MDC2 Exam 1

Question 1

A nurse is providing education regarding cancer diagnosis, which of the following would not be included?

Accepted Answer

The patient can resume normal activities

Question 2

Which of the following are primary prevention for cancer? (SATA)

Accepted Answer

REMOVAL OF AT RISK TISSUES, HIGH FIBER DIET, VACCINATIONS

Question 3

A patient’s calcium would be within the normal range if it was?

Accepted Answer

9-10.5

Question 4

A pt presents with dehydration, dry mucous membranes, low BP, and elevated HR. What interventions would be warranted

Accepted Answer

Encourage oral intake and measure input and output

Question 5

Which of the following is correct when administering potassium?

Accepted Answer

INfuse at a rate no higher than 10-20 meg per hour

Question 6

A pt presents with fever, increase HR, elevated respiratory rate, decreased BP? What lab values would you expect?

Accepted Answer

Low Neutrophil Count

Question 7

A patient’s cancer is staged at T2 N0 M0. What does this mean?

Accepted Answer

The tumor is moderate size with no lymph node involvement or metastasis

Question 8

Which of the following side effects of cancer are the most serious? (SATA)

Accepted Answer

Neutropenia, Thrombocytopenia

Question 9

A pt genetic test reveal she is a carrier of BRCA1 gene, decides 2 have a bilateral mastectomy. What is this considered

Accepted Answer

Prophylactic

Question 10

What does Benign mean?

Accepted Answer

Normal cell growth in the wong pace that can cause prsre or pain on an ogan

Question 11

How many mL of fluid per day is excreted by exhalation

Accepted Answer

300

Question 12

A patient presents with dehydration, this can be caused by which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Food poisoning

Question 13

If a patient has an ileostomy, what is she at risk for?

Accepted Answer

Dehydration

Question 14

Which of the following causes hypovolemia

Accepted Answer

Vomiting and diarrhea

Question 15

A patient with hypoparathyroidism would have the following lab values

Accepted Answer

Low/Decreased Calcium

Question 16

A nurse is caring for a patient with hypomagnesemia, which can be caused by which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Ethanol ingestion

Question 17

A patient with fluid volume deficit would benefit from which intervention?

Accepted Answer

Fall precaution

Question 18

Which of the following could result from low sodium? (SATA)

Accepted Answer

Seizures, Headache

Question 19

Which of the following are considering prevention strategies?

Accepted Answer

Vaccination

Question 20

What lab value should we check for a patient with tumor lysis syndrome?

Accepted Answer

Potassium

Question 21

A tumor is staged at T4, N2, M0?

Accepted Answer

Large tumor, 2 lymphs involved, no metastasis

Question 22

A patient with SIADH would have which of the following symptoms? (SATA

Accepted Answer

Edema, Hyponatremia

Question 23

Lactated ringers is an isotonic solution

Accepted Answer

True

Question 24

A patient is taking furosemide for a diuretic, which of the following electrolyte imbalance could this cause?

Accepted Answer

Hypokalemia

Question 25

0.9% Sodium Chloride is what type of fluid?

Accepted Answer

Isotonic

Question 26

Which of the following causes fluid overload?

Accepted Answer

Heart Failure

Question 27

A patient has a morning lab value of 5.6 for potassium and an order to infuse 10meq IV, what should the nurse do?

Accepted Answer

Hold the medication and notify the doctor of the lab value

Question 28

A patient undergoing chemotherapy is at risk for developing the following?

Accepted Answer

Stomatitis (Inflammation of the mouth)

Question 29

Which of the the following can be performed to determine calcium imbalance? (SATA)

Accepted Answer

Chvostek sign / Trou sign (positive)

Question 30

A patient is suffering from dehydration which is referred to as?

Accepted Answer

Hypovolemia

Question 31

The client has the following lab finding sodium 154, potassium 2.2, what imbalances is the client exhibiting?

Accepted Answer

Hypokalemia and hypernatremia

Question 32

How can a nurse decrease the risk of extravasation?

Accepted Answer

Check for blood return at site / Extravasation

Question 33

Hospice: Prescriptions for palliative care, Which of the following prescriptions should the nurse expect? (SATA)

Accepted Answer

Perform Mouth care every hour, Provide skin care with moisture barrier cream, Administer oxygen 2 liters via nasal cannula, Administer artificial tears PRN

Question 34

If a patient is suffering from dehydration what nursing diagnosis would not be included in the plan of care?

Accepted Answer

Fluid volume overload

Question 35

Palliative care: Why music therapy might help? Which response should the nurse make (SATA)

Accepted Answer

Music therapy can help facilitate movement in immobile patients, Music can help her verbally express emotions, Music therapy works as a distraction and can help alleviate her pain

Question 36

Which of the following is a characteristic of malignant tumor cell?

Accepted Answer

Rapid cell division

Question 37

A patient would need further education if they stated the following after being diagnosed with congestive heart failure?

Accepted Answer

I will increase my fluiids so i'm hydrated

Question 38

A patient had a lung tumor removed and the doctor stated no lymph ndes were invlved. What type of surgery would this be?

Accepted Answer

Curative

Question 39

A patient is suffering from hypocalcemia, what lab value would you expect to see?

Accepted Answer

8.8

Question 40

Hospice begins when a client has exhausted all treatment options

Accepted Answer

True

Question 41

What is the normal range for magnesium?

Accepted Answer

1.8-2.6

Question 42

The radiation exposure is which of the following

Accepted Answer

Amount of radiation delivered

Question 43

Which of the following would be proper education for a patient with mouth sores?

Accepted Answer

Avoid hot beverages, drink 2l per day, avoid alcohol

Question 44

What is the normal range for sodium

Accepted Answer

136-145

Question 45

A patient has a nagging cough and a change in bowel habits? Which of the following diagnoses would be expected?

Accepted Answer

CAAAAAAANCCCCCERRRRR, C A N C E R, CANCER, R E C N A C

Question 46

Normal platelet levels

Accepted Answer

150k - 450k

Question 47

What is the best way to help reduce the spread of infection?

Accepted Answer

Handwashing

Question 48

A patient with fluid restriction would need which of the following education

Accepted Answer

Explain the purpose of fluid restrictions and daily weighs

Question 49

nurse gives: palliative care measure to a client who is unconscious. Grimacing, and restless. Which is Therapeutic?

Accepted Answer

Shoulder Droop, Facial muscles relax, The pulse is within expected range

Question 50

After a patient is diagnosed with cancer what is the first step?

Accepted Answer

Determine treatment plan

Question 51

A construction worker with excessive sweating is at risk for?

Accepted Answer

Hyponatremia

Question 52

What is the normal range for potassium?

Accepted Answer

3.5-5

Question 53

Which of the following are considered palliative care? (SATA)

Accepted Answer

Providing Pain medication, Providing resources such as medical equipment

Question 54

Signs of fluid volume overload include?

Accepted Answer

Jugular Vein Distention

MDC2 Exam 1

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MDC2 Exam 1

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