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Nursing Process Practice Questions Quizlet Questions
Question 1 of 5
Then the drug is stopped. When should treatment resume?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: When the WBC falls to 5,000mm3. This is because a low WBC count indicates potential bone marrow suppression from the drug. Resuming treatment at this point ensures the bone marrow has recovered enough to handle the drug's effects. Summary: - Choice B: Hair regrowth is not a reliable indicator of bone marrow recovery. - Choice C: A high WBC count suggests potential toxicity, not readiness for treatment. - Choice D: Anemia is a late sign of bone marrow suppression, not an appropriate indicator to resume treatment.
Question 2 of 5
To combat the most common adverse effects of chemotherapy, the nurse would administer an:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: Antiemetic. Chemotherapy commonly causes nausea and vomiting as adverse effects. Antiemetics are medications specifically designed to prevent or alleviate nausea and vomiting. Administering an antiemetic helps to manage these side effects and improve the patient's comfort and compliance with treatment. Antibiotics (choice B) are used to treat bacterial infections and are not directly related to combating chemotherapy side effects. Antimetabolites (choice C) are a type of chemotherapy drug, not used to combat its side effects. Anticoagulants (choice D) are used to prevent blood clots and are not indicated for managing chemotherapy-related nausea and vomiting.
Question 3 of 5
A client with cancer that has metastazised to the liver is started on chemotherapy- His physician has specified divided doses of the antimetabolite. The client asks why he could take the drug in divided doses. The appropriate response is:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C: "Divided doses produce greater cytotoxic effects on the diseased cells." Dividing the doses of the antimetabolite allows for more consistent levels of the drug in the bloodstream, ensuring sustained exposure to the cancer cells. This continuous exposure enhances the drug's cytotoxic effects, increasing its efficacy in targeting and destroying the diseased cells. Options A and B provide vague or incorrect information, while option D is misleading as antimetabolites do not prevent cell division, but rather disrupt DNA synthesis.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the ff is a reason for providing early discharge instructions and making arrangements for home care for clients undergoing mastectomy?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Step 1: Most clients are not hospitalized long after a mastectomy - Correct. This is because mastectomy is often performed as an outpatient procedure, and clients are discharged home shortly after surgery. Step 2: The adverse effects of mastectomy are not immediate - Incorrect. Adverse effects may occur post-surgery, but early discharge is not solely due to immediate adverse effects. Step 3: The wound of the surgery is not highly contagious - Incorrect. Mastectomy wounds are not contagious, and isolation precautions are not necessary. Step 4: Suicidal tendencies in women undergoing mastectomy are not high - Incorrect. While emotional support is crucial, early discharge is not primarily due to suicidal tendencies. Summary: Choice C is correct because mastectomy clients are typically not hospitalized long, making early discharge instructions and home care arrangements necessary. Choices A, B, and D are incorrect as they do not directly relate to the primary reason for early discharge and home care planning.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the ff. does the nurse understand are the reasons a patient with pulmonary edema is given morphine sulphate? i.To reduce anxiety iv.To increase BP ii.To relieve chest pain v.To reduce preload and afterload iii.To strengthen heart contractions
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C because morphine sulfate is given to a patient with pulmonary edema to reduce anxiety (i) and to reduce preload and afterload (v). Morphine sulfate does not increase blood pressure (ii), relieve chest pain (iii), or strengthen heart contractions (iv) in the context of pulmonary edema. Choice A is incorrect because it includes increasing BP, which is not a reason for giving morphine sulfate in this case. Choice B is incorrect because it includes strengthening heart contractions, which is not a reason for administering morphine sulfate. Choice D is incorrect because it includes relieving chest pain, which is not a primary purpose of giving morphine sulfate to a patient with pulmonary edema.