ATI LPN Med Surg Exam (Cancer) Proctored Exam

What color is the normal stoma postoperatively?

Why are bone marrow stimulants used in the treatment of cancer?

A nurse is assisting with teaching a client who is preoperative for a sigmoid colostomy. Which of the following statements should the nurse include?

Which assessment by the nurse would be a sign of neurotoxicity related to chemotherapy?

Major chemotherapeutic agents include: (Select all that apply.)

A nurse is collecting data from a client who has leukemia. Which of the following findings has the highest priority?

A patient with a colostomy continues to worry about odor. What instruction should a nurse provide to allay this concern?

Which treatment(s) may be used alone or in combination for the treatment of cancer? (Select all that apply.)

What is the purpose of administering filgrastim (Neupogen) to a patient who is post-bowel resection resulting from cancer?

A nurse is assisting in planning a training session for newly licensed nurses to discuss commonly missed or misdiagnosed cancers that result in higher mortality rates. Which of the following types of

The nursing team is reviewing the care plan for a patient having ileostomy surgery that day. One of the postoperative patient problems is risk for deficient fluid volume. What does the Licensed Practi

A client with lung cancer and bone metastasis is grimacing and states, "I am a little uncomfortable. May I please have something for pain? Which nursing intervention should be taken before administeri

Which of the following statements by the client indicates effective understanding of how to reduce odor from a colostomy?

A nurse is reinforcing teaching to a client who has new-onset neutropenia. Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the discharge Instructions?

Which is a major long-term complication caused by coughing in a patient with a colostomy?

Which of the following are recognized risk factors for developing breast cancer? (Select All that Apply.)

A nurse is caring for a client who has Stage IV lung cancer and was prescribed opioid medications for pain management. The client is unable to engage in most physical activity. Which of the following

A nurse is planning care for a client who requires screening for rectal cancer. Which of the following tests should the nurse anticipate in the client's plan of care?

A charge nurse is reinforcing teaching with a newly licensed nurse about risk factors for chronic myelogenous leukemia (CML). Which of the following information should the nurse include?

Which signs and symptoms are important for the nurse to report to the next shift?

A radium implant is found in the bed of a client being treated for cervical cancer. What is the appropriate action for the nurse to take?

What is an important aspect of self-care for clients undergoing radiation therapy?

A patient with an ileostomy 1 week post-operatively has a pulse of 120bpm, respirations 28/min, temperature of 101 F, and a rigid abdomen. The nurse suspects that this patient has which complication?

Which assessment by a nurse caring for an immediate postoperative patient with an ileal conduit should be reported or receive attention immediately?

A patient says. "I hate this yucky paste under my appliance. I think I will just tape it on." What is the best response by the nurse?