ATI MEDSURG – ONCOLOGY QUESTIONS
WITH CORRECT ANSWERS 2026
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving chemotherapy to treat cancer. Which of the followin
g adverse effects should the nurse anticipate from the chemotherapy? - CORRECT ANSWER -
pancytopenia -bone marrow suppression, a deficiency of WBCs, RBCs, and platelet counts, is an
expected advers e effect of chemotherapy
-gingival hyperplasia, or overgrowth of gingival tissue in the mouth, is caused by poor oral hygiene
, leading to bacterial plaque and tartar accumulation. It is not an adverse effect of chemotherapy
-hirsutism, or excessive body or facial hair, is generally caused by Cushing syndrome, especially in
women. The nurse should expect to see alopecia, or hair loss, when the client receives chemother
apy
-the client might have an inability or lack of desire to eat, causing weight loss due to the adverse
effects of chemotherapy, such as a metallic taste in the mouth, nausea and vomiting
A nurse on an onclology unit is reinforcing discharge teaching for an adolescent client who receive
d a bone marrow transplant for leukemia. Which of the following information should the nurse inc
lude? (SATA) - CORRECT ANSWER -"You should take your temperature at least once a day." -
Clients who are postoperative following bone marrow transplants are immunosuppressed and sho
uld continually monitor for manifestations of infection. A temperature that is greater than 38C (10
0F) should be reported immediately to the provider
"Examine your feet daily." -
a client who had a bone marrow transplant is immunosuppressed. The client should examine his
feet daily to identify injuries that might increase the risk for infection
-
because of immunosuppression, the client should avoid crowds, such as those encountered at sch
ool, a mall, or a movie theater. They will also require time at home to recover and should limit th
eir visitors to individuals who are healthy
, -
client should not clean their toothbrush weekly with alcohol. Alcohol can cause trauma and irritat
ion to the gums and tissues. Rinsing the toothbrush in a weak bleach solution or placing it in the
dishwasher weekly are safer alternatives
-
fresh fruits and vegetables and as well as any other raw good can carry bacteria that may lead t
o an increased risk of infection
A nurse is assisting in planning care for a client who is postoperative following a urinary diversion
to treat bladder cancer. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the plan
of care? - CORRECT ANSWER -change the collection pouch in the early morning. -
the nurse should plan to change the urinary collection pouch in the early morning when urine ou
tput is reduced
-
the nurse should empty the collection pouch when it is 1/3 full to half full to prevent the excess
weight of the urine causing the pouch to separate from the skin
-
the nurse should expect no delay in urinary output following surgery. The nurse should monitor h
ourly urine output in the immediate postoperative period. Monitoring is then every 4 to 8 hr
-
the nurse should not use hydrogen peroxide to cleanse the skin around the stoma and under the
collection pouch. The nurse should use soap and water for cleansing to decrease the risk of irrita
ting the area
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has cancer of the cervix. Which of the following mani
festations should the nurse expect? - CORRECT ANSWER -vaginal bleeding -
the most common manifestation of cancer of the cervix is painless vaginal bleeding
- unexplained weight loss is a manifestation of cervical cancer
WITH CORRECT ANSWERS 2026
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving chemotherapy to treat cancer. Which of the followin
g adverse effects should the nurse anticipate from the chemotherapy? - CORRECT ANSWER -
pancytopenia -bone marrow suppression, a deficiency of WBCs, RBCs, and platelet counts, is an
expected advers e effect of chemotherapy
-gingival hyperplasia, or overgrowth of gingival tissue in the mouth, is caused by poor oral hygiene
, leading to bacterial plaque and tartar accumulation. It is not an adverse effect of chemotherapy
-hirsutism, or excessive body or facial hair, is generally caused by Cushing syndrome, especially in
women. The nurse should expect to see alopecia, or hair loss, when the client receives chemother
apy
-the client might have an inability or lack of desire to eat, causing weight loss due to the adverse
effects of chemotherapy, such as a metallic taste in the mouth, nausea and vomiting
A nurse on an onclology unit is reinforcing discharge teaching for an adolescent client who receive
d a bone marrow transplant for leukemia. Which of the following information should the nurse inc
lude? (SATA) - CORRECT ANSWER -"You should take your temperature at least once a day." -
Clients who are postoperative following bone marrow transplants are immunosuppressed and sho
uld continually monitor for manifestations of infection. A temperature that is greater than 38C (10
0F) should be reported immediately to the provider
"Examine your feet daily." -
a client who had a bone marrow transplant is immunosuppressed. The client should examine his
feet daily to identify injuries that might increase the risk for infection
-
because of immunosuppression, the client should avoid crowds, such as those encountered at sch
ool, a mall, or a movie theater. They will also require time at home to recover and should limit th
eir visitors to individuals who are healthy
, -
client should not clean their toothbrush weekly with alcohol. Alcohol can cause trauma and irritat
ion to the gums and tissues. Rinsing the toothbrush in a weak bleach solution or placing it in the
dishwasher weekly are safer alternatives
-
fresh fruits and vegetables and as well as any other raw good can carry bacteria that may lead t
o an increased risk of infection
A nurse is assisting in planning care for a client who is postoperative following a urinary diversion
to treat bladder cancer. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the plan
of care? - CORRECT ANSWER -change the collection pouch in the early morning. -
the nurse should plan to change the urinary collection pouch in the early morning when urine ou
tput is reduced
-
the nurse should empty the collection pouch when it is 1/3 full to half full to prevent the excess
weight of the urine causing the pouch to separate from the skin
-
the nurse should expect no delay in urinary output following surgery. The nurse should monitor h
ourly urine output in the immediate postoperative period. Monitoring is then every 4 to 8 hr
-
the nurse should not use hydrogen peroxide to cleanse the skin around the stoma and under the
collection pouch. The nurse should use soap and water for cleansing to decrease the risk of irrita
ting the area
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has cancer of the cervix. Which of the following mani
festations should the nurse expect? - CORRECT ANSWER -vaginal bleeding -
the most common manifestation of cancer of the cervix is painless vaginal bleeding
- unexplained weight loss is a manifestation of cervical cancer
