NCLEX-PN
Hematologic System NCLEX Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse and the licensed practical nurse (LPN) are caring for clients on an oncology floor. Which client should not be assigned to the LPN?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: IV piggyback medications (
D) require complex assessment (e.g., chemotherapy), beyond LPN scope. New diagnosis (
A), post-biopsy (
B), and post-transfusion (
C) are stable for LPN care.
Question 2 of 5
Which action should the nurse expect to perform after a client has a bone marrow biopsy taken from the iliac crest?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Applying an adhesive bandage to the site after a bone marrow biopsy prevents bleeding and protects the area. Pressure is typically applied for longer, narcotics are not routine, and recumbent positioning is not required.
Question 3 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 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 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.