Which of the following complications are three main consequences of leukemia? A. Anemia, infection, and bleeding tendencies B. Bone deformities, spherocytosis, and infection C. Polycythemia, decreased clotting time, and infection D. Lymphocytopoiesis, growth delays, and hirsutism Correct Answer: A. Anemia, infection, and bleeding tendencies Option A: The… Read More »
The ABCD method offers one way to assess skin lesions for possible skin cancer. What does the A stand for? A. Assessment B. Arcus C. Actinic D. Asymmetry Correct Answer: D. Asymmetry Option D: When following the ABCD method for assessing skin lesions, the A stands for… Read More »
The following are teaching guidelines regarding radiation therapy except: A. The therapy is painless B. To promote safety, the client is assisted by therapy personnel while the machine is in operation C. The client may communicate all his concerns or needs or discomforts while the machine is operating D. Safety precautions… Read More »
A child is seen in the pediatrician’s office for complaints of bone and joint pain. Which of the following other assessment findings may suggest leukemia? A. Increased activity level B. Increased appetite C. Petechiae D. Abdominal pain Correct Answer: C. Petechiae Option C: The most frequent signs… Read More »
When caring for a male client diagnosed with a brain tumor of the parietal lobe, the nurse expects to assess: A. Seizures B. Tactile agnosia C. Short-term memory impairment D. Contralateral homonymous hemianopia Correct Answer: B. Tactile agnosia Option B: Tactile agnosia (inability to identify objects by… Read More »
Contact of client on radiation therapy should be limited only to how many minutes to promote safety of the therapy personnel? A. 1 minute B. 3 minutes C. 5 minutes D. 10 minutes Correct Answer: C. 5 minutes Option C: Principles of Radiation protection follows the DTS… Read More »
Which of the following assessment findings in a client with leukemia would indicate that cancer has invaded the brain? A. Hypervigilant and anxious behavior B. Increased heart rate and decreased blood pressure C. Headache and vomiting D. Hypervigilant and anxious behavior Correct Answer: C. Headache and vomiting… Read More »
A female client is undergoing tests for multiple myeloma. Diagnostic study findings in multiple myeloma include: A. A decreased serum creatinine level B. A low serum protein level C. Hypocalcemia D. Bence Jones protein in the urine Correct Answer: D. Bence Jones protein in the urine Option… Read More »
A client is taking Cyclophosphamide (Cytoxan) for the treatment of lymphoma. The nurse is very cautious in administering the medication because this drug poses the fatal side effect of: A. Sterility B. Hemorrhagic cystitis C. Myeloma D. Alopecia Correct Answer: B. Hemorrhagic cystitis Option B: Cyclophosphamide when… Read More »
Which of the following types of leukemia carries the best prognosis? A. Basophilic leukemia B. Acute lymphoblastic leukemia C. Acute myelogenous leukemia D. Eosinophilic leukemia Correct Answer: B. Acute lymphoblastic leukemia Option B: Acute lymphoblastic leukemia, which accounts for more than 85% of all childhood cases, carries… Read More »