NURS EXAM QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS ASSURED A+
Which of the following would the nurse include in a teaching
plan about the signs and symptoms of thrombophlebitis and
thromboembolism that should be reported by a patient
taking estrogen?
Headaches and chest pain
A 28-year-old pregnant patient admits to the nurse that she is
an alcoholic and has been consuming alcohol during her
pregnancy. The nurse knows that using alcohol during
pregnancy may result in a child who presents with
microcephaly.
After 8 months of unsuccessfully trying to conceive, a 30-
year-old woman and her husband have sought a referral to a
fertility specialist to explore their options. A nurse at the
clinic should recognize that the woman may benefit from
clomiphene.
An oncology nurse is reviewing the pathophysiology of cancer
and is discussing with a colleague the factors that contribute
to the success or failure of a patient's chemotherapy. Which of
the following cancerous cells is most susceptible to the effects
of chemotherapeutic drugs?
Cells that have a rapid mitotic rate
A middle-aged patient has received a diagnosis of GI stromal
tumor following an extensive diagnostic workup. Inan has
been recommended as a component of the patient's drug
regimen. What patient education should the nurse provide to
this patient?
"It's important that you let us know if you develop any
significant swelling or puffiness."
, A 15-year-old boy is being discharged from the hospital after
major surgery. The boy will be taking two medications at
home for an extended period. The nurse who is discharging
the patient should provide medication teaching specifically to
both the boy and his mother regarding all medication
issues.
A patient has been admitted to the critical care unit with a
diagnosis of peritonitis that has necessitated treatment with
gentamicin. As a result, the care team should be cautious
when concurrently administering other medications that may
cause
ototoxicity or nephrotoxicity.
A 34-old woman is receiving doxorubicin for the treatment of
cancer. After each treatment, the patient has acute nausea
and vomiting accompanied by a slightly increased heart
rate. The nurse will advise her to
perform relaxation techniques after the treatments.
A nurse is caring for a patient with cancer who has been
prescribed dronabinol (Marinol) to help reduce nausea and
vomiting from chemotherapy. The nurse will inform the
patient that he or she is taking an oral form of
marijuana.
A 44-year-old man is receiving a quinupristin/dalfopristin IV
infusion for a life-threatening infection. Which of the
following would be most important for the nurse to monitor?
Infiltration, edema, or phlebitis at the infusion
site
Which of the following would the nurse include in a teaching
plan about the signs and symptoms of thrombophlebitis and
thromboembolism that should be reported by a patient
taking estrogen?
Headaches and chest pain
A 28-year-old pregnant patient admits to the nurse that she is
an alcoholic and has been consuming alcohol during her
pregnancy. The nurse knows that using alcohol during
pregnancy may result in a child who presents with
microcephaly.
After 8 months of unsuccessfully trying to conceive, a 30-
year-old woman and her husband have sought a referral to a
fertility specialist to explore their options. A nurse at the
clinic should recognize that the woman may benefit from
clomiphene.
An oncology nurse is reviewing the pathophysiology of cancer
and is discussing with a colleague the factors that contribute
to the success or failure of a patient's chemotherapy. Which of
the following cancerous cells is most susceptible to the effects
of chemotherapeutic drugs?
Cells that have a rapid mitotic rate
A middle-aged patient has received a diagnosis of GI stromal
tumor following an extensive diagnostic workup. Inan has
been recommended as a component of the patient's drug
regimen. What patient education should the nurse provide to
this patient?
"It's important that you let us know if you develop any
significant swelling or puffiness."
, A 15-year-old boy is being discharged from the hospital after
major surgery. The boy will be taking two medications at
home for an extended period. The nurse who is discharging
the patient should provide medication teaching specifically to
both the boy and his mother regarding all medication
issues.
A patient has been admitted to the critical care unit with a
diagnosis of peritonitis that has necessitated treatment with
gentamicin. As a result, the care team should be cautious
when concurrently administering other medications that may
cause
ototoxicity or nephrotoxicity.
A 34-old woman is receiving doxorubicin for the treatment of
cancer. After each treatment, the patient has acute nausea
and vomiting accompanied by a slightly increased heart
rate. The nurse will advise her to
perform relaxation techniques after the treatments.
A nurse is caring for a patient with cancer who has been
prescribed dronabinol (Marinol) to help reduce nausea and
vomiting from chemotherapy. The nurse will inform the
patient that he or she is taking an oral form of
marijuana.
A 44-year-old man is receiving a quinupristin/dalfopristin IV
infusion for a life-threatening infection. Which of the
following would be most important for the nurse to monitor?
Infiltration, edema, or phlebitis at the infusion
site
