when I become
a. "I should have an annual fecal occult blood test."
60."
c. "I will have a colonoscopy before the fecal occult blood
test."
d. "I will not need to have further fecal occult blood tests
after a colonoscopy."
The nurse has conducted a cancer prevention seminar for
clients in an ambulatory setting. The nurse determines
that teaching was ettective if the clients select which food
item on the menu?
b. Broccoli, baked fish, mashed potato
a. Broiled beef, canned corn, rice
b. Broccoli, baked fish, mashed potato
c. Bacon, scrambled eggs, french fries
d. Bologna, canned asparagus, white bread
The nurse is caring for a chemotherapy client with a low
platelet aggregation level. Which likely caused this de-
creased platelet production?
a. Anemia C. Bone marrow Suppression
b. Thrombocytopenia
c. Bone marrow suppression
d. Low hemoglobin and hematocrit (H&H) counts
The nurse is assigned to care for a client with metastatic
breast cancer who is taking tamoxifen citrate. The nurse
plans to monitor for which changes in laboratory values
for this client? Select all that apply.
c. Increase in serum calcium level
a. Increase in lipase level
e. Decrease in low-density lipoprotein levels
b. Increase in blood glucose level
c. Increase in serum calcium level
d. Increase in serum potassium level
e. Decrease in low-density lipoprotein levels
The nurse is caring for a client on the oncology unit who
has developed stomatitis during chemotherapy. The nurse
should plan which measure to treat this complication?
a. Rinse the mouth with diluted baking soda or saline.
b. Use lemon and glycerin swabs liberally on painful oral a. Rinse the mouth with diluted baking soda or saline.
lesions. c. Brush the teeth and use non-waxed dental floss
at least twice a day.
d. Place the client on NPO (nothing by mouth) status for
12 hours, and then resume liquids.
The nurse is caring for a client receiving combination
chemotherapy. Which nursing intervention is the most
d. Avoid giving agents with the same nadirs and toxicities
appropriate?
at the same time.
a. Give 2 agents from the same medication class.
b. Give 2 agents with like nadirs at the same time.
, Exam 3 NUR 201 Test Questions with Answers Graded A+
c. Test the client's knowledge about each agent's nadir.
d. Avoid giving agents with the same nadirs and toxicities
at the same time.
A client is having a diagnostic workup for colorectal cancer.
Which factors in the client's history place the client at
increased risk for this type of cancer? Select all that apply.
a. A high-fiber diet
b. A diet high in fats
b. A diet high in fats
d. A diet high in carbohydrates
c. Minimal alcohol intake
e. A history of inflammatory bowel disease
d. A diet high in carbohydrates
e. A history of inflammatory bowel disease
f. A maternal grandfather who had a history of heart dis-
ease
The nurse monitoring an oncological client assesses for
which early sign of vena cava syndrome?
a. Cyanosis
c. Periorbital edema
b. Arm edema
c. Periorbital edema
d. Mental status changes
A client has undergone abdominal perineal resection for a
bowel tumor. The nurse interprets that the client's colosto-
my is beginning to function if which sign is noted?
a. Absent bowel sounds b. The passage of flatus
b. The passage of flatus
c. Blood drainage from the colostomy
d. The client's ability to tolerate food
The nurse is performing an admission assessment of a
client with a possible right colon tumor. Which sign or
d. Dull abdominal pain exacerbated by walking
symptom should the nurse anticipate the client may re-
port?
, Exam 3 NUR 201 Test Questions with Answers Graded A+
a. Frequent diarrhea
b. Crampy gas pains
c. Flat, ribbon-like stools
d. Dull abdominal pain exacerbated by walking
A 27-year-old client is undergoing evaluation of lumps
in her breasts. In determining whether the client could
have fibrocystic breast disorder, the nurse should ask her
whether the breast lumps seem to become more promi-
nent or troublesome at which time? b. Before menses
a. After menses
b. Before menses
c. During menses
d. At any time, regardless of the menstrual cycle
The nurse has provided teaching for an adult client about
screening for a colon cancer. Which statement by the client
indicates that education was ettective?
a. "I should have an annual fecal occult blood test."
b. "I should have an annual colonoscopy when I become
a. "I should have an annual fecal occult blood test."
60."
c. "I will have a colonoscopy before the fecal occult blood
test."
d. "I will not need to have further fecal occult blood tests
after a colonoscopy."
The nurse has conducted a cancer prevention seminar for
clients in an ambulatory setting. The nurse determines
that teaching was ettective if the clients select which food
item on the menu?
b. Broccoli, baked fish, mashed potato
a. Broiled beef, canned corn, rice
b. Broccoli, baked fish, mashed potato
c. Bacon, scrambled eggs, french fries
d. Bologna, canned asparagus, white bread
