NCLEX-PN
Hematologic System NCLEX Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The client is experiencing pain due to cancer treatment- The client tells the nurse, “Methadone has always worked well for me in the past.” Which effects of methadone should the nurse consider when administering methadone?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: bg
Question 2 of 5
The nurse knows that infectious mononucleosis is caused by which of the following?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Infectious mononucleosis is caused by the Epstein-Barr virus.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse and an unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) are caring for clients on an oncology floor. Which nursing task would be delegated to the UAP?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Taking initial vital signs (
B) during transfusion is within UAP scope. Assessing urine (
A), lung sounds (
C), and brushing teeth post-platelets (
D) require nursing judgment.
Question 4 of 5
The client with a primary diagnosis of liver cancer with metastases to the lung is hospitalized with severe dyspnea. The nurse is preparing the client for radiation of the upper chest. Which nursing conclusion about the purpose of radiation therapy for this client is correct?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A. Radiation of the upper chest would have no effect on the liver located in the abdominal cavity. B. Preventing future cancer development is not the intention of radiation therapy for this client. C. Radiation therapy reduces size of tumors but would not be expected to cure cancer in this client. D. Primary liver tumors commonly metastasize to the lung, which can cause obstructive symptoms. In this client, radiation therapy to the lung would be used as a palliative care modality to help relieve distressing symptoms such as dyspnea.
Question 5 of 5
The client with O+ blood is in need of an emergency transfusion but the laboratory does not have any O+ blood available. Which potential unit of blood could be given to the client?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: O- is the universal donor (
A), safe for O+ clients. A+ (
B), B+ (
C), and other Rh+ (
D) risk reactions due to antigens.